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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
2
Testimonial letters from multiple physicians and patients praise Smiths Buchu Lithia Kidney Pills for curing decade long rheumatism and relieving kidney issues. Correspondents include Thomas Woods of Somerville Mass Dr E B Goodall of Portsmouth and A Lambert of Boston noting improved urine flow and general health.
A 75 plus year old man reports permanent cure of stubborn kidney trouble backache and urinary issues after using Smiths Buchy Lithia Kidney Pills He details years of suffering and temporary remedies before a free trial led to lasting improvement and urges publication for others to learn of a sure cure. F W Estes 120 Concord St Boston Mass signs the letter.
Smiths Buchu Lithia Kidney Pills are offered at twenty five cents per hundred, sold in tin boxes. Buyers can obtain through any wholesale drug house in Boston or directly from No 41 Tremont Street or by mail prepaid, with postage stamps. The ad claims superiority over Lithia Tablets priced higher and urges insistence on pharmacist stocking the product.
A fierce on shore gale causes wrecks and damage along the coast. Winds sweep windows and roofs while vessels in the lower harbor strain at their anchors. No marine disaster reported yet, but shipping off the coast increases apprehension for possible results.
A wind and rain storm nearly hurricane strength began early evening in Portland Maine and continued unabated past midnight causing heavy disruption in the city with downed lines, flooded streets, and power outages affecting businesses and residents.
A strong easterly storm rolls through Waltham leaving the city in darkness as power is crippled and many trees, signs, and billboards are blown down throughout different parts of the city.
The Oliver Scho field, a three masted schooner, is pounding to pieces near Lavalette City New Jersey after driving ashore at about 3 pm. The crew were rescued by Life Saving Station No 15 using the breeches buoy to haul them ashore.
A heavy gale drives the schooner Eastern Queen of Boston ashore at Juniper Point Salem Willows with three aboard all safe. The Oriole of River Herbert N 8 is badly damaged but may reach shore. A third unknown three masted schooner rests on rocks while Lydia Lane drifts into Salem Harbor and tears the Pennsylvania pier.
The Allan Line steamer Parisian is reported broken down off Sambro and in danger near Meagher's Beach light. A pilot boat returned with the news as tugs head out in a blinding snow storm. The ship is five days overdue since leaving Liverpool on November 21 and Rear Admiral Bickford is aboard en route to Vancouver.
Heavy seas swamped a tow of five river barges as the tug Bronx attempted to dock for safety tonight. The incident occurred during the fierce blow, with all barges reportedly going down as waves overwhelmed the tow. Continued on page six.
The report notes that socialists have lost in Haverhill. It mentions Springfield’s Democratic Mayor William Hayes and Gloucester’s open race resulting in former Mayor French winning the election.
In Haverhill on December 4 the Republicans swept city elections defeating Mayor John C. Chase. Isaac Poor won the mayoralty over Chase with 204 votes to 188 for Poor in a three-way contest that included Sandy Dunn and Moses Snyder. Republicans also control the Aldermen and ward races. license issue favored by 606. Aldermen elected are all Republicans with a mix in council seats and a socially diverse school committee.
Waltham notes a Republican landslide with Mayor Mahion R. Lesnar and 16 of 21 Aldermen, four School Board members also Republican. Duane carries Democrats but loses mayoral vote, city shifts to no license. Aldermen and school candidates listed. district wards show mixed results with independents.
In Quincy on December 4 Mayor John O. Hall was re-elected with 2036 votes over Democrat Harrison A. Keith 1660 and Social Democrat Harry G. Marden 161. Keith won three wards narrowly. voters rejected a new City Hall and liquor licensing. Council will have twenty Republicans and three Democrats. Ward 2 split between Leverle and Walsh. School committee races favored Porter's independent win in Ward 1 and Hallowell's Democrat win at large.
S. D. Horine of Grinnell Iowa writes that after failing to improve at a sanitarium a famous doctor prescribed rich pure food. He credits Grape-Nuts with restoring strength, lifting him from bed to walk and read. He says nerves suffer from starvation and that easy digestion aids rapid blood nourishment.
Edith Williams of Waynesville and others recount secretly dosing husbands and fathers with a Dr Haines remedy to cure drunkenness. A free trial package and directions are offered, promising quiet, permanent abstinence and a brighter life.
The report lists voters including Husugene eyetean Alexander W. EM dkti Daniel McLennan aye Smith William Spar RS OR Callahan James Hughes De Normensie Me Sryannt Walter Nichols Gassett Hadlock Lange and others. The license question received Yes 1412 and No votes.
Mayor James F. Leonard a Democrat was re-elected over Republican Richard W. Ellis by a vote of 6068 to 3967. Socialist Frank Frillon received 9 percent and Democratic Socialist Frank J. OBrien 154. Hudson defeated McKenna for streets superintendent 4740 to 4127, with party balance split on city council and school board.
On December 4 in Gloucester seven mayoral candidates split the vote. Ex mayor French edged Mayor George N Merchant by 17 votes 1181 to 1164 with Democrat Charles O Smith at 448. Republicans swept their ticket 18 new and 14 reelected. City councilors include Ward 1 Elwood Pinkham Ward 2 Osborne Knowles Ward 3 John J Cunningham Ward 4 Edward Hately Ward 6 Samuel W McQuinard Ward 7 William L Allen Ward 8 Pohraim R Andrews. License supporters won 2154 yes to 1443 no.
Mayor Charles H. Coulter Social Democrat is re-elected with a 36 vote plurality over Republican challenger David Battles. The no-license column gains strength as the city supports a larger overall vote than in prior municipal elections. Coulter’s 2923 tally leads a slate where Republicans win four of seven aldermen and 18 of 21 council seats.
An article argues that excess fat harms muscle action and health, advocates flesh forming foods like eggs and beefsteak, and credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with improving digestion to help thin, dyspeptic people gain strength and plumpness. It notes the tablets digest flesh forming foods and are sold for 50 cents by druggists in the U S Canada and Great Britain.
In 1998, Republicans led by Edward Gilmore and Dennis Sheehy won school committee seats for three years, defeating Democrats including Gerry Brown and Warren Godda. License question passed with 3238 yes to 4408 no.
Charles A. Babbitt won the mayoral race by 459 votes as Fitchburg votes shift to no license by 2338 to 2046. Independent Citizens sweep aldermen and most council seats. a church bell celebration marks the liquor sale defeat while the eight hour labor law passes by 300 to 1127.
Charles C Ashley was re elected mayor for a seventh term as the independent citizens party candidate. His rival Rev A H Orrill from the no license reform party drew 2987 votes to Ashley's 4195. Aldermen and councilmen mostly independents won. no license reform failed to elect any councilman.
Seven members of the school committee were elected with five from the independent citizens party one from the no license reform party and one independent candidate. William D. Bannon was elected assessor at large by a 670 plurality. The city voted for license Yes 3807 No 3123. The firemen's pension act adoption failed Yes 7 No 3676.
Taunton adopted license by 666 votes and chose Democrat John O’Hearne as mayor with 58 2718 against Republican Nathaniel J. W. Fish 2230 and Socialist-Labor candidate 62. Ward 8 elected Simon Swig over John W. Lincoln. aldermen 7 Republicans and 1 Democrat, common council 20 Republicans and 4 Democrats. School committee members Austin Burt and Walker, all Republicans. License Yes 2868 No 2212.
Arthur Watson Democrat defeats William Feiker Republican by 12 percent with both city government branches Republican. Voters approve license. Machines used for first time succeeded, results known within minutes after polls closed. Board of Aldermen 4 Republicans 2 Democrats. Council 13 Republicans 8 Democrats. License Yes 1391 No 1011. Majority for license 380, overturning 1899
Russell, Republican, re-elected mayor of Pittsfield with 2260 votes to Democrat John Churchill's 1833. Republicans hold council majority. Board of Aldermen split 10-10 on joint ballot. License vote 2157 yes to 173. Act establishing eight hour workday for town and city employees approved 2306 to.
Marlboro voters chose Walter B. Morse as mayor by 1325 to 1129 over Charles Favereau. Five of seven aldermen and eight of fourteen councilmen were elected. License failed 145 to 965. Ward 3 Alderman Beauregard won by six, Ward 6 saw Thomas Hurley defeat Elliott by two votes.
Mayor John H. Abbott, a Republican, won re election by 711 votes over Democrat James E. Holland. Abbott received 6439 votes to Holland’s 5728, with Democratic precincts showing gains for Abbott. The Board of Aldermen remains six Republicans and three Democrats, Common Council 18 Republicans eight Democrats and one independent Democrat. School committee winners Leoneine Lincoln Mary E Hyde Agnes M Smith. Firemen pension bill passed 4863 to 4,998 no. License vote divided among candidates.
In Springfield on December 4, Mayorie Hayes, a Democrat, won re-election over Republican EB. A. Blodgett by 6518 to 3129. E. T. Tifft and B. A. Newell were re-elected city treasurer and clerk. School committee members O. B. Ireland F. H. Goldthwait and Dr. G. D. Weston were also returned. Alderman results varied by ward, with multiple Republicans and Democrats retained.
United States consul-general James G. Stowe says the South African war should end in four months, citing British campaigns as decisive. He notes 16 Boer prisoners in Ceylon, St Helena, and Cape Town who wish hostilities to end, and dismisses farm burnings as false claims, asserting only farms used for shelter or firing are destroyed.
An advertisement promises a free prepaid trial package of remedies for imperfect complexions. It instructs readers to send their name and address to Mme M Ribault at 1193 Elsa Building, Cincinnati, Ohio, for a free sealed plain wrapper trial.
A work train backing toward a siding collided with a freight train east of Suisun on the Southern Pacific line. Eight workers were killed and about twenty injured, many seriously, as the engineers and firemen escaped unharmed by leaping clear.
Cholmongeley sighs I wish I were and asks Reginald wherefore I might gain currency in a clipped dialogue from a fragmentary scene.
A 19th century promotional piece asserts that indigestion can be reduced by Graves Maryland Malt Whiskey taken in small quantities with water and sugar. It claims the whiskey is pure, mild tasting, tonic, and nutritive, urging purchase at licensed dealers, grocers, and druggists.
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