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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1899
Page
2
The article argues that stomach ailments cause most nervous disorders, noting a patient’s reluctance to eat, feelings of fullness, irritability, and fatigue. It claims doctors misattribute symptoms to nerves, while digestive disease underlies nine tenths of widespread nervous disorders and many illnesses start in a diseased digestive system.
Diagram shows positions of stomach and pneumogastric nerve connecting to a brain nerve center. It depicts how a bloated stomach presses the diaphragm upward, displacing the heart and lungs.
A reader describes weeks of insomnia and fatigue followed by headaches, loss of appetite, weight loss, and trembling hands. The account details mood collapse, dream-related distress, and a fear of death or relief from suffering, ending with sharp pains in the legs.
A periodical promotion presents a two dollar monthly rate for medical services. Early subscribers pay less than later applicants with the price rising after a weeks-long series. The scheme expands access by applying the rate to separate diseases each week.
If you have had stomach disease and bring patient card or prescription you may receive treatment at $2 per month until cured if started by December 6. A $20 monthly rate applies to all applicants before December 2. Those untreated can still join, learn causes, and seek cure at Almyr offices.
Dr. Lorimer urged no-license sympathy at Tremont Temple sermon on Saloon Nourishment for Municipal Life. He called liquor power a bloated tyrant and pressed reducing license votes to curb liquor dealers impact. He cited tax losses and Roxbury saloon density as object lessons for Boston’s license debate.
Famous baritone Campanari headlined the municipal concert in Music Mall last evening. A huge audience greeted his entry and roared with applause after his prologue to TV Pagnacci. He encore twice, finishing with the Toreador Song from Carmen and a tense aria from Heredia.
The Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. DeCosta, who resigned as rector of St. John the Evangelist in September, was today received into the Roman Catholic Church in New York.
The article reports leaders chosen for a new Democratic club across wards led by Mr Murphy and officers including Chairman Charles I Quirk and Judge Josiah Dean. The group aims to form ward clubs, grow young Democratic support, and rally against the city machine with a goal of boosting party strength and possibly aiding General Collins.
The Hon. William J. McNary explains the new organization formed to oppose the strategy board. He notes the need has existed for years but only now taken shape. He says Democratic voters in Boston are not all under the board and vows to oppose its narrow policy and methods.
Dear Sir. The Hon. John R. Murphy requests you attend a meeting of his friends at the Hotel Farndike large dining room on Sunday December 3 at 3 50 p m Please be present Respectfully
An unnamed reporter covers a Boston caucus where Alderman Dixon and Charles Quirk discuss a new Democratic organization aimed at strengthening party influence. The group seeks to reform internal procedures, oppose the strategy board, and back General Collins, with broader goals of uniting voters and keeping city departments under Democratic control.
A meeting outlined a plan to mobilize the party with organised work on broad lines. The first moves were set yesterday toward the goal of a Democratic club in the city to rally supporters and pursue the party’s aims.
Despatches report 8000 Boers entrenched on Cape Colony banks while British forces claim to have driven them back. News notes Methuen back in action and Gleichen wounded, with Cape towns echoing Boer sympathy and calls for Cape Town march. Command changes surface in Sixth Division as Kelly Kenny takes lead.
Commandant Delarey reports Gras Pan defense failures and complete surrounding by British with burghers retreating. Belmont fighting leaves twelve burghers dead and forty wounded. Dutmot notes a British sortie toward Bloemhof with two hundred burghers opposing. nine killed and seventeen wounded. Berderpoort laager attacked. Volksraad member Baroao killed.
A train of fourteen refrigerator cars loaded with salt pork bound for the British army in South Africa wrecked near Kenilworth Illinois on the Milwaukee division of the Chicago and Northwestern. Cars were demolished but most pork may be saved. Delay to shipments likely. Cause believed to be a broken journal with possible tampering hints among crew and spectators by Boer sympathizers.
British reconnaissance near Colenso reports widespread Boer looting. Farms including Williams farm ransacked, many rooms destroyed, and burned possessions. An armored train wreck shows shell damage. two graves nearby honor fallen soldiers. Main Boer force seen near Chieveley station.
The war office released a Cape Town despatch stating the transport ismere ran ashore on rocks at St. Helena Bay. Troops are ashore but horses remain aboard. H M S Doris and Niobe plus transport Columbian proceed to assist. Bechuana police captured a Boer laager near Kimberley on Nov 28. Communications with Kimberley via searchlight from Modder River established.
The Bavarian from Queenstown with 2000 plus troops including the Connaught Rangers and the first battalion of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers arrived at Cape Town on Tuesday November 28.
The semi annual election at Baldwin Place Hall named Alexander Rosenthal as president Rose P Stone as vice president Morris B Frenkel as recording secretary Laura M Quint as assistant recording secretary Max Freedman as financial secretary and Harry Finklesteyn as treasurer. Directors and advancement boards were elected as well.
In a large Wells Memorial meeting the Paving Department endorsed an eight hour workday and urged voters to support General Collins. The group adopted resolutions after discussion of the Central Labor Union proposal.
The Ballot Law Commission holds a hearing today at 10 in the aldermanic chamber City Hall on protests of aldermanic nominations. The session was postponed last Friday due to illness of Chairman Pearson. Local politicians await results, including Daniel J. Kennealy whose papers were stolen from the election office.
The Pattern Makers at a recent meeting endorsed the eight hour proposition to be voted on in the city election. They unanimously supported E. C. Baldwin for the school committee.
Ward 1 and Ward 2 supporters of Horace Sias met at the Maverick House yesterday to form the Sias Club. The group aims to advance the interests of the candidate in the district.
Resolutions adopted by the Cambridge Workingmen's Organization condemn a postal card urging support for Mayor Edgar R. Champlin. They call the mailing a direct blow at the Australian ballot law and the working man’s protection against unscrupulous politicians.
Caracas dispatch reports that after sixteen hours of battle the city of Maracaibo, capital of Zulia state, fell under the control of Hernandist revolutionary forces. The report frames the capture as a decisive turn in the ongoing conflict.
A Nashua special to the Union reports Nashua and Jackson Manufacturing plants will announce a wage raise on December 4 on a sliding scale averaging 10 percent. Nashua cotton mill workers will gain higher wages than their New England peers when the schedule takes effect December 18.
Chanucha the Festival of Lights was celebrated by Temple Adath Israel with a large congregation. Pupils of the temple school led the exercises as seven candles were lit each night culminating in the light of the seventh candle, marking the eight day celebration among the orthodox.
The Ladies' Aid Society benefited several hundred dollars from a charity entertainment at the Columbia Theatre and Promenade de Luxe. All talent volunteered. Adele Ritchie spoke due to a cold. Performers included Sam Barnard Fred Solomon Julius Steger Walter Stanton and others with the Neapolitan Orchestra. another benefit is planned.
Miss Marie Burroughs and Dr. Albert E Sterne planned in Indianapolis and New York wedding for December 6 was postponed due to Miss Burroughs serious illness. typhoid fever feared and Dr Sterne was telegraphed for from New York. Engagement announced October 2.
The Rooter Styes of Providence led by Chief Barr and of Worcester led by Robert Kessel were hosted by Boston Rooters at Hotel Hayward yesterday afternoon. J C Riley presided as master of ceremonies with speeches by Barr Knapp Hagerty and others. Officers for Boston Stye were elected Chief rooeter Hagerty secretary Knapp treasurer Perry and sergeant-at-arms Kane. A second banquet is planned in Boston for the triangular club at Biks Hall in January.
A fragmentary tasteless ad notes a “COLD IN ONE DAY” claim and a Greve signature device marketed by druggists. It references wart treatments, a bus, and a price fragment “20a” amid unclear text. The readable portions imply an early 20th century patent medicine style.
London commentary centers on Mr Chamberlains Leicester speech as US opinion grows that it hinders Anglo American cooperation. The New York Daily News cites the speech souring colonial relations while The Times notes Chamberlains enthusiasm helped ease ties with Britain and Germany despite criticisms.
Officers from Station 4 arrested seven Chinese men at No 7 Oxford Street after a gambling session with cards dice and money. They were charged with being present where gambling instruments were found and later bailed out. Forty nine cards were recovered before search.
Arthur Westcott spoke at Pilgrim Hall on The Transvaal War from an Englishman's view. He reviewed the historical background and a general discussion followed among forum members.
Miss Sophia Naigles married Mr. Hyman Sigel in a ceremony at Union Park Hall with Rabbi H. Schoher officiating. Bride given in marriage by her mother Rosa Naigles and brother John Naigles. Attendants included Olaga Riva Lizgie Fox Jennie Newhoff Esther Feinstein Fanny Jacobson and Wilson. Ushers were Louis Weinstein Samuel Aisner Morris Hoffman Max Posner Isaac Rich Henry O'Brien William Naigles Jacob Naigles and Samuel Naigles. A supper and entertainment followed.
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