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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1904
Page
5
An article urges thin individuals to monitor weight and health risk, linking weight loss to disease risk and praising Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure. It explains digestion as central to blood quality, cites testimonials, and recommends the Common Sense Medical Adviser for more information.
Marcelano Saudo, 17, arrested on a Boston train, may waive extradition to New York to face charges for killing Pasquale Caravo and wounding Mrs. Josephine Mestelo during a christening at 335 West Twenty-sixth Street. Police seized two revolvers on Saudo at Back Bay Station as officials pursue a motive tied to a bootblack job dispute and loan with Caravo.
A health notice asserts Dr Pierce's Golden contains no alcohol opium or harmful drugs and is a pure herbal compound. It warns that anyone making false statements about its ingredients will be prosecuted and distances Medical Discovery from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association.
The will of the late Ednah D. Cheney filed in Suffolk Probate Court names executors Charles 8 Gill Mary Cheney and H G Cheney. It allocates about 50000 to charity and 10000 to MIT for Margaret Cheney reading room maintenance. Other bequests include 5500 to Hampton Normal and Agricultural School 5500 to Tuskegee 5500 to Massa Homeopathic Hospital 8000 to New England Hospital for Women and Children training school 8000 for general purposes and 3000 for a South Manchester relics room. Books and art go to Boston Public Library New England Hospital New England Club Museum of Fine Arts and libraries for colored people in the South. Alice Cheney is named literary executor.
Mrs J D Teller of Sparta Michigan praises Pyramid Pile Cure after twenty years of hemorrhoid suffering. The testimonial notes women often avoid discussion, the remedy’s secrecy, price of fifty cents, and mail order option with free informational booklet.
Wellesley juniors presented a four act comedy titled A Bachelor's Romance. The social event drew about two thirds of the college and was presented by the junior class.
The Middlesex Court heard the first of several dynamite damage suits. May E Conway seeks 60000 from Boston and Northern Street Railway and Melrose, John F Conway seeks 15000, and James D Patten seeks 50000 from each defendant. Plaintiffs claim failure to employ and supervise proper agents and to maintain a safe right of way. They allege neglect for allowing an explosive box to remain on the track.
Weather disrupted a quiet New England day as wind shifts and a falling barometer prompted coastal mariners to seek shelter. A large British ship towed by a tug remained in the bay, with eight coast ers and two tugs with barges near Cape Cod as snow began.
At a town meeting in Wakefield on December 6 citizens voted to spend 1000 to eradicate brown tail and gypsy moths. A committee of 10 citizens chosen by the moderator will direct the effort and may appoint 46 deputies to oversee workers and ensure proper work.
Antonio Corsino an Italian laborer says three highwaymen robbed him of four dollars while he walked along Commonwealth avenue near Morton street in Newton. He was seized and knocked down but could not describe his assailants.
Des Moines Iowa trustees bar the novels Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn from the city library, citing their tendency to make youths adventurous and unruly. The move followed a school principal’s recommendation and occurred without opposition.
In New York on December 6 Dr David Orr Edson son of ex mayor Franklin Edson married Miss Grace Wells formerly Mrs William Talbot Perry. The couple’s announcement follows Edson’s role in Perry divorce proceedings and a family sequence that saw two Edson brothers die amid public tragedy. Grace Wells and her sisters Virginia Crantina and Grace Wells once led Brooklyn Heightssociety before divorces.
New York December 5 Pasquale Caravo was shot and killed and his mother in law Mrs Josephine Mesrelo fatally wounded at their West Twenty sixth street home while bidding guests good night after a christening. Mesrelo husband his daughter and two Italians were placed under arrest and police hunted a man said to have held Caravo a grudge over a business matter.
Bernard McGovern, engineer, was blinded when a gauge glass burst on the ferryboat Governor Russell. Glass struck his face as he stood at his post. He was taken to Relief Hospital where doctors fear he may not regain sight.
The encyclopedia offers over 25 000 pages, promising the largest reference work with eminent contributors and exhaustive treatment. It highlights Seeley on Napoleon, noting a 34 page study and a broad range of subjects, from literature to science, with 73 complete courses of study.
A newspaper advertisement offers free bookcases to readers who mail the coupon promptly. The items advertised include a 25 volume Ninth Edition Britannica with New American Articles, plus 5 volumes American Additions Volume, and a Guide to Systematic Reading and Study. Weight over 200 pounds.
Charles E French a retired drug merchant who died recently left about 150000 in public bequests. Executors Otis Norcross and Solomon Stratton. City of Boston 98000 for medals and care of cemeteries and State House repairs. Various charities receive smaller sums. residuary to Boston Provident Association and Associated Charities. Annual 80000 income for prizes. Franklin medals existing. Lucy Perkins prize fund established.
The Republican State committee filed expenses with the Secretary of State showing contributions totaling 87 715 with ninety gifts. Major donors include William A Bancroft 1000 Curtis Guild Jr 600 Governors Bates 500 Eugene N Foss 500 S O Bigney 500 Henry S Dewey 500 John L Hobson 300 W S Glidden 300 Wilmot R Evans 250 W M Flanders 200 Arthur B Chapin 200 and others 100 each such as John D Long John Lawrence William B H Dowse W A Paine William A Gallup John Duff Horace G Allen H T Hayward David P Kimball G M Whitin Galen L Stone Frederick Ayer and W S Bigelow.
An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding symptoms. If PAZ bio MENT fails to cure in 6 to 14 days, druggists will refund the purchase price of 50 cents.
Governor-elect Douglas visited the State House and met Governor Bates for a half hour in a cordial exchange. Bates offered use of state facilities until inauguration, then Douglas proceeded to his temporary offices with key Democrats and military officers to finalize staffing for the new administration. A luncheon at the Hotel Lenox followed with prominent attendees and a secret conference planned on administration matters.
Ex councilman Herbert W. Burr explains he did not receive the Good Government Association endorsement after voting for Daniel J. Kiley for president of the Common Council at Mayor Hart’s request. Some executive committee members favored Burr, but the majority opposed him, while the association says Burr is honest. Several association members say they will still vote for Burr even without the slate.
Former Assistant Attorney General James N Tyner died at 9 30 this morning in Washington from old age and general breakdown. He was a noted legal figure and served in the Department of Justice.
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