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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1905
Page
5
A marketing text touts Liquozone as a safe germ killer using oxygen gas with no drugs. It claims cures across many diseases, offers a free bottle, and promises $1000 reward for any disease germ it cannot kill, urging readers to request a trial bottle and pay 50 cents to a dollar.
A notice states that any physician or hospital not yet using Liquogone will be supplied for a test. The offer aims to evaluate the product's suitability in medical settings and encourages uptake among healthcare providers.
John H. McDermott, engineman of Engine 2, restrained panicked fire horses hauling a heavy hose wagon after a Norfolk Street fire. Steamer 5 and Truck 2 narrowly avoided collision as bystanders shouted. Sullivan and an unknown citizen tackled the horses, stopping the runaway pair before catastrophe.
Herbert J. Harwood sues to overturn a $3000 sewer construction assessment on Blue Hill avenue. James Donovan, streets superintendent, is named. Judge Hammond heard the petition and reserved decision. The suit contends the official lacked authority to levy the charge. Reported total at stake exceeds $30,000 across multiple assessments.
Belle Peters of 1983 Washington Street was sentenced in Superior Criminal Court before Judge De Courcy to three months in the House of Correction and fined $50 for keeping a disorderly house. She had previously been warned and left town but returned, prompting the sentence after police actions.
The labor committee in the State House held a hearing on the picketing bill with labor leaders from across the state led by Frank K. Foster. Henry Sterling of Boston spoke for supporters while opponents were briefly heard before adjournment. A further hearing is set for Feb 23 at 7 30 pm with ex Mayors and employers representatives slated to testify.
Prunes and raisins valued at 425 were missing from Abraham Zion at 125 Fulton Street. Detective Rooney arrested Jacob Effrot of 26 Poplar Street, a Zion shipping clerk, for stealing the groceries and shipping them to New York to dispose of them.
Augusta Maine hospital reports Quinona as a powerful tonic boosting strength and appetite. Boston doctors call it a permanent rebuilder easing debility, with widespread claims of nerve and vitality improvements. Available from The Quinona Co. at $1 per large bottle.
Boston reports a persistent rumor that Charles L. Tucker died by his own action. Cell Inspector Robinson stated Tucker is alive and well after a 7 pm discussion, calling him the happiest and healthful prisoner in the jail.
Police trace Henry Cox, a Boston insurance clerk, to a $10 000 forged script used to secure $8000 from Pierce Loring & Co. and Beacon Trust, with Cox missing after showing signs of death by his own action on the Fall River line. Investigators believe he fled to Liverpool, with transatlantic watch orders issued.
Clarence W. Rowley obtained a warrant for the arrest of Cox on forgery charges. Atlantic Mutual Company officials say Cox’s accounts are clean and the firm was not involved. Pierce Loring & Co. described how Cox offered a paper as security to raise $8000, leading to an $5000 loan and an ensuing assignment after the security proved worthless. Beacon Trust says Pierce Loring is the loser. Cox previously lived in Brookline and traveled for business, posing as an insurer’s solicitor.
A New Haven statement from the regular committee of engineers rejects firemen demands to have a separate engineers’ committee. It cites the 1902 agreement with President Hall and arbitration efforts, arguing the existing committee handles meritorious cases for most engineers and warns of three committees burdening railroad officials.
February brings severe storms and sudden cold across North America. The piece advises ventilation, rest, sun exposure, and a hearty diet, with Peruna touted through testimonials from Frank Cobb, J Ed O'Brien, Frank Battle Jr., and A C Danforth as aid for catarrh bronchial trouble throat and lung issues.
Newton society circles watched as the wedding of Montgomery Y. Ferris of Brighton and Elizbeth Leavitt of Newton Avenue shifted from a church ceremony to a noon at home due to the groom’s sudden illness. The couple wed at Ferris’s residence with Rev. A L Hudson officiating and guests later gathered at Leavitt home for a reception with family.
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