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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1906
Page
2
An advertisement explains how to test kidney health with red water and promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal cure for kidney bladder liver and urinary issues. It claims benefits including reduced night time urination and offers free sample bottles and a book by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
The Boston paper reports on the death of Mrs. Craigie also known as John Oliver Hobbes in England. The piece recalls her writing career including Some Emotions and a Moral and Journey's End in Lovers' Meeting and The Ambassador and notes her use of a male pen name to avoid sentimentality in her work.
London dispatch reports Mrs Craigie, after a two week stay with her parents at Ventnor, returning tired and dying at her London home. The doctor cites possible heart failure and an inquest will be held. Her parents, summoned to London, recall her healthy condition before the trip and note prior heart strain.
The article chronicles Father Walsh of Salem who rises through Saint Sulpice Paris studies to priesthood in Boston and Salem. It notes his ordination, work at St. Joseph's in the West End, teaching at St John's Seminary, and leadership in archdiocesan parochial schools. It mentions potential French speaking and outsider candidates for the Portland see.
Portland Maine August 13 The Rev Father Louis S Walsh of Salem Mass appointed bishop of Portland is among about ten clergy named as candidates for the vacant bishopric Within the diocese Rev Father B J Hurley rector of St Dominic s Church and former vicar general is regarded as the favored candidate along with Rev Father M F Walsh of Bangor and Rev Narcisse Charland of Waterville who also have strong support
Orders issued from the Navy Department set Sept. 3 as the date for President Roosevelt aboard the Mayflower to review a powerful Atlantic fleet at Oyster Bay. The fleet will total 48 vessels with 1178 guns, 812 officers, 15,233 men, led by Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans.
In Rome on August 13 a London report claiming the Pope suffers a dangerous gout threatening heart paralysis is unfounded. Observers note his health is satisfactory as he receives Mgr. Dennis O Connell and his attending physician Dr. Lapponi is reported absent.
District Attorney Moran launches probes into ice dealers and public graft cases. Indictments name Boston and Chelsea entities plus 16 dealers and officials including Aldermen Ruggles White and Nichols. Bail set at 1000 each. trials expected within days.
Aldermen face charges of attempted bribery in graft cases. Two Chelsea aldermen and a Republican city committee secretary were involved. Clerk Campbell called the defendants to the bar as each entered pleas or statements.
Hood's Tooth Powder wins praise among Boston's best people for its antiseptic cleansing health giving and beautifying properties as it gains popularity in the area.
This harmless dentifrice is described as perfectly safe and effective with its own merit, smoothness, and fragrance. A Boston dentist endorses it for years and it is sold everywhere for 25 cents.
A Boston office offers ten days of free treatment including consultation X ray and urine analysis for applicants before August 19. Endorsed by physicians across the United States with testimonials from Drs Gallard Fitch Martin Pepper and others. A New Hampshire jeweler reports relief after Leucodescent Ray treatment and urges others to seek relief.
Mayor Fitzgerald said indictments are not convictions and the courts must settle the graft case connected to Normal school contractors. He expressed surprise at the grand jury action and pledged to wait for court decisions, trusting the schoolhouse commission to handle the matter.
Members of a pickpocket gang linked to a recent police crackdown resurfaced and robbed two victims in quick succession. Mrs. H. Trichet lost $19.45 and a $4.50 check in a downtown store, while George Harmon, visiting Hollis, Maine, had nearly all his vacation money stolen at a Hanover street theater.
Collectors sweep Provincetown homes for Colonial clocks and mirrors as demand for bric-a-brac grows. A Cape Cod steamer stop-over ticket costs 1.50 and grants season access, with daily departures from Bay Line Wharf at 9 a.m.
At Sagamore Hill on August 13, President Roosevelt hosted five luncheon guests. They discussed Republican prospects in Congress and the Panama canal. Representative James S. Sherman supplied campaign material for the President to review and approve.
A physician from Big Pool Maryland trusts Cuticura for eczema after using them in his practice for sixteen years. He claims Cuticura Resolvent and Cuticura Soap cured his own and patients’ eczema where other formulas failed and allows publication of his letter dated May 24, 1905.
An advert promotes Cuticura products for skin relief including hot water bath with Cuticura Soap and ointment and Resolvent Pills. It claims a single one dollar set can cure torturing disfiguring skin conditions from infancy to old age and lists global availability and mail order.
At the regular Montclair Social Club session held at 31 Conant street Roxbury officers were elected for the coming year. Charles Peterson was chosen president with Richard Norton as vice president James Comerford as secretary Thomas Gately as treasurer and Richard Murphy as sergeant at arms.
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