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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1901

Page

2

Contagious Diseases Prevented am Gured

Professor Radam proclaims a gas impregnated liquid called the Microbe Killer as a universal remedy. He asserts it cures consumption and other lung ailments, Bright's disease, and kidney and liver troubles. New England agents Heaton & Co. offer free samples and mailed books from 889 Washington Street Boston.

Radam Willer Bright New England Heaton & Co Washington Street Boston

Boston Ward 21 caucus case nears end with witness rests

Temple A Winsloe Alfred New march John Rogers William W Lord and John A Winsloe Roxbury politicians face closing government case in a Suffolk court amid a three week conspiracy trial. Assistant District Attorney Sughrue plans to move to remove the case from jurors and defense lawyers prepare to present their rebuttal with several witnesses, including Bert Winsloe, who testified about a $50 payment connected to LeClair's gang.

Temple A. Winsloe Alfred Newmarch John Rogers William W. Lord John A. Winsloe Roxbury Ward 21 Sughrue Samuel J. Elder James F. Sweeney Kittredge Philip J. Doherty Stevens Suffolk Court House LeClair Edwards. Brown Albert J. King Joseph Conroy Edmund Barnes William F. Riley Frank Crawford Alfred W. Pratt

Government rests its case in Boston trial as officers recalled

Assistant District Attorney Sughrue announces the government rests its case after further testimony. Officer Sheehan recalls details on rounding up members of a repeating gang while clerks and witnesses are questioned. The court adjourns with Judge Stevens cautioning the jury not to discuss the case during the recess until Monday morning.

Sughrue Sweeney Sheehan Elder Kittredge Liheureux Sheenan Repeating Gang South End Eliot Street Collins Hart Young Russell King Crawford Joslin Mr. Kittredge Judge Stevens

Man Steals Tackle From Commonwealth Avenue Home

William H. Brewster, 53, homeless, seized a large tackle rigged on 117 Commonwealth avenue while strolling past Back Bay. Workers spotted the rope disappear, pursued, and recovered the gear on Newbury street before turning Brewster over to Station 16 police.

William H. Brewster Commonwealth Avenue M. J. Condon Brewster Newbury Street Station 16 Police

Chelsea Young Men Hebrew Educational Association Formed

A Chelsea effort seeks to organize the Chelsea Young Men's Hebrew Educational Association for Hebrew young men aged 14 and over. Rooms open Jan 1 1992 with enrollment now open, offering education recreation and organization benefits. Officers Louis Finkelstein president Max Strauss treasurer Jacob Finkelstein secretary available for applications and details.

Chelsea Louis Finkelstein Hawthorn Street Max Strauss Walnut Street Jacob Finkelstein

Resolutions Condemn Hoar Over Italian-Society Meeting

At 287 Hanover Street the United Italian Societies, 37 groups, adopted resolutions presented by George A. Scigliano condemning Massachusetts Senator George F. Hoar for statements about Italian people. They demand Hoar explain and justify his stance and send a copy of the resolutions to him. Andrew A. Badaracco presides.

Hanover Street United George A. Scigliano George F. Hoar Massachusetts Roosevelt Hoar Andrew A. Badaracco Union of Italian Societies of Boston

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets touted as universal cure

Article promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a permanent remedy for catarrh across head nose throat lungs and stomach. It claims eucalyptus gum tablets are safe for children and superior to douches inhalers and liquids, citing Dr Ramsdell and widespread drugstore availability as proof of merit.

Stuart Ramsdell

Handsome Woman Held For Brookline The FIs

A well dressed young woman, arrested in the Gilsey House, is held at Mercer Street police station for allegedly stealing 1500 dollars in silverware and jewelry from Brookline Mass. Detective bureau records list multiple aliases for MaryDriscoll. She allegedly pawned stolen items in Providence and New York after leaving Brookline.

New York Mercer Street Brookline Mass Gilsey Central Office Mary Driscoll Marion King Mary Walker

King of Yap Lost Leaves Million Dollar Claim

Savannah dispatch reports Mrs. Catherine O Keefe of Savannah received a letter from Joseph Michaels of Yap saying her husband Captain David D. O Keefe is presumed lost at sea and that he left property likely worth 1 million dollars. David B O Keefe was known in the Oriental trade as King O Keefe of Yap, which he virtually owned.

Savannah Catharine O'Keefe Joseph Michaels Yap Caroline Islands David D. O’keefe David B. O'Keefe O'Keefe

Schley Cleared by Court on Main Points

Washington reports that well informed naval circles say Schley has won his fight. The court of inquiry exonerates him on the key charge of cowardice and rules for him on all main points of the contention. Only minor matters are found against the admiral.

Washington Navy Schley

Ruth Peterson Charged With Larceny From Jordan Marsh

Ruth Peterson aged 18 of 1 Bateman Place was arrested yesterday afternoon charged with larceny of clothing umbrellas and other items valued at $185.75 from Jordan Marsh Co. It is alleged she visited the store on Nov 31 and had the goods charged to Miss Annie Evans of West Cedar Street, a former domestic employee of Evans.

Ruth Peterson Bateman Place Jordan, Marsh Co. Co Peterson Annie Evans West Cedar Street

Two Banks to Consolidate into National Suffolk Bank

Semi official word says Suffolk and Washington National banks will liquidate and transfer business to a new National Suffolk bank. Webster and Union banks may follow, with decisions pending. Washington National president C Minot Weld and Suffolk National president A Laurence Edmonds head banks with capital and surplus figures.

Suffolk Washington National National Suffolk Webster Union Washington Bank C. Minot Weld Washington National Bank A. Laurence Edmonds Suffolk National Bank

Gilchrist & Co presents cinema display with tours and toys

Gilchrist & Co shows cinematograph pictures on the fifth floor with sessions at 10 30 11 30 in the forenoon and 2 3 4 oclock in the afternoon lasting 25 minutes The films cover yacht races and South Africa war scenes including Imperial Volunteers in Johannesburg artillery on the march an army balloon crossing a river and an ostrich farm Santa Claus presides over the fourth floor toy display The store is festive with a large Christmas stock and crowds enjoy the exhibit with courteous service

Gilchrist & Co Biograph South Africa Imperial Volunteers Johannesburg Santa Claus

Desperate Case Of Piles Cured

Mrs. Wm. Kenmore of South Omaha writes of many years suffering from protruding piles. She refused surgery and used Pyramid Pile Cure, becoming completely cured with no return. Sold by all druggists for 50 cents a box. Book mailed free from Pyramid Drug Company Marshall Michigan.

Wm. Kenmore Omaha Pyramid Drago Marshall, Mich

Direct double track service to Buffalo Detroit Chicago

Leaving South station Boston at 6 Pm the through service to Buffalo Detroit and Chicago via Boston and Albany New York Central and Michigan Central railroads is advertised as the best quickest and safest direct double track service from New England to these points Send for West Bound A S Hanson G P A

South Station Boston Buffalo Detroit Chicago Boston & Albany New York Central Michigan Central Railroad New England Hanson

Labor Convention Advances Routine Business in Scranton

The American Federation of Labor convention in Scranton, Pennsylvania, focused on routine matters with two sessions held today. The afternoon session was adjourned early, marking ongoing deliberations on ship subsidies amid other agenda items.

Scranton Penn American Federation of Labor James Duncan Boston

Labor Federation Session Opens With McSweeney Immigration Talk

Delegates gathered as committees were formed under President Gompers guidance to start work on numerous resolutions. Edward F. McSweeney, deputy immigration commissioner for New York, delivered a lengthy address on immigration, drawing strong applause for the information shared.

Gompers Edward F. McSweeney Port of New York Wu Ting Fang Federation of Labor Roosevelt Congress Dietrich Washington D. C Duncan Boston

Race War Up In Alabama In Andalusia Riot

Andalusia Alabama December 6 The Governor sent troops tonight to aid Sheriff Bradshaw in protecting negro rioters jailed in the town Martial law is declared The sheriff fears a mob from Opp may attack at any minute and defend his prisoners Three negroes were killed by a citizen posse near Opp today for alleged riot involvement as the county remains aroused by the violence

Andalusia Ala Bradshaw Opp

Molineux Murder Indictment Denial in New York Court

Judge Newburger denied Roland B. Molineux’s bid to dismiss the murder indictment and refused his request to inspect grand jury minutes. The ruling comes from the Court of General Sessions in New York.

New York Newburger Court of General Sessions Roland B. Molineux

Buried Alive Woman Recovered From Tomb

Miss Catherine Beck was taken from a pine box tomb at Bowdoin Square Museum after 11 days in a hypnotic state. She appeared to be in relatively good condition despite the extended entombment and was removed at 10:30 p m yesterday.

Catherine Beck Bowdoin Square

Train Falls 300 Feet After Rock Slide Tragedy

In British Columbia a Canadian Pacific freight train on a steep curve near the Fraser River derailed after a rock slide. Engineer Randall and fireman Petruff died when the locomotive toppled 300 feet to the river. Three cars wrecked. train behind crushed the engine. Traffic halted for six hours.

Vancouver, RB Canadian Pacific Fraser River Randall Petruff

Cancer 19 on the Increase and Its Alarm in Massachusetts

The State Board of Health reports a striking rise in cancer deaths over the past century. Dr. W. F. Whitney notes Massachusetts mirrors national rates, with women more affected than men and peak mortality between 40 and 50. He urges further study and acknowledges data gaps in long term trends.

State Board of Health W. F. Whitney Massachusetts Whitney Austria

Five New Smallpox Cases Reported By Board of Health

The Board of Health logged five new smallpox cases in the 24 hours to 9 am Friday. Adults included one woman, none vaccinated since infancy, with cases from Roxbury Dorchester and South Boston. An unvaccinated 19 month old infant from East Boston also diagnosed. Between 9 am and 5 pm four additional cases were found, three men from Roxbury South Boston and the West End, and one South End child.

Board of Health Roxbury Dorchester South Boston Sumner Street Boston West End South End

Burkett and Hayes wed in Lynn Massachusetts

Notices report the marriages of James M Burkett and May E Hayes both of Lynn Massachusetts on November 23 in this city at 5 Sterling Street by Justice P A Frederickson. The McElliott and Bedessa wedding followed on November 29 at 5 Sterling Street with John B McElliott and Rosie Bedessa of Boston as the couple.

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Nalcoot Kadams Buoop Bert’’ Winsloe Harry W. Russell Winsloe Brown Comroy Barnes Riley Libby Station 9 Pratt Frank J. Leonard Colorado The Colorado Cough and Catarrh Root Company Bromfield Street Lighthill Boylston St NEW Chelsea Association Young Hebrews of Coombs C. E. Coombs Massachusetts Ave Brookline the Daisy Merritt May T Huntington Edith N. Chase Marion Wanamaker Albert D. Merritt Rawson Road Providence R. I Alabama Molineux Miss Beck Maryland Wester H. Graves & Sons Graves New England Mutual Life Insurance Company Post Office Square Boston, Mass Milk Street J. F. Stevens Alfred D. Foster B&b Prince Alberts Tefamous Higa Thomas A. Edwards M. D D. Ps Westminster Copley Best Smallpox Cambridge White Dental R. H. White Co U. 8 Triera Mir. H. Ml. Whitney Boston Drug CO Tremont St
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