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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1902

Page

4

Blood Wine claims to warm the body in winter

An advertisement touts Blood Wine as a cure for the cold season, promising to enrich blood and improve circulation. It cites Prof J H Newton of Lowell Massachusetts and Miss Louise Clements of Lowell who report relief from cold hands and cough, claiming the medicine restored strength and appetite. The ad notes Blood Wine costs fifty cents a bottle and is available locally.

J. H. Newton Lowell Mass Newton Louise Clements Aiken Avenue

Crocker will hearing resumes as Mrs Crocker testifies

In Suffolk Probate Court Judge Grant presides as Mrs Uriel Crocker details long running slight by Mrs George A Crocker and family. She recalls public snubs at store opera theater and concert, describes engagement to the testator in 1893, and notes late husband’s role. Other witnesses recount tensions with the second wife and two sets of wills shifting shares among sons and the widow.

Crocker Grant Suffolk Uriel Crocker George U. Crocker George Edgar Crocker George A. Crocker Commonwealth Avenue Elizabeth Ballard Miss Ballard Turner Mr. Crocker Benton Miss Fitz Sons & Sonket George A

Burrows Lighting and Heating Co Officers Meeting Fails

At the office of C Henry Kimball 97 Haverhill street Burrows Lighting and Heating stockholders and lawyers met yesterday. An order of notice from the Superior Court against C Henry Kimball William Gallatley and the Burrows Lighting and Heating Company to appear Thursday to show cause why they should not be restrained from meeting was read. Charges claim majority stockholders fraudulently gained control of over 416000 shares. About 70 to 80 stockholders and officers attended as Edwin A Hall called the meeting to order. Attorney Robert Clement with proxies for 81000 shares objected to proceeding. The meeting adjourned until next Monday at 10 o clock and broke up in confusion.

C. Henry Kimball Haverhill Street Burrows Lighting and Heating Company Superior Court William Gallatley Edwin A. Hall Robert Clement Messrs Kimball and Gallatley

Florence Burns to star in new vaudeville sketch

Florence Burns will soon appear before the footlights in a sketch being written for her in New York. The piece is in early stages, with writing ongoing as preparations proceed for her act.

Miss Burns New York Florence Burns

Sick marines in hospital in Norfolk nursing sick list

Commander Wilson telegraphed from Frampton Roads that Captains Potter and Lemly Lieutenants Purcell and Freyer Ensign Case Sergeant Smith and 35 marines were moved from the Panther to Naval Hospital Norfolk. Moody released a medical officer report that all sick were suffering malarial fever and convalescent except one marine.

Washington Wilson U. S Panther Navy Department Frampton Roads Potter Lemly Purcell Freyer Case Smith Naval Hospital Norfolk Moody

Earl of Crawford Sails World Trip Aboard Valhalla

The Valhalla yacht, once owned by Comte Boni de Castellane and now in the hands of the Earl of Crawford, leaves New York on November 26 for a pioneering around the world voyage. He sails with Major Woburn and a naturalist to combine yachting sport with natural history study.

Earl of Crawford Count Castellane New York America Major Woburn Comte Boni de Castellane New York Herald Valhalla

Slaughter Prep Under Way for Foot and Mouth Disease

Massachusetts moves to slaughter infected cattle with 70 percent value paid per animal. J B Henry to appraise the herd, with Barre as the first slaughter site. Dr Samuel E Bennett and Dr D E Salmon coordinate rapid removal while London grants permit considerations for Portland ships.

Salem N. H Massachusetts Henry Board of Animal Industry Milk Street Boston Barre Samuel E. Bennett New England United States Bureau of Animal Industry D. E. Salmon England Portland Great Britain

Cambridge Mayoral Race Ends With Substantial Bets

Cambridge election wrap reports five Democratic rallies and three or four Non-partisan events. Betting was even between Mayor McNamee and Walter C Ward, with a $12,000 wager on Wardwell and $8,000 on McNamee. Anticipated total money exchange may reach $50,000 to $75,000 after vote tally.

Cambridge McNamee Walter C. Wardwell Wardwell

Strange Speech At Fifth Avenue Hotel Ends At Bellevue

A fine-looking man identified as Dr E C Adamson spoke to diners at the Fifth Avenue Hotel last evening urging thoughts of God before being taken to Bellevue Hospital by cab. He claimed to live at 30 East Twenty second Street until last Friday and said he hails from a wealthy Atlanta family. He has shown strange behavior for three weeks.

New York Fifth Avenue Hotel Bellevue Hospital E.C Adamson East Atlanta, Ga

Boston Board of Trade Backs Subway Vote and Traffic Upgrades

The Boston Associated Board of Trade urged voters to support the subway bill at polls today and advanced proposals to remove streetcar tracks from Atlantic avenue and Congress Devonshire corridors to widen roadways. Railroads defended 5 pm freight closures as needed for prompt shipping, while the board referred the 5 to 6 pm change back to member bodies.

Boston Associated Board of Trade Young's Hotel Atlantic Avenue Amos Towle Congress Devonshire Streets Postoffice Square Exchange Street Congress Street John T. Boyd New York Associated Board

First annual meeting of civic federation discusses labor relations

In New York the National Civic Federation industrial department held its inaugural session with nearly 200 leaders from big companies and labor groups. Senator Hanna presided, welcoming delegates including John Mitchell, Oscar Straus, Archbishop Ireland, and Alfred Moseley, who described American efficiency and piece work.

New York Industrial Department National Civic Federation Board of Trade and Transportation Marcus A. Hanna John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Oscar S. Straus Court of Arbitration The Hague Alfred Ireland Civic Federation

Photo-Engravers Strike Shuts Some Boston Firms

The Independent Photo-Engravers strike was announced yesterday as several firms avoided walkouts. In Suffolk Company 12 of 25 workers struck, about 60 of 190 in Boston joined. Peters Company saw few strikers but a lockout affected all. Firms had shifted delayed work elsewhere and refused union talks.

Independent Suffolk Boston Peters Company

Rally for Baldwin at South Boston Courthouse

A rally at the South Boston Courthouse last evening supported Hon. John E. Baldwin for Alderman. Speakers drew applause, with Hon. W. T. A. Fitzgerald receiving a solid ovation. Baldwin praised clearly defined issues and urged Democrats to stand by the party nominee amid a contest between a Republican ex-Democrat and the Democratic candidate.

Boston Court House John E. Baldwin W. T. A. Fitzgerald

Rally For Slattery Seeks Second Term Support

In Gray's Hall about 1200 voters heard Ex-Alderman Thomas W. Flood denounce the “crooked and corrupt” ward leadership while rallying support for Alderman Charles H. Slattery for re election. Speakers accused the ward committee and Rep Edward L. Logan and praised Slattery amid loud cheering and applause.

Yard 14 Thomas W. Flood Gray's Hall Charles H. Slattery John E. Baldwin Richard F. Tobin Alderman Slattery Edward L. Logan

Girl Charged With Larceny From Wakefield Firm

Clarissa Lunt a 21 year old of Franklin Street Wakefield was arrested by headquarters officers yesterday on larceny charges. She allegedly stole a pocket book valued at 35 dollars and a 10 dollar card case from Walter M Hatch and Company 48 Summer Street. Police say the items were found concealed in her clothing after a search following the firm reporting missing articles.

Clarissa Lunt Franklin Street Wakefield Walter M. Hatch & Co Summer Street

John L Sullivan Seeks Court Protection From Arrest

Big John L Sullivan visited Judge Lowell in the Federal District Court to gain protection from arrest while in Boston. He is facing bankruptcy proceedings in the New York district and fears arrest for debts contracted here. The judge granted the request and Sullivan paid the $3.60 clerk’s fee.

John L. Sullivan Lowell Federal District Court New York District Federal Court Boston New York Sullivan

Two Officials Convicted In Chelsea Street Altercation

Judge Bragg presided at Charlestown Court over the case of Representative John Hurley of Ward 4 and clerk Robert J. McCormack of the National House Chelsea street. Both charged with disturbing the peace by fighting in the Joiner area on November 4. Each found guilty and fined 25 dollars. They appealed and were each held in 200 dollars for the grand jury.

Bragg Charlestown John Hurley Ward 4 Robert J. McCormack National House Chelsea Street Joiner

Garland Hudson Held on Grand Jury Charge for Theft

Garland Hudson 28 colored of Revere and former Little Wanderers Home assistant janitor was arrested by Inspectors Rooney and Wolfe on stealing 340 dollars from the home. Held in 1200 for the grand jury. His white wife cried in court as delays for action were noted. Hudson confessed and helped recover most of the funds.

Garland Hudson Revere Little Wanderers Rooney Wolfe Hudson

Foreman Pond Alias Ray Arraigned on Forgery Charge

Frank R. Pond alias Ray, 18, of 30 Allen West Newton, arraigned in New Castle Court on a forgery charge. He allegedly obtained a blank check from his employer for 96.60 and cashed it at First National Bank West Newton. Pond is held for the grand jury.

Frank R. Pond Ray Allen , Place West Newton Pond First National Westewton

Robbery Suspect Sentenced After Snow Bank Attack

T D Murphy of 27 Julian street was assaulted by two footpads on Tennyson street after 4 yesterday. They robbed him of his watch some money and his overcoat then threw him into a snow bank. George S Slone of 31 Addison street East Boston was arrested Murphy identified him. Judge Wentworth found Slone guilty and sentenced six months in the House of Correction. appeal led to $300 bail for the Superior Court.

T. D. Murphy Julian Street Tennyson Street George S. Slone Addison Street Boston Murphy Wentworth Slone House of Correction Superior Court

Rescue at Sea: Gleason Crew Save Winchester Crew

In a gale off the Maine coast, Charles White and eight Gleason men joined a dory rescue to reach the battered Winchester. The Winchester’s crew, led by Captain Crabtree, were exhausted and lashed to pumps, while the Gleason rode out the storm before turning to port with a prize crew aboard the Winchester.

Gloucester Mary A. Gleason Charles White Winchester Sullivan, Me Gleason C. A. Crabtree Sullivan Philadelphia Portland Maine Captain White

Jordan Marsh Christmas store brims with novelties and events

Jordan Marsh Company showcases a large, attractive holiday stock across toy, book, clocks, silverware, jewelry, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, hosiery, and linen departments. A Japanese tea garden on the third floor offers refreshments as shoppers pack the central shopping area. Santa Claus greets children while a world panorama entertains the season crowd.

Jordan Marsh Company New England Santa Claus

Walsh Fails to Appear in Salary Suit Against Committee

Stephen M. Walsh, former secretary, did not appear in Municipal Court last Friday to press his salary suit against the Democratic State committee. The case was non suited. Walsh would owe costs to bring a new action, though town talk says the matter has been settled. Walsh served as secretary for several years and was paid a regular salary until the current year. The committee did not name a fixed salary at the start of the year, a factor favorable to the organization.

Democratic State Committee Stephen M. Walsh Walsh State Committee

Encyclopedia Britannica: a home university for all readers

The passage argues success hinges on learning and applying knowledge. It praises the Encyclopedia Britannica as a complete home university, spanning chemistry astronomy carpentry history geography and more, and notes a new edition announced under the American Newspaper Association.

American Newspaper Association

Ball of Division 13 A C H at Bethesda Hall draws 850 couples

Eight annual reunion and ball of Division 13 A C H was held at Bethesda Hall with about 850 couples in attendance. The grand march was led by President Joseph P. Hutchinson and Miss Katherine Hutchinson, followed by a line of officers and their partners including M J Downin and Miss Katherine Jennings, W T Fleming and Miss Martin, Michael Walsh and Nellie Morrison, and other couples.

Bethesda Hall Division 13 Joseph P. Hutchinson Katherine Hutchinson M. J. Downin Katherine Jennings W. T. Fleming Martin Michael Walsh Nellie Morrison John Bulan James Boyland Margaret McGrath William Farrell Katherine Sullivan

Fels-Naptha Cuts Boiling From Laundry Myth

A note asserts that boiling clothes is unnecessary for purity. Using Fels-Naptha soap allegedly yields purer, sweeter fabrics with less wear and no boiling or scalding. The claim invites readers to reconsider traditional laundary methods.

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Houghton & Dutton’s Mrs. Crocker Burrows Lighting and Heating Co Bright Dean Christian Meisner Third St West South Curtis’ Drug Store Broadway Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo, N. Y Dr. Bull Pleasan McNamee-Wardwell Board of Trade League Carpenter Dayton G. C. Sykes Chicago Street Railway Commission St. Louis New Orleans John McMackin State Labor Commission of G N. Barnes Tacoma Wash Troy N. Y Cromwell Nora Nelson Pacific Slope James Evans Nelson Photo-Engravers Baldwin Rally For Slattery Jordan Marsh Co
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