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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1903
Page
5
Itching scaly crusted scalps and hair loss can be treated with Cuticura Soap and Ointment plus Cuticura Pills. The complete set cleanses heals and cools the blood, with claims of curing troublesome humours from infancy to old age.
Foot and mouth disease again grows serious in Massachusetts. Dr. Salmon, chief of the bureau of animal industry, will return to Boston to probe fresh outbreaks near the city and assess possible spread, as reports reach Secretary Wilson with growing concern.
The cattle disease recurs in Needham and Medfield in Norfolk County near Boston. A herd of 39 Jerseys owned by Charles H W Foster at Castle Farm Needham was slaughtered. Since Monday further cases in Norfolk and about 100 head at the Medfield State insane asylum condemned. Inspections expand to all local herds as authorities act to stop spread.
James Nelson of 16 Village Street and William Gately of 65 Athens Street South Boston were arrested by Patrolman Curtis of Division 5 last night for breaking and entering a house on Lovering Place owned by James J. Grace and stealing a copper boiler lead pipe brass pipe and faucets. Found in a South End junk shop attempting to dispose of the loot.
Call for full time and look for signature of FE Grove on bee. The remedy that cures a cold in 1 day. 26c.
In Spencer on Main Street yesterday, a 5 year old named Roland Morin was attacked by a large Brahma rooster owned by Ernest Lindstrom. Henry Caron intervened, driving the bird away as the boy screamed and dodged the lungeing rooster. The animal pecked clothing and a coat before escape. the child was returned home relieved after his grandfather offered to kill the rooster if it harmed him again.
In Fall River on February 13 the investigation into Leo Gagne's alleged kidnapping by his aunt and uncle, Jean and Mrs Gagne, prompts new details. Leo's parents Jacob and Adela Gagne died earlier. the mother's will left all to Bernard Trotochaud, with Leo as no-beneficiary. The dispute over guardianship escalated when Leo was briefly taken by his aunt and then removed by his stepfather with an officer, prompting district court action.
Fitchburg police recovered Annie Koski 18 at a Peterson home in Salem after she left her home January 31. Annie said she ran away due to trouble with her mother and denied plans to meet any theatrical man or others.
The drowned 5 year old Wilfred James was found by Officer Frank Gates in Wood's Pond Hudson Street Northboro. Four grappling casts brought the body to the surface the fourth cast located it about ten feet from the accident site in eight feet of water.
Rockport reports its First Congregational Society held its 148th annual meeting noting the society formed 148 years ago and the first meeting house was built on the Common. The first minister was Rev. Ebenezer Cleveland who served 35 years. nine pastors have led the society, with Rev. Israel Ainsworth as current pastor.
Gloucester reports John Clancy aged about 80 from Lockport New York remains missing since January 28. Last seen aboard the schooner A D Story under Captain William Sloane. townsfolk fear a fatal outcome and a mother is believed to live in East Cambridge.
Walter Jones the 17 month old son of Mrs Lorenda Jones of 150 Lynde Street died at Melrose Hospital from burns received while playing with fire Wednesday. The child had been hospitalized since the incident earlier in the week.
A consumer tips readers to choose Fels Naptha soap for hard to wash items and to follow directions without boiling or scalding, promising a cleaner result that beats the old method.
James J. Corbett declares in a New York statement that a year of training has sharpened his hands and he can land a harder punch. He says he is in better shape now than after three months’ training before their previous bout and predicts Jeffries, too, has lost some confidence.
The Brookline Swimming Club team to face the New York Athletic Club departs at 6 PM with Harry LeMoyne, Herbert Holm, Walter B. Boyce, James Greene, Al McCormack, Fred Rechtler, Leslie G. Rich, and Emil Paul. A large group of supporters accompanies them to New York to watch the tournament.
Father Edmund Goetz S J a renowned South African astronomer sails from New York to Paris to buy instruments for a new observatory planned for Bulawayo Rhodesia South Africa The project received support from Georgetown College and major observatories including Harvard Yerkes and Lick after years of delay due to war
A Maverick A C meeting at Lyceum Hall East Boston featured lively bouts. George Gardner of Lowell defeated Al Weinig of Buffalo in six rounds of a planned ten. Matty Baldwin outpointed Schindler in five rounds. Young Sidney defeated Kid Hessell in six rounds. Noah Perry, a new boy champion, faced Young Jeffries with Jeffries knocked down in two rounds.
Mr. Henry Clarkson takes the championship in the Class B amateur tournament for New England. He won cleverly as Mr. Wood fought hard but fell to Clarkson's superior skill. Wood and Van Dyke will meet Tuesday evening to break their tie.
In Lincoln Hall Chelsea Battery H defeated Everett Y M C A 23 to 9 in the opener. The Powderhorns beat Battery H 7 to 6 in the second Chelsea game.
Special Officer Kilday of Division 10 arrested John J. Scully of 77 Dale Street Roxbury last evening for alleged larceny of a bugsy and outfit from Charles D. Walker of Roxbury on December 80.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a cure for catarrh by cleansing the blood and mucous surfaces. The tablets dissolve in the mouth or can be used as a douche, providing relief from nasal obstruction and throat irritation. Dr Bement endorses internal treatment over douching, noting safety and efficacy. Druggists offer fifty cent packages.
The article lauds Peruna as a catarrh remedy highly endorsed by Major General Joseph Wheeler and other army and navy figures. It claims Peruna cures acute and chronic catarrh, strengthens the system, and protects against climate-related ailments, with several testimonials from former U S Army personnel.
Eggs captured the league title by defeating Butter two games to none at the Hub alleys. Watts starred with a seven strike first string and a 27 mark set the pace, while Wright of Butter posted the best three-string total with 598. The final score line is recorded but omitted here.
The Catholic Literary Union won two games in a row against a Catholic League opponent, securing a dominant start to the season with strong batting and defense across both contests.
Worcester defeated Clinton 5 to 2 in Clinton on February 13 marking the season's first Worcester win over Clinton. The game featured strong offense from Worcester and solid defense to hold Clinton to two goals.
Lowell best Chelsea 10 to 7 in a rough contest. Ward 19 defeats St. John's Club 10 to 3 at Ward 19 gym last evening in a hard fought game.
Columbia dominates Harvard 19 to 11 at Columbia gym. Columbia leads 9 to 5 at halftime as Earle O Connell Fisher Henderson Hanavan score, with Henderson and Fisher each tallied five goals from fouls.
Yale defeated Cornell in Ithaca by a 13 to 5 score. The game was played tonight with Yale taking control early and maintaining the lead through the final whistle.
Harvard's fencing team won the first dual intercollegiate match against Columbia last night by 7 to 2. The Crimson dominated as Columbia's aim was wild and lunging erratic, exposing their inferiority to Harvard's superior form.
Baltimore report says Americus Gus Schoenlein of Baltimore defeated M J Dwyer of New Haven in a catch as catch can match winning two falls in 22 and 15 minutes. The result caps the night’s wrestling program.
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