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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1903

Page

2

Marvellous Cure for Consumption Promoted by Dr Yonkerman

A sensational medical offer claims Dr Derk P Yonkerman of Kalamazoo Michigan has discovered a universal cure for consumption and lung diseases. State officials and eminent doctors supposedly attest to the cure and free trial packages are mailed to all who write him at Shakespeare Building Kalamazoo.

Yonkerman Kalamazoo, Mich Derk P. Yonkerman Michigan Worl Koch Laton Pasteur Derk Shakespeare Building Kalaazoo Mith YorkerMah

John Hancock Mutual Life posts strong annual statement

The 40th annual release shows higher income assets surplus and in force insurance, placing the company among major U S institutions. Net assets, receipts and disbursements for 1902 reflect solid growth, with premiums 10.9 million and total disbursements 8.43 million. The Unitarian Club of Boston heard Sidney Lee on Shakspere's Philosophy at the Vendome.

John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company Telasbete Unitarian Club Boston Sidney Lee London Shakspere the Vendome

Baby burned in kitchen accident at Melrose home

Walter Jones 17 months, son of Mrs Mary Jones of 150 Lynde Street, lies dying at Melrose Hospital after his clothes caught fire in a kitchen blaze while his mother briefly left to shop. L Frank Hinckley and an ambulance assisted, Dr Julius D Clark treated severe burns to the face and hands.

Melrose Walter Jones Mary Jones Lynde Street Melrose Hospital L. Frank Hinckley Julius D. Clark

Bulgaria Considers Partial Mobilization of Army

The Bulgarian government weighs calling out two divisions from Sofia and Philippopolis to meet Turkish troop concentrations on the frontier. Vienna reports unease over the move and hopes Austria and Russia act to avert a broader danger.

Softa Bulgaria Sofia Phillipopolis Vienna Austria Russia

Largest World Ship Cedric Sails to New York

The White Star Line steamship Cedric, the world’s largest vessel with 21000 gross tons, sailed today from Liverpool for New York via Queenstown under Captain H. J. Haddock. The voyage is expected to take about eight days.

New York Liverpool White Star Line Cedric Queenstown H. J. Haddock

Be0f Trust Case Pending in Circuit Court

Principal brief for the Beef trust case was filed in the United States Circuit Court and now rests before Judge Grosscup with a possible decision next week. Captain Charles D. Sigsbee may be assigned as commandant of the navy yard at Bremerton. Merchants and Manufacturers Board of Trade proposes a committee to urge Congress for a stronger navy and coast defenses. The Bonner estate suit against Franklin Roberge ends in a verdict for the defendant after a 10 day trial. Zalm’s breakdown cripples Mare Island construction. The Senate considers direct election of U S Senators and a convention for constitutional amendment. The Navy fleet sails from Ponce to Galveston for a coming celebration. General Booth arrives in Washington with extended travel and meetings insights.

Chicago Beef Trust United States Grosscup Washington Charles D. Sigsbee Maine Havana Harbor Navy Yard Bremerton Wash Yates Stirling New York Merchants and Manufacturers’ Board of Trade Congress Franklin Roberge Frederick Bonner F. B. Zalm Mare Island Cal Topeka Kan Sehinate Madison Wis Navy Department Ponce Galveston Tex William Booth Salvation Army Consul Booth-Tucker Booth-Tucker Booth

Bishop Whitehead Seeks Rename Protestant Episcopal to American Catholic

Trinity Church drew a crowd as Bishop Cortland Whitehead of Pittsburg urged changing the church title from Protestant Episcopal to American Catholic. He argued the name misdefines the church, calling the change a restoration and noting Western denominations fail to recognize them by the current title. Clergy attending included Revs. Kutchiner Stone Hawaden Chandler and Dolan.

Whitehead Protestant Episcopal American Catholic’ Church Trinity Church Cortland Whitehead Pittsburg Brigham Young Dochleijtes Chicago C. J. Kutchiner Martin Stone Hawaden St. John Chandler Lowell Winfred Dolan

Labor Victory In Brooklyn Court Over Picketing Case

The Supreme Court of Brooklyn awarded Thomas M. Flanagan six cents after he sued Patrolman Michael Kelliher over arrest during a 1901 strike at Worthington Pump Works. Judge Gaynor ruled workers have a right to discuss labor matters and to speak to passersby during a strike without unlawful arrests.

New York Supreme Court of Brooklyn Gaynor Thomas M. Flanagan Michael Kelliher Hamilton Avenue Flanagan Worthington Pump Works Tabor

President Signs Bill to Expedite Sherman Law Equity Suits

The President signed a measure to speed hearings and decisions in equity cases under the Sherman anti trust act and related commerce laws. Roosevelt also received a delegation from the House Post Office Committee, excluding Chairman Loud, who made a call.

Washington Roosevelt Post Office Committee House Loud

Nominations for Postmasters and Delegate to Roman Postal Congress

The President reappointed Mr Loud as the U S delegate to the international postal congress to meet in Rome in 1904. He sent to the Senate nominations for postmasters in Massachusetts including Martin A Hinchin in Brain Tree N D Hunt in North Attleboro Harley Prentiss in Reading Frank E Briggs in Turners Falls Stanley B Dearborn in Wakefield.

Mr. Loud United States Rome Italy Senate Massachusetts Martin A. Hinchin Braintree N. D

Mended china and Postum tale from Peoria housewife

A Peoria Illinois housewife argues hot water and coffee worsen stomach trouble and credits Postum Cereal Coffee with reversing years of surgery for her husband. She notes four stomach operations and claims coffee prompted relapse, while Postum improved digestion after repeated brews.

China Peoria Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promote Whole Body Cure

A daily nuisance in catarrh becomes a health risk as it reaches throat and chest. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets claim to cure by cleansing the blood and mucous membranes with ingredients like Blood Root and Red Gum. Sold by druggists for fifty cents a package. internal use recommended with optional douching for relief.

Stuart Bement

Swedish Americans Celebrate 60th Swedish Society Anniversary

More than 400 attended Paine Hall for the Swedish American Society of Boston anniversary celebration. The event featured a concert banquet dancing and speeches with officers and guests listed. Decorations blended Swedish colors with Stars and Stripes as a grand march and color march opened the festivities.

Paine Hall Boston Emil E@man Mathilde Anderson Association Emma Olson Ida Nelson Matilda Rosberg Sigrid Johnson John F. Holmberg Mabel Swanson Sadie Holmberg Erin Edman Dora Olson Rose Hammerback Jace Ethel Rantz Fannie Bergstrom Nellie Rantz Emil Edman Ossard Johnson Marie Sanderstrom Anna Altquist Emma Oleon Edith Haines Josephine Lindstrom Alma Andrean Jenny Wahlberg Anna Stone James O. Lind Vega Enfred Myman Twenty Merry Brothers A. J. Sanders One Hundred Men's Society Adolph L. Cohen Henrich Lofgren Thomas Landen Scandinavian Mechanics’ Association Carl Asplind John A. Milton Sons and Daughters of the North Henry Swartz Albert W. Erickson East

Westminster Chambers Height Hearing Draws Many Witnesses

The committee on cities held a public hearing on lowering Westminster Chambers height with witnesses including William H. Sayward Edward Whitman John E. Perry and Henry B. Williams. Corporation Counsel Bailey explained the law in executive session but no decision was reached. Isaac O F Woodbury claimed 90 foot Copely square law is special legislation and said no evasion occurred. The panel will reconvene for another executive session to consider the Westminster bill.

Westminster William H. Sayward Edward Whitman John E. Perry Henry B. Williams Bailey Isaac O'F. Woodbury Copely Square Park Commissioners Boston Law Department Committee On Cities

Clarkson Beats Parker in Hub Williard Tournament

Henry Clarkson defeated W. M. Parker before a large audience at the Hub Williard Palace in a Class B amateur match. Clarkson’s loud applause came for many draw shots. Clarkson will face Van Dyke this evening.

Williard Palace Henry Clarkson W. M. Parker Parker Luck Clarkson van Dyke

Fusiliers Hold Grand Ball At Mechanics Building

The Fusilier Veteran Association staged a grand ball at Paul Revere Hall Mechanics Building with about 800 couples. Major W J Gillespie led the grand march with wives, followed by a long line of officers and invited guests from bi national and local groups. Colorful attendance included Major G S Courtnay and others from British and American associations. a concert and a plentiful supper concluded the evening.

Paul Revere Hall Fusilier Veteran Association W. J. Gillespie Cc. T. Chapin BE. H. Morrill G. 8. Courtnay British Naval and Military Association William G. Baird National Lancers R. C. Meekin Highland Dress Association J. Black British Military and Naval Association J. McBrine Waxelbaum Macon Portland Providence R. L Hartford J. W. Morrill J. A. Bascom

Retail Clothing Salesmen Ball Dances Into the Night

Seventy five couples attended the 16th Annual ball of the Retail Clothing Salesmen and Their Ladies Benefit Association at Berkeley Hall. The grand march led by Floor Marshal John B Quinn featured numerous couples including J W Connor and wife and C H Cole and wife. Guests included many leading Boston retail clothing dealers. dinner followed at 11:30 with dancing continuing late.

Berkeley Hall

East Boston Citizens Ball Opens Protective Association

The first grand ball of the Citizens' Protective Association was held in Webster Hall East Boston with Moses M Reinberg as grand marshal and Arthur B Cohet as floor director. About 100 Hebrew residents formed the group to protect foreign born citizens rights in Boston.

Citizens’ Protective Association Webster Hall Boston Moses M. Reinberg Arthur B. Cohet Aaron Pinkowsky Max Ratchowsky Samuel Levenson Abram Freman Michael Goldstein Isaac Rubinvitz Harry Roberts Moses Kriger David Small

Ward 17 Tammany's Grand Ball At Armory Hall

The first grand ball of the Tammany Club in Ward 17 was held at Armory Hall with about 600 attendees including prominent politicians. Guests included Senator W. T. A. Fitzgerald, James Donovan, Senator Fred Gore, Senator Dillon, E. B. Macksey, and ex Senator Baldwin. Ball officers were James M. Curley floor marshal James F. Dugan and other directors and aides.

Tammany Club Ward 17 Armory Hall Ain W. T. A. Fitzgerald Democratic City Committee James Donovan Fred §. Gore Dillon Holyoke EB. P. Macksey Baldwin James M. Curley James F. Dugan William P. Grady Fred. M. J. Sheenan Anthony F. McAnulty Thomas F. Curley

Major Colgan Speaks at Boston Fusiliers Armory Event

The Independent Boston Fusilier Veterans hosted a "smoke talk" at Battery G armory. Major Jorge A. J. Colgan spoke on his wars and the Boston Fusiliers role in the Spanish American War. The evening earned praise as the best yet, followed by light vaudeville and supper.

Boston Fusilier Battery G Boston Fusiliers Albert G. Chick John J. Capelle Jorge A. J. Colgan

Middlesex A A Club Holds First Grand Social Ball

The Middlesex A A Club of Cambridge hosted its first grand social and ball at Prospect Hall last evening with floor management by Robert Law and assistance from John N. Boyle.

Middlesex A. A. Club Cambridge Prospect Hall Robert Law John N. Boyle

Church 80 Years Old in Cambridge Anniversary Service

The 8th anniversary of the Second Universalist Church of Cambridge was celebrated with a large congregation last evening. Clergy present included Rev. Mr. Taylor Rev. T. A. Fisher Rev. Charles Kimmel Rev. Charles Conklin Charles Maxwell and Rev. Dr. George W. Bicknell. Music was by Mrs L E Blake C T Waterman and S R Phile brown.

Second Universalist Church of Cambridge Mr. Taylor T. A. Fisher Charles Kimmel Charles Conklin Charles Maxwell George W. Bicknell Mra L. EL Blake C. T. Waterman S. R. Philebrown

I Want Dat Manyon's Witch Hazel Soap

An advertisement touts Manyon's Witch Hazel Soap as the best soap for babies of any skin color. It promises skin to feel soft as velvet and prices the cake at 15 cents.

Manyon

Lincoln Day Observances Across Boston Mark Lincoln Birthday

Boston observes Abraham Lincoln's birthday with events at the Algonquin Club the Women’s Educational and Industrial Union and Faneuil Hall. Ex Governor Boutwell speaks in New York, while local figures and clergy discuss Lincoln’s legacy and emancipation.

Abraham Lincoln Boston Algonquin Club Henry Watterson Kentucky Women’s Educational and Industrial Union Edward Everett Hale Paul Revere Frothingham Arthur Howard Pickering Lincoln Blanche Alexander Boutwell Massachusetts Chicago Society of New York Delmonico’s New York Faneuil Hall Virginia George E. Stevens S. A. Browne J. H. Hayes A. E. Pillsbury Archibald Grimke Leroy J. Montague Alen Kirk D. D W. T. Perrin Franklin Hamilton Post White House Philippines Thomas Stewart Philadelphia Dwight O. Judd

Burglary Foiled in Roxbury by Telephone Alert

Lieutenant Brickley of Division 10 received a phone tip about two men attempting to break into the Kohler Furnace Co on Elmwood Street near the Roxbury station. Police arrested Patrick Glennon 34 and James J Harrington 22 both Roxbury for breaking and entering.

Roxbury Brickley Division 10 Kohler Furnace Company Elmwood Street Patrick Glennon James J. Harrington

Arthur Whiting Presents Concert at Steinert Hall

Arthur Whiting, now of New York, gave a Steinert Hall recital with Edith R. Chapman, Marguerite Hall, John Young, and Francis Rogers. The centerpiece was his Floriana song cycle from Oliver Herford, sung by four voices with piano. He offered Kipling Ballads, duets, and piano suites, with Rogers delivering the Barrack Room Ballads vividly.

Arthur Whiting New York Steinert Hall Edith R. Chapman Marguerite Hall John Young Francis’ Rogers Rogers

Cure of Consumption Report From Koch Lung Institute

E Darvarton of 371 Western Ave Brighton Mass testifies he was cured after trying many medicines for lung trouble. He claims the Koch Lung Cure at 361 Boylston St Boston restored his health and invites inquiries at his home, with transit details provided.

Boylston St Boston Western Avenue Brighton Mass Subway E. Darvarton Western Ave

Deaths Drew Holmes and McCrudden Obituaries

Death notices from Cambridgeport and Boston list James W. Drew aged 77 at the Baptist Home with services Feb 13 at 10. Mary Holmes of Freeland died Feb 11 with funeral Friday at 1 30 p.m. at Mount Ararat chapel. John McCrudden, 46, of Berkeley Street Boston, obituary notes.

February Draughts and Vitality Decline at Court Street

A fragment describes February draughts lowering vitality and causing cold effects. The text mentions a location at 36 Court Street near Scollay Square and includes scattered phrases about beverages and luncheon. The readable content is disjointed and lacks a clear event.

Court Street Scollay Sq

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