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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
2
The Osmo-Chemic physicians promote a limited February offer of one month’s treatment with all medicines free, plus complimentary consultation and full X-ray examinations. They claim long experience, public advertising as merit proof, and urge chronic disease patients to seek their Radiant Light Remedies for complete relief.
A bold offer promises a full dollar’s worth of Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Remedy free to any rheumatic sufferer with no deposits or references required. The claim asserts the cure removes poison from the blood and stops its formation, detailing decades of testing and a costly German chemical, with a mail order option and a free book on rheumatism.
Caroline F. Orne a poetess friend of Henry W. Longfellow and playmate of James Russell Lowell died at her home 107 Auburn Street Cambridge aged 84. She authored poems and her work The Letter of Marque Captain Wells was included in Longfellow’s collection. She was born in Cambridge to John Gerry Orne of Marblehead and Ann Stone.
Governor Douglas received yesterday a petition with many signatures protesting Dr Julian A Mead of Watertown’s reappointment as medical examiner. His term ends March 1. Mead was the examiner who deemed Mabel Page’s death as suicide on first assessment.
In Washington a joint Senate House session will declare Theodore Roosevelt President and Charles W. Fairbanks Vice President. The electoral votes are opened and counted after certificates from all 45 states are received and placed in two mahogany boxes for the president pro tem to review.
At a Cambridge aldermen meeting last night the Mayor's appointment of Ernest W. Clark to the Board of Health was rejected by a 9 to 2 vote. City officers were elected: City clerk Edward T. Brandon for 3 years, assistant city clerk Albert M. Pear for 1 year, treasurer William Dallinger for 1 year, and city auditor Harry T. Upham.
Victor Mazoleni, known as the Italian Apollo and king and duke figure in Boston’s Italian quarter, died in the office of J E Locatelli & Co. from fear of an abdominal operation. Born Milan c. 48 years ago, he had worked as a steward and head waiter in elite hotels since arriving in 1882. His loss leaves the Italian colony in sorrow.
Albany reports Governor Higgin granted the Illinois extradition request for Johann Hoch the alleged bigamist known for 37 marriages. Chicago police show Hoch wed two women via a justice of the peace within a year and link Hoch to a confederate, Gustave Strelow, who denies involvement.
New York February 7 Mgr George Doane rector of St Patrick s Newark died with a deathbed vision of heaven. Noted divines comment including Bishop Doane Dr Mackey Dr Parkhurst Dr Paddock and others on whether the vision was heavenly or a dream and its implications.
An urgent health-promoting piece warns that most illnesses stem from weak kidneys and urges testing morning urine for sediment. It touts Warner’s Safe Cure from Rochester as the safe, effective remedy for kidney, liver, bladder, and blood diseases, with doctors and hospitals backing it and pills for gentle bowel movement.
Mrs Eben D Jordan and Miss Helen Jordan of Boston sailed today on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse bound for Bremen. Also aboard were Fernand du Martheray former Swiss minister to the United States and pianist Adele Aus der Ohe.
Ellen Mahoney received a verdict of 660 dollars and her husband Thomas 150 dollars against the Boston Elevated Railway Company for injuries and loss of services. Mrs Mahoney sued for 8000 dollars for injuries from her foot going through defective flooring in a car on July 27 1902.
Mr and Mrs Sumner Leavitt of 12 Sunnyside Avenue Somerville marked 50 years of marriage with a private home reception last night from 7 30 to 10 00 p m Their daughter Mrs Carrie H Morgan assisted in receiving guests.
Advertised remedy Catarrlets claim quick relief for catarrh nasal sputum and mucous membrane inflammation. Used with Hood's Sarsaparilla the product supposedly purifies blood and aims for radical cures. Catarrlets priced 50 cents available by mail from Hood Co Lowell Mass or Metcalf's stores.
Alumni at Young's Hotel attend the 35th Brown University reunion with speeches by Lt General Nelson A. Miles and Carroll D. Wright. President Faunce defends athletics, praising pure college sport and Brown's growth. officers are elected. General Miles and Professor Harkness are celebrated for their ties to Brown.
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as a universal cold and pneumonia remedy. It urges readers to call for the full name and look for the signature of BE. W. Grove and sells the product for 25 cents.
A vintage notice touts a free X ray examination using a radio active solution and improved screening methods. It claims quick disease detection in any body part with no charge to the patient.
Mrs. Thos Casey of Spencer Massachusetts reports treatment by Osmo-Cemic Physicians as entirely successful for cancer, claiming total remission and renewed health.
Urgent notice advertises a free month of Osmo-Chemic treatment at 18 Boylston Street Room 10 if patients start before February 15. The office claims trains bring villagers for curing sessions and warns only six days remain.
Charles L. Tucker spent a bleak day in East Cambridge jail with no visitors for over 48 hours and no reading material as his mother awaits books. A jail officer notes Tucker still holds his nerve despite the confinement.
F Vorenberg & Co known as Vorenberg’s in Winter Street conducts its yearly stock clearance across its ten departments. The firm attributes low margins and high turnover to large volume sales with many items priced near manufacturing cost. A six counter display features bulk buys from an Austrian store with prices that defy traditional profit. The event runs all week despite poor weather and aims to clear obsolete stocks for new arrivals.
Speakers including the Rev. George H. Ferris and Col. H. Anthony Dyer backed public service workers in Washington, defending their integrity. The event highlighted athletics in college life with remarks from former football manager William A. Spicer Jr. and a new Brown Victory Song sung under Charles R. Adams and George L. Parker.
Mr John Gregory of 17 Mt Auburn Street Watertown Massachusetts testifies he suffered two years with pains in his side legs and around his heart. After consulting Osmo-Cherite physicians and undergoing their treatment he improved rapidly and can work without pain. He urges others with catarrh rheumatism or stomach trouble to seek their care.
Miss Margaret McNeil of 16 Dwight St testifies she suffered spinal neuritis and found relief after Osmo-Chemic doctors treatment. She says the cure restored her ability to work and enjoy life and urges others to seek their help.
Mrs W A Gough of York Beach Maine reports relief from a long standing breast trouble after Osmo-Chemic treatment. She urges others with chronic or dangerous diseases to consult Osmo-Chemic physicians before losing hope. Signed Mrs W W Gough.
The Osmo-Chemig System of Medicine Incorporated lists J. L. Plankett M D as chief consultant physician. Permanent offices are suites 8 9 10 on the third floor of the Boylston Building at 18 Boylston Street Boston Massachusetts with daily hours 9 a m to 12 m 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p m and closed Sundays.
The label committee of Boston Cigar Makers Union 97 outlined a vigorous blue label campaign. It awarded $2000 in contracts for advertisements matchesafes and billboards and aims to spend at least $10 000 during the year on promoting the blue label in response to tariff actions by government officials.
Harry W. Joel invites all Boston and Cambridge trade unionists to an open meeting at Central Labor Union Hall 622 Massachusetts avenue. Henry Sterling of Boston Typographical Union 18 will argue for referendum with Representative Rodman Peabody opposing. Newly elected union officers will be sworn in.
Stablemen's Union reports 860 members after 11 805 last night brought in 20 applicants. Isaac Rosnosky to speak at Boston Newsboys Protective Association educational hour at 53 Hanover street day after noon. Leather workers union gifts total 113 to aid struck hat and cap makers in NY, Chicago, SF. Skirt and Cloak Makers union adds 50. Painters' Union seeks wage scale conference for 1905. Hemsworth of Dorchester noted. body of Andrew Wilson recovered and sent to St. John NB. Gas and Fixture Fitters and Hangers union to attend picketing bill hearing in State House Room 240 Tuesday night. State journeymen Barbers unions plan baseball league. Henry Abrahams to speak on organization at Water Works smoke talk on Washington's Birthday afternoon. Chandelier Workers union 18 sets 1905 scale.
No male resident in Ward 17 who was not on the voting list registered yesterday. The city election will select a Representative to succeed Thomas F. Curley on February 14.
The first annual ball of the Buccaneers of East Boston was held at Lyceum Hall last night with over 500 attendees. The newly formed club comprises prominent Noddle Island young men and Thomas F. Doherty served as floor director and club president.
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