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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1903
Page
5
A Chicago mother details a dramatic recovery of her five year old son from a widespread skin disease after applying Cuticura Ointment and Resolvent. She describes initial failure with doctors and college treatment, extensive bandaging, and eventual healing after multiple applications. The testimonial notes the ailments and dates, offering neighbors as witnesses.
A Boston era report details a boy praising Cure Itch remedies and recounts 14 year old Tracy driving off a thief from his home. He chased Curry from the roof to Tremont street, aided by witnesses and Officer Cassidy who finally captured the fugitive after a cellar battle.
Officer Deehan spotted two youths near Harvard Street as a general alarm was sounded. A chase led to Inman Square where one suspect fled. Neilon and Temple captured him. Suspects were Frank Smith of Providence and Ames Smith of Hoboken. clothing identified by Peck and Bornstein. Chief Cunningham praised the effort as a solid start to his new system.
Bangor Maine August 29 two policemen confronted robbers at the Bangor end of the bridge after they entered the Brewer Savings Bank in Brewer and wrecked the vault. A pistol duel ensued but the robbers escaped.
14-year-old James Tracy caught a burglar named John Curry and his accomplice as they left Patrick H. Tracy's home at 1008 Columbus Avenue in Roxbury about 3:30 p m. The arrest was hailed by police and credited to Tracy's dauntless persistence.
Senator George F. Hoar, 77, was guest of honor at a Father Mathew Benevolent and Total Abstinence Society celebration in Worcester. Alderman Edward J. McMahon praised Hoar for advancing Irish-American rights while Hoar urged focus on God country and humanity, condemning bigotry.
At a Cambridge Board of Aldermen meeting $400 was appropriated for Labor Day celebrations. Alderman Flynn introduced the order, approved unanimously, and sent to the Common Council where Councilman Rhodes opposed. Central Labor Union members hissed during the debate. The order passed 13 to 4.
Antonio Napoli, fired a revolver four times near Parmenter and Hanover, narrowly missing bystanders. Five patrolmen subdued him after a fifth shot, with police contending he had the strength of ten men. He is jailed at the Tombs awaiting examination by Dr. Jelly.
Admiral Barker leads a joint army and navy war game near Portland Maine. The fleet engages Fort McKinley Fort Levett and Fort Preble with mortar and small arms fire as night operations unfold around Two Lights and Richmond's Island. The Panther and another cruiser circle Cape then head toward Half Way Rock.
Off Portland Maine on August 28 1800 sailors and marines under Rear Admiral Coghlan landed near dawn and fought through the day claiming victory but the umpires ruled no landing occurred nullifying claims of capturing Cape stations at Two Lights Silver Springs Pond Cove and related defenses. The fleet stayed off Richmond’s Island awaiting the night demonstration with searchlights lit.
Lynn Aug 28 unions from Lynn Central Labor Union and Lynn Labor Council faced the city committee on Labor Day funding for parade music. Central union members opposed grants citing costs and past issues. Labor Council members supported aid and anticipated a parade with music. Meeting postponed to next Tuesday for further discussion.
Samuel Parks the walking delegate convicted of extortion and imprisoned at Sing Sing moved today for a certificate of reasonable doubt from Justice Sewell of the Supreme Court. The hearing, requested by the prosecution, was adjourned until tomorrow.
Anthony Peters of East Webster and Martin Gretz of Potes quarreled at a East Webster wedding last night. Gretz was stabbed three times in the left side with one wound near the heart, possibly fatal. Peters is under arrest.
John Vajihowski, a Russian Pole, was found dead outside his home. His wife says he attended a Polish wedding, grew intoxicated, and fell down stairs while trying to enter his room. Authorities classify the death as an accidental fall.
A party of state dignitaries including ex Governor Crane and Governor Bates toured Berkshire hills and Lebanon valley. They dined with Shakers at Lebanon and received a vegetarian feast while sharing jokes about Gaston and meeting locals. The visit featured apple pilfering on the road and playful bickering over titles.
The article explains catarrh can affect any body organ including pelvic organs and not just the head. It promotes Peruna as a cure and offers free advice from Dr. Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
Dr George B Pierce president of the Republican city committee won a victory before the election commissioners yesterday after Chief Justice Brown settled a dispute over Republican election officers for Ward 8. Zarling protested that the list was from a non resident and not Republicans, with Hendricks Club ties and Martin Lomasney alleged to have dictated it. The board split on a public hearing as the rift touched party integrity and outsiders influence.
Grover Cleveland and Joe Jefferson headlined a clambake at Buzzard’s Bay where the ex-president urged continued protection of local fisheries. Mayor Collins lauded Cleveland as the most illustrious man in the country as Edward Atkinson offered brief remarks and the gathering adjourned to Gray Gables.
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