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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1903

Page

2

Paw Paw Health Breakthrough Touted by Joseph Jefferson

Joseph Jefferson praises Munyon's Paw Paw as a stomach renovator and health booster. The feature links the actor's claims to a tropical fruit used by pirates and Seminoles for digestion and tenderness of meat. Munyon's Paw Paw products are advertised as cures for dyspepsia nervousness and general vitality.

Joseph Jefferson Jefferson Mr. Jefferson Caribbean Ponce de Leon White Beach Palm Beach Fla Rip van Winkle Paw Paw Philadelphia Sunday Press Jefferson Munyon Munyon

Mark-Horse Trotting Records Through the Years

The article traces landmark trotting records from Lady Suffolk in 1845 to Maud S and Crescens in 1901, detailing key horses and dates across multiple states. It highlights speed milestones, owners, and drivers, including Sanders, and notes changing distances and track advancements shaping the sport.

Deaf Takes Bill Arp Major Charles H. Smith Dies at 77

Cartersville Georgia reports the death of Major Charles H. Smith known as Bill Arp at age 77. He rose to fame as the humorous mouthpiece of the South in earlier days.

Cartersville Charles H. Smith Bill Arp

Dillon John F. Dillon funeral notices

In Dillon Aug 24 John F beloved son of John M and Ellen Dillon funeral from parents residence 0 Winchester street Tuesday Aug 25 at 2 oclock relatives and friends invited. McMULLEN Michael J beloved husband of Nellie McMullen nee Leary funeral from his late residence 17 Greenwich place Wednesday Aug 26 at 8 am services at St Peters Church Meeting House Hill at 9 oclock relatives and friends invited member of Bartenders Union 77 also Division 35 A C H OSGOOD Herman D Osgood at his home Concord Mass Saturday Aug 22 funeral at his late residence Concord 180 p m Tuesday Aug 2h train leaves North Union station Fitchburg division 124 p m

Dillon John F John M Ellen Dillon Winchester Street M’mullen Dorchester Michael J Nellie McMullen Leary Greenwich Place St. Peter's Church Meeting House Hill Union 77 Division 35 A. C. H. Osgood Concord Mass Herman D. Osgood North Union Station Fitchburg

Millard Sanders Receives Hero Welcome After Trotter Success

At the Hotel Essex Boston last evening Millard Sanders was hailed as a turf hero for guiding Lou Dillon the famed two minute trotter. Telegrams poured in from across the country including New York Washington Baltimore Chicago and San Francisco praising Sanders and his team mates Scott McCoy and Mr Tanner. Sanders credited the praise to Lou Dillon and downplayed his own role while basking in local adulation.

Millard Sanders Essex Sanders New York Washington Baltimore Chicago San Francisco Bell Boys Lou Dillon Scott McCoy Mr. Tanner Boston United States

Winds light for international yacht race course

The Washington forecast reports light to fresh and variable winds on Tuesday, mostly easterly, with unsettled weather and possible showers. At Sandy Hook midnight winds were five miles per hour as yachtsmen hoped for stronger airs.

New York Washington Observer International Yacht Race Course Frankenfield Weather Bureau

Windshield controversy at Brighton Beach pace

Tanner drove Lou Dillon in a pace race using a canvas shield stretched between the sulky wheels. Critics argued it resembled a windshield in the record pacing scene, though Tanner said it kept mud from hitting the trotter. Experts said the shield offered no speed advantage since the mare lagged far behind.

Tanner Lou Dillon Brighton Beach

Troop Orders for Philippine Deployment Issued

Washington August 24 orders direct the 14th Cavalry and the 7th 22d and 20th Infantry to the Philippines to relieve the 15th Cavalry and the 30th 28th 27th and 11th Infantry. The 14th Cavalry will sail from San Francisco September 6.

Washington 14Th Cavalry Philippine Islands 15Th Cavalry San Francisco

Life saved by Swamp-Root health remedy ad

An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It lists symptoms such as back pain dizziness and urinary issues and promotes sample bottles with free pamphlet by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.

Dr. Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Boston Daily Post

Two Roxbury Residents Seek Restored Irish Homes

Two Roxbury residents formerly owning land in Ireland seek reinstatement of their evicted homes under the new Irish land bill. Timothy Reardon of Cabot Street and Catherine Regan of Magazine Street were driven from Kilcoleman near Dingle and Clounties near Dunmanway in the 1880s. The United Irish League of America backs their cases, with MP Thomas O'Donnell advised to aid Reardon. Both families aim to regain their former properties.

Roxbury Ireland United Irish League of America Timothy Reardon Cabot Street Catherine Regan Magazine Street Land League Reardon Kilcoleman Dingle County Kerry Thomas O'Donnell M. P Patrick Regan Clounties Dunmanway County Cork Irc

Beachmont Girl Is Missing In Disappearance Mystery

Marian Hayden vanishes from her Beachmont home at 1 Cross street. Father Frederick Hayden says she would not leave willingly and may be detained against her will. Neighbor Miss Mabel Splain recalls seeing her after 9 o clock Saturday night. Revere police pursue a potential male correspondent as a lead. Mrs Hayden is prostrated by the incident.

Marian Hayden Cross Street Beachmont Frederick Hayden Post Mabel Splain Miss Splain Miss Hayden Lynn Revere Hayden

Lou Dillon the 804 Pound Champion Trots for Turf History

Lou Dillon, owned by Billings and driven by Millard Sanders, weighs 804 pounds and stands 15 hands 1 inch. The mare, five years old, races below 2:10 without a check and adapts quickly to new surroundings. She is calm with children and stable staff, yet high spirited, fond of candy, and wary of dogs.

Lou Dillon Millard Sanders Sanders

Fastest Time Records Across Sports and Vessels

A compiled list of record performances across diverse domains. Includes Lou Dillon in trotting, Salvator in running, Dan Patch in pacing, Reliance in a 30 mile cup defense, Arrow steam yacht, Deutschland steamship, M A Augiere auto, locomotive No 999, C M Murphy bicycle, W G George running, W Perkins walking, James Stansbury rowing, T Donohoe skating, J A Jarvis swimming.

Reliance Newport Charles R. Flint Arrow Deutschland M. Augiere Mors

Shamrock III Rere measured in Erie Basin under ballast change

After removing 1100 pounds of ballast and adding a cable and anchor, the Shamrock III was re measured in Erie Basin. No change in time allowance of 1 minute 57 seconds. Lengths adjusted slightly but not enough to alter the handicap. Sir Thomas Lipton aboard for the measurement along with official measurer Charles Mower and reps Fife and Marmack.

Sandy Hook New York Reliance Shamrock Windward Leeward Thomas Lipton Erie Basin Iselin Barr Charles D. Mower New York Yacht Club Fife Shamrock SI Carmack

Fare Refused Sparks Riot On Boston Car Ride

James Lawrence aged 19 refused to pay fare on a Boston bound car from Revere Beach. A disturbance ensued with several men, stones were thrown at police, Chief Oakes intervened, and Lawrence was arrested. The case goes to Chelsea Police Court in the morning.

James Lawrence Revere Beach Lawrence Chief Oakes Nahant Street Oakes Chelsea

Death in Cambridge Man Found Hanging at Home

James J. Ready of 3 Conlan's Court Cambridge was found dead in his residence yesterday. Police say the death was by his own hand, the result of strangulation by hanging.

James J. Ready Conlan’s Court Cambridge

The Koch Lung Cure Promises Tuberculine Relief

The article warns that neglecting a cold can lead to consumption and describes how inhaled vapors of Koch Tuberculine with germicidal oils claim to cure tuberculosis and related lung diseases. It cites the Boston office at 361 Boylston Street offering free consultation and trial treatment, including home options.

Boston Boylston Street

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