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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1901

Page

9

Remarkable Cure Promises Proof In Boston Physician Case

Miss Bessie M. Gebhard of Chelsea Massachusetts suffered a two year back neck pain with a crooked spine and high hip. After steel braces and crutches failed a local church visit and Dr Henson treatment led to walking unaided. Dr Henson offers free lectures and promises cures for many ailments at the Quincy House and Prominent Street Church.

Bessie M. Gebhard Webster Avenue Chelsea Mass Bessie S Leways Gromfield St Dr. Vennon Miss Gebhard Henson Bromfield St Dr. Henson

Penitent Woman Released From Charles Street Jail

Mrs Alice Brown left Charles Street Jail in a penitent mood after serving a contempt sentence in East Boston Court for refusing to name a friend. Her father, Robert P Stahl, intervened with Captain Irish and Judge Emmons leading to her conditional release to appear next Saturday and disclose what she knows.

Charles Street Alice Brown Emmons East Boston Robert P. Stahl Boston Captain Irish Station 7 Judge Emmons

Threat to Kidnap Two Germantown Boys in Philadelphia Note

A forged letter threats Oswell Henry's two sons aged 16 and 12 with kidnapping unless $15,000 is deposited in a wall crevice near Charley Ross birthplace. The note was sent to B G Clapham the druggist and directs Henry to flee town by next Wednesday. The handwriting is described as excellent.

Philadelphia Charley Ross Oswell Henry Germantown B. G. Clapham Henry

Dainty Blackbirds Banquet Supports Somerville Hospital

The Dainty Blackbirds, Somerville's leading young ladies group, held a banquet at Young's Hotel with about forty members present. Mrs. T. Franklin Preston presided and the group voted to devote the proceeds of their recent charity entertainment to the Somerville City Hospital fund.

Somerville Young's Hotel T. Franklin Preston Somerville City Hospital

Exeter Robison Seminary Club Dinner at Hotel Berkeley

The Massachusetts Robinson Seminary Club held its annual dinner at the Hotel Berkeley last evening. About fifty attendees included Phillips Exeter Academy and High School graduates and Robinson Seminary alumni. After-dinner speeches were given by George N. Cross and several graduates.

Massachusetts Robinson Seminary Club Berkeley Exeter Phillips Exeter Academy High School Robinson Seminary George N. Cross

Cambridge Manual Training School Annual Dinner Report

The Cambridge Manual Training School hosted its annual dinner at the Quincy House with about fifty members attending. Retiring officers spoke and new officers were elected including President Herbert Stedmund and Vice-President J H Ford. The Boston Lieyele Club held a similar banquet at Youngs Hotel with about forty members and speakers F W Weston Mitchell Galvin and Fred Dean.

Cambridge Manual Training School Quincy House Richard C. Johnson John M. Whittaker Edw. P. Ileming Edmund L. Brown Harry Gill Herbert Stedmund J. H. Ford J. M. Snow Ww. Stark Boston

Duke of York Resumes London Visit After Illness

The Duke of Cornwall and York arrived in London from Osborne with the Duchess and physician Sir Francis Henry Laking. He looked pale but there were no signs of the recent illness and he appeared well.

London Duke of Cornwall and York Francis Kenry Laking Osborne

Hawes Hat Co Store Opens Early In Tremont Corner

The Hawes Hat Company announced ahead of its opening that stores in New York and Boston will release new lines. A follow up ad said a fall line of hats would be available at Tremont corner Mason Street starting Saturday.

Hawes Hat Company New York Hoston Lk Hianes Tremont Corner Mason Street

Coal famine grips Rochester New Hampshire city

In Rochester New Hampshire a coal famine leaves 120 families without fuel as transportation bottlenecks halt orders from dealers. The city faces a cold night with no fuel supply.

Rochester N. H

Fatal blaze on Harrison Avenue traps residents in smoke

A 312 story brick tenement at 334 68 Harrison avenue burned at 2 30 this morning trapping tenants in smoke. An unidentified woman died in a third floor room and Mrs Ryan suffocated in the attic. Others injured include Mrs Parks who jumped from a window and Patrolman John T Kelley who carried a fainting woman to safety. Building owned by William Fleming. Loss estimated at 308 dollars.

Harrison Avenue Thomas Bevan McDonald Ryan Parks John T Kelley

Salem Hotel Fire Strikes Central House Block

Fire at 2 40 this morning in the Central House block caused guests to flee to the street. By 8 oclock flames burned fiercely but firefighters aimed to confine the blaze to the outbreak building. Loss estimated around 8000 dollars.

Salem

Children Fatally Burned In Separate City Fires

Two young children died in separate fires yesterday after clothes or dresses ignited by flames. Gertrude Gonn, 1, died after saving her baby sister locked in a Temple street home as their mother was away. A 3 year old, Joseph Jordan of 1940 Washington street, was burned while playing with matches and is expected to die.

Gertrude Gonn Temple Street Gertrude Joseph Jordan Washington Street

Boston Patrolmen Ordered to Improve Appearance

The Board of Police led by Commissioner Adams issues a directive to captains to enforce neater dress and personal grooming among patrolmen. Reports describe mud on shoes, beards, and dull jackets. inspectors struggle with officers who wear separate outfits for inspection and for work.

Boston Board of Police Franklin Adams Adams Iie Adiams

Warrant Gut for Steinfeld Reveals Bank Turmoil

Damaging details emerge in a $40,000 civil suit tied to J. W. Dickinson and his wide range of loans to Steinfeld's network. Receivers report Dickinson's bank notes and stock across Penacook Lumber, Alabama Kaolin, Chicago Trust, and other entities tied to fluctuating payment promises.

Dickinson Penacook Lumber Company Plumbers’ Lumber Supply Company Penacook N. H Alabama Kaolin Company Foston Chicago Trust Company Ahicago Building Association Hampton Penacook Manufacturing Company P. J. Baker National Hamilton Bank of Boston J. W. Dickinson South Danvers Bank T. H. Sherburnett Foster

Grape-Nuts Claims Help for Stomach Nerve Trouble

Jno Blakely of West Lebanon Pennsylvania reports that Grape-Nuts provided better value than hospitals. He says after two years he gained to 143 pounds, sleeps well, and can work as others. He credits the food as a blessing for restoring his health and nerve function.

Jno. Blakely W. Lebanon

Gloucester Fish-Skinning Contest Set for Valentine Night

Gloucester faces a world championship fish-skinning contest on February 14 under the Gloucester Athletic Club. Freeman Brown and George Critchett lead as principals with bets at 15 to 10 on Critchett.

Gloucester St. Valentine’s Old Fish Town Knights of Malta Gloucester Athletic Club Freeman Brown George Critchett Critchett

Keller May Die After Shooting in Arlington

Dr. A Strasser said Rev John Keller, shot by Thomas G Barker, is not in immediate danger but recovery is uncertain. Mrs Keller remains in great danger and Barker faces possible murder charges. Public prosecutor and officials planned to record the ante mortem statement in Arlington.

Arlington N. J A. Strasser John Keller Thomas G. Barker Eller Barker

Nation's Crusade Sparks Des Moines Saloon Attacks

Carrie Nation arrived in Des Moines amid large crowds and plans to smash drug stores and saloons as part of her temperance crusade. She urged supporters from OO, TU and the State Anti-Saloon League to act, promising continued action and even death if threatened. Holton, Kansas, became dry as a thousand citizens shut down three joints, ending 15 years of open saloons.

Des Moines Carrie Nation Atlantic T. U State Anti-Saloon League Natution Nation Topeka Casey Anita Dexter Harlham Valley Junction Harrison Hiclton Kansas Holton

Boston Chinatown blackmail case shocks officials

Boston policemen and District Attorney Casey investigate an affidavit by John Mason and Chin Fong alleging Moy Dow the interpreter extorted money from smugglers in New England. Stakeholders include Inspector Mason, Chin Fong, Moy Dow, and Boston Station 4 officers as they set a trap and await further evidence.

Chinatown Boston John Mason Chir Fong Moy Dow Moy New England May Dow Inspector Mason Mason Chin Fong Beach Street Moy Fong May United States Casey Cain Station 4 Lagrange Street Gallagher Goff Harrison Avenue Tle Treasury Department Washington Post

Highwayman Robs Man of 8000 in Philadelphia

An aged Philadelphia manufacturer was attacked by a highwayman as he left a bank. The thief snatched a satchel containing 3000 dollars, which police recovered after a pursuit. The robber claimed the name Joseph M Edwards, which is believed false.

Philadelphia Penn Joseph Mwdwards

Six women attack Cupit Drug store in Chicago

Edward J. Safaanek a clerk for Cupit Drug Company repulsed six women who mounted a determined assault on the Cupit Drug store at Lake Street and Sacramento Avenue in Chicago.

Chicago Edward J. Safaanek Cupit Drug Company Concern Lake Street Sacramento Avenue

Sneak Thieves Strike Local Homes and Stores

The city saw several burglaries yesterday led by a theft at 24 North Anderson Street where 103 pounds vanished from Sarah Rupkessky Jennie Rupkessky and Rose Silverstein using false keys. Mrs Joshua Meservey reported a gold watch taken by a caller and Bessie Powers reported a gold watch and other items stolen from her room at 1189 Washington Street.

North Anderson Street Sarah Jennie Rupkessky Rose Silverstein Joshua Meservey Bradford Street Bessie Powers Washington Street

Extra drill by Naval Brigade unit on Minnesota

The second division, Company EH, Naval Brigade under Lieutenant Brigham held an extra drill aboard the U S S Minnesota last evening. Seaman Winthrop Packard, a division member who visited Nome Alaska last year, shared experiences and showed articles he obtained from Eskimos in Behring.

EH. Naval Brigade Brigham Minnesota Winthrop Packard Nome Alaska Behrings

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