Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in Boston Daily Post
Advertisement touts Swamp Root as a premier kidney and bladder cure with testimonials from Wilson Connecticut resident BE. H. Rand and other readers. Claims include relief from Brights disease and gall stones, urges readers to request a free sample bottle and information book from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
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Bright
BE. H. Rand
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Frisco Mayor Eu gene Schmitz asks delay in arraignment
San Francisco mayor Eugene Schmitz and Abraham Ruef appeared before Superior Judge Dunne for arraignment on extortion charges. The courtroom was full and no greeting passed between Schmitz and Ruef. Attorneys asked for a one week postponement to allow the mayor time to confer with counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Eugene E. Schmitz
Abraham Ruef
Dunne
Ruef
Woman's Educational Union Xmas Market Opens
The Women's Educational and Industrial Union launches its Xmas Market at 264 Boylston Street. Vendors dressed in Italian and European costumes sell candy and luxuries while a tea room and upper hall luncheon attract large crowds. Kids in rabbit and frog costumes guide visitors. pretty nieces may be offered for sale if unsold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Educational and Industrial Union
Boylston Street
Is O'Brien a Famous Crook Detained in Washington Store
Inspectors Wolf and Conway arrested a man in a Washington street department store identified as William H W O'Brien. Known nationwide as a daring crook with multiple prison terms, he allegedly tried to steal a $15 overcoat. He had prior sentences in Chicago New York and Massachusetts and carried a Wage Earners Book for soliciting ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf and Conway
Washington Street
William HW. O’brien
Boston
Columbus Avenue
Algo Washington Street
Essex
Washington Streets
O’brien
Wolf
Conway
Jolliette
Chicago
Massachusetts
House of Correction
New York
Sing Sing
New England
Funeral for Thomas A. Watterson at Catholic Church
The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 o clock in the morning at the Catholic Church. Friends of the deceased will sing with Mr Clifford baritone Martin Kelly tenor Mrs Galbraith contralto Miss McGlaughlin soprano and Mr Whalen as organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Watterson
Mr. Watterson
Mr. Clifford
Martin Kelly
Mrs. Galbraith
Miss McGlaughlin
Mr. Whalen
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days PazOintment Guarantee
Advertisement promises cure for itching bleeding or protracting piles in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee. Includes price and medical claim of quick relief.
Chapple Secures Unopposed Senate Nomination in 1907
Five rival senators withdrew after a formal bid for the Republican nomination collapsed, leaving William Db. Chapple with no opposition as president of the Senate for 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Db. Chapple
Senate
Chapple
Delegates Move to Back Chapple as GOP Caucus Nears
A Young's conference showed opposition leaders seemingly easing support for Chapple who already had 15 of 28 Republican votes. Fourteen backers signed, prompting expected full delegation support. Taft was absent and two others withdrew. Democrats plan a caucus to nominate a rival president candidate, with James Mellen seeking the post.
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Young's
Chapple
Elmer A. Stevens
Somerville
George N. Garfield
Brockton
Allan A. Buttrick
Lancaster
Arthur M. Taft
Worcester
William J. Bullock
New Bedford
Taft
Senator Chapple
Bromberg
Leavitt
Boston
James Mellen
Charlestown
Harry Brown Is Set Free After Not Guilty Verdict
The jury found Harry A. Brown not guilty of killing Charles F. Queen at Park Street Subway station on Oct. 3. Crowds gathered in the Superior Court as Brown showed emotion and thanked the jury. He declared he is done with his wife and may seek a divorce. The trial revealed Queen had threatened Brown and was intimate with Brown's wife, with an assault occurring that morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Brown
Charles F. Queen
Park Street
Superior Criminal Court
Sherman
Brown
Post
Queen
Animal Rescue League Fair Proving Success in Copley Hall
Sales mark the opening of the annual Ani mal Rescue League fair in Copley Hall aimed at reducing the debt on Carver street property. Booths glow with green lights and electric colors. a large flower table and jelly and candy stands line the stage. Lunch room run by Mrs. M. I. Blake features 14 young ladies in white attire. A dog show directed by Mrs. Arthur T. Cabot and junior entertainment are planned for this afternoon and later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Animal Rescue League
Copley Hall
League
Carver Street
M. I. Blake
Arthur T. Cabot
Fines farmer for beating his wife in Great Barrington
Hall Topping, a Sheffield farmer, was fined 25 dollars in court after his third arrest for beating his elderly wife. The woman, about 70, had black eye and bruises and alleged the beating followed her refusal to visit neighbors with him. She noted a history of harsh treatment by prior spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Minstrel and businessman John E. Heymer dies after brief illness
John E. Heymer, a Boston electrotype businessman and noted amateur minstrel, died at his Beacon Street home after a two week illness. He was widely known for his entertaining minstrel performances that brought laughter to many in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Heymer
Boston
Beacon Street
Mr. Heymer
Grove's Cold Cure Proclamation Ad Blurb
An old advertisement claims one can cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It promises a money back refund if it fails and features Grove's signature on each box. The copy is a compact product pitch with branding and price notation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Booklovers' Contest Catalogue details and author IDs
Readers are reminded to study announcements before asking questions. The Booklovers' Contest Catalogue, priced 25 cents, lists over 7000 books and is used for the contest. Correct author naming and capitalization guidance is provided, with details from the Boston Post business office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inquirer
Waltham
Booklovers
Boston Post
Boston
Mass
A. R
H. M
the Post
Charles Calnan
W. H
Count Boni de Castellane Lands Writing Job
Paris reports Count Boni de Castellane, former husband of Anna Gould, has been hired by Le Figaro to write articles. He will be paid $100 per piece, with his first essay on Spanish politics published today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Boni de Castellano
the Figaro
Anna Gould
Electric Lights Ordered for Skating Fields
The Mayor directs 19 electric lights at Franklin Field and six at North Beacon Street playground Brighton for skating season. The Lamp Department finished lighting Columbia road extension from Crescent Avenue Dorchester to K Street South Boston. 70 Boulevards gas lamps, 180 candle power, three mantles, placed on the bay side. 30 more to be added on the opposite side in spring.
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Franklin Field
Beacon Street
Brighton
Columbia Road
Crescent Avenue
Dorchester
K_ street
Boston
Boulevard
Bay
Wreck victims improving after Vergennes crash
Burlington Vermont December 3. Except for Richard H Brooks all injured from the Vergennes railroad wreck brought to Mary Fletcher Hospital are reported comfortable and improving. Brooks had left hip amputated with even chance of recovery. Road officials estimate damages at 20000. Three dead and 42 injured earlier. one more, T M Landon, found at Dr Willards in Vergennes with severe bruises. Cause cited as gravel entering the air brake on the mixed train.
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Burlington
Richard H. Brooks
Vergennes
Mary Fletcher
Brooks
Rutland Railroad
T. M. Landon
West Rutland
G. B. Willard
Hood's Tooth Powder Promises Pure Quality and Flavor
Advertisement touts Hood's Tooth Powder as a superior dentifrice with pure ingredients and a rare flavor. It claims the product cleanses beautifies and preserves teeth and freshens breath, sold in imperial blue and ivory white cans for 25c and 50c mammoth bottles, made by I. I. Hood Co. of Lowell Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
I. Hood Co
Lowell
Mass
Democrats win control of Portland city government
In Portland Maine on December 3 Democrats captured the city government for the first time since 1892 with Mayor Nathan Clifford re elected by about 287 votes over Republican Frank B Milliken. Unofficial results show Democrats winning seven of nine alderman seats and 16 of 27 council seats.
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Portland
Nathan Clifford
Frank Bl. Milliken
Clifford
Milliken
Portland Water Company
Captain Samuel Hedge Dies at 70 in Dennis
Captain Samuel Hedge longtime master of Steamers on the Boston Savannah line including the Gate City died at his East Dennis home at age 70. He retired years ago and took up cranberry growing. He leaves a widow and several children.
Printer William E. Gillespie Dies At 48 In Beachmont
William E. Gillespie a Boston morning paper printer for 25 years died at his Beachmont home after a year long illness. A Nova Scotia native he worked in Canada and the United States before moving to Boston and the Post for five years. Survived by wife Emma Coombs his funeral is set for 1 30 Wednesday at 159 Bradstreet avenue Beachmont with Forest Hills burial. He belonged to Knights of Pythias Eagles Franklin Typographical Society and related unions.
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William E. Gillespie
Boston
Beachmont
Mr. Gillespie
Pictou
N. S
Canada
United States
Post
Knights of Pythias
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Franklin Typographical Society
Typographical Union
Post and Globe Benefit Societies
Gillespie
Emma Coombs
Boston Parlor Suit Company Bankruptcy Petition Filed
Creditors of the Boston Parlor Suit Company at 26 Canal Street filed a petition in the United States District Court yesterday to have the firm adjudged bankrupt. Petitioners include Harrison Edison claiming 492, Max Rosenthal 190.75, and William Shapiro 60 on notes indorsed for money loaned.
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Boston Parlor Suit Company
Canal Street
United States District Court
Harrison Edison
Max Rosenthal
Wiliam Shapiro
Moody nomination to Supreme Court faces no opposition
Washington December 3 opposition to Attorney General William H Moody’s confirmation as associate justice of the Supreme Court has reportedly vanished. Senators Bailey Tillman and others were said to oppose. Bailey now vows no opposition and Tillman will not pursue further objections during executive session.
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Moody
Senator Lodge
Senate
Mr. Moody
Senator Crane
Washington
Willieim H. Moody
Massachusetts
Supreme Court
Bailey and
Tillman
Bailey
Texas
Messrs
Judson
Harmon
Santa Fe
College Men for Business Alumni Elect Officers at Banquet
At the 24th Wesleyan Alumni Association of New England meeting held at Young's Hotel, officers were elected for the coming year. President G. H. Blakeslee, vice president W. L. Snow, secretary S. F. Crowell, treasurer Rev. C. H. Davis, with an executive committee including H. J. Harrison Ferris Greenlief and Olin F. Herrick. Toastmaster A. P. Walker introduced W. A. Jones of New York, who urged college men to prepare for leadership in the industrial era and masterful enterprises.
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Wesleyan Alumni Association of
New England
Young's Hotel
G. H. Blakeslee
W. L. Snow
F. Crowell
C. H. Davis
H. J. Harrison
Ferris Greenlief
Olin F. Herrick
A. P. Walker
W. A. Jones
New York City
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Woman’s Educational Union
Xmas Market
Wellville
O'Brien
Watterson
Harry Brown
Animal Rescue League Fair
Heymer
Lynn
Dinah Maria Mulock
George Lillie Craik, Jr
Miss Mulock
Dinah Mulock Craik
DD. M. Craik
Jamaica Plain
Cc. B. F
Business Office of
A. S
Boston Public Library
Count Boni
Arti
Hood’s
Aecee
Hedge
Dennis
Joseph Grady de Tararony
White Dental
Washington ST
White
Winslow
The
Jin Harvard Dental CO
D Court St
Bowdoin Sq
Masschusetts
Barrer
College Men For Business
G. F. Mulford
SA & B
Temple Place
Farnham
Chelsea
Hannah W. Farnham
Horial
Belfast
Maine
Glavin
Dean
John J
Josanna Glavin
Fitton Council
Knights of Columbus
Bennington Street
Star of the Sea Church
McAveeney
Watertown
Margaret M
Patrick McAveeney
Winter Street
St. Patrick’s Choy
St. Patrick’s Coury
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