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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1904

Page

2

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Endorsed

A Boston Daily Post advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a universal cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims kidneys filter blood and that weak kidneys affect the entire body. The notice offers free sample bottles and a book, urging readers to mail addresses to Binghamton New York.

The Post Swamp Root Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Boston Daily Post Gramma Eve Grandpa Owl Grandma Sterling Remedy Co Chicago New Yorks

Wilde Named Commandant at League Island Yard

Washington Feb 3 Captain F B Wilde head of the Boston navy yard has been chosen to succeed Rear Admiral Sigsbee as commandant of the League Island navy yard in an official appointment announced today.

Washington F. BE. Wilde Boston Navy Yard Sigsbee League Island Navy Yard

Seaver Hall Meeting Discusses Licensing Reform Plans

Stationary Engineers' Union 16 obligated 12 applicants and received nine applications at its meeting last night in Seaver Hall. Committees on Initiative and Referendum, representing the State branch, A F L, Boston Central Labor Union and Building Trades Council met at Wells Memorial building and outlined a plan of legislative action for the referendum. City Point Lodge of Brotherhood Railroad Trainmen held its annual ball at Paine Memorial Hall with A. F. Amadon leading the grand march. two hundred couples attended.

Stationary Engineers’ Union Seaver Hall State Branch A. F. of L Boston Central Labor Union Building Trades Council Wells Memorial Building City Point Lodge of Brotherhood Railroad Paine Memorial Hall A. F. Amadon

Harvard Men Criticised for Sham illness

The Harvard Crimson editorial condemns undergraduates for signing off as ill to skip duties. It calls the practice a deliberate lie and reflects on a lax campus culture opposed by President Eliot’s emphasis on Veritas.

Harvard Crimson Eliot Veritas

Death by self inflicted pain driven act in Cohasset

Albert Harding died yesterday afternoon from a gunshot wound in what Dr. Oliver H. Howe called a personal crisis shooting. The medical examiner said it was not premeditated but a sudden impulse amid intense headache pain. No note or motive found. burial at Forest Hills Cemetery with a Friday funeral.

Forest Hills Cemetery

Indiana Kentucky clash over Goebel case in Congress

In Congress, Indiana and Kentucky debated the Goebel assassination case with sharp partisan rancor. Kentucky demanded the return of W. S. Taylor for trial, while Crumpacker defended Indiana amid relentless interruptions. The exchange touched on extradition treaties and political tensions as the diplomatic appropriations bill faced consideration.

Washington Indiana Kentucky Goebel W. S. Taylor William Goebel James Crumpacker Congress Durbin Taylor Mr. James Don Quixote Hanna

Sandford Convicted Of Cruelty To His Son In Auburn

The Rev. F. W. Sandford head of the Holy Ghost and Us Society was found guilty in the Auburn Supreme Court of cruelty to his 6 year old son. The verdict came after a short trial with 11 witnesses testifying to deprivation of food and water for 72 hours. Sentencing was deferred. Sandford faces a separate manslaughter indictment tied to alleged ill treatment of children in his congregation. An observer was Rev. N. H. Harriman, once connected with the defendant.

Auburn F. W. Sandford Holy Ghost and Us Society Shiloh Supreme Court Sandford N. H. Harriman

Boutell and Watson Stand Pat on Tariff Policy

Congressmen Henry Boutell of Illinois and James E. Watson, members of the House Ways and Means Committee, defended the present tariff bill at Hotel Vendome before the National Association of Wool Manufacturers. They urged not to inject tariff politics into the next campaign, argued Republicans should handle revisions, and challenged Democratic claims linking campaigns to tariff policy.

Henry 8. Boutell Illinois James E. Watson Ways and Means Committee National House of Representatives Hotel Vendome National Association of Wool Manufacturers Republican Party

Nurses Strike Considered by Melrose Hospital Committee

Melrose Feb 3 The executive committee of Melrose Hospital discussed the cases of nine nurses who left Monday night after the matron and head nurse refused to reinstate one. A decision will be reported tomorrow.

Melrose Hospital Melrose

Ex Secretary Long Defends Navy Bureau Decision

Ex Secretary John D. Long responds to reports that Rear Admiral Converse barred Longs book from naval libraries. He praises Converse and asserts bureau actions are correct while noting Roosevelt criticisms in the text and that the president influenced the book’s blacklist in the Naval Department.

Eix John D. Long Converse Bureau of Equipment Naval Department Long Schley Naval Service Roosevelt McAdoo Spain

Plan Reception To Miss MacCarthy After Concert

A women’s committee meeting in the Conservatory building planned a reception for Miss Maud MacCarthy after the concert at Jordan Hall tonight. Attendees included Mrs. O Loughlin Morrison Bulger Gavin Donovan Roche Hughes Gavin Williams Murnaghan Neil McDevitt and others. Seats are on sale at the Boston Theatre and Jordan Hall.

Maud MacCarthy Jordan Hall Conservatory P. O'Loughlin James M. Morrison A. J. Bulger P. F. Gavin Augustus Donovan Margaret B. Roche Laura Hughes Elizabeth M. Gavin Nellie Williams Murnaghan Mabel Neil Helen R. McDevitt

Boston and Albany Strike Settled in Springfield

Boilermakers in the Boston and Albany repair shops at West Springfield ended their strike after a meeting at Central Labor Union Hall. A committee was sent to Master Mechanic P. T. Lonergan and a conference resulted in a settlement agreeable to both the union and the railroad company.

Springfield Mass Boston & Albany West Springfield Central Labor Union Hall P. T. Lonergan

Callender's Plan to Shorten Sessions Faces Noticeable Debate

Boston Senator Edward B. Callender proposes a year round secretary of state to receive petitions with bill drafts, start the session on January first, require a $3 petition deposit, and limit consideration to Governor and department head recommendations unless urgent. The plan aims to curb strike legislation and speed legislative work.

Edward B. Callender Boston Secretary of State House Senate Callender Committee On Rules

Doctor claims universal cures for consumption and asthma

An advertisement quotes Dr Edward Koch of 361 Boylston Street Boston declaring a direct lung inhalation therapy cures consumption and asthma. He cites thousands of testimonials from U S cities and offers free consultations with offices “east of the Mississippi” and in Detroit.

United States Mississippi River Detroit Edward Koch Boylston Street Boston

Amherst Alumni Dinner Elects Officers and Praises Education

The Amherst Alumni Association dinner at the Brunswick drew 196 members. Alden P. White presided as President Harris of Amherst College spoke on Amherst College in Education, highlighting graduates in faculty positions at Columbia Johns Hopkins Harvard Yale and others. Officers elected for the year include President Alden P. White vice presidents Calvin Stebbins W Slocum J C Gray C T C Whitcomb and W G Thayer secretary R B Metcalf treasurer F E A White.

Amherst Alumni Association Brunswick Alden P. White Harris Amherst College Amherst Columbia Johns Hopkins Harvard Yale Williams Dartmouth Smith Pennsylvania Wabash Union Lafayette Colorado Cornell Chicago Goodell Massachusetts Agricultural College Slocum Colorado College Rhees University of Rochester Washburn Robert College Constantinople Bliss Beyrout College Pierce Kenyon College Ohio

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