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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1908

Page

2

Cambridge man claims cure and weight gain from Duffy’s Malt Whiskey

Mr. Michael Pitts of Cambridge Massachusetts says Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey cured his painter’s colic after other remedies failed. He reports immediate relief and a 24 pound gain in four months and urges others with similar ailments to consider the tonic.

Michael Pitts Cambridge Mass Duffy Mr. Pitts Donnell Street Frank Pickel Winnepurkit Ave Lynn

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey advertised as a pure medicinal tonic

An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a thoroughly malted, easily digested tonic. It claims protection from nervous disorders typhoid and malaria and promotes it as a doctor recommended family medicine sold in sealed bottles for $1.00 with the Old Chemist trademark and a request to write for a free medical booklet.

Duffy

Coal wagon crushes South Boston man near Dorchester

Six tons of coal on a wagon crushed Thomas F. O'Brien of South Boston this afternoon. He died or is expected to die from internal injuries after slipping from the seat and being run over near Locust Street and Dorchester Avenue. O'Brien had been enjoying an afternoon off and rode with his employer Edward J. Noonan to his home on Bowen Street. He was taken to City Hospital.

Thomas F. O’brien Boston O'Brien Edward J. Noonan Dresser Street Bowen Street Locust Street Dorchester Avenue O’brien City Hospital

Gillette Must Die for Murdering His Sweetheart Albany

Chester E. Gillette of Courtland, convicted of the murder of his sweetheart Miss Grace Brown Brown of South Ostale, at Big Moose Lake, Adirondacks, July 11, 1906, must die in the electric chair. The Court of Appeals sustained the conviction and he is in Auburn death cell. The case arose from a rowboat killing and long circumstantial trial detailing disappearance and body found at the lake.

Albany Chester E. Gillette Courtland Grace Brown Billy” Brown South Ostellc Chenango County Big Moose Lake Adirondacks Court of Appeals Auburn Gillette South Ostelic Devendorfin Superior Criminal Court Herkimer Miss Brown

Cambridge Judge Probes Assault Case Involving James

Judge Almy in Cambridge Third District Court questioned James over an assault accusation against Charles after the defendant fled when a policeman approached. The hearing continued with evidence and witness statements to determine accountability.

Almy Third District Court Cambridge James How Charles

Harmful home remedy claims for bladder and rheumatic relief

An old prescription promotes mixing three compounds Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla for at home use. The ad claims rapid relief from backache frequent urination kidney issues and rheumatism with a week of use, citing a local druggist for authority.

Money sharks denounced at state hearing on loan bills

A large audience attended a legislative committee on legal affairs at the State House yesterday as six bills to curb money shark lending were weighed. William N. Osgood urged licensing for all under 200 in loans, arguing current laws permit extortion and unfair renewal tricks. Police Inspector B H Flaherty and others testified for reforms while opponents like George M. Washburn of Boston criticized the bills as misinformed.

Legislative Committee On Legal Affairs State House William N. Osgood Osgood B. H. Flaherty Fitchburg Andrew J. Johnson Cambridge Caroline J. Cook Women's Educational and Industrial Union George M. Washburn Washburn Boston

Plan Fine Washington Birthday Celebration

The 176th anniversary of George Washington is set for a grand celebration by Clan Chisholm No. 186 in Grand Army Hall Revere on Friday evening February 2. The arrangements committee led by John Graham promises a banner event with substantial planning and expense.

Washington George Washington Clan Chisholm Grand Army Hall Revere John Graham

Prominent Figures Attend Arranged Scottish Concert

Edward Grant and Sir McCauley among attendees for a concert featuring Mme Barutio Scottish favorite soloist James Singer Miss Ethel Hunter Mila F McDonald and George Mitchell. Wiggin's Cambridge orchestra engaged to provide music with royal officers of the order Chief Urquhart of the Boston Caledonian Club and clan chiefs present.

Edward Grant William EB. McCauley Malcolm A. Ross William W. Ross Alexander McInnes John M. Thompson James Smith David F. Lewis James R. Smith Mme Rutio James Singer Ethel Hunter George Mitchell Mila F. McDonald Wiggin Cambridge Orchestra The Order Robert Urquhart Boston Caledonian Club

Causes of Headache from Cold Remedies Advertised

From October to May the text claims colds are the most frequent headache cause. It states Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause and notes E Grove on box priced 25 cents.

E.w.grove

Thousands in Faneuil Hall denounce federal troops presence

W D Haywood and other speakers denounce President Roosevelt and Taft at a Boston meeting under the Moyer Haywood Pettibone Conference. Hisses greet the President as resolutions protest federal troops in Goldfield and Alaska and urge Washington to withdraw.

Faneuil Hall W. D. Haywood Moyer-Haywood-Pettibone Fame Roosevelt Haywood Taft Hisses Luella Twiting Colorado Orchard Goldfield Alaska Washington Moyer-Haywood-Pettibone Conference Boston United States Canada Moyer, Pettibone

Miss Nellie McPhillips Sues Over Missing Suit Case

Miss Nellie McPhillips of Rockland Maine sues the Boston Terminal Company for 1000 claiming her suitcase was checked Aug 28 at the terminal station and later replaced by a sailor’s bag. She alleges her garments ended up with a U S battleship crewman aboard the Vermont in Pacific waters. The carrier tried wireless contact to recover the dresses and lingerie.

Nellie McPhillips Rockland Boston Terminal Company U. S Vermont Miss McPhillips Pacific Admiral Evans United States

Quakers Defeat Tigers In 87 to 17 Scoring Bash

Philadelphia February 18 Pennsylvanias basketball team defeated Princeton 87 to 17 securing its 16th straight win. The Quakers opened with 15 points before Princeton found the basket.

Quakers Tigers Philadelphia Pennsylvania Princeton Penn

Hood's Sarsaparilla Said To Help Grip and Prostrating Diseases

The winter excess of grip and blood poisoning is blamed on snow absence. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a restorative to strengthen the nervous system and appetite, with Hood's Pills recommended as a tonic cathartic. Testimonials from M Gérald of Brooklyn and Mrs. G W Jones of Winchendon praise its effects on appetite and recovery.

Hood M. Gérald Woodbine Street Brooklyn N.Y

Mrs. E. L. White Narrowly Escapes Auto Crash

Mrs. Edward L. White of 408 Beacon Street escaped serious injury after an auto collision on Boylston Street with an electric brougham driven by David G. Mosher. The incident occurred around noon near 415 Boylston, a Reservoir car hitting the vehicle as it crossed tracks. White and her two sons were shaken but unharmed, while the chauffeur continued to the garage.

Boylston Street Edward L. White Beacon Street Montana Coal & Coke Company

Devoney Receives Ovation for Tremont Street Rescue

P H Devoney who saved two women in a Tremont Street fire Tuesday morning was honored at Painters Union 11 meeting where his identity remained unconfirmed. John T Cashman, labor leader, was praised for attending after a severe hospital operation recovery.

P. H. Devoney Tremont Street Painters’ Union 11 John T. Cashman

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Michael Mass Duffy’s Pure Columbia Graphophone Columbia Records Columbia Disc Cylinder Columbia Tremont Main St. Brockton Broat'y Chelsea Warren St. Roxbury Essex onographCo Fowell Broad'y Salem Thompson Cambridgeport Diehl McMahon William Williams James Duffy House of Correction Chester Gillette David J. Ingraham Temple Place W. C. Ball Hotel Somerset Dorchester the Somerset Richard A. Lynch Sailor Rockland Girl Ocannon Roxbury Bridget Cannon Elmwood Street Lawrence Sontville Mary Isabelle Arthur Dewrence Broadway Tuvitea Acuselves Ole Bixby Haverhill Mase Melville A. Stone Reading Wm. McConnell James Jaques Brookline St M. C. Warren & Company Dock Sq E. L. White Devoney Sonpawy
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