Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills Claim Cure for Appendicitis
An old patent medicine ad promotes Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a universal remedy for constipation liver and digestive issues claiming to prevent appendicitis and stating the pills can make you well in the morning. It alleges the true cause is sluggish bowels and gas and cites a list of symptoms purportedly relieved with a 25 cent bottle. The ad invites readers to write for a free sample from W F Smith Co Boston MA.
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Addres
W. F. Smith Co
Summer St
Boston
Mass
Orktown
Ark
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Old
Missouri Medical College
Mississippi River
Dr. Pierce
Leland Williamson
Exeter Senior Class Officers Elected
Exeter N H Feb 1 The election of the senior class day officers of Phillips Exeter Academy held in the academy building this afternoon produced a slate led by president Charles V Putnam Newport N H with curator Gabriel I Lewis Wellington New Zealand historian William C H Ramage Mt Carmel Penn poet Roger S Hoar Concord Mass prophet Cortlandt De L Dederick Hackensack N J and address to undergraduates Edmund W Ogden Fall River Mass secretary Benjamin B Sanderson Portland Me first marshal T A Dwight Jones Excello Ohio second marshal John N Peyton Duluth Minn The Australian ballot system was used
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N. H
Phillips Exxeter Academy
Academy
Charles V. Putnam
Newsport
Gabriel I. Lewis
Wellington
New Zealand
William C. H. Ramage
Mt. Carmel
Penn
Roger
S. Hoar
Concord
Mass
Cortlandt de L. Dederick
Hack
Cambridge Health Board Deposes Dr M Girr
At last evening s meeting the Cambridge Board of Health deposed Dr Felix Mc Girr after two years heading the contagion hospital and elected Dr David C Dow, a former chief physician, in his place. Dr Weeks was re elected chairman and Dr Farnham named physician to the board and medical inspector at 3000 dollars.
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Cambridge Board of Health
Felix McGirr
Contagion Hospital
David C. Dow
Weeks
Farnham
Ninth Annual Grocery Clerks Ball At Paine Memorial Hall
More than 600 couples attended the ninth annual ball of the Grocery and Provision Clerks Union 160 at Paine Memorial Hall last night. James L. Kelley and Mrs Adeline Williams led the grand march, followed by 300 couples. Notables in the grand march included former President Arthur Clark with Miss Sadie Black, James M. Scanlon with Miss Mary H. Grosse, and Mr and Mrs Joseph Digel.
Boston crowd follows rising Italian pianist Silvio Risegari
A large number of Boston residents show keen interest in the upcoming appearance of Silvio Risegari, the young Italian American regarded as a premier piano talent. He studied in Boston for six years before moving to Vienna. The recital is set for Jordan Hall on February 16.
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Boston
Silvio Risegari
Isegari
Vienna
Jordan Hall
Russians Explain Hun River Defeat
Russian reports describe five days of brutal fighting at the Hun River near Yental, where Chinese fortifications around Lidiatoun Tanlepu and Sandepas withstood artillery and cold. Persistent Russian assaults failed as arctic conditions froze wounds and blocked movement, despite mortars and heavy shelling.
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Hun River
Yental
Lidiatoun
Tanlepu
Sandepas
Czar promises aid to strikers at Tsarskoe Selo
Feb 1 St. Petersburg. The Czar received delegates from city factory workers and pledged to improve their lot. He warned against rebellious mobs and traitors, ordered legal channels for demands, and expressed pardon for transgressions. Deputation then prayed at a church and toasted the Emperor.
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Tsarkoe-Selo
Iirons
High School
Tsarskoe-Selo
Alleged Highway Man Arrested After Night Chase
Officers of Division 1 arrested Thomas Murphy 23 supposedly from New York after a chase at Lewis Wharf where engineer Louis Gehrke aboard the steamship Daniel A Runt was robbed of a large roll of bills. A night watchman fired twice. Murphy was captured with the assistance of police.
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Division 1
Thomas Murphy
New York City
Louis Gehrke
Daniel A. Runt
Lewis Wharf
Gehrke
North End
Murphy
Japs Question U.S. Boats Over Transshipment Plan
In Brussels on February 2 observers in Antwerp note the arrival of 10 torpedo boats in a New York bound steamer. The boats were shipped in sections by an American firm for trans shipment to Sebastopol, and the Japanese consul has sought instructions from Tokyo.
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Brussels
Antwerp
New York
Sebastopol
Medical record shows low disease deaths for Oku’s army
Japanese field surgeons report only 40 deaths from disease since May 6 and 24,642 cases treated up to Dec 1. Of the wounded and missing through Dec 19, officers and men total 210 killed, 4,917 killed, 743 wounded officers, 20,387 wounded men, 4 missing officers, 402 missing men. Sixteen percent of the wounded died, 19 recovered in the field, 65 percent sent to Japan.
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Oku
Tientsin
Associated Press
Japan
Former Vermont Governor Endorses Hanging of Mrs. Rogers
Former Vermont governor H W Fisk, at the North American Fish and Game Protective Association meeting, said there is no reason Mrs Mary Rogers should avoid hanging for her murder. He condemned the use of sex as a factor and supported Governor Bell's refusal to grant a reprieve, calling the crime horrifying and the defendant the worst type of criminal.
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ST. John N. B
H. W. Fisk
Vermont
North American Fish and Game Protective Association
Mary Rogers
Fisk
Bell
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Promises Healthier Hair Option
An old advertisement promotes Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming it tests hair health by bulb color and heals with germs that cause shrinkage. It touts nourishment, gland toning, dandruff control, gloss, and refund of fifty cents if not satisfied.
Calls Moth Pest a Public Calamity
Former President Jones of the State Senate told the committee on agriculture that the gypsy moth situation is nothing short of a public calamity and urged legislative authority to tackle the pest scientifically. He noted the State Association he represented is backed by 45 cities and towns acting in official capacity.
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Jones
State Senate
Committee On Agriculture
State Association
Jail Packers Say Roosevelt
President Roosevelt urged harsh action against meat packers after the Supreme Court beef trust ruling. Attorney General Moody and officials pursued criminal prosecutions for past contempt and future Sherman anti trust violations. Potential penalties include months in prison and fines up to five thousand dollars per offense.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Grosscup
Moody
Garfield
Beef Trust
Bethea
Chicago
Washington
New Style Hat Draws Attention in South Boston
A transfer check man at Broadway and Dorchester Avenue in South Boston wears the new style hat for that branch of the service. The hat is pure white with a gold band, distinctly Russian in design, and attracts much attention.
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Broadway
Dorchester Avenue
Boston
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Furor Meets Legal Challenge
The suit defends Dr R V Pierce’s Favorite Prescription against claims it contains alcohol or harmful drugs. Letters from chemists and doctors assert tests found no alcohol opium or digitalis. Supporters praise its safety and effectiveness for women from puberty to menopause.
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The
Invalids’ Hotel and A Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Doctor Pierce
Health Department
Philadelphia
Dr. Leffmann
Dr. Pierce
Henry Leffmann
Charles H. Lawall
Publi
Chemical Laboratory
University OF Buffalo
Herbert M. Hitt
Burrao
Wor.Lo’s Dispensary Medical Association
Ene
Herbert Hill
Clarke Opposes Governor on Tariff Revision Push
Colonel Albert Clarke, former rival of Powers and Foss and participant in Rus sell campaigns, testified before the State House Federal Relations Committee opposing Governor Douglas's tariff revision plan. He argued a Democratic governor and witnesses seek a Republican report and memorial to Congress, noting Washington scrutiny and superior representation by Massachusetts leaders and the U S Industrial Commission findings.
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Albert Clarke
Samuel J. Powers
Eugene N. Foss
Russell
Committee On Federal Relations
State House
Douglas
Clarke
Washington
Massachusetts
United States Industrial Commission
Legislature Behind in Its Labors in 1905 Session
The Massachusetts Legislature for 1905 begins its second month in apparent arrears. Comparisons show fewer referrals, reports, and enacted matters than the previous year, with leap year affecting timing. Delays noted in matters reported and engrossed, and fewer defeated or enacted this year.
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Massachusetts
Douglas Refuses Extradition of Dugan
Governor Douglas upon Attorney General Parker's advice refuses a warrant for the extradition of Thomas Dugan requested by New Jersey authorities. Dugan is serving a Massachusetts State Prison sentence for assault with intent to kill.
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Douglas
Parker
Thomas Dugan
New Jersey
Dugan
Massachusetts
Medicinal Principles From Indigenous Roots Reported
Fragmentary text suggests discussion of medicines derived from indigenous roots. Claims of cures for recommended diseases and long public confidence spanning decades are mentioned, with garbled segments indicating a session or section header.
New L Cars For Tunnel In East Boston Line
The Boston Elevated Railway Company plans new cars for the East Boston tunnel to increase passenger capacity. Details are not finalized, but the plan aims to upgrade service within a few weeks. The company intends to provide the best possible accommodations for tunnel users.
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The
Boston Elevated Railway Company
East
Boston
Examination for School House Custodianship in Boston
The Massachusetts civil service commissioners announce an examination for the position of school house custodian to be held in Boston on February 24. The test will cover letter writing spelling experience arithmetic and knowledge of ventilation sanitation heating apparatus and electrical appliances.
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Massachusetts Civil Service Commissioners
Boston
City Site for Burns Statue in Boston
The Burns Memorial Association seeks to erect a statue of the Scottish poet in Boston. City authorities offer a location, and fund funds exceed $3000 with additional help promised. Miss Jessie N. Maclachlan and her Scottish musicians will perform at Tremont Temple on Tuesday evening February 21, with expected attendance by the Grand Clan of the Order of Scottish Clans on February 22.
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Burns Memorial Association
Boston
Jessie N. Maclachlan
Tremont Temple
The
Order of Scottish Clans
Lawmakers to weigh postage rate consolidation request
The Massachusetts General Court committee on federal relations will hear today a proposal urging Congress to merge the current third and fourth class postal rates. The action aims to simplify mailing costs and influence future postal policy debates.
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Massachusetts General Court
Congress
Committee On Federal Relations
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