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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1905
Page
2
A 1904 Boston Daily Post appeal touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It cites testimonials including a former soldier and urges readers to request a free sample bottle and information book from Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
Everett Denison Sturgeon the 16 year old Brookline boy pleaded guilty to assault and battery in the Brighton Municipal Court for the death of Chester Bullard 18. He was bailed at $1000 and told to appear Friday morning. Relatives of the dead boy did not attend. The victim's father will not press further action, saying the hockey stick blow arose from a heated boys quarrel.
Photo by ER. W. ReeD shows a Jacksonville hotel courtyard fountain frozen solid as icicles form amid the recent cold wave in Florida. The image captures the dramatic drop in temperature affecting daily scenes in the city.
The Italian schoolship Americus Vespucci, which left Baltimore on Saturday, is not expected until Thursday. Rear Admiral Wilde, commander of the local navy yard, has been notified, and arrangements are in place for the arrival.
The Officers' Association performance of The Filibuster last night drew praise for the excellent military uniforms provided by Oak Hall Clothing Company located at 95 108 Washington Street.
Gas and electric light commissioners opened hearing on Charlestown's plea for 80 cent gas after postponement. President Samuel J Fowler testified there is no general demand for scent gas and that repairs will cost nearly 100000 next year. He noted no consumer complaints and that profits may vanish after repairs. The hearing continued.
At Tremont Temple the 401st Baptist Social Union heard Judge Fox of the Superior Court and Rev Dr Edward Cummings discuss humane reforms. Fox argued most juveniles under 30 commit theft and urged alternatives to prison for first serious offenses. Cummings backed probation and a system to help prisoners toward hopeful futures, noting police court gaps and that many drunks are jailed for nonpayment of fines.
A 1900s style advertisement asserts nervous exhaustion stems from automatic nerves and promotes Dr Shoop Restorative. It offers free booklets and a dollar bottle through a mail order, claiming it strengthens nerves and ends sleeplessness and fatigue. For sale widely in drug stores.
A runaway horse with no driver dashed through Essex and Washington streets last night, dragging a cab with a woman inside who barely escaped injury. Cab driver George Libby was badly hurt and taken to Relief Hospital as patrols pursued the frightened horse and investigated the missing driver.
Mr and Mrs Chester Harvey Jones marked their silver wedding anniversary at 83 Lexington Street East Boston with a large gathering. Mr Jones is son of Harvey Jones of Barnstable and Mrs Jones is daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hudson of Reading. They were married in East Boston by Rev L B Bates.
A Boston oyster shortage grows as dealers report supply limited to 500 gallons with prices at 1.30 to 1.40 per gallon. Norfolk and Providence River imports shrink due to ice and rough waters, while scallops vanish from the market.
Havana Feb 6 The Cuban Cabinet resignations were tendered and President Palma indicated he would accept them. Leaders of the Moderate party and others urged a broad reappointment of those acceptable politically and otherwise.
A small medical notice notes pneumonia and grip follow the snow and promotes LAXATIVE a. QUININE with a call for the full name and the signature of E. W. Grove. Price listed as 25 cents.
Testimonies from J G Parker of Charlestown and Adelaide Courage of Allston praise Quinona as a cure for grippe and bronchitis and a general health booster. The label allegedly lists a complete formula with no dangerous drugs. Available at druggists for 1 per large bottle. free medical advice offered by The Quinona Co. in Boston.
Dorothy Russell Einstein daughter of Lillian Russell did not appear in Chicago court and the case was dismissed after her attorney requested dismissal. She had recently arrested her husband on a charge of making threats to kill her.
Professor Ellery C. Huntington of Colgate challenged Harvard President Eliot on football and its role in building college heroes. Huntington argued the opposite, praising the college hero ideal at a New York Alumni event.
Boston Republican leaders from city and state committees met at the Hotel Bellevue to organize for municipal and state campaigns. Twelve representatives discussed selecting a mayoral candidate amid multiple names, with Thomas W. Lawson among the names mentioned.
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