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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1902
Page
4
Boston physician J. M. George announces a natural method of treating illness by nerve and tissue manipulation, without drugs. He promises to cure many diseases, offers free demonstrations and consultation at 18 Huntington Ave, Boston, inviting all to learn his system and witness demonstrations.
Severity five members attended the Y M C A congress reunion at Quincy House last evening. Reception then banquet with head table men including Walter A. Webster Harry S Upham Herbert H Longfellow H Gordon Johnson Frank C Allen George A McKinnon Jacob S Gaines John A Pettigrew T Chauncey Brewer and George W Mehaffey. Toasts and talks covered the congress union and history of the association. Each guest received a 20 page memorial by Webster titled A History of the Congress.
A portrait of Miss Cordelia Lothrop painted by Darius Cobb was presented to the Lyman School in East Boston during a concert and reception honoring her 48 years of teaching there. The event featured speeches, music by local artists, and attendance by prominent school and civic figures.
The fourth annual minstrel show and dance of the Asquam Club was held last evening in Copley Hall. An audience of 41200 roared with laughter and applause as local jokes about blue laws and politicians drew cheers. Performers Sargent Baile Bond Glark Otto entertained with songs and corny routines while costumes evoked 16th century attire. F. W. Wells showcased magic tricks and coin manipulations, ending with the water into wine illusion. Interlocutor J. S. Barr led a lineup including Tambos Arthur Otto Samuel Missing William Myers Biomes Ben Jacobs Clark Ernst Otto. The full program featured John T. Jones Bernard Jacobs Frederick Bond Arthur Otto Willard Clark Charles McKeon William Myers F. W. Wells Lamore Sele and Lizzie Otto.
William W. Aylesbury, linked to Somerville express thefts and found guilty of larceny from a Hyde Park building, was sentenced in the Norfolk Superior Court today to a term of years in the State prison under the habitual criminal act.
The Cooper Camping Club hosts its annual ball at Roughan Hall Charlestown this evening. Councilman Philip J. McGonagle presides with Vice-president John Connolly Treasurer Thomas J. Grady and Secretary John Solari. Invitations have gone to notable political figures. The grand march at 9 pm will be led by Representative Henry F. Fitzgerald.
Forest fire bursts along a Plymouth and Middleboro railroad right of way near Putnam station in Middleboro. Fire started early today, likely from a freight locomotive, burning west across about a mile by a quarter mile. Local fire apparatus fights blaze near a 40-house village with a store and the First Congregational Church nearby.
The Ogden party arrived in Tuskegee and was greeted on campus, then toured Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute founded by Booker T. Washington. Attending were Governor Jelka of Alabama Postmaster Atkinson of Atlanta and Charles A. Wickersham of the Atlanta & West Point railroad. Atkinson presented Principal Washington with a $1000 check. Forenoon included Carnegie Library dedication and the annual industrial exercises.
Bloomfield Hall on Geneva avenue Dorchester hosted a stylish third annual whist party and dance. Whist ran from 9 to 10 30 with dancing until 1. Floor director William A Peard led the event assisted by Arthur Norton and a team of aides. The club plans a future smoke talk likely featuring Henry B Lovering former Lynn mayor.
Berlin April 2 Emperor William has awarded the bronze China medal to Joseph Kings a New York newspaper correspondent who was wounded while aboard the German gunboat at Taku Shira during the conflict.
The House, by 90 to 27, moved a constitutional amendment proposal to a third reading for general election submission upon a 50 000 voter petition. Debate featured Fall in favor and Dana opposing as too far, with Carey defending the principle and Callender supporting a Boston substitute for further gas industry inquiry. The session adjourned after multiple votes on amendments, with a later bill on casualty insurance and steam boiler coverage facing rejection.
On motion by Mr. Leahy of Boston the House yesterday placed second in the order of the day for Thursday a bill to permit the sale of ice cream soda and confectionery on Sundays.
Next Monday in Symphony Hall Boston opens its stage season with Max Zach conducting. May 12 brings nearly all amusements to musical productions including the Bostonians with Grice Van Studdiford. Johnny Quigley’s testimonial at Curtis Hall follows, plus vaudeville stars.
In an executive session the banks committee and a sub committee chaired by Roberts and Dean were authorized to draft a general trust company law for submission to the next General Court. In a joint session of railroads and street railways committees the Governor's bill to abolish grade crossings was recommended with a $5,000,000 appropriation.
New York April 29 The conference of anthracite coal men adjourned at four oclock without reaching a settlement. President Mitchell said the committee would meet again tomorrow.
The funeral for Dr. Moses Merrill, a 48 year veteran Boston Latin School teacher, was held yesterday at Old South Church. The service was led by George A. Gordon with Rev. Allen E. Cross and Rev. Harry 8 Hasman assisting. Music was provided by the church quartet and organist Samuel Carrard. The interment was at Forest Hills Cemetery, with the body placed in the receiving tomb.
An advertisement touts Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as the sole cure for kidney liver bladder and blood diseases plus rheumatism dyspepsia and female complaints. It offers a free trial bottle by mail to readers who send their address to the Kennedy Corporation Rendont New York and mention the paper.
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