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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1904

Page

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Osmo-Chemic Offer Promises Cure For Five Dollars

Four days remain for the Osmo-Chemic Company offer in Boston. A complete cure costs five dollars with free X-ray exam and trial treatment, to be completed by 8 PM on August 13. The ad warns against unskilled imitators and asserts the company’s Radiant Light remedies require costly equipment and licensed physicians.

New England Boston Osmo-Chemie Co Osmo-Chemic Co Osmo-Chemie Royal Colleges Boylston Blas

Curing Goitre by Osmo-Chemic Doctors Endorsed

Miss Clara M. Wood of Kimberly Road W Fitchburg Mass reports a goitre relief after Osmo-Chemic treatment. She describes throat swelling near the chest, pressure causing suffocation, severe nervousness, and eventual arrest and fading of swelling toward normal appearance. She praises the doctors for results in typically incurable cases.

Clara M. Wood Kimberly Road W. Fitchburg Mass

They Have Built New England's Largest Special Practice

For twenty-one years they have worked hard through study and research to achieve the region’s largest and most successful special practice with the greatest number of cures to their credit.

New England

Explosion in East Boston tunnel injures three men

An overturned gasoline torch left by night workers caused an explosion in the East Boston tunnel near Atlantic avenue. Joseph Currier, 22, John Long, 38, and Joseph Vickery, 29, all employed by Everson & Co, suffered severe burns after Long lit a candle igniting dripping gasoline fumes. They were taken to City Hospital for treatment. tunnel damage was minor.

Atlantic Avenue East Boston Joseph Currier Commercial Street John Long Tileston Place Joseph Vickery Pleasant Street E. W., Everson & Co Long

Committee on Rivers and Harbors Arrives in Boston

The congressional committee on rivers and harbors will visit Boston tomorrow and Friday. Tomorrow they depart the Navy Yard in a revenue cutter for a trip through the main channel to Marblehead, then return to Boston after lunch at the Eastern Yacht Club.

Congressional Committee On Rivers and Harbors Boston Navy Yard Marblehead Eastern Yacht Club

MORE CARRIERS FOR BOSTON POST OFFICE

Washington grants Postmaster Hibbard's request for more carriers at the central post office. Eighteen carriers will be appointed, one collector, and an extra package wagon will be purchased to handle mail.

Washington Hibbard Central Post Office

No Cure No Pay Osmo Chemic Cure Offer

The Osmo Chemic physicians announce a no cure no pay offer for goitre hemorrhoids and hernia. They claim a perfected treatment with payment only after a thorough cure, promising no upfront charge if the patient is not cured.

Nublicc Gottre

Osmo-Chemise Doctors Promote Free Risk Cure Offer

Osmo-Chemise physicians claim a perfect cure with no patient suffering or business disruption. They say the treatment stems from years of research, is fully tested, and patients pay only after satisfaction. Licensed physicians endorse the discovery and back it with capital, offering this limited opportunity before August 14.

Clergy Endorses Osino-Chemic Radiant Light Treatment

Rev T G Lyons of 157 Shaw St Lowell Mass, a well known clergyman, testifies the Osimo-Chemic system cured his bowel ulceration and abdominal tumor after 1880 diarrhoea. He says X Ray examination confirmed disease and the treatment gave first real relief, urging others to seek the Osmo-Chemic doctors.

T. G. Lyons Shaw St Lowell Mass

Curing Rupture Kennedy Praises Osmo-Chemic Cure

Michael Kennedy of East Boston Massachusetts describes his rupture improvement after treatment by the Osmo-Chemic doctors. He reports leaving his truss behind and credits the light cure with relief and a non surgical recovery. He urges others to seek the Osmo-Chemic system of medicine for a pain free cure.

Michael Kennedy Bennington St East Boston Maass

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Publish Local Merit Roll

A local notice proclaims weekly results with names and addresses of respected community figures. It urges readers to verify the statements, noting that merit and conscientious work underpin the public claims and that the listed individuals live nearby and are accessible for discussion.

Osmo-Chemic Radiology Offered Free to All Patients

Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce free X-ray examinations using the Radio-Active Solution and improved Osmo-Chemic Screen. The method claims to detect disease in any part of the body without any charge to the patient.

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Deny Misconduct Claims

The Osmo Chemic Physicians publish a clean record after twenty one years and deny various misconduct accusations. They state they have never been accused of immoral or unprofessional conduct, never misrepresented their practice, and have not engaged in medical trust schemes.

Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Ad

The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Incorporated publishes office locations and hours for chief consulting physician J. L. Plunkett M D. Offices in Boston Lynn Worcester Springfield Manchester Portland Syracuse Albany and Albany New York with daily hours 9 am to 8 pm closed Sundays.

J. L. Plunkett M. D Boylston Building Boylston St Boston Mass Central Square Lynn Main St Worcester Springfield Elm St Manchester N. H Congress St Portland Salina St Syracuse N. Y Pearl St Albany

Judge Emmons Questions Voter List Discrepancies

Judge Emmons noted a gap between police and Board of Assessors returns. He urged caution about padding, affirmed police work, and cited possible inclusion of noneligible names such as Chinamen and paupers. Police list 193,195. assessors show fewer. election board later lists 99,669 eligible voters with 93,5265 dropped from police list.

Long Island Board of Election Commissioners

President Reyes denies attack on Americans in Colombia

Bogota date August 9. President Reyes authorizes correspondents to report that the alleged attack on the American consulate is untrue. He says the consul charge d'affaires and other American citizens enjoy all guarantees in Colombia where peace is complete.

Bogota Colombia Reyes

Great G A R Stories in Next Sundays Post

A collection of timely G A R articles and photos featured in the upcoming edition of The Post. Highlights include veteran accounts, reunion notes, and commemorative imagery tied to Civil War era fraternal activities.

Haverhill Dairy Depot Closed Pending Review

Haverhill August 9 The MTI Haverhill dairy depot has been closed pending an examination of its affairs by the Milk Dealers' Association which operates it. Manager Charles McCormick was not in town today and no statement on the depot finances has been made.

Haverhill MTI Milk Dealers’ Association Charles McCormick

Chicago Buys More Fish Than Ever Before

Chicago reports record fish consumption since the packing strike with ten train cars arriving daily and wholesalers cooking about 200000 pounds of fresh and salt water fish each dayPrices stay normal despite the surge in demand within the city.

Chicago

Great G A R post offers sheet music of two songs

A listing promotes free sheet music of The Star Spangled Banner and Dixie with the Great G A R, described as available next Sunday in the post. The notice emphasizes access to musical pieces and hints at a local veterans group event or distribution.

Dixie Next Sunday

Lawrence City Fathers Entertained by Boston Delegation

Boston city council members meet the Lawrence delegation at North station at 10 o clock and escort them to Commercial wharf where a barge awaits. A landing at Long Island precedes a ball game between Lawrence youths and Boston players.

Boston North Station Commercial Wharf Long Island

Brigham Declares Release and Plans Legal Action

Levi Brigham proclaimed his release after nine years and pledged to sue Bridges. He told the Post that freedom begins with a vow to abstain from liquor, recounting brutal prison treatment and seeking justice against his tormentors in state confinement.

Post Levi Brigham

Haverhill Man Found Dead in River

The body of Henry Franklin, 73, was found in the Little River by bathers this afternoon after he disappeared from home yesterday. Authorities believe he died by his own action. Earlier, a separate incident found him bound to a tree on the Merrimac river bank with no explanation. A widow survives.

Haverhill Henry Franklin Little River Franklin Merrimac

Newton Republicans Seek Post Office Change Petitioned Sub Office

Newton August 9 Prominent Republicans circulate a petition to make Newton Post Office a sub post office of Boston The Morgan postmaster group argues it could influence the 11th district congressional campaign and heighten local political activity

Newton Boston George Nt. Morgan

Missing Cambridge boy Harry Luckman aged 15

Harry Luckman aged 15 of 51 Norfolk Street Cambridge has been missing from home since Sunday last. The alert notes he is about five feet seven inches tall with brown hair and was last seen wearing a blue shirt and dark trousers.

Harry Luckman Norfolk Street Cambridge

Taunton Polygamy Case Bound Over To Grand Jury

Taunton August 9 Judge Austin bound over Coachman Henry J. Tetrault 88 to the November term of the grand jury in $1000 on a polygamy charge brought by Mrs Malvina Tetrault of Salem who says she is wife No 1 A second woman Martha L Brown of Hyannis claims to be wife No 2 and has lived with him for years The first wife produced an uncertified copy of her 1880 Providence cathedral marriage The second marriage certificate to Martha Brown was also produced After bail was fixed Captain Allen Brown Martha Browns father offered to serve as bondsman and was accepted.

Taunton Austin Henry J. Tetrault Malvina Tetrault Salem Martha L. Brown Hyannis Tetrault H. F. Hathaway Providence Cathedral

Prince Henry to Visit Cornelius Vanderbilt at Newport

Prince Henry of Germany and his princess will visit Newport in September at the Vanderbilt estate. The German emperor views Cornelius Vanderbilt as family head and the Vanderbilts previously hosted royals at Potsdam. The embassy will stay in Newport during the visit.

Newport R. I Prince Henry Germany Cornelius Vanderbilts Cornelius Vanderbilt Vanderbilts Potsdam Kiel Cornelius New York Prince

Release Ordered for Insane Asylum Inmate Brigham

Brigham, 42, freed from Bridgewater asylum after two years beyond a seven year larceny sentence served at Charlestown prison. Judge Morton granted release after Brigham claimed sanity. He plans to sue Warden Bridges Allen Frazer and others for cruel and abusive treatment, with New York lawyer Hirshfield.

Brigham Bridgewater Charlestown Morton Supreme Court Hirshfield New York Bridges,Allen, Frazer

Train Kills Lynn Lineman At Market Street Crossing

Harold Clark a 45 year old Malden resident and telephone lineman was struck by a Boston and Maine train at the Market street crossing in Lynn. He was crossing the tracks when the train hit him and his body was hurled about 60 feet. He leaves a wife and six children.

Lynn Harold Clark Malden Boston & Maine Market Street Clark

Vacation schools praised for good conditions in city and suburbs

The extended use of schools committee of the School Board visited the vacation schools and found conditions better than expected. Pupils trained in manual arms will perform a public drill next Wednesday August 16 at Franklin Park, with all school officials in attendance.

Franklin Park

Child bride vanishes before Newark couple dinner

In New York on Aug 9 a 17 year old bride, wife of 19 year old John Gilbert of Newark, New Jersey, disappeared on the eve of a dinner hosted by the husband’s relatives. Despite a thorough search, no trace of the young wife has been found.

New York John Gilbert Newark N. J

Woman leap death at Niagara rapids shocks crowd

Aug 9 Niagara Falls reports a tragic self inflicted fall from the bottom deck of the lower steel arch bridge over the whirlpool rapids. The swimmer disappeared into the swift water as onlookers watched in stunned silence. Authorities began inquiries into the fatal incident.

Niagara,falls Niagara

Woman Detective Nabs Counterfeitists in New York

Mrs Helen Frost a woman detective tailed a counterfeit gang after breakfast at the Astor Place Hotel. A man handed a woman a $20 bill adding to three $5 bills later, all of which were counterfeit. The waiter called police and officers arrested the trio.

New York Helen Frost Astor Place Hotel Frederick Bauer Fifth Street

Murderer in Hartford Indifferent in Court

Joseph Watson, the man who shot and killed former Police Commissioner Henry Osborne, appeared in Hartford city court on the murder charge. Held without bail for the September term, Watson pleaded guilty but the court did not accept, naming E.L. Smith as attorney as the hearing began and probable cause was found.

Hartford Conn Joseph Watson Henry Osborne Superior Criminal Court Watson E.L. Smith Atttorney

Francis Joseph Gift for Roosevelt Arranged by Austrian Ambassador

Baron Hengel mueller, Austrian ambassador, traveled from Bar Harbor to Washington to liaise with Secretary Hay on delivering a richly bound volume of Austrian statistics as Emperor Francis Joseph’s personal gift to President Roosevelt.

Washington Baron Hengelmueller Bar Harbor Hay Roosevelt Francis Joseph

Railways Offer Reduced Round Trip Fares to Pacific Coast

From August 15 to September 9 the Chicago and Northwestern Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railways sell first class tickets from New England to Los Angeles and San Francisco and return for less than regular one way fares. Tickets valid on all regular trains. Special parties depart Boston August 17 and 24, conducted from Chicago, with one day stops at Denver Colorado Springs and Salt Lake. For rates tickets and full details contact J E Brittain general agent 300 Washington Street Boston Mass.

Chicago & Northwestern, Union and Southern Pacifo Railways New England Los Angeles San Francisco Boston Chicago Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake J. E. Brittain Washington Street Mass

Policeman Beaten Trying to Quell Picnic Crowd Riot

Special Policeman Harry Woods formerly of Division 1 was badly beaten while trying to quell a riot among picnickers at Snow's Arch wharf yesterday morning. Roustabouts Philip J. Lyden and John F. McIntyre are in custody charged with assault.

Harry Woods Division 1 Snow's Arch Wharf Philip J. Lyden John F. McIntyre

Redberry Club Clambake at Old Orchard Beach Friday

The Redberry Club holds its annual clambake at Old Orchard Beach this Friday afternoon with City Messenger Edward J. Leary serving as chairman of the committee in charge of the affair.

Redberry Club Old Orchard Beach Edward J. Leary

How to Prevent Consumption Koch Tuberculin Cure

A historical ad touts Koch Tuberculin and inhalation therapy as a cure for consumption. It claims endorsement by an International Congress, details patient testimonials, and promotes free initial consultation and home treatment with an inhalation apparatus. It names Koch Institute at 361 Boylston Street Boston and addresses Angell at 682 Massachusetts Avenue.

Prof. Koch International Tuberculosis Congress of Physicians London Boylston Street Boston Ernest F. Angell Massachusetts Avenue Koch Institute

Hearing on firemen off day petition postponed indefinitely

Judge Morton in the Supreme Court held the mandamus petition by Martin Cavanaugh against Mayor Collins and Commissioner Russell over the firemen’s day off to be held over indefinitely. He questioned citizen standing and suggested that if public interest exists the attorney general or affected fire department members should bring the case.

Martin Cavanaugh Collins Fhre Russell Morton Supreme Court Es General

Boston souvenirs given to crew of Dupleix

Sailors of the French cruiser Dupleix received Boston souvenirs from Chaplain R E Steele of the Seaman's Friend Society who went aboard and distributed gifts by lot to the sailors amid hearty cheers. Crowds visit the cruiser daily as it sails Friday.

Dupleix Boston Seaman's Friend Society R. E. Steele

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