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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
2
Smoldering rubbish and matches found under a sink at 157 Albany Street indicate an incendiary blaze. Police suspect an organized gang led by ex-convicts, with the vacant house fueling repeated trespass and arson attempts amid stubborn South End alleys.
Public notice touts a one month free treatment and free X ray examinations by Osmo-Chemic Physicians. Over 10 000 people have joined. the offer expires August 15 to avoid crowding. Testimonies claim tumors and other ailments were cured without surgery, urging early call to Colonial Building offices.
Mrs H H Allen of Sackville New Brunswick and Cambridge Massachusetts traveled to Boston for chronic bronchitis treatment. After examination with the Osmo-Chemic X Ray she was treated and reports feeling markedly improved and returning home a new person. She credits the physicians with fulfilling their promise in every respect.
Barre Vermont scene of GOP strife as Clement and McCullough camps each claim legal city committee. New headquarters, rival caucuses, and unrecognized June group foreshadow a county contest with candidate nomination nights planned for McCullough and Clement camps and a Democratic caucus on Friday.
The Kaiser Wilhelm II, said to be the largest and fastest ship in the world, was launched at the Vulcan yard in Stettin with Emperor William present. It measures 707 feet long 7112 feet beam 39 feet depth and 29 feet draft with a displacement of 19 400 tons and 39 000 horsepower. It will carry 1000 cabin passengers.
Boston man Christopher Crowley says he suffered long with catarrh of the stomach and head until he visited Osmo-Chemic doctors. After X-Ray diagnosis and one week of treatment he improved and now feels more ambitious, praising the doctors for curing his stomach catarrh.
A Chelsea Massachusetts man writes about knee tuberculosis diagnosed after X Ray and treated with Osmo Chemic System of Medicine. Two months of treatment brought marked improvement and near cure, with further sessions expected to finish the recovery.
Reprint of testimonial notes two patients from Massachusetts claiming cure from cancer after Osmo-Chemic treatment. Mrs Charlotte Palmer of Cambridgeport and Mrs Lottie Wentworth of Lowell each recount long illness and later recovery following examinations and treatment.
Patient reports hospital doctors said only a knife could cure them but Osmo-Chemie treatment improved condition greatly. They claim they can walk and perform household duties without fatigue and that the treatment is curing them without the need for surgery.
Mrs Cora Littlejohn of Orrs Island Maine reports cancer of the right breast disappeared after Osmo-Chemic treatment. Mrs T Delamater of Boston describes surgery followed by Osmo-Chemic care as painless and curative.
Mrs. Julia Estey of 37 Park Street Malden Massachusetts declares the Osmo-Chemic treatment has been wonderfully efficient for her tumors and urges others with similar suffering to try it.
Persons living at a distance are requested to write describing symptoms of their case in detail and the Osmo-Chemic physicians will forward literature and give advice free of charge.
Osmo-Chemic system of medicine run by J J Plankett M D and J P Naughton M D consulting physicians with offices in Colonial Building Boston Massachusetts Rooms 526 527 528 529 530 at 100 Boylston Street. Hours 0 to 12 m 2 to 4 m and 7 to 8 m daily closed Sundays.
Wakefield August 12 Mrs Hannah Bown widow of Dr J G Brown celebrated her 90th birthday. Born Hannah Currier in Hopkinton New Hampshire she taught in 1855 then married the doctor they had no children. Known as Aunt Hannah she greets neighbors daily and cherishes visits, gifts include 90 carnation pinks and an oiled paper sunshade from India.
Suffolk Superior Court justice waits presiding. Annie McLoud alias Annie Gilbert arrested for larceny after posing as a servant girl. sentenced to three years in the House of Correction. Richard Nagle gets five years for robbery. Louis Rosenberg convicted of larceny gets six months. Oscar A. Hiltz charged with larceny sentenced to two months at Deer Island.
Knights of Pythias guests fill San Francisco as imperial palace of Khorassan, supreme lodge at Palace Hotel, and sisterhood temples meet in Ellis Hall Native Sons' Hall. Supreme Chancellor Fethers cites 640,138 affiliated members as of December 31 1901 with 600 40 suspended or withdrawn and a net gain of 241/1h for the year.
Uriah Welch proprietor of the Lenox Hotel Back Bay assigns for creditors. Liabilities about 165000 assets estimated 6000. Assignees are William F Hosmer F H Hosmer Co and Edward A Bangs and William F Wharton trustees of Lenox Hotel trust. Hotel in charge of Ainslie and Edward R Grabow. Troubled by small initial receipts.
Harry Caldwell of Manchester defeated Joe Nelson of Newark in two straight heats of three in a motor paced event at New Haven. Caldwell won the first heat by 1 1/2 miles and the second by 1 1/8 miles, setting a 10 mile track record of 16:16 4 5. Nelson had motor trouble in the first race and labored for speed thereafter.
Schelee of Newark and C L Hollister of Springfield beat Rochester duo Fred Ernst and E Stauder in an 8 1 8 mile team pursuit. Time 19 minutes 12 seconds. Second place went to Teddy Billington Newark Vailsburg and Walter Haggerty Bridgeport twice mentioned, with E Stauder fourth from Rochester.
A North Cuba, New York, woman, 61, describes severe headaches, fatigue, and nervous exhaustion after years of hard work and poor meals. She credits Grape-Nuts with restoring vigor in three weeks, noting improved sleep, memory, and appetite, and continued recovery with fruit at meals. Posrium Co., Battle Creek, Michigan, supplied the name.
Charlestown political factions press Dennison as the favored candidate while Conry Kelcher and Murphy supporters maneuver for ward wins. The anti organization bloc seeks to seize control across wards 4 5 and 6 with Hogan Dolan Harrington lines shaping the battle ahead of Kellner's retirement.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, Collector George H. Lyman and State Senator Harry C. Foster of Gloucester accompany the ambassador as he travels Aug 18 to Massachusetts General Hospital for a surgical operation.
Congressman John R. Thayer of Worcester visited Boston and Worcester Democrat leaders at Gaston and Hamlin headquarters. He discussed party vigor and hinted his third term decision after the Jordan Pond picnic on August 27 and noted no governor choice.
Secretary Stephen M. Walsh of the Massachusetts Democratic State committee met Colonel James B. Reynolds at Republican headquarters to study the ballot box credentials and coupon numbered ballots used in past conventions. The aim is to prevent post election disputes as Democrats contest the governorship.
John E. Russell of Leicester, aligned with Prescott F. Hall’s campaign, endorses Charles S. Hamlin for governor. He cites Hamlin’s treasury background, prior campaign work, and statewide speaking in Pittsfield and North Adams, arguing Gaston would be a first time political candidate.
Ex Senator John A. Keliher will resign Thursday to announce his candidacy for Congress. He plans to campaign in every ward, seeking the party nomination, while Congressman Conry hints at a rival bid in the same districts. Superintendent Donovan may appoint an acting purchasing agent. attorney Francis J Campbell denies any candidacy.
A horse-drawn hearse owned by John C. Feeney of 91 Chelsea street ran wild through Green and Stamford streets, scattering pedestrians. The carriage, carrying a corpse, finally halted when it struck a lamp post with minor injuries to a bystander.
The Ambassador George von St Meyer rejected efforts to reenter the race in the sixth district. Supporters and Shaw backers had urged him to let his name stand, but he insisted he was out of the contest for good. He received several callers at his office yesterday as the bid talk faded.
The Gaston headquarters received its first campaign contribution a large jug of sweet cider from the Kinsley brothers of Ayer Junction. They are strong supporters and plan to send a delegation to the convention in favor of the colonel. Cider will be on tap at Liberty Square for several days inviting all the faithful.
A Bulgarian bandit fled a Parisian shop and telegraphed his group to seize ten more missionaries to fund new clothes this spring, a directive prompting judicial attention.
An advertisement extols Munyon remedies for skin disorders liver trouble digestion and blood impurities. It highlights Witch Hazel Soap claimed to beautify skin and act as a shampoo while Liver Cure Stomach Cure and Blood Cure It also promotes Munyon’s Doctors Free Tremont Temple as the source and home for these products.
Mary MacLane arrives in New York and stays with friends in Fordham. She declines to reveal her aims, says she may write about New York if she wishes, and declares herself a genius though she avoids thought about it.
A North Salem meeting endorsed Hon. John F. Hurley mayor of Salem for Representative to Congress from the sixth Essex district with Hon. John M. Raymond as second choice. Delegates were chosen to attend caucuses and will mount a vigorous campaign for their candidates.
The East Boston Water Carnival Association reports 15 000 attendees at Wood Island Park events last Saturday. Prizes for each event will be distributed next Saturday afternoon at Wood Island Park Gymnasium by Instructor Louis McInnis.
Representative Samuel Roads Jr of Marblehead announces support for Colonel William A Gaston in the Democratic bid for governor over Charles L Hamlin. Roads praises Gaston as an ideal candidate with party roots and strong leadership. In Auburn Maine Massachusetts tops interstate shoot standings with 477 points to 436 for Maine. Apgar named high gun.
A Philadelphia North American snippet quotes a wife reproaching her husband for arriving at 4 a.m. The husband retorts coldly, adding a stark domestic moment to the column.
The Long Island championship lawn tennis tournament opened at Meadow Club with strong winds but an enthusiastic crowd. Notable matches featured R F Doherty and L E Mahan on the championship court, and Larned, Doherty, Watson, Huntington, and Sturgis in early rounds and mixed doubles action with Hoadley and Doherty.
The Dominion line steamship Cambro, captained by Ingham, arrived in Boston from the Mediterranean with 508 steerage, 43 second cabin, and two saloons aboard. Three Franciscan sisters from Rome came to teach at the Italian Parochial School in the North End. Most steerage passengers were Naples immigrants. two stowaways were found, a Greek and an Irish-born man Gallagher claiming American citizenship.
The Marquis of Anglesey recovered almost all his stolen jewelry from a London hotel with the connivance of a valet. The missing items included heirlooms such as the Faget pear shaped pearl valued at 60000 dollars. A Parisian cast of characters and a clever detective aided in returning the plunder.
A lamblike exchange marks a mother urging her child Maude to read a Sunday school tale about heaven. Maude resists, preferring curiosity and surprise over the lesson and mentions staying outside. The snippet mirrors a small domestic vignette from New York Times style commentary.
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