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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1902
Page
5
A historical advertisement extols Smith's Triple Cure as a universal cure for catarrh affecting the nose head eyes ears throat lungs stomach liver and more. It claims rapid results within twenty four hours, emphasizes absorption and systemic restoration, and offers mail inquiries about the treatment with a price of fifty cents for a two week course.
In Havana on February 4, former Mails Superintendent Newman testified he was with Neely when Reeves claimed Neely gave $4600 to fix accounts. The court pressed Neely on his whereabouts that day. Neely testified he did not see Reeves, was with M. Rich until 11 am, then met Newman who stayed until he called. Rich corroborated Neely’s account.
Joseph J Miller and Miss Grace Mac Manus wed at St Peter's parish Dorchester with Paul J Ober as best man and a Mac Manus sister as bridesmaid. Reception at 29 Mill Street. In Lawrence Dr Pranets J Keany marries Miss Helen Mahoney.
London Feb 4 Lord Lansdowne British foreign secretary rejects the Dutch peace plan and says negotiations must come from Boer field leaders. He notes no clarity on Boer delegates' authority and urges direct talks between Boer commanders and the British commander in chief for an early settlement.
Montague White, Boer representative in America, says Lord Lansdowne’s reply shows peace talks belong in South Africa, not Europe. He adds that Boer authorities in Europe must communicate with field leaders and notes Steyn and Kruger would not settle without mutual consent. Delegates’ plan to confer in South Africa implies a three month delay but signals improved Boer outlook.
Peter Van Wissingen, treasurer of the Chicago Branch American Transvaal League, urged that Congress pass Representative Cochran’s resolution inviting President Kruger to visit the United States. He said a Kruger reception would signal U S opposition to annexations and strengthen ongoing peace negotiations.
Brockton society awaits Mamzelle Marie at the City Theatre Feb 10 11 and 12 under Algonquin Club auspices. The two act comic opera features George K Hull Anisette Harry Edwards George Abot Jenny Jorkin and others in a tuneful travesty of Parc de Fol Gras with 17 principals 76 chorus and 15 musicians.
A list of health questions asks if the reader suffers from liver catarrh weakness energy loss cold feet memory issues fatigue and digestive discomfort. It presents a period voice cataloging various bodily symptoms to entice remedies.
Albert Jennings former town treasurer awaiting trial for uttering a forged note and larceny will be committed to an asylum. Doctors say he suffers incurable insanity and will likely be sent to Worcester Insane Hospital after a jury date. He has been violent recently and his family fears for safety. His relatives include a Taunton asylum inmate grandaunt and a brother once at McLean.
Miss Mary A. Gould died at her sister Miss Hannah Shaw’s home. Ada M White a Christian Scientist who treated Gould may face criminal neglect charges. An inquest was ordered after Dr J J Berry noted lack of medical treatment. Post mortem showed death from a severe pneumonia with doctors conducting examination.
The Bliss & Co factory, makers of Regal shoes, hosted a flag-raising event at noon with about 60 attendees. Mrs Idgzis Baker and Mrs Minnie Tibbetts led the stitching room fundraiser, Wi McAllister gave a speech, and L Bliss praised employee loyalty and firm relations. The flag was raised as the crowd sang America and the company handed out ben-bous to women and cigars to men.
New York February 4. William C Whitney discusses retirement and his son Harry rising in his business roles at Guaranteed Trust Company and Plaza Bank. Politicians view Whitney as eyeing a Democratic presidential bid, noting past failed runs and power in Tammany Hall, with speculation his withdrawal from major trusts could propel a 2 year boom.
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