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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1903

Page

5

Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promoted as Skin Cure

Advertising copy extols Cuticura remedies for skin scalp and hair care. Claims include stopping hair loss removing dandruff soothing irritation and promoting growth. Mentions products Soap Ointment Resolvent with depots in London Paris Boston and a promotional booklet.

London Charterhouse Pi Paria Rue Dela Paix Boston Columbus AV Otter Drug & Chem. Corp

Physicians in Politics and the Good Government League

Physicians in Boston will be invited to join the executive committee of the Good Government League, signaling a shift toward physician involvement in municipal affairs. The move aims to place City Council control in the hands of respected business leaders while leveraging physicians influence through organized representation.

Good Government League Bar Association Business and Boston

Ward 15 Democrats Plan Franklin Outing

Democratic leaders organize ward outings with Ward 15 Democrats scheduling a trip to Franklin next Saturday to attend a large estate opening for a political picnic activity. The events will run at full blast for the coming weeks across city wards.

Franklin

Boston Man Fined in Nantasket Molasses Kisses Theft

John O'Hern of Commercial Street Boston was charged in Hingham court with stealing a package of molasses kisses from J. W. Hutchins’ Nantasket stand last night. He pressed State witnesses closely, showing familiarity with court proceedings, and Judge Kelley fined him 383.

Nanitasket John O'Hern Commercial Street Boston Hingham Court J. W. Hutchins Nantasket O'Hern Kelley

Police of Entire Country Watch for Allen After $118000 Larcenies

Willard S. Allen, treasurer of the Preachers' Aid Society and the New England Historical Society, is pursued nationwide for larceny. Boston and Chicago police coordinate a nationwide drag net with Interpollike alerts and photos. Allen had planned his escape, writing a confession on August first before leaving Boston for Montreal via Newport and Rochester sightings follow.

Willard S. Allen Preachers’ Aid Society Boston Chicago Allen Watts Morrissey and Burke San Francisco Honolulu Manila New England Historical Society Historical Society Bromfield Street Lexington Street Mr. Spencer

Malden Church Raises 250 For Aged Clergy Aid

The Centre Methodist Church in Malden reported a $250 collection raised by Pastor Rev. E. H. Hughes. The funds will aid aged clergy after a robbery by Allen, with $1500 needed for the preachers' aid fund.

Malden Centre Methodist Church New England Allen E. H. Hughes

Train Maims P. J. Sheehan At East Boston Crossing

Patrick J. Sheehan 40 was run over at the Maverick street crossing by a Boston and Albany train. He was pulled between two cars as the train started and limbs were severed by the wheels. He remains in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Patrick J. Sheehan Maverick Street Boston & Albany Boston Sheehan Massachusetts General Hospital Mr. Sheehan Chelsea Street East

Motorman Conway Found Dead in Charlestown

John E. Conway a Charlestown motorman with the Elevated railroad was found dead at his Dunstable Street home at 6 20 P M. cause of death given as apoplexy by Dr I P Silva. A 10 year old boy Freddy Sampson entered to unlock the door and discovered the body. Conway born Aug 31 1842 had a long service with the railway and had complained of heart pains earlier in the day.

John E. Conway Elevated Railway Company Dunstable Street Charlestown I. P. Silva Freddy Sampson Sampson Conway Roxbury Sullivan Street Butler's Pharmacy Mr. Conway

More Revere Men Summoned by Metropolitan Police

Four amusement venues at Revere Beach were served summonses to appear in Chelsea police court for keeping open on Sunday. The named managers include Clara Stapleton of the Old Mill, Samuel Alexander of Beth Israel Congregation theatre, Edward L Turmer of Johnstown Flood, and Charles L Ridgeway of Nautical Gardens. Fines totaling $1200 have been collected in Chelsea and liquor plus gambling paraphernalia seized. two to three percent of cases have been convicted.

Metropolitan Police Revere Beach Chelsea Clara Stapleton Old Mill Samuel Alexander Beth Israel Edward L. Turmer Johnstown Charles L. Ridgeway Nautical Gardens

Summer Dangers and a Dyspepsia Cure Against Heat

The piece warns that sunstroke and digestive troubles threaten during hot weather and urges preventive care via a clean toned stomach. It promotes Chase's Dyspepsia Cure as effective for summer complaints with immediate relief and offers purchase details from Chase Mfg. Co. and Woodward's Drug Stores.

Chase Chase Mfg. Co Newburgh N. Y Woodward's Drug Tremont Bromfield Streets

Crippled 14-year-old rescues body from Miller's River

In East Cambridge 14-year-old Frank Fitzpatrick, a one legged boy, dives into Miller's River to retrieve the drowned 7-year-old Richard Black after a fall behind the Boston Maine roundhouse. He surfaces with Black wedged among rocks and criticizes bystanders for not helping. Fitzpatrick is active in school and games despite his disability.

Miller’s River East Cambridge Frank Fitzpatrick Richard Black Black Boston & Maine East Street Fitzpatrick Post

Caldwell Captures Special Prize In One Hour Pace

In the one hour paced team race at Charles River Park, Harry Caldwell of Manchester New Hampshire and Jim Moran of Chelsea won the event for their Caldwell Moran duo. Moran finished second with 47 miles 300 yards as Caldwell led the field with 48 miles 1533 yards amid a race marked by tire punctures and changing pace. Walthour and Nelson trailed, while Moran and Caldwell swapped long stints at the front under pacing by Hoffman and Ruden.

Charles River Park Harry Caldwell Manchester N. H Jimmy Moran Chelsea Bobby Walthour Atlanta Joe Nelson Chicago Walthour- Nelson Caldwell-Moran Caldwell Moran Bennie Munroe Walthour Nelson Hoffman Ruden Schultz Hunter A. R. Urquhart Matt Downey C. L. Hollister M. T. Dove C. L. Kimball J. J. McKinnon J. B. Coffey Harvey Giles M. F. O’brien Sammy Sulkins Sulkins Dove

Hanlon Tries Gambling Charge At Chelsea Court

Patrick J. Hanlon faced trial in Chelsea Police Court for conducting a common gambling nuisance at the Anna J. Darrington estate 543 Revere Street Revere raided July 18. With Chief Oakes absent the case was continued to Tuesday as witnesses were unavailable.

Patrick J. Hanlon Revere Street Revere Anna J. Darrington Chelsea State Police Hall Arnold George Dunham Anna J. Carrington Hanlon Tranlon Sanderson

Miss Dugan Sues Sullivan for 50000 in Six Year Courtship

Miss Dugan 32 sues Sullivan claiming a six year courtship ended when she learned he was married. She asserts he wooed her with rides, hotel visits, affection and gifts while denying marriage. She says she will present letters signed Mark and other proof at trial and notes his age and wealth.

Miss Dugan Sullivan Mr. Sullivan Fall River

Chelsea Man Denies Wedding Rumor In Omaha Report

A Omaha despatch cites a Chelsea claim that Miss Ida Leagh married Thomas Walton a year ago in secret. Walton denies the marriage, says he went to Omaha to settle Mr. Thompson’s estate, valued around eight thousand dollars, after Thompson’s death.

Omaha Neb Ida Leagh Thomas Walton Chelsea Walton Post Miss Leagh Elizabeth Thompson Thompson Mr. Walton

Sailor Dies After Fall Into Ship Hold

Swedish sailor Charles Anderson on the H. M. Whitney of the Metropolitan Steamship Co fell into the hold about 9 last night and died within five minutes from a fractured skull and a broken leg. Body sent to Briggs undertaking rooms and medical examiner notified.

Charles Anderson H. M. Whitney Metropolitan Steamship Company Anderson Briggs

Firefighter reels in record skate on Apple Island

John J. Sullivan of Ladder 2 fishing off Apple Island caught a skate 5 ft 4 in long 47 1 2 in wide and 90 lb. Patrolman Hugh O Rourke of Station 7 and Mr Barry were in the boat. The fish will be exhibited at Nat Butler's store Maverick square on Friday.

John J. Sullivan Ladder 2 Apple Island Hugh O'Rourke Station 7 Mr. Barry Mr. Sullivan Nat Butler Maverick Square

Somerville Man Seen in North Cambridge After Escape

Thomas P. O'Neil, a Somerville resident who recently escaped Worcester Insane Asylum, was sighted about North Cambridge yesterday and police hope to capture him soon.

Somerville Thomas P. O'Neil Worcester North Cambridge

Short Lobsters Spark F. Sherman Market Dispute

Deputy Bent, assisting Franklin fish and game officials, was attacked while seizing alleged short lobsters at F. E. Sherman’s market. He retained six short lobsters and, with Commissioner Paradis, arrested Hector Basinette Napoleon Basinette Louis Paquette John McDonald Malcolm McDonald and Joseph Genon for taking fish from Watuppa Pond outside legal season.

Fall River F. E. Sherman Herbert A. Bent Franklin Bent Fish and Game George C. Paradis Hector Basinette Napoleon Basinette Louis Paquette

Hunter Ciriack Injures Self in Hunting Accident

Charlies Cirlack was treated at the Emergency Hospital after a rifle exploded during a hunting trip in Braintree. A bullet pierced his left hand and lodged against the bone in his left leg, with he transferred by train for care.

Charlies Cirlack Cirlack Braintree

Two Worcester Trolley Case Postponed Two Weeks

The cases of Daniel F. Daly and Leon B. Downs, conductor and motorman on the Boston and Worcester railway, in the fatal Westboro collision, were continued today before Judge Woodward in the Central District Court and postponed for two weeks.

Worcester Daniel F. Daly Leon B. Downs Westboro Boston & Worcester Street Railway Woodward Central District Court

Keck charges Littauer with glove contract corruption

Timothy Keck, a prominent Johnstown manufacturer, publicly accuses Representative L. N. Littauer of favoring his friends and dummies to keep army glove prices high. He cites a decline in contracts since 1896, offers dates and figures, and says he will affidavit his statements. He claims Littauer sent him a check for fixing a bid on gloves.

Johnstown N. Y Timothy Keck L. N. Littauer Congress Roosevelt Keck Littauer

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