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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1902
Page
7
Dr John W Bull discovered Dr Bull's Cough Syrup half a century ago and built a world renowned reputation for curing throat and lung diseases. The ad touts the formula, asserts universal cures from hoarseness to consumption, claims no injurious drugs, and notes widespread use in the United States and Canada.
Mayor McNamee of Cambridge outlined a simple scroll of honor for Prince Henry to be presented at his Cambridge arrival. He said the scroll will simply welcome the prince and will not disclose its exact wording beforehand. Only three city officials will represent Cambridge at the German Museum Association reception at Hotel Somerset, including the mayor who will present the scroll on the prince’s entrance.
An offer promises cure for rheumatism after 2000 experiments, claiming to clear disease from blood without drugs. It proposes sending six bottles of Dr Shoop the Rheumatic Cure for $5.50 if relief occurs within a month, otherwise no charge. a book is included. Address Dr Shoop Box 683 Racine Wis.
A young colored woman from Oxford, North Carolina known as Black Susan led revival meetings with preaching prayers and energetic clapping. The Portsmouth Camp Meeting Association held sessions in Berkeley Hall with Exhorters including F.M. Messenger and Rev. John Norberry. The famed “hallelujah twins” received applause as the morning service featured street theater like gymnastics and a declaration that the devil had left her.
The City Point Catholic Association of South Boston, with many prominent business and professional men in its ranks, plans an active campaign after Lent. Frank B. Connolly chairs the house committee for ladies nights and entertainments, with a sacred concert set for March 16 at St Michael's Hall. Alder man Charles H. Slattery leads the arrangements, and a member’s gift adds $100 of new books to the library as reading, pool, and billiard rooms are newly equipped.
A glass show case valued at 46 pounds, holding $200 worth of pipes, holders, tobacco boxes, match safes, and four boxes of cigars, was stolen from Harry Cohen's cigar shop at 66 Summer Street between 6:30 and 6:30 yesterday. The case, hanging on two spikes, was found later on Kingston Street in an alley behind French's carriage factory, its glass broken and items removed. the bloodstained glass suggested foul play.
Senator Taft testified before the Philippines committee saying insurrection leaders could be punished for aiding killings of Filipinos under common law. He discussed Aguinaldo’s capture, personality, and views on civil liberty, noting his dignity, limited education, and ability to keep counsel. The session adjourned with Taft’s presence to be required in one or two more sittings.
Colonel Billy Weir of the North End dies at City Hospital from pneumonia aged about 55. Born in Ireland, he emigrated young and became known for politeness and a habit of selling threads and knickknacks. A Fenian veteran, he wore many uniforms for holidays and walked with a distinctive gait. He lived at 57 Fleet Street and frequented St. Stephen's Church.
August Heyn 60, of 51 Eighth street Cambridge was found hanging in his grocery store cellar yesterday afternoon by his wife. Doctors declared him dead. Mrs Heyn described no known family or business trouble, suggesting a possible mental derangement as the motive.
Greenfield Feb. 18 Judge Lyman held a private inquest into the deaths of Miss Ida Columbe and Louis Martin Bitzer at Turner's Falls on December 31. It is alleged Louis Bitzer shot them. Twelve witnesses testified. government officers say strong evidence exists against Bitzer.
At the Grand Opera House last evening Franktte of the Happy Hooligan company Peter Guggenheimer was honored by the Asquar Club. Otto, a member of the Otto family, appeared to heartfelt applause along with his partner Whelan.
A vintage Peruna advertisement extols the remedy as a woman’s friend and claims thousands of letters from satisfied users. It highlights Miss Katie Klein, Miss Anna Prescott, and Mrs. W. B. Krause, detailing catarrh relief, appetite restoration, and renewed vigor attributed to Peruna. The text links systemic catarrh to nervous prostration and digestion, promising lasting cures by removing the underlying cause.
Clinton February report describes a sudden rat plague with animals the size of cats. Areas near High and Water streets suffer most as residents, including Louis Gordon and William J. Stewart, seek weapons to combat the infestation. Accounts detail rats breaking through tin, raiding stores, and resisting capture.
In Gallatin Tennessee Charlie Finn a Black man seized a man dragged him into an alley and slashed him with a razor. Bloodhounds tracked Finn who was captured amid great excitement and fear of a lynching. Years earlier Finn allegedly slashed Marshal George Nabhler multiple times.
The Wells Memorial Associates hosted a monthly program last evening in Wells Memorial Building. Over 300 members and friends attended. The program featured Plane solo by Thomas Kelly, songs by Miss Tillian Breen, bass by George Mooney, Washington Quartet, mandolin and guitar by Pontuso brothers, and a grand finale by Campbell's Troubadours with several solo and ensemble numbers.
Westfield Feb 18 Four senior pupils were suspended after being caught eating onions. The principal, with a keen sense of odor, jailed three students for the offense and warned others to abstain. A mock trial featured an onion as the accused and drew later admonitions from the school committee.
About 50 members of the New England Dry Goods Association attended a Parker House dinner. President J H Corcoran and Secretary W S Hurlburt chaired the event with guest T B Fitzpatrick of Brown Durrell Co. delivering a talk on the evolving relation between wholesalers and retailers.
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