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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1902

Page

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Florence Burns in Court on Brooks Murder Charge

At the Glen Island Hotel homicide a young Brooklyn woman Florence Burns is held for trial on a charge of murdering Walter S. Brooks. She appeared with emotionless calm in Centre Street Court as prosecutors sought adjournment to prepare evidence.

New York Walter S. Brooks Glen Island Brooks Ilorence Burns Brooklyn Decatur Street Robert Rogers Church of the Good Shepherd Florence Burns Walter Brooks Evergreen Cemetery Cornell Centre Street Church Street Colby Parker Criminal Court Foster L. Backus Oo Caegnter Miss Burns Atttorney Paul Krotel Krotel Orwell Mr. Krotel Backus Tr. Krotel Anybedy Walter Washington Young Brooks Florence Foster JL. Backus Walter S

Myers AIMG for Short Session

Speaker James J. Myers of the Massachusetts House aims for a brief decisive session. He urged committee chairs to expedite work as the longest session since 1832 nears, with actions on street railways water supply and public service probes.

James J. Myers Massachusetts House of Representatives Myers Carey Haverhill Dean Brookline Committee On the Judiciary Callender

Teddy Roosevelt Jr Pops Corn At Groton Winter

Groton Feb 17. The President's daughter and her brother spend a snowy day at Groton School. Teddy sits up for the first time and ask for dirt and a big log fireplace. Miss Roosevelt reads Snowbound while the boy longs for homey farm scenes and popcorn.

Groton New England Miss Roosevelt Whittier Teddy Pepe David Gibson Mr. Gibson Washington Nashua River Mr. Lawrence Mr. Cushing

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief and Cure

A physician cites two reasons piles lacks many remedies and endorses Pyramid Pile Cure as a rapid, permanent treatment. The product, sold by druggists for 50 cents to $1 or by mail from Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall, Michigan, claims immediate relief without opium or cocaine and a lasting cure except surgery.

Piles Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Chief Rhoades Remains in Office Amid Board Clash

In Revere on February 17 the board of selectmen said their order to remove Chief Rhoades had not been followed. They sent a notice for a morning meeting, but Rhoades ignored it and went to Boston to consult counsel. The board declined to discuss next actions.

A. A. Brackett Milton Gilpatric Boston State Board of Health Committee On Water Supply Revere Rhoades Board of Selectmen W. F. Smith John J. Lane the Railroad Washington St

Man from Berwick Found Unconscious in Snow Died in Police Station

Lynn reports a man believed named McHugh from Berwick Maine found in the snow this afternoon and passing away later at the police station. An inquest is scheduled for the morning.

Lynn McHugh Berwick

Labor committee weighs hours ban for women and minors

A Massachusetts Labor Committee hearing reviewed a last year bill to bar women and minors from factory work between 6 p m and 6 a m. Proponents led by James Tansy of the Textile Workers of America cited long shifts and penalties for testifying, while opponents warned of weakened industries and rising competition from other states.

Committee On Labor James Tansy Textile Workers of America Frank Kk. Foster American Federation of Labor Massachusetts Albert Hibbard United Textile Workers and the Weavers’ Association of Fall River Jackson Charles G. Bancroft North Carolina

Labor dispute looms over Boston mayor and unions

Boston organized labor braces for a clash with Mayor Collins over recognizing American Federation of Labor and Knights of Labor members. A Boston Central Labor Union committee, nearly 60 000 strong across two bodies, plans to press the mayor next Friday as tension rises between unions and city leadership.

Boston Collins American Federation of Labor Knights of Labor Boston Central Labor Union Memnbers Pstel Ae K. of L Central Labor Union Building Trades Council K. Ofl A. F. of L Organized Labor Hert Crane

Carston Survives Fatal Shock Saved by His Boot Heels

Harry Carston of the Boston Elevated railroad escaped death after a grounded live wire delivered about 660 volts. He hung from a ladder by his boot heels until head lineman James Sweester aided his rescue, then he resumed work.

Carston Harry Carston Boston Elevated Railroad Portland Street James Sweester Kneeland and Lincoln Streets

Spring Humors Cause Troubles and Ill Health

The passage lists pimples boils eruptions loss of appetite tiredness bilious fits indigestion and headache. It advises a method to rid the body and strengthen the system after such ailments, urging a course of treatment to restore health.

Hood Co. Blood Purifier Advertises Remarkable Cures

Forming in combination the Spring Medicine par excellence unequalled for purifying the blood. It claims radical permanent cures of Scrofula Bad head all kinds of humor blood poisoning catarrh salt rheum bells pimples psoriasis rheumatism dyspepsia etc. Testimonials of remarkable cures mailed on request. Lowell Mass.

Hood CO Lowell Mass

What Your Mirror Tells Women About Dr. Greene's Nervura

An old advertisement asserts that health restores youthful appearance for women and promotes Dr. Greene's Nervura as a spring remedy. It includes testimonials from Mrs. Elizabeth D. Berry and others praising nerve and blood benefits and offers free consultation with Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston.

Dr. Greene Elizabeth D. Berry Hampton, N. H Ais Nervare

President Recommends Hobson Retirement for Eye Trouble

The President urged Senate action to retire Naval Constructor Richmond P. Hobson due to long standing eye problems since 1900. Senator Gallinger promptly introduced a bill to transfer Hobson to the retired list citing his impaired vision and prior hospital treatment in Yokohama, Japan.

Washington Senate Richmond P. Hobson Gallinger Hobson Ted States Tron Corps Secretary of the Navy

Postum vs Coffee in Health Tests Cited

An account describes a long term coffee drinker who stopped coffee for ten days to two weeks and later tried Postum, reporting relief from stomach and heart pains linked to neuralgia. The note includes a Boston photo and a naval retire­ment case about Richmond P. Hobson with a 1902 official finding.

J. W. Ashby Airy N. C

Robert Edeson Debuts in Soldiers of Fortune at Hyperion

Robert Edeson stars under Henry B. Harris at the Hyperion Theatre presenting Augustus Thomas version of Soldiers of Fortune by Richard Harding Davis. The debut draws enthusiastic verdicts with a realistic climax and refined performance.

New Haven Robert Edeson Henry B. Harris Hyperion Theatre Augustus Thames Richard Harding Davis Mr. Thomas al- So Edeson

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