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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1902

Page

5

Peruna Praised by Sisters for Catarrh and Coughs

A letter from Sister Beatrix of New York to Dr. Hartman of Columbus Ohio extols Peruna for catarrh lung diseases and colds. Sisters report cure of lung catarrh after eight bottles and praise its use for influenza bronchitis and grip. Other Catholic institutions endorse Peruna for grip winter catarrh coughs and related head and stomach catarrhal diseases.

Dr. Hartman Beatrix W. 30Th Street New York S. B. Hartman Columbus Ohio Hartman Hartman Sanitarium

Peruna Endorsed by Catholic Sisters Worldwide

Dr Hartman receives letters from Sisters of Charity praising Peruna for laryngitis catarrh throat influenza care. A Detroit institution reports a young girl cured of voice loss after Peruna treatment. A Central Ohio Sister Superior cites Peruna as effective against influenza in threatening cases.

Sisters of Charity Peruna Hartman United States Detroit Mich S. B. Hartman Columbus Ohio Central

Prominent Mother Superior Praises Peruna Medicine

Letters from Catholic Sisters praise Peruna for catarrh relief after Colorado trip. Dr Hartman invites inquiries for free guidance, claiming Peruna cures mucous membrane catarrh across locations and urges readers to seek advice.

Great Preparations for Dr Lorenz Clinic at Boston Hospital

Eminent Austrian surgeon Dr Lorenz will arrive in Boston Monday afternoon. He will be met at Huntington Avenue station and escorted to Children’s Hospital for a 4 pm clinic in the outpatient waiting room. Dr Mueller will assist. A second clinic may be held Tuesday for New England surgeons. A lunch at the Algonquin Club follows.

Lorenz Boston Huntington Avenue Children’s Hospital Gainsboro Street Mueller New England Algonquin Club America Childrens’ Hospital

Hope for Vanderbilts Recovery Still Considered Possible

New York Dec 19 Hope for Cornelius Vanderbilt's recovery remains and Dr Austin Flint reported at 1130 PM that the patient was better and peritonitis symptoms were subsiding The Vanderbilt family stays nearby Reginald Vanderbilt visited the house and two physicians were on duty today

New York Cornelius Vanderbilt Austin Flint Vanderbilt Reginald Vanderbilt

Duffy Case on Trial in Medway Manslaughter Charge

The manslaughter trial of Frank M. Galuchin Charles A. Nann and Frank T Cullen three Medway men indicted for causing Patrick Duffy's death last spring in Medway opened at Dedham. All three pleaded not guilty and the case proceeded.

Dedham Frank M. Galuchin Charles A. Nann Frank T. Cullen Medway Patrick Duffy

Fels-Naptha Soap Promises Easy Dish Cleaning

The ad touts Fels-Naptha soap for cleansing dishes with minimal effort and without boiling water. It emphasizes strong cleaning power and quick results, urging readers to try the product.

Italian laborers form union to challenge padrone system

About 700 Italian building laborers enrolled as union men at Lavassa Hall, forming Building Union 33 with Frank Pietro as president. The meeting featured speakers James Gallivan and others, and the group pledged union principles and opposition to the padrone system, electing Giuseppe Calabro, Paul Capproni, Giovanni Renta, Luigi Marcin and Emmanuel Gamboji to key posts.

Lavassa Hall Building Union 33 Frank Pietro District Council James Gallivan Michael Donohue Patrick Murphy John Keohane T. J. O'Malley Patrick Connelly M. J. Sullivan Giuseppe Calabro Paul Capproni Giovanni Renta Luigi Marcin Emmanuel Gamboji

Duffy Case Heard With Warnings From Defense

District Attorney Asa P. French led the prosecution with assistant Richard W. Nutter. Judge Thomas E. Grover and others defended. Seven witnesses were sworn. only two testified. William H. Upton testified about Duffy found in bed with police, Duffy’s dying statement described a confrontation after meeting three defendants at a saloon. Officer Mosher corroborated the prior testimony as the trial adjourned to Monday.

Asa P. French Richard W. Nutter Thomas E. Grover James B. Potter Henry E. Ruggles Edwin C. Jenney William H. Upton Duffy Dominick Cauley Cullen Galachin Frank Mosher

Philadelphia Schools Short of Coal

The Philadelphia Board of Education notified the Philadelphia & Reading Coal Company, which holds the contract to furnish coal to city schools, that the Central ...

Philadelphia Board of Education Philadelphia & Reading Coal Company Central

James Logan Public School Faces Closure Over Coal Shortage

The James Logan public school was closed today due to a coal shortage with only three tons on hand. Unless a new supply arrives by Monday, the school may be forced to close, impacting classes and local families.

James Logan

Whetzel asthma cure touted by medical authorities

Medical authorities across the country including Dr. C. F. Beard of Massachusetts Dr. L. D. Knott of Kentucky Dr. M. L. Craiey of Missouri Dr. F. E. Brown of Iowa and Dr. J. C. Curryer of Minnesota endorse the Whetzel system as an actual cure for asthma. They say previous treatments only eased symptoms while the disease persisted. the Whetzel method eradicates the germ and prevents future attacks. Dr. Whetzel offers a free test course and asks applicants to describe their case and name two others with asthma, plus request a booklet in writing for details.

C. F. Beard South Framingham Mass L. D. Knott Lebanon M. L. Craiey St. Louis F. FE. Brown Sanborn Iowa J. C. Curryer St. Paul Minn

Collins's Fine Paid and He Is Free

Malden residents raised and paid a $100 fine for John T. Collins who was jailed for killing a deer out of season. Collins, 48, born in Dover England, said he never intended harm and thanked neighbors for freeing him before Christmas. He described past job losses after standing with workers and voiced no ill will toward prosecutors.

John T. Collins Malden Pettingill Collins Frank A. Bayrd Maplewood Post Dover Eng Portsmouth N. H Boston Elevated

Prominent Worcester Leader Is Sentenced for Drunkenness

Edward A. Harris, 45, former captain of the Worcester Light Infantry, ex-deputy sheriff, and longtime Democratic official, was arraigned in Central District Court and sentenced to the State Farm at Bridgewater for an indeterminate term. Police report show a years-long decline, with Harris appearing a mental and physical wreck before Judge Utley.

Worcester Edward A. Harris Worcester Light Infantry Democratic City Committee Central District Court Bridgewater Harris Worcester County Judge Utley

Police Capture Hobo Burglar Smith in Portland

William Smith, known as the hobo burglar, was arrested in Portland on the Grand Trunk platform as the Montreal chief detective’s telegram prompted his capture. Inspector and Patrolman Johnson restrained him after he reached for a revolver in his overcoat pocket, ending the pursuit begun in Montreal.

Portland William Smith Grand Trunk Montreal Marshal Sylvester Carpenter Smith Johnson

Plumbers Narrowly Escape Drowning at City Hall

Two plumbers trapped in a tiny floor cavity beneath the City Hall, as a waterspout blasted water and mud through broken roof pipes. They crawled from the hole and one helped the other to escape, after the geyser flooded the space.

Lynn Wate Board

Children Face To Face With Toy Trust

A. O. Speare of Gardner notes the National Novelty Corporation formed in New Jersey with up to 10 million dollars capital. It represents 9 percent of U S toy manufacturing interests and was organized in New York December 10 and 11 by leaders of the industry. Plants will keep local management but will concentrate different lines at separate factories such as toy trunks and wooden blackboards.

Gardner A. O. Speare A. O. Speare Company United States National Novelty Corporation New Jersey New York City

Stolen Goods From Newton Room Attract Crops

In Brockton on December 19 police note thefts from Arthur C. Newton’s room. Visitors yesterday and today whose own premises were burglarized checked the Newton collection, with some items partially identified. Newton is imprisoned at New Bedford. The haul ranges from rubber valves to a pair of shoes.

Brockton Arthur C. Newton Newton New Bedford

Brockton Letter Carrier Suspended Over Mail Irregularities

Elmer G. Gurney a five year Brockton post office employee and three year regular carrier has been suspended indefinitely pending an investigation into charges and alleged irregularities at the Brockton post office. Postmaster J M Hollywood said Gurney has been watched as others for recent missing mall deliveries and headquarters in Boston reported he is charged with retaining mail matter for Osmic Chemical Company of Brockton.

Brockton Elmer G. Gurney J. M. Hollywood Gurney Boston Osmic Chemical Company

Jack the Hugger on State Street Strikes Worcester

Two women were hugged by an unknown man on State street Worcester Tuesday night between 7 30 and 7 45 o clock. One woman struck him and he fled toward Harvard street with a witness giving chase. Description: good looking 25 to 28 year old tall well dressed short dark mustache wore black olive long coat and felt hat. Police report notes this case follows earlier Lincoln street arrestee but the two suspects differ in appearance.

Worcester State Street Harvard Street Jeremiah J. Moynihan James T. Johnson Police Jack Lincoln Street

Sheriff Uses Strength In Market Street Fur Dispute

Sheriff Frank E. Wells served a writ of replevin for a New York firm at a fur store on Market Street. Two quarrelling men, described as descendants of Abraham and Levi, fought with chairs and furs flying. He separated them with a humorous, if forceful, intervention.

Lynn Frank E. Wells Market Street New York Mr. Wells Abraham Levi

Watchman Narrowly Escapes Death in Chelsea Factory Fire

Watchman H. Terzianian of Chickering & Babigan shoe makers was rescued from a one story Chelsea factory at West Third and Spruce streets after firefighters arrived at 12 51. Patrolmen Webber and Dolan located him amid dense smoke with Hoseman Albert Anthony aiding the rescue. He was found intoxicated and the door had to be broken to reach him. The fire origin is unknown and the building sustained about 200 dollars in damage with stock losses mainly from smoke and water.

H. Terzianian Chickering & Babigan West Third Spruce Streets Chelsea Fire Department Webber and Dolan Albert Anthony Hose 1 Terzianian Antone Shydecker

Cashin Awarded 37000 in Avon Railroad Suit

Frank J. Cashin of Springfield won 37000 damages in the Superior Court against the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company for injuries from the Avon railroad accident in 1901. The trial lasted three days and he sought 75000. He is 28 and the condition is worsening.

Brockton Frank J. Cashin Springfield New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company Avon

Venezuela replies to Germany on envoy note

Caracas reports the Venezuelan government’s formal response to German envoy Von Pilgrim Baltazzi, signed by Lopez Baralt. The lengthy reply defends conduct under international law, cites past precedents with France Spain and the United States, and asserts Venezuela will act within equity and mutual respect while awaiting pacification to reestablish public credit. It notes consideration of a fiscal agent and urges timely satisfaction of German claims arising from the civil war.

Caracas Associated Press Lopez Baralt Herr von Pilgrim-Baltazzi Foreign Office von Pilgrim-Baltazzi France Venezuela Spain Congress United States Republic Germany United Kingdom R. Lopez Baralt

False Alarm At South Station Firebox 755 Causes Excitement

An idle alarm at Box 755 in South station last night sparked firemen’s rush to an upstairs office. They found a broken glass case protecting the alarm button and a calm man claiming no alarm was sounded. No fire occurred.

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