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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1901
Page
2
The article describes grip after-effects as often serious and touts Peruna as a superior remedy. It includes numerous testimonials from individuals and public figures praising relief and recovery after la grippe, with addresses and dates from 1899 to 1900.
Cape Town reports bubonic plague with confirmed cases and another death. Fifty contacts are isolated as a temporary military hospital is erected. The government will notify foreign nations of the outbreak and insist public health actions proceed.
In New York Harvard blanked Yale 5 to 0 in a surprise hockey victory before over 2000 spectators. Yale, unbeaten in the league, was favored, but Harvard dominated the action with scoring from Goodridge and others and a decisive one sided game.
In New York at the Knickerbocker Club, Charles Threshie of Boston defeated John A. Hendrick of New York 400 to 277 in the fastest game yet in the Class A amateur billiard tournament. The match featured several brilliant shots, including Hendrick’s long table-length draw. the result leaves Conklin of Chicago tied with Threshie for two wins each, with Dr. Mial leading the circuit.
Sir Alfred Milner’s reply to the Worcester Afrikander Congress deputation is endorsed by Joseph Chamberlain secretary of state for the colonies. The government will not alter policy approved by the empire. Authorities will destroy large hay deposits near docks infested there. Mayors urge government to provide camps for the Whaffirs to prevent crowding and danger.
The Art Commission authorized an 80000 dollar purchase of a Velasquez painting now headed for Boston. The work depicts Don Baltasar Carlos, eldest son of Philip IV, with a history of many versions and replicas by Velasquez and school followers.
Pringeton N J trainer Robinson directs workouts at the university cage house as the Boston Athletic Association meet nears on February 16. The squad will be selected from Kerr Willis Munger Perry Adsit and Dodd.
A letter to the editor argues for better fire department benefits and raises, citing past aldermanic attempts for a weekly day off and comparing salaries in New York and Boston to those in the local city. It accuses current commissioners of misstatements and urges reform under stronger leadership.
Francis Descombe 25 of 46 North Street nearly drowned last night at the Congress Street Bridge. At about 6 40 oclock he slipped from the edge and fell into the water. Drawtenders William OBrien and Joseph McNamara heard the splash and pulled him out.
A New York era medical notice promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as an effective remedy against the grip and catarrhal troubles. Rev I I Palmer of Ceresco Michigan testifies the tablets safeguarded him this fall and winter. The tablets are claimed to be harmless antiseptics with no cocaine or poisonous drugs.
A chilly Beacon Street sleighing spell brings out many fast horses and riders. Notables such as A W Davis Charlie Barnard Charlie Pierce Hall family John Shepard and others drive multiple chariots racing cutters and trotters in brisk winter afternoon heats.
The mayor submitted a 1901 city budget totaling about 16.63 million dollars, slightly down from last year, with a call for early final appropriations. The board debated municipal ownership of subways, favoring city control over Washington Street transit and resisting private corporate dominance while considering a Tremont Street precedent.
Hundreds visit Munyon's offices for free vials of Rheumatism Cure as part of a continuing series of medical distributions. The campaign follows earlier free offers for Cold and Grippe Cures and promises relief in hours, with doctors offering free medical advice and guidance.
Harvard freshmen defeated the sophomore hockey team 2 to 1 at Soldiers Field in a repeat win that marks the first inter class defeat for the sophomores. The freshmen excelled in passing and now contend for the class championship if they win today.
London report confirms the peers of Devonshire will lease King Edward's fourteen racehorses. They will run in the name and colors of the duke during the coming season.
OCR fragment lists locations Lawrence East Weymouth Portland and other lines with unreadable place names and numbers. Readable items show towns and scattered digits, suggesting a transportation or listing snippet from a regional source.
This month danger to health is great. Prevent illness by Hood's Pills and Mood s Sarsaparilla to keep blood pure sustain appetite and build strength. If attacked by grip or cold open bowels with a dose of Hood's Pills to save may save doctor bills.
An 1800s advertisement touts Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as the best medicine combination. The copy emphasizes their combined health benefits and superior efficacy for common ailments.
John A. Smith of Milwaukee proposes to distribute 25 000 free sample packages of his rheumatism remedy Gloria Tonte to anyone sending their address. He says the formula cured him after extensive suffering and failed treatments and cites an Texan old gentleman who became convinced after trying a sample.
At 7 o clock in Monte Carlo Joyn ung Janowski held four wins, with Alvl Von Scheve behind in third as afternoon results showed rules against Mason and Didier falling to sharp plays. Marshall and Schlech reportedly drew with no decisive chances, while other contestants like Natrie, Alapin, Wy Blackburn and Dstad posted mixed scores in a crowded field.
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