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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1906

Page

2

SwampRoot Kidney Remedy Ad Offers Free Sample

Promises swift relief for kidney liver and bladder issues from Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root a noted tonic. Describes symptoms myocardial back pain dizziness nervousness and urinary trouble and notes availability in fifty cent and one dollar bottles with a free sample bottle and pamphlet via mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.

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

Pickpocket Strips Wallet at South Station Train

Bradford E. Stephens advertising manager of Fibre and Fabric suffers loss after a thief jostles him at South station and removes a leather wallet containing 27 dollars from his right hip pocket as he boards the rear car of an Elevated train yesterday afternoon.

Bradford E. Stephens Buckman Street Everett Fibre and Fabric Federal Street South Station

Robbery chase ends with suspect card in Fall River

Fall River reports a plant of pickpockets swiping Stephens wallet on a train. A strong youth tackled two thieves after losing his bags, but the crowd offered little help. He reported the robbery at Police Station 2 as police noted two men aged about 85 with similar builds involved. Meanwhile the Stephens family suffered further losses in Providence Bank failures.

Stephens

Postum Coffee Replaces Harmful Drink for Michigan Family

A Michigan woman narrates how coffee harmed her husband with bladder catarrh and heart palpitations and how Postum Food Coffee replaced it. She reports stomach relief within two weeks, improved energy, and praise from a visitor after boiling it for 15 minutes.

Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Reception and Ball At State Armory Draws 1500 Delegates

More than 1500 delegates from the A O H and ladies auxiliary attended the State Armory reception and ball. The grand march was led by National President Cummings and Mrs Mary McCarthy with Colonel John McCarthy and Miss Mary Canole. 500 couples followed. Notables included Congressman Greene Senator Chase Mayor Coughlin James Sinclair and representatives Finley Keefe and Dowd.

Fall River Matthew Cummings John F. Donnelley Cambridge Middlesex County John J. Rogers Worcester Worcester County Patrick F. Cannon Clinton Ladies’ Auxiliary Eliza Sheehan Quincy Annie F. McSweeney Neponset Mary McCarthy Saratoga N. Y James M. Curley Roxbury Suffolk County Terrence O’donnell Springfield John P. Mahoney Lowell Cornelius J. Coughlin South Boston John J. Dailey Dorchester Daniel J. Reidy Dedham Katherine E. Burke Catherine Tierney A. O. H. and State Armory Cummings Westfield John McCarthy Mary Canole Greene Chase Coughlin James Sinclair Board of Aldermen Finley, Keefe Dowd

Police seize alleged improper pictures at Washington street

Lagrange police with a warrant searched Ira Grisharer on Washington street and seized 2186 alleged improper pictures. Grisharer was arrested and charged with possession of the pictures.

Lagrange Street Ira Grisharer Washington Street Grisharer

Buried at Calvary Mary Patience Viola O'Reilly Rites

Obsequies for Mary Patience Viola O'Reilly were conducted at her mother's Dorchester home 90 Park Street Sunday. A large gathering attended service, and she was buried in the family plot at Calvary Cemetery.

Mary Patience Viola O’rielly Letitia O'Reilly Park Street Dorchester Old Calvary Cemetery

Neptune towed to Boston for repairs after harbor leak

Schooner Neptune, brought in leaking badly by lifesavers, will leave tomorrow in tow for Boston to discharge and haul out for repairs. Fishing schooner Arthur Binney of Boston ran ashore while entering the harbor and was damaged, floating at high water with a slight leak. The small steamer Sam Adams, Isles of Shoals for Kittery, ran ashore on Hicks Rocks in the lower harbor, floated at high water, and was found to be considerably damaged. to be hauled out for repairs.

Portsmouth N. H Neptune Boston Arthur Binney Sam Adams Isles of Shoals Kittery Hick’s Rocks

Women Run Woodmont Borough Meeting for Cleanliness

In New Haven Aug 27 the Woodmont borough meeting was led by women who won control. They backed a three mill tax for sanitation and the creation of a sewerage system with a campaign cry to clean up and healthy living in the borough.

New Haven Woodmont

Little Boy Endures Severe Eczema for Years

A boy suffered two years with awful eczema causing constant pain and itching. He could not sit or lie still and scratched until the flesh was raw despite medical care, with condition worsening under treatment.

Speedily Cured by Cuticura Remedies

A mother's testimonial from Philadelphia dated April 13, 1905 describes how Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills cured her six year old son’s severe eczema after failing medical treatment. She notes rapid improvement within hours and no recurrence since, and outlines available products and a free mail offer.

A. J. Cochran, Jr Columbia Avenue Philadelphia Potter Drug & Chem. Corp Sole Props Boston

Big Bryan Party Going to New York

Massachusetts Bryan committee plans a large delegation to the Madison Square Garden rally for William Jennings Bryan on Aug 30. 275 expected from the Bay State with 287 counted including city and town committee members. Transport deals with New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad offer round trips at 8.50 for 25 or 8 for a party. Reuben Rush may not attend due to state call duties. Vermont and New Hampshire to send delegations. Maine unlikely due to local duties.

A. C. Drinkwater Bryan Massachusetts Bay State William Jennings Bryan Madison Square Garden New York Harry Shaeffer Transportation Committee New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Bryan Committee Reuben Rush Democratic State Committee Vermont New Hampshire Maine

Radway's Ready Relief cures numerous ailments

An old advertisement proclaims Radway's Ready Relief cures dysentery diarrhea cholera morbus when taken in water and relieves cramps spasms sour stomach nausea heartburn malaria fevers sick headache colic flatulency and internal pains. Externally it treats rheumatism neuralgia sciatica sprains bruises mosquito bites sunburn burns headache back pain and toothache.

Radway

Louisville Aims to Host Next Democratic National Convention

Louisville and Kentucky committees plan to welcome William J. Bryan on his European arrival and depart for New York to participate in the Aug 30 meeting with the Democratic National Committee as Louisville pursues the next national convention.

Louisville Kentucky William J. Bryan Europe New York

Bryan declines Mellens private car on New York trip

Bryan refuses President Mellen’s offer of a private car on his journey from New York to New Haven. He states in a letter that he will not accept railroad favors, preferring to pay his fare and travel as he usually does. The note is dated August 27 in New Haven, Connecticut.

Bryan President Mellen New York New Haven Conn

No Bryan Badges for Bay State Committee

Bay State delegation heading to New York to greet Bryan will wear no badges. A clash at headquarters over badge dies left Humphrey O'Sullivan of Lowell and James McGrath of a badge firm arguing over costs before Colonel Drinkwater approved the bill as valid.

Bay State Committee New York Bryan Humphrey O'Sullivan Lowell James McGrath McGrath O'Sullivan Drinkwater

Musicale at Falmouth by Miss Hewins of Hub

Falmouth August 27. Miss Love Frances Hewins of Boston will give a fashionable musicale at St Barnabas House tomorrow evening at 8 15. The programme blends vocal and instrumental pieces with accompaniment by Ondricek Mingels and Jungnickel. Hewins, soloist at St Barnabas, has sung in major cities and is noted for an exquisite soprano. Patrons include Mrs Olney, Mrs Morse, Mrs Fenno, Mrs Dwight, Mrs Leonard, and Miss Turner.

Falmouth Love Frances Hewins Boston St. Barnabas’ House Richard Olney Robert M. Morse Charles F. Morse Edward N. Fenno

Gelatine uses in a 180 recipe book from Edinburgh

The item notes a book of 180 gelatin recipes published by J. G. Cox in Edinburgh and revised by Oscar of the Waldorf-Astoria. It promises many uses for gelatin from simple to elaborate, sent upon request without charge by the John M. Chapman Company of New York.

J. G. Cox Lt’d Edinburgh Oscar Waldorf-Astoria John M. Chapman Company Hudson Street New York City

Tea team wrecked by car at Roxbury corner

A collision between a Jamaica Plain car and a tea company wagon occurred yesterday at Centre and Cedar streets Roxbury. Sam Prenovitz the wagon driver was thrown to the ground with a scalp wound and other bruises. the horse remained uninjured though the wagon was wrecked.

Jamaica Plain Centre Cedar Streets Roxbury Sam Prenovitz

Arraigned Doctor as Murderer in Bangor Case

Dr. W. H. Briggs was arraigned in the Supreme Court on a murder charge in the death of Miss Walud E. Taggett at Bangor in March. He pleaded not guilty as prosecutors plan a trial expected to last over a week with considerable public interest and a crowded courtroom.

Bangor Wlaud E. Taggett W. H. Briggs Supreme Court Briggs Miss Taggett Masardis Louis CC. Stearns A. L. Blanchard Philbrook Waterville Patten

Y Now Free Port to World

Japanese charge Myaoka told the State Department that Japan will open Dalny at Kwan-to-Shu to free trade after Sept. 1 with no import or export duties. From Sept. 1 ships of all nations may traffic between Dalny and Japan’s open ports.

Washington Myaoka State Department Adee Japan Kwan-to-Shu Dalny Talren

Fireman Resigns and Is Reinstated in District 6

Charles Willett, chief's driver in District 6, resigned on Aug 24 and was immediately reinstated on probation. He has served nearly three years and will attend the fire drilling school as he moves toward permanent status.

Charles Willett Willett

Resignation Offered by Firefighter Richard Bolan

Richard Bolan, attached to Ladder 21 for two months, tendered his resignation to the board yesterday, with the action to take effect Friday.

Richard Bolan

Prominent Citizens Testify to Osmo Chemic Light Therapy

In Reading and surrounding towns many notable residents endorse the Leucodescent Rays treatment from Osmo-Chemic physicians. Free ten day trials promise cure claims for ailments from appendicitis and rheumatism to deafness and stomach disease. Testimonials include Melville A. Stone of Lisbon NH and Mrs. Elsteine of Boston among others praising avoidance of surgery and rapid health improvements.

E. R. Forbush Lisbon N. H Summerst Ston Mass Elsteine Charles Sr Boston Louis Tobey Edward Reed Cherry St Salem Sudbury St Jessie Henton Pond St Natick J. F. Hall Boylston Wm. McConnell Rat Morse Emily Davis Davis Marlboro

Leuco Descent Rays Promote Tissue Metabolism Fight Germ Life

Advert reads Leuco descent Rays as a therapeutic light that boosts living cell nutrition and destroys bacteria while offering safety and pain relief. It cites testimonials from Amelia Johnson of Brockton Massachusetts Henry Hartwell of Greenville New Hampshire and Alice Brookings of Revere Massachusetts praising chronic peritonitis lumbago and partial paralysis improvements after Osmo-Chemic physicians treatments.

Amelia Johnson Main St Brockton Mass Henry T. Hartwell Greenville N. H Allan Alice Brookings Beach St Revere

Osmo-Cemic Physicians Offer Free Ten Day Trial

Osmo-Chemic physicians invite the sick to test Leucodes cent Rays without cost at their Boston office 18 Boylston Street. All who apply before September 1 receive ten days of trial treatment including consultation X-Ray examination and urine analysis free. Only four days remain.

Boylston St Boston Mass

The Osmochemic System of Medicin Document

Entrance notices announce office hours and location for Novis Boylston in Acne Massa. Readers are invited to send two cents and visit from 9 A M to 2 PM and 6 PM to a late hour, with Sunday closed.

Novis Boylston St Acne Massa Mida Sunda

Would Rid London of Smoke by Electricity

London would be cleared of smoke by using electricity for power lighting heating and cooking sourced from Midlands coal fields. MP Arnold Lupton backs the plan with engineers of distinction estimating annual losses from smoke at about 10 million dollars plus widespread personal discomfort.

Washington F. W. Mahin Nottingham Arnold Lupton Lincolnshire London Metropolis Mr. Lupton

Hood's Tooth Powder Promoted for Wholesome Mouth Health

An advertisement extols Hood's Tooth Powder as indispensable for a wholesome attractive mouth and overall dental health. The claim emphasizes appearance and preventive care in everyday use.

Hood

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Ancient Order of Hibernians Bank Street Order Weavers’ Hall William Stang St. Mary’s Procathedral Berkshires Lawrence Hibernians Calvary John J Rogers Connell Cornelius J Coughlin John JF Dailey Mahoney Rogers Cannon Messrs Dailey Big Bryan Radway & CO The Traders Insurance Company, of Chicago Traders Insurance Company Circuit Court Cook County Illinois Byron L. Smith Rector Bldg Blue Grass Bryan Mellen Miss Hewins OF HUB TEA Team Reading Melville A. Stone Iainene Puritan Pashington Street Oxford Lewis Jones & Son Undertakers Ntire Edgerly Brookline Truman Southwesl Huntington Avenue Mary E Thomas J. Southwell Flowers Efresh and Fraggrant J. Newman & Sons Corp Ward 18 Daniel T. Lydon West Fourth Street
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