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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
2
An ad extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy that heals weak kidneys, improves overall health, and aids liver and bladder troubles. It claims hospitals and doctors endorse it and offers free samples and a book via mail from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
New York reports publish love letters from actress Kate Hassett to Barry Johnstone. The papers show two years of messages across cities and even to the Sandwich Islands, signed Minnie. They hint at their fatal death pact but largely omit explicit agreement. The letters describe longing, devotion, jealousy, and hope amid looming tragedy.
The battleship Texas, after repairs at the navy yard, sailed from Newport News to join the north Atlantic squadron in naval maneuvers near Culebra in the Caribbean Sea.
Washington awaits the retirement of Galusha A. Grow of Pennsylvania after a half century in public life. His valedictory speech urged labor and capital harmony through profit sharing to prevent strikes and aid general welfare amid pending labor issues. A tea duty relief bill and refunds for Porto Rico and the Philippines were approved, while the pure food bill became a continuing order.
Washington reports the league unanimously adopted an address urging the public to oppose repealing the army canteen law. It cites reductions in drunkenness disease and desertions under the law and vows to use all measures to defeat repeal until a full trial.
An advertisement touts Blood Wine as a remedy for Bright's disease and kidney weakness. It cites rapid bone and back pain relief, improved urine, and blood cleansing effects, with testimonials from Mrs. M. E. Thayer of North Brookfield and Mr. John T. Foster of Manchester. Fifty cents per bottle, available at Houghton & Dutton's.
In New York a fire at 18 West Sixty fifth street triggered the rare emergency two nines alarm drawing all engines. Mrs Mary Parker and Miss Lillian Cleveland leaped from windows injuring severely others were removed by police and firemen. The blaze spread to a neighboring building causing about 40000 in damage as many engines were away at another blaze in the district.
Full Senate session centered on the omnibus statehood bill. Quay submitted a report while Beveridge outlined the Territories Committee’s reasons for recommending joint statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory and opposing the omnibus. Delegates Rodey and Flynn observed as Nelson sought to withdraw a substitute, a move Quay opposed.
Heber Reginald Bishop retired merchant and banker died at his New York home after a lingering illness. Born in Medford Massachusetts in 1840 he hailed from an old Massachusetts English family. Bishop, once a millionaire, recently donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art a jade collection valued at $750000, described as the finest in the world.
The 20th Century Club held its annual meeting at 2 Ashburton Place with over 50 members attending. President Charles F. Dole presided as officers were elected, including council members Helen Cheever and Edward Filene, with Chandler as secretary and Tucker as treasurer. An illustrated lecture on Village Improvement followed the vote pairing.
Two Russians identified only as George and Maxin were found dead in a Roxbury room at 17 Haskins Street yesterday after apparently gas exposure. They had arrived in the city on Tuesday and their bodies were taken to City Hospital morgue.
Tufts College narrowly avoided a serious blaze in West Hall Suite 9 last night when a match struck on a shoe ignited a couch. Students fought the flames with rugs and overcoats, then dropped the couch and later removed portieres and a second couch before extinguishing the fire.
The property known as the Hotel Arlington at 1409 to 1417 Washington Street and four brick houses at 1 2 3 and 4 Pelham Place were sold by Charles B. Cory to Alfred Lincoln through the Hosford Williams office.
A patient recounts lifelong coffee use ending in nerve distress and poor digestion. After switching to Postum Food Coffee, she reports restored nerves, better sleep, improved digestion, and renewed energy. A teacher also recovers from coffee induced nervousness after adopting Postum.
New York Dec 10 The annual conference of the industrial department of the National Civic Federation closed after three days of discussion on Industrial Agreements. No definite results were reached though the executive committee may form a social committee to review topics. Noted speakers included Samuel Gompers and Frederick Driscoll, with reports from Samuel Mather and Frederick Towne praising agreements and arbitration efforts.
A unique social event unfolds tonight at Symphony Hall with a subscribers only theatrical ball. The city’s five leading theatres provide musical attractions from Rogers Brothers in Harvard to The Sultan of Sulu with a grand concert from 11 pm and a 12 am grand march. Private box reservations are limited, while public viewing from balconies remains, under floor manager Lee Harrison and a team including Edward Rice and Gus Rogers assisting.
Bohemian baritone Oumiroff gave his first city recital in Chicker ing Hall with a program of works by Macdowell Caldara Beethoven Schubert Schumann Brahms Tschaikovsky Grieg Dvorak and others. He previously appeared with Sanders Theatre Cambridge and showed a pleasing tone in the lower and middle range while delivering well enunciated phrases and notable success in Dvorak Songs That My Mother Taught Me sung in Bohemian.
Associate Justice Frank KE. Wits resigns from the Chelsea Police Court to take effect immediately. Judge Fitz had held the post about ten years, resigning to devote more time to law practice. Prominent Chelsea attorneys named as possible successors include Senator Willard Howland and Hon. D. Frank Kimball.
The Massachusetts Surgical and Gynecological Society held its annual meeting at the Hotel Nottingham. Officers elected include Winslow B. French Solomon C. Fuller Frank E. Schubmehl Charles W. Stiles Barbara Taylor Ring William F. Wesselhoeft Lucy E. Wetherbee.
A gas leak ignited by a lighted jet caused a blast in the basement of 15 Exchange Place just before 1 pm, injuring a dozen and scattering terrified crowds. Surveyor Jeremiah J. McCarthy and ex Senator Josiah B. Holden were among the seriously hurt, with others including D. Levy and Henry Burrill sustaining cuts, burns, and contusions as emergency crews treated victims and shut off the gas.
An advice note urges readers that boiling clothes is needless and harmful and promotes using Fels-Naptha soap while following directions to save time and effort.
A Boston mother testifies that her fifteen year old son, gravely ill with tuberculosis, recovered after five months of Koch Lung Cure at 361 Rhoylston Street. She notes his rapid improvement, health restored, and urges verification at 853 Harrison Avenue.
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