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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1903
Page
2
An ad extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a cure for catarrh by treating the blood and mucous membranes. It claims effectiveness for nasal obstruction throat irritation and stomach involvement, with internal use and optional douches. Dr. Bement endorses the remedy as best and safest on the market.
A Boot and Shoe Workers' Union cutter was disarmed on Railroad avenue as a revolver and dispute sparked an evening riot. Eggs were hurled at him as he left. Stitchers at Herrick, Gloyd, and Cochran factories refused to join the strike, amid union dues remittance promises. Trials for McKeirnan Beigang and Flynn proceed with a week’s postponement.
The Papyrus Club celebrated its 30th anniversary with a reception and banquet at the Revere House. About 75 members attended as long time members spoke, noting the club’s founding by John Boyle O’Reilly and its growth from 10 to 100 members.
A Boston Post investigation exposes the New England Weekly Publishing Company and the German American French Publishing Company for promising prized premiums in exchange for coupons, then demanding further payments. Testimony links Cohen Soap Company to the operation, with uncertainty over the true managers and mailings, while reports of ongoing solicitations persist in unaffected districts.
Beverly residents debate a proposed large oil plant by Guffey Petroleum of Pittsburg and Galveston at Sandy or Tuck's Point. Critics fear odors and health impacts on summer villas while supporters see tax revenue, jobs, and ship traffic. Notable summer residents named include Bryce Allan and John McLean among many others.
A Cedar Mills Minnesota schoolma'am describes relief from headaches and nervous spells after daily lunches of Grape-Nuts. She notes improved color, energy, and outlook, crediting the food whose flavor she grew to enjoy. Postum Company, Battle Creek Michigan, provides the testimonial.
An 18 inch file sharpened to a needle point was used to stab Joseph Flannigan by Joseph Prest an Italian 26. Flannigan 19 was stabbed in the back and rushed to recovery as Prest fled. Police arrested Prest at 48 Pearl street and charged him with felonious assault with attempt to murder.
The Boston Bicycle Club celebrated its 2th anniversary at Hull Massachusetts Yacht Club on Rowe's Wharf with nearly 60 attendees. Notables included League of American Wheelmen leaders Obermeyer and Bassett, Gotham head M. M. Belding and many prominent cyclists and New York guests. A toast to early club history, reflections on cycling’s growth, and plans for expansion closed the evening with a vaudeville show.
Superintendent Peters of the American Express Company's stables appeals to President Angell of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to warn the public about nails in Boston streets. He notes 12 horses injured in 10 days and urges care to prevent crippling injuries to horses, a key asset to mankind.
In Lawrence a dispute over 49 Milton street escalates into a public poster battle. James N. Gurdy and landlord George M. Towers clash as Whitney and Obrassoff enter the contention, with lawyers Bradley & Rogers and Eaton & Chandler handling the case. The city follows the odd feud with amusement while a civil action unfolds.
Mayor Collins and prominent officials attend the Young Men's Catholic Association College Ball at Symphony Hall on Feb 33 with boxes for the mayor and his family. Notables include Edward J. L. Hearn Joseph Pelletier Ryan Cronin Reardon Mullen Gallagher and McEvoy among others. Mullaly's orchestra performs from 8 to 9 40 pm followed by a grand march at 9 30 leading to a long dance night until 2 am. Special crowd control and catered service planned to avoid congestion. President Dowling will marshal the event.
Berlin February 14 Dr Mazzoni one of the Pope's physicians ridicules rumors of declining health stating the Pope is a phenomenon who grows older yet gains vigor each year He will live to 100 or more with perfect organs a regular life light alcohol reading walking and working about 14 hours daily.
A patient from Brighton Massachusetts reports severe lung trouble and failure of treatments. He credits the Koch Lung Cure at 861 Boylston Street Boston for his recovery and offers to verify the claim at his home 371 Western Avenue Brighton. He invites inquiries and notes his renewed health.
An unidentified man about 70 collapsed on Washington Street near West around 9 pm. Rushed to Relief station, he died en route likely from heart failure. He stood 5 feet 5 inches, weighed 175 pounds, with a missing left eye, wearing a slate overcoat, gray suit, and a black derby. A Cambridge to Boston ticket and a band ring were found on him.
Police from Division unknown arrested four men John Kennedy Albert W Howe H R Walden and B J Smith at 566 Columbia road after finding 98 policy slips as evidence.
Multiple death notices list John H Adams George B Eaton Patrick J Kelly George L Moffette Frank McGinniss Mrs E Ryder with funeral services from their residences and at local churches. Relatives and friends invited. Maine papers please
Advertising copy claims Hood's Spareaperillss provides a non irritant cure like remedy for hivver frills with disfigured skin hood feature.
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