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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1902
Page
3
Honest notice by Dr. Shoop promises a certain cure for rheumatism after vast testing and a German chemical discovery. The ad offers six bottles on trial for $5 if successful, with a money back guarantee. Address Box 683 Racine is provided, and mild cases may clear with one or two bottles.
Kernwood Club defeated their rivals Malden Club two games to one on the Kernwood alleys in the Malden Melrose bowling league. The rolling was below average with Harris of Malden posting the high single string of 80 and the top three string total 485. The score:
Norman reports Sullivan, famed as the boxing king, delivering a 20 minute monologue at the Howard Theatre. The audience roars as he blends Irish wit, Latin quips, and sharp humor, defying mere punchlines with a serious, straight-faced delivery.
Minneapolis, Dec. 8. M. W. Savage bought Dan Patch, the famed unbeaten pacer, from M. E. Sturgis of New York for 50000. McHenry, who drove the horse and posted 1591 4 with him, has signed to train him for 1908-09 seasons. The racer will be brought to Minneapolis. the price is claimed to be a record for a pacer.
New York dispatch reports Patsy Donovan may retire from baseball to join a wealthy widow. The St. Louis Cardinals manager informed owners he will relinquish his post, triggering a search for a successor among names like Kid Nichols, Jimmy Manning, Walter Wilmott, and Jimmy Ryan. Donovan, born March 16, 1865 in Lawrence Massachusetts, has 17 years of pro play and remains active and fit at nearly 88.
A brief notice touts Fels-Naptha soap for washing without mess in cold tap water or lukewarm water as preferred, warning against boiling water. The tone is promotional and targets residents in flats seeking simple cleaning with readily available soap.
Washington December 8 The new associate justice of the U S Supreme Court Oliver Wendell Holmes of Massachusetts took the oath of office and began duties. He was escorted to his seat next to Justice Peckham and greeted by all the justices as the ceremony, lasting under three minutes, concluded and regular business began.
New York December 8 report notes the new cup yacht to be launched from the Herreshoffs' shop in April and likely christened the Eagle.
Philadelphia December 8– Captain A C Bowen of the Pennsylvania track team says negotiations are under way for a dual meet with Harvard or Princeton. If successful, the Harvard meet would likely be at Franklin Field with Harvard last competing in 1897 at Cambridge. Penn also plans duals with Cornell on May 2 in Ithaca and entries in indoor meets in several cities this winter.
An 1901 advertisement for Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claims kidneys drive health and urges immediate use for kidney, bladder and urinary issues. It includes testimonials, hospital and doctor endorsements, sample offers, and a Boston Daily Post reader call to request free samples from Kilmer Co. It emphasizes vegetable ingredients and broad cures.
Moses Ruggles, an affluent Athol resident aged 84, committed self inflicted death by jumping in front of an express train. He had suffered poor health for some time.
Mayor Tom Johnson's top city officials from Cleveland arrived to study Boston’s City Hall and related municipal buildings. The group included J. K. Asling H. N. Case John Vevera M. A. Bradley Jule Dorn Henry Keeler W R Costes and Building Architect Theodore Schmidt. Sixteen acres are set for a new City Hall courthouse and library with a commission from Chicago New York and Cleveland to draft plans. The visitors toured the courthouse and Public Library and will report back after meeting in New York.
William A. French of the Abram-French Company glass and pottery dealers filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United States District Court. The estate shows liabilities totaling 341,528.65 with 176,468 secured, and assets of 137,373.28.
Harry McCalmont, noted sportsman and Conservative MP for Newmarket, collapsed and died on the doorstep of his St James's Square home in London. He seemed in his usual health as he left his residence.
The Harvard Gun Club held its first officers' cup shoot yesterday afternoon with handicapped scores led by G. Brooks and Cloud at 20, Hayward 20, Stettinius 18, L. W. Wright 15, Auten 15, Hemenway 14, and Wickersham 14.
A New York boxing chat recalls John L. Sullivan’s era, his 20 week tour worth 20000 dollars, and backers who still rate him top. The piece also notes wary talk about matches, calls for bouts in Lowell Fall River and Boston, and previews Philadelphia Jack O’Brien facing Charley McKeever with a busy Washington Club bill.
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