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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1904

Page

5

Dont Be Fat Trial Package Sent Free to All Who Write

An obesity cure ad promotes Obesity Food that supposedly enables perfect nutrient absorption without starvation. Claims quick weight loss, renewed energy, and improved health, with a free trial mailed in plain wrap to Kellogg in Battle Creek. Endorsed by a Chicago caller, Grace Reid Gates, and urges writing to F. J. Kellogg for the trial package.

Grace Reid Gates Dearborn Street Chicago Ill Mr. Kellogg F. J. Kellogg Kellogg Bldg Battle Creek Mich

Port described as bustling harbor with diverse fleet

A steady stream of fishing craft arrived at T wharf totaling 32 boats with 516 400 pounds of fresh fish including 122 900 haddock 125 800 cod 213 700 hake 26 000 pollock and 28 000 cusk. The fleet list names many vessels and the Fannie E Prescott made maiden pier trip under Captain Steve Atwood. A long voyage ended with the Stronsa of Liverpool arriving after 119 days from Iquique carrying 3158 tons of nitrate of soda. Also noted are the Danish steamer Alexandra and the L P Holthblad and Saxonia approaching, with ice in the Penobscot River and several ships in port including four full rigged ships and various brigs and barkentines.

T Wharf Regina Mooanam Slade Mary Edith Sadie M. Nunan Richard Nunan Valentinna Mortis H. Perry Catherine Enos Pythian Ida S. Brooks Selma Mary Emerson Evelyn L. Smith Stranger Ellen Co. Burke Fish Hawk Moween Oliver F. Killam Mary Cabral Gertrude Laura Enos Haddock Fannie E. Prescott Steve Atwood Fannie Belle Atwood Prescott Cape Cod Pallas Cunard Boston William Jones Chilean Cape Hatteras Stronsa Godiva Buenos Ayres T. Shute Liverpool Alexandra A. G. Thomsen Copenhagen Christiania Hoosac Dock Thomsen F Eogast Rabe L. P Nottingham Port Johnson Samuel Bernard Montauk Central Vermont Railroad Long Island Sound New London Fore River Ship and Engine Company Quincy Sullivan East Boston Normandy Chase

Countess Kathleen at Chickering Hall Opens Final Week

Miss Margaret Wycherly presented Yeats poem The Countess Kathleen at Chickering Hall for the third and final week. The performance, the first in this country, impressed with poetic atmosphere and tactful interpretation by Wycherly. The company showed skill and intelligence, with Wycherly’s own arrangement used.

Margaret Wycherly Chickering Hall William Butler Yeats Countess Kathleen Mr. Yeats Wycherly Boston

Thirteen Massachusetts cities vote in local elections

Haverhill results show Republicans sweep the city council and mayoral race amid apathy. Mayor Roswell L. Wood led a Republican ticket with Walter S. Marston losing as Socialist candidate. Aldermen elected include Allen B. Smith and others all Republicans. Joint caucus act repeal passed 2352 to 1880. License vote Yes 825. No 2803.

Haverhill Roswell L. Wood Poporn Parkman B. Flanders Walter S. Marston Con Allen B. Smith Diesen S. Marsters William H. Trudell Frank OG. Carey Charles A. J. Pinkham George H. Andrews George A. Bingham

Taunton Mayor Defeated In City Election Shakeup

Taunton voters choose John H. Eldridge, Independent Republican, over Mayor Richard E. Warner by a four vote margin. Republicans win large majorities in City Council and Board of Aldermen. The joint caucus act is repealed amid the election.

Taunton Richard E. Warner John H. Eldridge Board of Aldermen Council Richard BE Warner Republican Eugene E. Donovan Defocrat

Lynch Democrat Wins in Lawrence Mayor Re-elected

Lawrence Dec 6 Mayor Cornelius L. Lynch Democrat re-elected over Moses Marshall Republican by 637 votes. Democrats elect 12 of 18 Common Council members while Republicans control next Board of Aldermen. Aldermen elected George Stansfield Salisbury Kelleher Daigle Weeks MecGrillis. License vote Yes 5291 No 3749.

George Stansfield Charles A. Salisbury William A. Kelleher David Daigle Benjamin L. Weeks John MecGrillis

Marlboro Republicans win mayoral race and council seats

Marlboro voters chose General Henry Parsons Republican over Mayor Frederick R. Mildon by 109 votes. Aldermen elected include Donahue, McCarthy, Richer, LeVeque, Stanley, Longley, Balcom. City backs license. joint caucus act fails. party control shifts to Republicans 4-3 for Aldermen and 11-3 for Common Council.

Marlboro Frederick R Mildon Henry Parsons Board of Aldermen Common Council Ind John E. Donahue Charles F. McCarthy Lewis M. Richer Joseph M. LeVeque George H. Stanley Edguin P. Longley George Balcom

Man Held Up in East Boston Case Involves Chemist

Peter Johnson a 63 year old chemist from West Bros East Boston reports being robbed of 41 dollars in East Boston last night. He reached home with help from strangers and complains of severe side pains possibly signaling internal injuries.

Malden Peter Johnson Ashmont Court West Bros East Boston

Guilty in the Land Frauds Verdict Declares Most Defendants Guilty

In Portland Ore the jury found Emma L. Watson S A D Puter Horace G McKinley D W Tarpley and Frank M Wolgamot guilty of conspiracy to defraud the government of public lands in Township 11 south Range 7 east after about 45 minutes deliberation Judge Slinger presiding. Marie Ware was acquitted.

Portland Ore Slinger Marie Ware Emma L. Watson S. A. D. Puter Horace G. McKinley D. W. Tarpley Frank M. Wolgamot

Henry Riesart elected president of Boston Cooper's Union 39

Henry Riesart was elected president of Boston Cooper's Union 39 last night. $24.60 will be sent to the Fall River strikers today. Painters' Union 11 admitted 14 applicants, paid $160 in sick benefits, endorsed Alderman Fred J. Kneeland, and elected delegates to the E. T. U. conference. Electrical Workers' Union 104 elected Daniel McDonald, Leod McLeod and Michael Birmingham as delegates to the New England District Council meeting in Salem next Sunday. A. KE. Stevens was elected president of Railroad Machinists' Lodge 567.

Henry Riesart Boston Coopers’ Union Fall River Painters’ Union Fred J. Kneeland Electrical Workers’ Union Daniel McDonald Leod McLeod Michael Birmingham New England Salem A. KE. Stevens Railroad Machinists’ Lodge 567

Waltham Elects Mayor Harvey and City Alder Men

WALTHAM Dec 6 In the quiet mayoralty contest John L Harvey Republican was re elected over Herman E Priest Citizen Democrat by a plurality of 684 The city also elected 16 of 21 aldermen Democrats gained Ward 1 Ward 2 ward 7 aldermen listed plus school committee contest Arthur P Smith defeated by Herbert K Jones City went no license by a majority of 798 to 238 over last year The ward aldermen names follow with party designations for each ward

Waltham John L. Harvey Herman E. Priest Citizens Harvey Herman KE. Priest Martin F. Cerney G. E. Kirwin James B. Brown Arthur P. Smith Herbert KE. Jones Martin F. Carney Rufus KR. Lord Edward Wellington Ind. R Frank H. Cunnare James T. Riley Frank I. Barnes Charles A. Foster George A. Fiel Frank BE. Wells

Thompson Easily 7 Elected in Quincy

In Quincy on December 6 Republicans won a clear mayoral victory. James Thompson led ex-Representative Peter T. Fallon by 1,071 votes, while Gustave B. Bates polled 189. Republican council wins dominated, with Bassett and McLane flipping wards, and all five at large councilmen Republican. Vote on Tuece caucus act passed 1,653 to 1,574.

Quincy James Thompson Peter T. Fallon Gustave B. Bates William G. Bassett Bartholomew A. McLane

Democrats Win In Northampton City Election

In Northampton on December 6, Theobald M. Connor (Dem.) defeats Henry Hallett (Rep.) for mayor 1480 to 1396. Board of Aldermen 5 Democrats, 2 Republicans. Common Council 18 Republicans to 8 Democrats. Elected aldermen include John J. Kennedy and Moses Bassett. License vote 1516 yes, 1080 no. Last year 1420 yes, 1083 no.

Northampton Henry ©. Hallett Theobald M. Connor Board of Aldermen Common Council Henry Henry ©. Hallett (Rep.), 1396. Aldermen elected—John J. Kennedy George C. MacCullum Moses Bassett Alfred J. Preece Michael W. Meehan Alfred T. Bliss Charles S. Beals

Mayor Ashley Wins Eleventh Re-Election in New Bedford

New Bedford December 6 Mayor Charles S. Ashley was re-elected to his 11th term by a 457 vote plurality over People's party candidate Thomas Thompson. The city supported license and repealed the Luce caucus law. Final mayoral tally shows Ashley 4557 and Thompson 4100 plus smaller totals for two other candidates.

New Bedford Charles Ashley Thomas Thompson People’s Party Luce Charles S. Ashley Johnn Pzekiel H. Noble

Brockton elects Keith mayor in tight race with Socialist Coulter

In Brockton, Mayor Edward H. Keith, Republican, narrowly won reelection over Socialist Charles H. Coulter by 53 votes. The City Council leans 17 Republicans, 3 Democrats, and 1 Socialist, with Socialists winning 2 of 7 aldermen seats. License support rose. yes 4023 no 4924.

Brockton Douglas Edward H. Keith Charles H. Coulter Charles TH. Coulter Robert A. Noonan Vrom William H. Lays Chester Eatony R George A. Monk Edward Gilmore William H. Clifford Harry L. Thompson Arthur E. Kendrick Bates Roosevelt

Gloucester Reelects Park Commissioner in Tolman Defeat

Gloucester December 6 Park Commissioner George I MacDonald defeats Mayor James E Tolman by 920 votes for a third term. MacDonald 2,597 Tolman 1,008. Aldermen elected Addison W Batley Henry H Parsons John A Stoddart Alfred J Shivitt William G Clark Albert R Cole William Stephens Thomas J Aldron. License Yes 2,597 No 1,668. Last year Yes 2,628 No 1,567.

Gloucester George I. MacDonald James EE. Tolman George FE. MacDonald James EH. Tolman Addison W. Batley Henry H. Parsons John A. Stoddart Alfred J. Shivitt William G. Clark Alpert R. Cole William Stephens Thomas J.aldron

Pittsfield Republicans win city election and license vote

In Pittsfield on December 6 Republicans gained the city election with Allen H. Bagge defeating Senator William H. MacInnis by 206 votes. The Board of Aldermen shifts to six Republicans and one Democrat, Common Council gains six seats for Republicans, while the city votes against license by 1924 to 1667.

Pittsfield Allen H. Bagge William H. MacInnis

Fitchburg Elects Mayor Sawyer and Aldermen in License Vote

Fitchburg voters re elected Mayor Henry O. Sawyer by a slim margin as the Citizens ticket won most aldermanic seats. The city adopted a license by a 2531 to 2318 vote, with last year showing 2267 yes and 2442 no.

Fitchburg Henry O. Sawyer Thee City Sawyer

MIT to mark Rogers centennial with speeches and fund hopes

Massachusetts Institute of Technology faculty students and alumni gather in Rogers building to honor William Barton Rogers founder and first president. Henry S. Pritchett opens. speakers include Lyon G. Tyler F H. Smith and Robert H. Richards. Fund appeal rises to 190000 with goal 250000 as endowment plans progress. A merger with Harvard and Technology is to be discussed at this month’s alumni meeting.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Rogers William Barton Rogers Henry S. Pritchett Lyon G. Tyler William and Mary College Virginia F. H. Smith University of Virginia Robert H. Richards The Institute of Technology Francis A. Walker Institute Norman Lombard William B. Rogers William R. Ware Edward C. Pickering Charles W. Eliot Harvard Techmen Technology Ment Harvard and

Scott's Emulsion Digestible Cod Liver Oil Ad

A doctor recommends cod liver oil and suggests Scott's Emulsion as the easily digested option for sensitive stomachs. The ad claims most people like it and offers a free sample from Scott and Bowne of New York.

Scott Scott & Bowne Pearl Street New York

Another Suffering Woman Escapes Painful Surgery

A 1905 Peruna advertisement compiles testimonials from Mrs. Mattie Kline and Mrs. Sophia Calwell praising Peruna for pelvic catarrh relief and avoidance of surgical operation. The piece touts doctor Hartman’s free advice by correspondence and urges women to consult the Peruna Almanac for 1905.

Sophia Calwell Box Nashville Tenn Pesruna Uyelyi Saliush Sophia Cluer Peruna Mattie Kline United States Hartman

Republicans May Embarrass Douglas Internal divisions surface over Douglas’s early policies

Republican leaders in the Legislature and council weigh how to handle Governor elect Douglas. They fear partisan tension if they push bills like soldiers’ bounty and overtime, aiming to shape Douglas’s future policy and secure a Republican victory next year through his recommendations and the Legislature’s response.

Douglas Bates United States Supreme Court George A. Schofield Schofield Ipswich Lodge Crane Roosevelt Lkely

Douglas Likes Simplicity in Governing Style

Governor-elect Douglas eschews pomp and ceremony, resembling ex Governor Crane. He plans to stay formal in his receptions, with Lieutenant-Governor Guild handling much social duty, and will reside in Brockton with daily Boston access, plus a summer home at Monument Beach near notable figures.

Douglas Crane Guild Washington Brockton Boston Monument Beach Joseph Jefferson Charles H. Taylor Cleveland

Boston Masters Hold Banquet At Hotel Brunswick

The Boston Masters' Association comprising city schoolmasters met for a social banquet at Hotel Brunswick. About 35 members attended the event presided over by J. Gardner Bassett of the Bigelow School. Judge Robert Harris of the Superior Court was guest and spoke on "The Law."

Boston Masters’ Association Hotel Brunswick Boston J. Gardner Bassett Bigelow School South Boston Robert ©. Harris Superior Court

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