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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1905
Page
2
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues and other urinary troubles. It promises sample bottle and book by mail, asks readers to mention the Boston Daily Post, and lists bottle sizes and the address in Binghamton New York.
Resignation of District Attorney Oliver Stevens sparks a political scramble in Suffolk with Governor Douglas appointing Sughrue. Candidates floated include Dennison Sullivan Murphy Charles Doherty and others as the race shapes a test of mayoralty factions and party lines.
Boston lawyer Charles F. Donnelly lauds District Attorney Oliver Stevens as incorruptible and fearless upon his resignation after a long public career beginning in 1874. The piece recalls Stevens early political life, nominations, and his defense of Prohibition-era law enforcement, noting his 80 years and Andover roots.
Michael J. Sughrue, seen as the leading challenger to District Attorney Stevens, is described as thoroughly familiar with the duties of the office. The article notes his readiness and potential to carry forward the DA’s agenda.
The Osmo-Chemic physicians renew a limited time offer giving one month of treatment and medicines free to anyone applying by August 15. Free consultation and X Ray examination are included as demand has overwhelmed offices in late July. The offer ends August 15 at 8 p m.
Miss Sarah Kessler of 50 Allen Street New York says swollen inflamed eyes impaired reading and sewing, after eight years of treatments she reports benefit from the Osmo Chemic Radiant Light treatment. She signs the statement.
Mrs A Colclough of 75 Roy Street Swampscott Massachusetts reports severe eye pain and burning. An eye specialist said blindness was possible but Osmo-Chemic physicians treated her and she now needs no glasses and sees clearly.
The prose cutting attorney in Ward 21 caucus frauds, described as a demanding figure, has handled cases such as Storti and Gilbert. Born August 27 1857 in Nashua New Hampshire he graduated from Boston University Law School in 1888 and rose to first assistant district attorney. He has been involved in eleven capital cases and is a family man with eight children.
Longtime Suffolk county district attorney Oliver Stevens resigns at 80 after 30 years, naming possible successors. Michael J. Sughrue is favored for appointment though a fall election will decide the permanent holder, with John A. Sullivan and others as potential challengers.
In Newport Rhode Island on July 31 the police chief Crowley reports rising non support cases over four months. Chief Crowley and Sergeant Griffith monitor and adjust disputes, taking substantial time to address husbands who refuse to provide for their families.
Mrs Nellie Bourassa of Medway Magss reports fifteen years of female troubles eased by Osmo-Chemic physicians. They offer a free X-Ray examination to diagnose causes before August 15 in order to start treatment, claiming no exposure or disagreeable appliances.
Mrs A J Pettis of North street Medfield mass says she suffered intensely from a nervous disease and sought medical treatment after hearing much of the Osmo-Chemic physicians and their supposed miracles.
Salem July 31 The marriage intentions of Joseph Darling 2 son of Charles Darling a stationary engineer and Miss Ethel Larcon Foster daughter of Charles S Foster a poultry dealer filed with the city clerk in Providence today surprised friends who did not know of their engagement.
Amelia J. Pettis endorses the Osmo-Chemic treatment after a personal trial. She notes the investigation into its truth, expresses townspeople’s approval, and credits the method with restoring her health and well-being.
William Bowerbank of 342 St Pauls Ave Jersey City recounts forty years of head noises and deafness. He credits the Osmo-Chemic light treatment with curing his deafness and head noises, stating it was the only treatment that worked.
Mrs Elizabeth Chandler of 26 Clarke Street Atlantic Massachusetts credits Osmo-Chemic treatment with curing nervous dyspepsia after failures with patent remedies and other doctors. She says the doctors cured all her diseases and praises their work for suffering humanity.
An advertisement for the Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine notes permanent Boston offices at 18 Boylston Street and asks readers to send a two cent stamp for a book on chronic disease. Office hours are 9 to 12, 2 to 4, and 6 to 8 p.m. daily, closed Sundays.
Salem July 31. Miss Charlotte Fairfield plans a suit against the city after dredging Fairfield dock at her expense to restore depth needed for coal barges. The Eastern Dredging Co completes work at about 1500. She argues the city sewer caused the problem and should pay.
Taunton July 31 John Haverstraw aged 35 was killed by an electric car at Dighton while lying on the track. The motorman did not see him in time to stop. Police think he was intoxicated and asleep on the railway roadbed.
In Basle Switzerland on July 31 the socialist sections of the Zionist congress issued a circular denouncing the congress decision to reject Great Britain's offer of a tract of land in East Africa for a Zionist colony. They plan to form a special organization to take over the territory as the main congress body elects an organization committee.
Dr. Henry Friedenwald of Baltimore and Dr. J. L. Magnes of Brooklyn were named members. During the programme discussion Dr. Magnes, speaking for Anglican delegates, urged reconsideration of the British proposal.
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