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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1900

Page

2

A Sure Cancer Cure Proclaimed by Lebanon Doctor

A Lebanon Ohio physician promotes a home cancer cure by Dr Curry. He claims long tested success and endorsements from local officials and prominent citizens. The appeal urges sufferers to write for full information and emphasizes at home treatment without surgery.

Lebanon Ohio Dr. Cu Cancer Cure Co Box Curry B. K. Snook Warren Co James Mc Seth W. Brown Ohio Dist Dr. C Mente Ot Dr. Curry

Hotels Seek Legislature to Repeal Late-Night Liquor Ban

Massachusetts hotel proprietors urge the Legislature to repeal the law closing hotels for liquor sales from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. They outline a lengthy process for a bill, hearings, and multiple readings before final action. They argue a uniform closing rule would curb drunkenness and protect youth, with backing from hotel groups, brewers, and dealers.

Massachusetts Soule Myers House Senate Liquor Law Committee Harrington Worcester Iat Enate

Supreme Court ruling cuts liquor sales after 11 p m

Secretary Fred McGrath of the Massachusetts Retail Liquor Dealers' League argues the Supreme Court decision forcing liquor sales to stop at 11 pm improves sobriety and morality. He says inebriety will fall further when a law permits all dealers to close earlier.

Fred McGrath Massachusetts Retail Liquor Dealers’ League Supreme Court

Hotelkeepers weigh liquor hours after court ruling in Boston

George H Bowker of Holyoke head of the Massachusetts Hotelkeepers Association left for Boston to attend a semi annual meeting at the Copley Square Hotel. He said a committee may be appointed to draft an amendment to the liquor sale laws for presentation to the legislature, aiming to ease hotel guest access to liquor during meals while the current hours restrictions remain.

Springfield George H. Bowker Holyoke Premdin Massachusetts Oteleepers’ Association Boston Copley Square Supreme Court Davis

Four Days Fight Surrounded Boers Near Pretoria

London dispatch reports four days of fighting at Bronkhorst Spruit east of Pretoria with Commandants iljoen and Erasmus and about 2500 Boers surrounded and eighty killed. War Office discounts the claim as belated. Roberts arrives at Durban to tumultuous reception as Irish Association members escort him to town hall.

London Pretoria Bronkhorst Spruit Iljoen Erasmus War Office Lord Kitchener Bloemfontein Daily Express South Africa Roberts Durban Irish Association Rrr

Hay Pauncefote Treaty Debate in Senate Panel

The Hay Pauncefote treaty on a Nicaragua canal was briefly reviewed by the SenateForeign Relations Committee. Members are split on amending the document to fortify a proposed canal, with Lodge Clark Daniel Bacon Oney for and Frye Cullom Foraker Walcott Morgan against. The treaty was discussed in executive session as Lodge urged ratification to advance the Nicaragua canal bill.

Washington Propos Canal Messrs Lodge Clark Daniel Bacon and Oney Frye Cullom Foraker Walcott Republcans Morgan Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Senator Lodge Nicaragua

Dinner at White House for Paris Exposition commissioners

The first formal social function of the season was a White House dinner tonight hosted by the President for the commissioners of the United States to the Paris Exposition and their ladies.

Washington White House United States

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Offer Cure for Catarrh

A vintage health ad promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a universal remedy for catarrh across nose throat bronchial tubes and stomach. It claims cleansing the blood and mucous surfaces, relief within short time, and notes 50 cent full sized treatments sold by druggists. It warns against sprays douches and powders.

Stuart

Meyers Family Gears Up for Ambassadorship Line

The text describes a rising political arc for Mr Meyers with roles in Republican fundraising and national committee duties. It notes an ambassadorship as a stepping stone to governorship after overseas service, positioning him for future high office.

Gardner Republican National Committee National Committee Mr. Meyers Bates

Tufts College Students Hold Reformed Flag Rush

Tufts College sophomores and freshmen staged their first flag rush under new rules yesterday. The reform aims to minimize danger by limiting contact. Heavyweights tied, middleweights sophomores 13 freshmen 12, lightweights freshmen 15 sophomores 14.

Tufts College

Night closing split hotel bars over Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court decision on night closing causes mixed reactions among hotel operators. Some bars refuse liquor after 11 p.m. while others exploit the letter of the ruling. Hotel Dreyfus closes at 11, Hayward allows late service if patrons arrive before closing. Bold operators stay open late and profit from flexible interpretation of the ruling.

Supreme Court Dreyfus Hayward

German Room At Hotel Touraine Feels Empty After New Law

The German Room at the Hotel Touraine drew few patrons after the new dispensation. Regulars from theatre and hotel circles avoided late hours and beer, leaving the venue sparsely populated by 11 o'clock. Patrons arriving close to the hour found short rations, and the overall ambiance lacked its usual gayety.

Hotel Touraine

Coffee blamed for heart pain prompts Postum praise

In Columbus Georgia a woman named Mrs C Y Irvin says coffee harmed her health causing breathlessness nervous headaches indigestion and constipation. After four months of using Postum Food Coffee she reports heart no longer troubled stomach nerves improved and bowels regular with no medicine.

Columbus C. Y. Irvin B Street East Highland Postunt

Public School A. S. Hayes Rally Draws Supporters

A. S. Hayes addressed rallies at Highland Club West Roxbury Summet Hall Boylston Club and Jamaica Plain urging continued opposition to the Democratic ticket. He said the fight against their nomination would continue regardless of election outcome and cited lawyers who doubt the legality of the ticket’s nominations.

Highland Club West Roxbury Summet Hall Boylstontation Boylston Schulvereinamaica Plain Alfred 8. Hayes Supreme Court

Illness Holds Lt Hobson in New York Hospital

Lieutenant Hobson remains gravely ill in New York as hundreds of messages pour in. No visitors or letters reach his room, and doctors restrict contact despite the outpouring of concern.

New York Hobson

M Knaubele Dies After Historic Imprisonment in 1887

Paris Dec 6 M Knaubele died at Nancy this afternoon of apoplexy. His imprisonment by the Imans at Mets n 1887 sparked a six year war between Germany and France.

Paris M. Knaubele Mets Germany Nancy

Storm Winds Ravage Vessels Off New England Docks

Storm swept through Boston harbor as several ships broke from moorings. The schooner D Gifford sank near Deer Island after dragging 100 yards from Perth Amboy to St John bound with coal, while crew members survived except for August Peterson. Captain George F Donovan, 32, from St John N B, led the remaining crew. other names include Igeristoson Schwensky and Peterson. Damage ranged from bowsprit losses to wrecks at Reading pier and Dominion Atlantic offices.

New England Ig & Big Orpheus Long Wharf Dominion-Atlantic Line N.Y N. Y Metropolitan Coal Company Boston Guilmet James Woolley Henry Salem Ella M. Storer Louisa Frances Lillian Castine Bird Island Nectar Jess Frank A. Palmer Arbutus Jeffries Point Alfred W. Fiske Kelley Perth Amboy Darby Devon George F. Donovan J. John N. B D. Gifford Deer Islan St. John August Peterson Sinle Igeristoson Aerees Schwensky Eee Peterson New York

Schooner S. S. Smith Sunk Off South Boston Pier

The two masted schooner S. S. Smith from Rockland Maine lies sunken off Commonwealth pier at the foot of Congress Street South Boston. Capt E L Morris in charge. It arrived two weeks ago with a load of lime and was to sail back when a gale pushed it from its anchor Tuesday night. The captain and crew escaped safely. Betts Bros sent a lighter to raise the craft and expect to lift it within a day or two after freeing the sails.

Betts Bros

Vessel in Distress Near Wells Maine

A signal for help was set on the barkentine Jessie McGregor, coal laden from Portland, after leaving Vineyard Haven for Portland. The vessel faced bad weather and a tug from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, was en route to assist.

Wells, Me Jessie McGregor Portsmouth N. H McGregor Portland Vineyard Haven

Plucky Mariner Walter Kennison Rescues Lifeboat Crew

Beverly reports Walter Kennison of Silvercourt dived into rough seas Tuesday night to tow the lifeboat Victory and save her crew. A versatile mariner, he previously worked in Boston street railway service and served in the Spanish-American War. He owns several yachts and stands tall among locals for his steadfast courage.

Beverly Walter Kennison Silvercourt Victory Boston Spain New York

Home Cure for Rupture Promises Easy Relief

An advertisement touts a rupture cure claimed to avoid surgery and pain. Dr. W. S. Rice says his Rice Method has healed hundreds locally and offers home treatment from an office at 439 Broadway, So. Boston, or a mailed description from his Adams New York address.

W. S. Rice Rice Broadway Boston Main Avé Adams, N. Y

Describing Him In Fragments Of A Quizzical Exchange

In a clipped, fragmented dialogue Miss Garebeigh questions recognition of Mr Sap es, seeking whether the other speaker recalls him as a familiar figure. The exchange hints at memory gaps and a lingering sense of ambiguity.

Miss Garebeigh

Cold Weather Sale Promises Big Savings at Local Store

Weather authority warns of several cold days starting today. Shoppers urged to buy heavy garments at Thomas O'Callaghan & Co. 558 Washington St in a Great Organization Sale with at least 25 percent off and up to 75 percent off on some items including jackets skirts and petticoats.

Great Organization Thomas O’callaghan & Co Washington St

Hines and the Victory Schooners Feature Cheery Salutes

A brief clipping notes the Hines and the Victory schooners, highlighting a cheerful salute with a voice likely tied to a ceremonial or celebratory maritime scene. The fragment references vessel names and a positive, festive tone.

Victory

Fish Beasts and Indians at Maine Exhibit in Park Station

Workmen convert Park Square station shed into a Maine wilderness exhibit opening today. 10,800 Maine hatchery fish are borrowed and must be returned healthy. LeRoy T. Carleton leads the Inland Fish and Game Commission and pledges no losses. A row of large animals including buffalo moose deer and mountain goats is shown in cages. an Indian village reproduces domestic life commerce and sports with about 100 residents portrayed in living pictures.

Park Square Maine LeRoy T. Carleton Inland Fish and Game Commission of

Grand St Marys Sailors Concert in East Boston

A St Marys Episcopal Church event by Cunarder Saxonia steward department and friends featured piano mandolin flute solos impersonations and songs including The Naval Brigade. The Naval Brigade song received hearty applause. a social collation followed and all enjoyed the evening.

Cunarder Saxonia St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Boston St. Mary’s M. le Favor Pearson Frank Knill Eileen Alannah W. Shiels Edward ‘Thompson Swanee River Mr. McNeill Phil Brown Love Rosetta Key J. A. McCubbin Edward Thompson Mr. J. Mulholland Mr. T. Banford Naval Brigade Mr. T. Chatham Dooley Mr. Barlow Tommy Atkins Arthur Gott C. Parkinson Broadbent T. Chatham

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