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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
4
A historical notice asserts catarrh of the stomach stems from head catarrh and other complications. It claims eight of ten people suffer dyspepsia in some form and asserts a single absolute cure for dyspepsia and indigestion.
Advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure for dyspepsia and catarrh. It cites testimonials from Isaac E. Walker and others and claims government recognition as a medicine. The offer includes a $1.00 bottle and a free medical booklet by writing to Duffy Malt Whiskey Company in Rochester, New York.
Ex President Grover Cleveland attended the National Civic Federation session in New York with Archishop Ireland and Oscar S. Straus. Speakers discussed output restriction, premium pay, and the eight hour movement, with Gompers and James O’Connell among those weighing in. The day closed with George Gunton and others urging shorter hours as a path to better morals and productivity.
Senate spent most of the day debating the immigration bill and its amendments. Burton proposed admitting Chinese laborers to Hawaii, drawing strong opposition and ultimately tabling the measure. Debate touched on labor, Hawaiian sugar interests, and U S mainland comparisons. Militia bill also discussed and to be resumed Thursday.
President Castro vows to enforce Venezuela's rights and ignore ultimatums from Britain and Germany. He orders arrests of all British and German residents in Caracas as he explains the government seeks to restore order while maintaining sovereignty. Castro says a Nov. 28 decree set up a claims committee, but no claims have been filed or denied.
Kingston Jamaica December 9 The British cruiser Indefatigable reports President Castro of Venezuela is defiant toward a threatened blockade and may expel German and British residents from La Guaira and close the port. The Indefatigable left Retribution and the German cruisers Vineta and Gazelle at La Guaira with five British men of war at Port of Spain ready to sail.
In Willemstad Curacao on December 8 a new Venezuelan revolution seems likely. General Nicolas Rolando, Matos's first lieutenant, proclaims himself chief and has drawn 2200 men to Lezama. General Riera with 1200 men is near Coro after a Friday assault on the railroad, and revolts surge in Barquisimeto district.
Washington reports that the British minister and the German charge d'affaires withdrew from Caracas after delivering an ultimatum. They requested Minister Bowen to handle their countries’ interests in Venezuela, a move the State Department supports and will grant.
A public notice states that the correction pertains to the claimed benefits of Orangeiie Powders. The notice confirms the corrected cause and outlines the permanent benefit actions and necessary steps for affected parties.
Barry Johnstone told lawyer of a suicide pact with Mrs Kate Hassett after she allegedly shot him first in Philadelphia. He claimed she snatched the pistol during their arrangement to die together. he fired after her. The tale, tied to a stage romance, ends with Johnstone dying in hospital and Hassett later under care.
An ad praises Scott's Emulsion as blood food that renews pale schoolgirls' health and beauty. It claims pale faces stem from pale blood and promises a free sample from Scott & Bowne, chemists at 409 Pearl St. New York.
In Essex Market Police Court Kate Kalman of 143 Allen Street faced a choice between six months on the island or going to Boston under vagrancy laws. After deliberation she chose Boston, with magistrate Barlow suspending the island sentence and directing Detective Sheridan to send her to the island if she remains in New York after Wednesday night.
Mrs. Herbert Janes seeks to locate her secret husband whom she sued for breach of promise. She has filed suit to obtain the marriage certificate from Rev Dr Houghton of the Church of the Transfiguration. Janes reportedly disappeared after a hurried Dec 4 ceremony at the rectory and Grand Union Hotel. Her lawyer believes he may be held or confined elsewhere.
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