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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1904
Page
2
In Dodsville Mississippi Luther Holbert and his wife two Black defendants accused of killing James Eastland were burned at the stake after capture in a swamp eight miles east of Shepardstown. A 16 year old son was released. The pair reportedly resisted until the end despite being surprised.
Augustus Myers and George R. Rudolph Dunkel were awarded 19766 in a Superior Court suit against the city over 2000 square feet of land at Washington and Corinth streets Roslindale taken to widen Corinth Street on Sept 5 1809. Of the total Dunkel receives 1613 for lease value, Myers the remainder.
Boston lawyer Joseph J. Feely urges Legislature to force payment of a $3997.69 verdict for injuries against the defunct New York and New England Railroad. He says the company transferred assets to a successor and refuses sheriff demands. Hearings and bills to address personal injury claims proceed amid broader railroad and education funding debates.
Preparations are complete for the A Shuman & Co employees dancing party to be held tomorrow evening at Pierce Hall Copley Square. W F Maher chairs the arrangements with J Frank Thompson secretary and William A Ratigan treasurer aided by employees and friends. The firm has contributed a liberal check and floor direction is led by Jesse E Cunha with assistants Mark C Lyman Gertrude M Cleary Thomas Marks and Belle Morrow.
Fire Commissioner Henry 8 Russell warns Boston would suffer fire devastation similar to Baltimore if a major blaze occurred. He commends firefighters and notes even so-called fireproof structures cannot defy flame, citing the Baltimore disaster and urging caution.
News of the whereabouts of James Lang a 15 year old who left home for work on November 15 last would be gladly received by his mother at 428 Cherry street West Newton He claimed he worked in a printing shop in Boston though he was employed only a short time before he disappeared.
Doetor Blair invites New England patients to a temporary $5 treatment plan offering examinations, medicines, and complete cure for all diseases until Feb 14. After that date his regular fees apply and new patients will be charged higher rates. offer ends Saturday February 18th at 5 PM.
The rapidity of cures astonishes the community. Treated month after month without poisonous drugs, the patients claim restoration to perfect health in a remarkably short time. Read their statements and investigate for yourselves.
Boston landladies discuss forming a protective trust similar to St. Louis for defense against nonpaying tenants. Reports note anxiety relief, potential demand for advance pay, systematized rates, and even circulating photos of travelers who skip payments. The move faces public opposition but aims to shield landladies from alleged fakirs.
Mrs Elisa McKernan from Cambridgeport recalls long memory lapses and brain fog improving after consulting Doctor Blair. She describes relief from ringing in ears and nerve pain and credits Blair with restoring clear hearing and mental function.
A reader from 128 Florence Street Everett reports persistent nose and throat issues with a serious blockage and trouble speaking. The message describes severe symptoms and seeks advice or remedies.
Dotter Blair graduated from the medical department of Western Reserve University in 1885 and studied at the New York Polyclinic. His eye and ear infirmary credentials are endorsed by medical colleges or state medical boards in twelve states, marking him as one of the nation’s leading specialists with a vast practice.
A reader claims Doctor Blair’s treatment cured a long standing terrible sufferer with widespread joint pain after years of medicine and spending hundreds. The patient notes immediate improvement and predicts Blair’s method will be future standard care.
W Cameron Forbes of this city has been offered by President Roosevelt an appointment as a commissioner of the Philippine Islands to fill the vacancy created by William H Taft's resignation. The offer follows Taft's departure from the post amid ongoing colonial governance questions.
Tor W. Cameron Forbes of Boston weighs an offer to fill the vacancy created by Governor Taft in the Philippines. He says a decision will take three to ten days and notes his Harvard education and notable New England lineage. Born 1870 in Milton, he has traveled widely and was involved with Harvard football governance.
George P. Osborn, Harvard man and artist, was probated in Municipal Criminal Court yesterday after stealing game clothing. He received aid from a well known Boston philanthropist on leaving the courthouse and returned to his East Boston home.
Mr. B. D. Powers of 88 Boylston Street commends Doctor Blair for a drugless treatment that relieved chronic back pain after a month. He notes the doctor treated the diseased parts directly without heavy medicines and describes his recovery as a transformation into a new man.
The report notes J Johnson of 158 Were Brook suffered rheumatism making movement difficult. With assistance and two canes he faced daily tasks and sought relief through medical treatment and visits to local offices.
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Doctor Blair offers distance treatment with in office results and invites mail applicants before February 14 for a full cure at a nominal $5. The fee covers consultation, treatment, and medicines with no extra charges. Doeder Blair's Donis will be sent free to Degas Pes. ap plication.
Two Provincetown trawl fishermen, Joseph A. Perry and Joe Wager, dorymates aboard the Annie Perry, disappeared four miles off Highland Light as fog shut down yesterday. The captain searched until noon today before returning to town with the flag at half mast. rescue seems unlikely as a westerly gale drove them off shore. Both men were locals.
Mrs. M. E. Dodge of 54 Elmo Street New Dorchester Massachusetts recovered from consumption after three weeks of inhaling healing vapors at the Koch Lung Cure 361 Boylston Street Boston. Doctors earlier deemed her case incurable but she improved steadily and now prepares for discharge. Ashmont and Milton cars bring visitors from nearby stations to her door.
Abner Wentworth aged 8% and George H Lombarder two years ten months and twenty three days are named in the notice from Smerville. Nova Scotia papers please.
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