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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1903
Page
4
Claiming to diagnose kidney and bladder issues from urine symptoms, the ad touts Warner's Safe Cure as a cure. It cites testimonials from John C. Pelzer and J F Saunders, promises free analysis and a disease guide, and notes female readers receive responses from a woman doctor.
The text asserts Safe Cure strengthens kidneys and cures rheumatism gout diabetes Bright’s disease and urinary ailments. It emphasizes its vegetable composition, lack of narcotics, no sediment, pleasant taste, and price of 50 cents to 1 dollar per bottle. It warns against sediment filled cures and promotes Warner’s Safe Pills for gentle bowel movement and quicker recovery.
Concord New Hampshire February 3 The Supreme Court denied a rehearing in the Munsey extradition case. Mrs Munsey is sought by Massachusetts for allegedly uttering forged wills. Her lawyers argued through all courts but the latest decision requires her return to Massachusetts for trial.
Amelia Sach and Annie Walters, both identified as baby farmers, were executed by hanging at Holloway Prison in London on February 3. The sisters faced capital punishment after their convictions for murders linked to infant deaths.
The 19th anniversary ball of the Boylston Mutual Aid Association at Arbeiter Hall Roxbury drew about 600 people. The grand march featured eight couples led by the association president and Mrs Reusch, with Mr B G King supervising the floor as refreshments were served.
In Suffolk Superior Court George W. Caston as administrator of Alexander D. Cox's estate sues Henry T. Abbe to recover about 7000 in securities allegedly transferred by Abbe to himself before Cox's death. The case alleges will destruction and fraud to deprive Cox's heirs of their rights, with Mrs Weeks of Nova Scotia backing the suit.
The Cecilia Society under B. J. Lang presented the second concert of its 27th season at Symphony Hall. Two parts of Coleridge Taylor s Hiawatha trilogy were heard the Death of Minnehaha and the Departure of Hiawatha. Stephen Townsend baritone carried the program with strong voice Maud Reese Davis soprano and George Devoll tenor were pleasing though underpowered for the hall. The orchestra was adequate and Lang conducted as usual.
The 25th anniversary of the Girls' Latin School will be celebrated this evening at the Girls' High School on West Newton street. President Seelye of Smith College and John Tetlow, head of the Girls' High and Latin schools, will deliver addresses.
At a State House hearing, Sprague argued against park ads, urging council control over business interests. Harvard President Eliot and others supported stricter ad regulations as lawmakers weighed measures affecting Boston land leases and outdoor signs. A separate floor vote approved an order to investigate streetcar heating by Worcester Consolidated Street Railway.
The Hamburg American liner Bengalia lies at Mystic Wharf Charlestown with a broken steam steering gear after a Jan 27 hurricane. The ship, sailing from Hamburg Jan 16 and delayed three and a half days, struggled under makeshift steering as cogs and worm gears were destroyed. Captain Kunth praised for bringing the vessel to port. It will unload at Boston before continuing to Baltimore with 3500 tons of general merchandise.
Mrs Mary A Livermore addressed the Home Club in Central Hall East Boston on The New Aristocracy arguing the money aristocracy offers a superior way of living and that no ideal is beyond reach for all to strive for.
Miss Ida Litchfield and Joseph L. Remington Jr. were married at 39 Cleveland street Melrose by Rev Thomas Sims. The groom’s brother Edward G Remington served as best man and sister Addie May Remington as maid of honor. The bride’s brother F A Litchfield gave her away. The couple will reside in Worcester mass.
The Michael Davitt Branch of the Foresters of America in Waltham adopts resolutions denouncing the English government for the sentencing of Colonel Arthur Lynch.
Nervous prostration may follow neglect of hemorrhoids. The Pyramid Pile Cure in suppository form claims to soothe and heal enlarged hemorrhoidal veins. The Pyramid Drug Co of Marshall Michigan offers a free booklet on piles with the treatment.
In Waterbury Conn a non union conductor reports a gun shot at 10 pm amid growing riot fears as guardsmen quell crowds. Militiamen arrest two men for stone throwing while a union bus is pelted injuring Patrick Flynn and leaving private Robert Duncan wounded and sent home in New Haven.
D A Fitch of Concord New Hampshire the father in law of John W Dickinson testifies in the South Danvers National Bank mis use trial recounting loans Dickinson made to him in 1898 and a later $1000 voluntary loan Fitch owes Dickinson $3000 as of now and says he has known Dickinson for about ten years with other witnesses adding details of related mortgages and business dealings.
Police commissioners yesterday retired Patrolman John G. Broderick who served 22 years and recently worked in Chief Watts's department.
East Boston High School defeated Boston Latin School 13 to 6 at the East Boston gym last night. The game showcased tight defense and strong rebounding from the East Boston squad.
Fred Batham 21 of 226 Shawmut Ave suffered two knife wounds after a joke provoked William Hawkins 68 of the same address to lunge with a knife. Batham was treated at City Hospital. Hawkins, once an East Cambridge jail officer, was arrested on assault and intent to kill after police traced the incident to Hawkins's apartment yesterday noon.
Busy days at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets as the annual trousers sale is boosted by an after stock taking sale drawing large crowds and luring bargain hunters with price cuts.
The ad urges saving pennies by choosing Scott s Emulsion over inferior products. It claims superior results and faster flesh recovery for those who have lost flesh, promoting a free sample offer from Scott and Bowne, chemists at 409 Pearl Street.
A letter forwarded to Henry Parkman and other leaders from the Boston Chamber of Commerce urges unity among business groups to secure honest efficient government. It calls for legislation to protect citizens and asks each organization to appoint three members to form a general committee for reform.
The Sleeping Beauty and the Beast settles in at the Colonial for a long run. Amelia Bingham's company led by W. J. Ferguson and Roselle Knott offers an admirable Modern Magdalen at Grand Opera House. The Ninety and Nine fulfills expectations at Boston Theatre with two weeks of strong shows. The Columbia management earns praise for securing an excellent company.
The Little Host returns and King Dodo arrives at the Tremont while Du Barry nears its Hollis close. Mary Mannering leads The Stub bornness of Geraldine after Stuart Robson’s Dromio at the Museum. Crowds at Park Theatre applaud The Jewel of Asia and Powers. The Little Church Around the Corner wraps at Music Hall. Kidnapped shines at Bowdoin Square as Arthur Dunn and six Glincerettis draw crowds. Bike riders at Austin Stone’s set records in the final week.
In New York on February 3 at the National Association of Amateur Billiard Players tournament J F Poggenburg of New York defeated Arthur Townsend of Brooklyn by 300 to 299 in a closely contested final.
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