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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1902
Page
2
A penny dreadful style piece extols Osmo-Chemic Physicians and the X-ray, praising its use in diagnosing stones, bone diseases, heart and lung conditions, then touts a free examination by Dr Plunkett. Mrs Etta Packard endorses the treatment as improving her asthma symptoms.
An editorial argues most eat too much meat and too few vegetables and grains. It states grains fruits and vegetables suit sedentary workers and that digestion limits benefit from hearty foods. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are promoted as a safe daily digestive aid aiding digestion and health.
In New York on February 18 the Oakes divorce hearing resumed before Justice Scott. Francis J. Oakes, about 60 and wealthy, seeks divorce from Adeline Estelle Sullivan Oakes, 38, with Cuban tenor Senor Marie del Sol named as corespondent. Witnesses include elevator boy Bernard Weyman and former maid Celine Renezy detailing Del Sol visits and Europe trip.
An advertisement touts Golden Specific as a secret remedy that can be added to food or drink to cure drunkenness. It cites Mrs. Harry Burnside’s testimony about rescuing a husband from alcohol abuse, and offers a free package via Dr J W Haines in Cincinnati.
At a special meeting of United States Trust Company trustees John A. Stewart resigned as president and recommended Lyman J. Gage, former Secretary of the Treasury, as successor. It is understood Gage would accept the position.
Rumors say the Pennsylvania Railroad backs the seven mile Cape Cod Canal linking Buzzards Bay and Barnstable Bay. The Boston New York and Cape Cod Canal Company has raised funds and land purchases span the route, with speculation of a Pennsylvania foothold aided by Maryland Trust Company ties and terminal groundwork on Long Island.
91 candidates passed the Massachusetts bar exams in the recent session, including Roger Wolcott son of the late governor and Grace Lerman Norris of Woburn. Among others passing are Representative Boward L. Logan and Councilman Grady of Ward 6. Norris is the sole woman to succeed. The article lists many Boston and Cambridge names among the successful examinees.
A new hotel to rival the Touraine is planned on Summer Street between South Street and the South station. The site runs from the Summer and South corner nearly to Federal Street, with several long leases set to be canceled. Construction will be interior steel with brick and stone exterior, ten stories tall, offering several hundred rooms. Land cost near $1,000,000 and total building outlay will be large, driven by optimism from the Atlantic Avenue hotel success.
The Guild Hall Police Court heard Charles Bright, an American engineer alleged to have concealed 100000 in assets in bankruptcy proceedings. Counsel for J Noreno and R G Fudge argued Noreno was not connected to the conspiracy. The day’s result was Bright’s bail cut from 20000 to 10000.
Washington Feb 18 A navy surgeon detailing Admiral Sampson's illness says the amiral is dying from brain degeneration and arterial wear progressive frailty. He warns sudden exertion could trigger death though avoiding strain might prolong life for months. The admiral remains in a semi conscious state with aphasia and intermittent speech recovery. Es-ke-mo Oil is noted as the sole remedy used.
Dora Haffer a not quite 13 year old runaway known for a nervous wanderlust vanished during a blizzard. She reappeared Monday morning, sleeping at her home. she refuses to explain her whereabouts and warns she will not run away again. Her stepmother Mrs Bertha Haffer of 16 Rochester street contemplates charity help.
The jury in the Superior Criminal Court unable to reach a verdict in the case of Ralph Morgan and John Miller charged with stealing a gold watch from Henry Sterling on the Common in December. Four jurors favored conviction and eight favored acquittal. A prosecutor and inspector reviewed records in New York and Morgan admitted being with Sterling in a secluded Cocumon area, claiming Sterling gave the watch which they pawned in Sterling’s name in Salem.
A mother recalls her son Albert, 25, once frail and failing in school, who recovered after using Grape-Nuts. After a week he grew stronger, five weeks later returned to teaching, weighing 165 pounds and playing football. His sister Georgia also improved, and the family thanks Postum Co. for the aid, living in Hallsville Missouri.
A 1901 address to the Students' Medical Society of the University of Michigan extols the X ray as a practical tool in daily office work. It notes easier patient prep than auscultation, minimal clothing interference, and low audible noise, with safety by reasonable care. emphasizes diagnosis benefits across medical and surgical settings.
Miss Rebecca Chase of Boston says bronchitis and breathlessness led her to quit her job. After X-ray examination by Dr. Plunkett and Osmo Chemic treatment, she improved, regained sleep, and feels like herself again. Mrs Agnes Carew notes Chase’s rapid improvement and calls for the treatment.
Mrs Etta Packard of GS Wyman Street Jamaica Plain reports long standing shortness of breath with prior asthma and bronchitis treatments from leading Boston physicians yielding no benefit. She seeks further guidance and possible new remedies.
James Elliott of Graniteville Massachusetts reports his asthma and bronchial trouble improved greatly after the treatment. He states he is feeling very well and expresses happiness with the results.
Mrs Ellen Aitken of 188 Boylston Street Jamaica Plain recounts years of back pain and a tumor diagnosis. After X ray by Dr Plunkett and Osmo Chemic treatment her condition improves daily and she expects a full cure, urging others with tumors to try the therapy.
Mrs Annie Abraham of 193 Riverside Ave Medford reports five years of head and stomach discomfort. After doctors and X rays showed a stomach tumor, Dr Plunkett treated her with Osmo-Chemic methods and she improves daily.
James Walsh of 129 West 4th Street, South Boston, reports severe abdominal and back pain from bladder stone diagnosed by four doctors. After X-ray evaluation by Dr. Plunkett, treatment began and Walsh shows marked improvement, praising the Osmo-Chemie cure and awaiting a speedy recovery.
The Osmo-Chemi c System of Medicine listing consulting physicians J il Plunkett and J P Naughton with permanent offices at 526 527 528 520 Colonial Building 100 Boylston St Boston Mass Office hours 9 to 12 m 2 to 4 p m 7 to Sp m daily Office closed on the Sabbath day
John M Penniman Boston’s oldest policeman, 80, lay ill at 387 Bowdoin Street after a fainting spell at City Hall. He has 55 years of service and may be the world’s oldest patrolman. Family and colleagues rushed to his bedside as he rested, with hopes of a quick recovery.
Harvard President Charles W. Eliot halted much of his planned western tour due to his wife's illness. He proceeded to New York for Civic Federation events, spoke at Harvard Club dinner, then Baltimore for Johns Hopkins anniversary, and planned to return to Cambridge for Harvard Christian Association banquet. Dean Briggs will substitute and attend Chicago AAU meeting, visiting Cleveland and St. Louis in Eliot’s stead.
J P Mackey a plumaker's helper was acquitted in the Superior Criminal Court after a charge that he used force and intimidation to bar H B Schofield a driver for the Brine Transportation Company from his job. The DA dropped the case against John Scott tied to A G Austin, noting the accused was not Austin.
Dr William Walters a Lynn physician of 14 years died today at age unspecified He belonged to the American Institute for the Advancement of Science and to Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and Masonite organizations He is survived by a widow and one son Dr William H Walters of Boston The notice notes a local store closing Saturday Feb 22 for a holiday at Cushing Medical Supply Co.
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