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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1902

Page

3

Marvellous Discovery Promises Cure for Consumption

Dr Yonkerman of Kalamazoo proclaims a world changing cure for consumption asthma bronchitis catarrh and throat and lung troubles. Free treatments and proof of tests are offered by the Yonkerman Chemical Company inviting all to write for a trial and to prove the remedy’s power against the germ that causes consumption.

Yonkerman Kalamazoo Mich Ds P. Yonkerman Tion Derk P. Yonkerman Michigan Koch Luton Pasteur Yonkerman Chemical Company Shakespeare Build

Annexation Memo Seeks Philippines as Territory and State

Washington Feb 12 A memorial transmitted to the Senate by the Federal party of Manila requests annexation of the Philippines to the United States first as territory and later as a state. The memorial also asks for complete and general amnesty for the Philippine people.

Washington Senate Federal Party of Manila Philippines United States

Dominion line expands ocean service with Merion and Haverford

The Dominion line adds twin-screw steamers Merion and Haverford to run with Commonwealth and New England between this port Queenstown and Liverpool. They boast first cabin deck houses midships, 125 saloon and 500 steerage capacity, and cargo space with refrigerators for fresh beef. Merion sails March 22 and Haverford May 3, with port sailing day shifting from Wednesday to Saturday in early March.

Dominion Line Merion Haverford Commonwealth New England Queenstown Liverpool Taverpool

Reception by Mrs Rice in Brookline honors Lincoln birthday

Mrs George Brackett Rice hosted an open house at her Pleasant street home in Brookline yesterday from 4 30 to 6 30 pm. The parlors were filled with musical and literary guests as she celebrated Abraham Lincoln's birthday with annual open house. Her daughter Mrs Henry M Porter of Abington assisted in receiving.

George Brackett Rice George B. Rice Pleasant Street Brookline Rice Abraham Lincoln

Walking records set in six day match at Madison Square Garden

In New York at Madison Square Garden the six day walking match standings at noon list teams and miles. Hegelman and Cavanaugh lead with 431.5 miles, followed by Shelton and Guerrero at 414.3, Fahey and Merkus 406, Golden and Tracy 397.3, Glick and Howarth 376.4, Davis and Carroll 369.8, Feeney and Feeney 863.2, Heer and Heer 6.4, Dean and Campbell 352.1, Noremac and Cartwright 350.4, Pallon and Harrington 349.1. The best past 72 hours was 363 miles and two laps.

New York Madison Square Garden Hegelman Cavanaugh Shelton Guerrero Fahey Merkus Golden Tracy Glick Howarth Davis Carroll Feeney Heer

Prospective Pension Brings Hope to Mrs Ford Home

Mrs Ellen Ford of 19 Wilbur Street Cambridge learns from the Post that the House approved Representative Lewis's pension resolve after her husband Jeremiah Ford died in a State House fall. The pension, if granted, would provide $1000 total over five years, easing mortgage and living costs as she seeks work to support her family.

Ray of Hope Mrs. Ford Ellen Ford Wilbur Street Cambridge House of Representatives Lewis Chickering Massachusetts State House Jeremiah Ford Papa Post Fords Ford

Warner's Safe Cure advertised as kidney disease cure

An old Boston Daily Post ad promotes Warner's Safe Cure for kidney liver bladder and blood diseases and female weakness. It claims free trial bottles, vegetable content, no side effects, and endorsements from users like Mrs Louise Gray with dates and testimonials.

Warner Boston Post Fox St. Mark's Place Brooklyn N. Y Louise Gray Louish Gray Warner Safe Care Co Rochester Boston Daily Post

Philippine tariff debate mostly quiet before press access clash

In Washington on February 12 the Senate discussed the Philippine tariff bill with only a notable exchange between Lodge and Patterson over press access to hearings. Patterson denied Lodge suggested secret hearings while asserting press reports were fair. Teller spoke much of the day as the House passed the oleomargarine bill.

Washington Lodge Patterson Senate Colorado Star Chamber Massachusetts Teller

Brigands battle for Miss Stone in Congo turmoil

Paris dispatch reports brigands contending for Miss Stone and Mme Tsilka. A clash between rival bands left twenty dead on each side. The original captors reportedly prevailed and Miss Stone was unharmed.

Paris Miss Stone Constantinople Echo de Paris Mme. Tsilka

Malden Y M C A Seas Reading in Big Victory

Malden defeated Reading 43 to 21 at Malden with Gildney and Wall scoring six goals from fouls. Referee Whitten of Reading, Umpire Cross of Malden. The Malden second team beat Reading 30 to 5, Burnham and Morton netting for Malden.

Malden Malden Y. M. Co. A Reading Fair Ground Gidney Gav Ell Hodson Steers England Barr Walt R. Hodson Gildney Whitten Cross Eng Bragg Alves Burnham Morton Whitehead Whittier Howard Totten Crafts Maxwell Readin Timers

Merchants Press Cable Link to Philippine Islands

The Boston Merchants Association met at Young's Hotel with Pres ident Amory A. Lawrence presiding. New members Ginn & Co Eastern Advertising Company Frederick BE Hall Warren Bros Co and others joined. The group urged private cable construction to connect the Philippines with the United States and asked Congress to permit it, as a last resort the government would fund only minimal support.

Boston Merchants’ Association Young's Hotel Amory A. Lawrence Ginn & Co Heacon Street Eastern Advertising Company Frederick BE Gongrese Philippine Islands United States

Catarrh Tablets Praised by Michigan Singers and Lawyers

A Grand Rapids man promoting Stuart's Catarrh Tablets cites personal relief from catarrh of head throat and stomach after weeks of use. He notes benefit for his son a boys choir singer and mentions a Detroit lawyer who kept his throat in shape using the tablets. The tablets are described as antiseptic lozenges with Red Gum and Blood Root sold 50 cents a package and a free booklet is available from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.

Grand Rapids Michigan Stuart Detroit F. A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich James Atkinson Helena, Mont Mr. Gauss C. EB. Gauss Malin St

Value of Rupee Case Set for U S Circuit Court

A case on the value of a rupee of India, involving over 600000 dollars to government or Boston importers in this district and over 1500000 dollars nationwide, will be heard before Judge Colt in the U S Circuit Court next week. The dispute arose from importing skins where duties were paid based on the rupee value stated in the invoice.

India United States Colt Boston Fadia

Erie line train derailed near Mahoning and Phalanx

Train No 10 on the Erie road from Cleveland to New York was ditched between Mahoning and Phalanx. several people were injured in the afternoon accident.

Cleveland. O Erie Road Cleveland New York Mahoning

Coffee does it cure health woes in Postum use

A West Plains Missouri man details how coffee harmed his health with nervousness dyspepsia and weight loss and how switching to Postum Food Coffee after boiling correctly for 15 minutes restored his health gained weight and felt decades younger. He notes friends also benefited and that proper boiling matters.

West Plains Colorado Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Dugan May Get Paving Post In Local Fight

Mayor Collins and Superintendent Donovan met for an hour over the paving deputyship. Donovan said a decision would come in a few days. John Dugan of Ward 9, a current paving division deputy tied to the West End yard, is described as the dark horse candidate. The discussion touched on placating Dawn and securing his acquiescence to Kelly.

Collins Donovan Dark Horse John Dugan Ward 9 West End Yard Dawn Kelly Nawn

McNary Likely Named Wire Commissioner Successor

Rumors at City Hall say William H. McNary, a legislator now in Mexico, may be offered the wire commissionership before May 1. The post pays 5000 dollars annually, with no strong candidates yet. McNary’s friends note he may decline until after legislative adjournment. Ward 15 awaiting an appointive post, fueling talk as other South Boston wards fill elective offices.

William H. Lott City Hall William 8. McNary Mexico McNary Ward 15 South Boston

One Man Holds Two City Jobs for Dual Salaries

Dr. Frank W. Ramsey of Charlestown with a Dorchester office reportedly holds two city posts. he caretakes instruments for the street commission at 2.50 per day and serves as a physician detail for smallpox at the Board of Health. He may be asked to resign one post pending investigation.

City Hall Frank W. Ramsey Charlestown Dorchester Street Commission Board of Health Ramsey

Prince of Bohemia Staged by Salem Cadets in Opera Night

Salem Feb 12 George Lowell Tracy presents Prince of Bohemia performed by the Second Corps of Cadets drawing a large audience. New songs, scenes, and scenic effects reimagined the piece. Whitier S Hawkins stars as Victor Vernon with a cast of noted Second Corps members including Titus Peach Cushman Handy Folsom Herbert Prince Steele and Wade Perry Mason. The ballet was a hit and the production runs again tomorrow and Friday.

Salem George Lowell Tracy Bank Officers’ Association of Boston Manchester N. H Tracy Georgi Richardson Cne A Gardner Second Corps Harry A. Titus Harry R. Peach Ralph W. Cushman Charles C. Handy F. B. Folsom A L. Herbert Percy Prince IF. Steele H. J. Phillips P. Phillips Messrs Reginald C. Wade W. 5. Perry Sam C. Mason

Rosebery Credited With Laying Anglo-Japanese Basis

The Times editorial credits Lord Rosebery with eight years of groundwork for the Anglo Japanese alliance, now a national policy. Henry Norman, MP, will ask in the House of Commons today if the Anglo Japanese agreement was communicated to the United States before publication and whether it reflected any opinion thereon.

London the Times Lord Rosebery Wich Henry Norman M. P House of Commons United States

Enterprise Social Club elects officers at meeting

At Enterprise Hall 820 Washington street yesterday the Enterprise Social Club members elected Benjamin Stiller president H Feffer vice president 8 Linsky treasurer William J Kudisch financial secretary Nathan Stiller recording secretary 8 Rosenberg sergeant at arms J J Markowitz A Lipman and M Reiser se trustees The club plans installation ceremonies followed by a banquet and entertainment for a growing member base.

Enterprise Social Club Enterprise Hall Washington Street Benjamin Stiller H. Feffer Linsky William J. Kudisch Nathan Stiller 8. Rosenberg J. J. Markowitz A. Lipman M. Reiser

Macbeth lecture by Henry Clapp at Pierce Banking School

Henry Austin Clapp, noted Shakespeare critic, addressed a large audience at the School of English Speech and Expression in Pierce Banking on Macbeth. Mrs arte Ware Laughton, principal, introduced the speaker.

Henry Austin Clapp Pierce Banking Macbeth Arte Ware Laughton Clapp

Worcester Defeats Lewiston 11 to 2 in Fast Hockey Chance

Worcester beat Lewiston 11 to 2 amid a lively match with clever passing and driving. Rough play noted on both sides. Rushes Daly 8, McGilvery 6. stops Bannon 44, Burgeas 34. fouls Fitzgerald, McGilvery. Referee Connolly. Timer Donovan. Attendance 1200.

Worcester Lewiston Daly McGiilvery Bannon Burgeas Foulw Pitsgerald McGilvery Connolly Timer—Donovan

Severe fire in Porto Rico destroys town records

A large blaze last night in Caborojo near Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, destroyed 17 houses the Town Hall and most records. Local authorities report significant property loss with no immediate word on injuries. Firefighters battled the flames through the night and two nearby buildings were saved.

Porto Rico San Juan P. R Caborojo Mayaguez

Orangeine Claims Cure For Severe Grip Cases

Mrs. A. G. Fraser of Thomsons British Columbia touts Orangeine as curing two very severe grip cases and notes mild cases and headaches resolve in minutes. The letter frames the product as a quick remedy with broad effectiveness.

A. G. Fraser Thomsons B. C

Free trial Gauss Catarrh Treatment promised cure

A historical ad-like piece claims catarrh causes foul breath and nose discharge. It touts Gauss Combined Catarrh Treatment as curative, recounting a Helena Montana testimonial and offering a free trial package by mail from C. E. Gauss in Marshall Michigan.

Ladies Cure Tobacco Habit Teaches Instant Quitting

Men who have tried repeatedly to quit tobacco are said to be instantly cured by a harmless compound discovered by an Ohio chemist. The odorless tasteless remedy supposedly ends cravings and prevents chewing or smoking, with free trials offered by Rogers Drug and Chemical Co. of Cincinnati.

Ohio Rogers Drug and Chemical Co Fifth and Race Sts Cincinnati

Death notices from Roxbury area obituaries

Donnelly Lillian daughter of Henry and Mary Donnelly funeral Friday at 2 from 4 Pratt court Roxbury Kearney Helen infant daughter of Michael and Ellen Kearney age 10 months 12 days funeral Wednesday February 12 at 2 from 11 Road Street interment Mt Benedict Cemetery West Roxbury McGuigan Mary Roxbury February 10 age 45 funeral from 45 Chadwick Street February 18 at 5 15 solemn high mass at St Patrick's Church Dudley Street interment Mt Benedict Cemetery West Roxbury relatives invited

Mary McGuigan Chadwick Street St. Patrick's Church Dudley Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

California Mrs. Rice Lincoln Day Hegelman and Cavanaugh Celemisk-Electhroiinstitutya DA. H. B M’connell Boylston St Hotel Pelham Herrich’s Mercantile Agee Court ST Hoo Tel Main, Feeee Beneficent Society New England Conservatory of Music Hell Sleeper Hall Mary A. Livermore Alice Freeman Palmer Wellesley College Livermore Conservatory Charitable Irish Society Parker House Patterson and Congress Head of State Odd Fellows Odd Fellows’ Hall Charles A. Russell Gloucester Nathaniel A. Very Theodore H. Day Frank L. Calderwood Lawrence Frank Bartlett Pittsfield John A. Perkins Chelsea Joseph Johnson Lynn Charlies A. Russell Wyler Hood Philippine Cable Dugan M'Nary Dr. Ramsey Prince of Bohemia Rosebery Times Lowell Atere Worcester Ee Wrence Portland Lem Plymouth Efese Ees Ee Frank M. Jones Sweet Home, Ark Androscoggin Club Androscoggin Valley Club American House F. H. Nickerson The Sons and Daughters of Maine D. C. Heath Pine Tree Club A. S. Hinds Portland J. S. Waterman & Sons Washington St Roxbury W. H. Duddy Park Square
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