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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1901

Page

2

Marvellous Growth of Hair Celebrated Physician

After fifty years in the laboratory the celebrated physician earns high honors for world famous discoveries in hair growth science.

Physsician

West End Clean-Up Guns For Bare City Streets

Captain Craskin leads a crusade to purge the West End of vice catching six red light establishments. Captain Gaskin targets Bulfinch Street ending revelry as resort proprietors face Municipal Court. Plain clothes officers probe dens to gather proof for court action.

West End Captain Craskin Captain Gaskin Bulfinch Street

Nantasket Christened at Chelsea Wharf by Miss Ripley

The Nantasket, a new steam boat for the Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company, was launched yesterday at the Montgomery and Howard wharf in Chelsea amid whistles and cheering crowds. Miss Alice Ripley of Hingham, daughter of director Ebed L. Ripley, smashed a bottle on the bow to christen the vessel Nantasket.

Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company Montgomery & Howard Chelsea Alice Ripley Hingham Ebed L. Ripley Nantasket

Senator Blackburn Weds in Washington Ceremony

United States Senator J C Blackburn of Kentucky and Mrs Mary E B Blackburn were married in St Pauls Church with few relatives present. The report notes the bride's first husband was Judge Blackburn, a distant relative of the Senator. The article then promotes the Chicago & North-Western Ry services to Duluth Ashland Superior St Paul and Minneapolis with through sleepers to Michigan Copper Country and to California and Oregon, offering tickets at 368 Washington St Boston North Western Line Office.

Washington United States J. C Blackburn Kentucky Mary EB. Blackburn St. Paul's Chuch Mackin Judge Blackburn Chicago & North-Western Ry Duluth Ashland Superior St. Paul Minneapolis Houghton Hancock Calumet Copper Michigan California Oregon North-Western Line Washington St Boston

Ex Representative Winsloe Opens Defense in Ward 21 Case

Ex Representative Temple A. Winsloe testified for three hours denying government claims in the Ward 21 caucus fraud case. He disputed key accounts from Arthur Joslin and Averill, insisting meetings occurred at Rogers and Brown’s addresses. The defense emphasized the integrity of the Winsloe-Newmarch organization and refuted suggestions of paid repeaters.

Temple A. Winsloe Arthur W. Joslin Winsloe Sughrue James F. Sweeney John A. Winslow W. W. Lord John Rogers Washington and Cliff Streets Newmarch Rogers C. Brown Bower Street Winsloe-Newmarch George H. Hall Hall LeClair McAllister

Lovely Complexion Free Scam Notice Promises Free Remedies

An advertisement offers a free trial package from Mme. M. Ribault for perfect skin. It cites natural remedies not powders and claims to remove patches redness pimples freckles and more, urging readers to mail name and address to the Cincinnati address.

Mme. M. Ribault Elsa Cincinnati Ohio Helen H. Ralston Lexington Ave Newport Mme Ribault

Witnesses Describe Attempts To Influence Bail Hearing

In court the witness Winslee testified about discussions with Averill and others seeking bail manipulation. He admitted urging a quick exit while acknowledging fear of further exposure. Other defense testimony focused on the meeting at Mr Brown’s house on Gower street amid a string of cross examinations.

Joslin Lord Webber Ryan Sam McGraw Winslow Rogers Winsloe Newmarch Brown Bower Street Averill Sauantum City Hall Europe Winslee Alderman Jordan Sughrue John Rogers Law Office Mattters Larry’ Smith LeClair O'Neil

Paint and Oil Club Dines in Boston Banquet

Forty members of the Paint and Oil Club of New England gathered at Hotel Brunswick for the 182d dinner. John D. Morton presided as first officer, with Prof Zanoni demonstrating mind reading before a business session debating a direct Boston to Mediterranean ports link. Mor ton Willis and others spoke in favor of the route, and a unanimous resolution approved the Dominion steamship line plan.

Paint and Oil Club of New England Hotel Brunswick John D. Morton Zanoni Boston Mediterranean Morton C. W. Willis Dominion Steamship Line

Orange Line Powder Claims Cure for Headaches

Mr. J. P. Spanier European Agent of the Atchison Railway reports a tedious journey improved by an Orangeiie powder that allegedly cures most violent headaches and restores vitality.

J. P. Spanier Atchison Railway

Miss Cordelia Scovel Arrives to Join Roosevelt Family Festivities

Miss Cordelia Roosevelt Scovel arrives in New York with her mother to join cousin Alice Roosevelt in Washington's season events. The Scovels are met by relatives, and it is noted Cordelia's Parisian wardrobe will impress Washington society. The party travels to the Waldorf Astoria.

Cornelia Roosevelt-Scovel Theodore Roosevelt New York Italy Washington Cordelia Roosevelt Scovel Chevallier Edward Scovel Miss Scovel Iss Alice Roosevelt

Senators Divide On Canal Treaty Debates In Senate Session

In Washington on December 11 the Senate heard two speeches on the Hay Pauncefote treaty. Senator Gacon opposed the treaty citing aims for full American control and war restrictions. Senator Cullom supported it noting its replacement of Clayton Bulwer and allowance for U S ownership and defense of the canal. The session adjourned after the House approved a holiday break.

Washington Senate Gacon Cullom Committee On Foreign Relations Bacon Lodge Senator Lodge United States Davis Great Britain House Committee On Appropriations

Golden Specific Secret Cure for Drunkards Promoted

An advertisement touts Golden Specific as a hidden remedy to cure habitual drinking. It claims the product can be slipped into food or beverages and administered by a wife or daughter, with testimonials from a Mrs. Harry Burnside praising the cure. The maker offers a free sample by mail from Dr. J. W. Haines in Cincinnati, urging mothers to act quickly.

Harry Burnside Golden Specific Golden J. W. Haines Glenn Building Cincinnati Ohio

Murder attempt rocks Buckland as Italian immigrant wounded

In Buckland Massachusetts an Italian resident Michele Graziano 46 and his housekeeper Sposa Smeraldo 38 were injured by two gunshots. Detectives McKay and Crafts along with North Adams officer Rososto investigated at Graziano home near the Fitchburg line. A 32 caliber revolver and cartridge box remnants were found, with a top removed to seat two rounds. An arrest was expected the next morning.

Buckland Dec.il Michele Graziano Buckland Station Fitchburg Division Mr. Field McKay Northampton Crafts John B. Rososto North Adams Sposa Graziano

Dickens Booths Shine at Shuman to Open Christmas Season

The Shuman establishment unveils Dickens booths filled with holiday gifts and illuminated quotations from Dickens Christmas Carols. The display features hundreds of colored lights and festive greens, drawing crowds with a grand first-floor spectacle on Washington and Summer streets.

Dickens Shuman Charlies Dickens Washington Boston Mercantile Enterprise Charles Dickens England Scotland Antioch Bethlehem Germany Scandinavia Lebanon Julius I

Roxbury Historians Meet to Elect Officers

The Roxbury Historical Society held its annual meeting at the Norfolk House casino last evening. Reports for the year were presented and officers and trustees were elected.

The Roxbury Historical Society Norfolk House

Hypnosis in Waltham Court Ends in Probation

In Waltham Police Court on December 11 Richard son of 116 Chestnut Street faced hypnotic suggestion claims about a Kentucky xxxx. He was placed on probation to refrain from close attention to the alleged subject and to avoid entrancing young ladies.

Waltham Kentucky Robert EF. Richardson Chestnut Street Bryant Richardson Adams Street Richamison

Cambridge fair presents flower bazaar at Church of the Ascension

A flower bazaar organized by the Church of the Ascension in East Cambridge runs under Rev. Robert Walker with Mrs. Walker and parish ladies assisting. Volunteers include Mrs. McLeod, Mrs. Baldrey, Mrs. Clark, and others. The event features themed tables, a bridal doll prize, and booths filled with florals and goods donated by Cambridge merchants.

Church of the Ascension Thorndike Street East Cambridge Robert Walker Walker McLeod Baldrey Clark Hannum Hall Abbott Pitman Bolton Hackett Wilson Gleeves Holden Florists Cambranze Rober Walker King’s Daughters Kern Crowley

Peepers tariff bill moved for favorable House report

The ways and means committee met with Chairman Payne directed to favorably report the Peepers tariff bill. Republican members agreed on the bill yesterday. The report is due Friday and the House will consider the measure next Tuesday with a vote at 4 p.m. Wednesday instead of Tuesday.

Washington, PD Ways and Means Committee Payne House

Annual Election of Paul Revere Council Officers

Paul Revere Council Royal Arcanum elected officers for the coming year at Perry Hall Beachmont. James F McGirr named Regent and delegate to grand council, with John H Abbott as vice regent and Charles H Perry as secretary. Other officers include Charles A Ladd treasurer John H Roberts orator Edward H Freigang chaplain Frank N Pierce guide John D Kirker sentinel and John H Roberts alternate. Council shows growth and prosperity.

Paul Revere Council Royal Arcanum Perry Hall Beachmont James F. McGirr Y Viece John H. Abbott Charles H. Perry Charles A. Ladd John H. Roberts John EF. Collar Edward H. Freigang Frank N. Pierce John D. Kirker

Arlington West Medford Car Collision Fatality Likely

A likely fatal crash on Boston Avenue in Medford tonight involved an outbound Arlington West Medford car colliding with a team driven by Christopher Boland. Boland was thrown to the ground and probably fractured his skull.

Medford Boston Avenue Arlington- West Medford Christopher Boland Boland

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Offer Safer Internal Cure

The tablets contain no cocaine or morphine and suit both children and adults. They do not deteriorate with age, are portable, and may replace liquid medicines. Made from eucalyptus bark red gum blood root and hydrastin the tablets claim to kill catarrhal germs in the blood. Local nose and throat treatments fail because catarrh is systemic and must be driven from the blood. Inhalers sprays and powders are ineffective and costly. a full course costs 50 cents at drugstores in the United States and Canada.

Stuart Medical Department United States Army United States Canada

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