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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1904
Page
5
A sensational ad declares Lung-Germine a safe germ destroyer curing consumption bronchitis and other lung troubles. It claims German and American doctors endorse it, offers free samples by mail, a booklet, and patient names, and urges immediate written request to The Long-Germine Co. in Jackson Michigan.
A raid by three Madison county constables and a citizen posse on a Madison Illinois poolroom across the river from St Louis led to a riot in which seven men were shot, two believed to die. Warrants for six alleged poolroom associates were issued by Justice Isenmeyer of Granite City after the grand jury failed to indict.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills as a complete $1 treatment for psoriasis eczema and related skin humours. It claims swift relief and permanent cures from infancy to age, detailing the three product steps and their purity safety economy, urging readers to purchase the set for fighting itching burning scaling and disfigurement.
A fire at a Boston wharf began in the dining room of William Norris and spread to the empty potato sheds and a nearby schooner. The Arabia was saved after the fireboat drenched decks and extinguished the flames aloft. Four freight cars burned. losses around $5000, mainly to the corporation. Captain Robert Backman of Lunenburg owned the damaged schooner.
Walter Damrosch led the New York Orchestra in Wagner numbers at Symphony Hall last evening. Mme Nordica and Edward Johnson assisted as soloists, with about 60 players in the body. The program included Lohengrin and Die Walküre pieces along with Siegfried selections and Die Gotterdammerung excerpts.
Mme Nordica delivered superb voice and thrilling Renditions of Die Walkure Siegfried and Serenade in English drawing vast ovation. Mr Johnson voiced Siegfried competently though not fully rehearsal, Damrosch to offer Wagner continues with Tannhauser Parsifal and Tristan and Isolde. Archambault Mannes listed as assisting soloists.
Sandy Ferguson was brought before Judge Forsaith in Municipal Criminal Court on a larceny charge. The theft, said to be $156 from Daniel McLeod, occurred after a private boxing meeting at a West End club. Probable cause was found for holding him and bail set at $800.
Damp weather raises risk of colds fevers grip pneumonia. Orangeiie Powders offer quick relief after a prompt health check to reduce complications.
A corporal, Clarence Huntley, was chased by three men on the Common near Park Street as he and his wife faced insults. Stitutto drew a revolver and fired, missing Huntley. Stitutto was tripped and arrested by Officers Gallivan and Kihlgren. Huntley was a key witness and released on bail. The incident drew panicked crowds and a court hearing followed.
Washington February 19 The House opened debate on the naval appropriation bill with ten hours for general discussion Representative Fitzgerald of New York argued the navy should exceed Germany in strength. He said distrust of the White House may push the nation toward war and noted Baron von Sternburg comparing Roosevelt to the German Emperor at a Lincoln Birthday dinner in Grand Rapids Michigan.
New York February 19 Pliny began the fifth United States indoor tennis championship on the Seventh Regiment armory boards. Defending champion Wylie C Grant faced Floyd Smith who, though aggressive, was outclassed as Grant conceded only two games. Colket from Philadelphia lost in straight sets to Leroy of Columbia. All matches were spirited.
The Cross Rip light vessel No. 6 in Nantucket Sound Mass has been dragged by ice about one fifth mile northwest and a quarter mile west of its proper position. It will be replaced on its station as soon as possible.
An elderly reader reports improved health using Peruna for chronic catarrh and related digestive issues. She notes relief from cough and stomach and bowels distress, plans a Yellowstone Park trip, and praises Peruna as a lifelong remedy after years of illness.
A letter from 611 G Street NW Washington DC contains strong endorsements of Peruna. Benjamin F Hawkes reports lasting relief from catarrh after trying Peruna and dismisses other remedies as ineffective. Isaac Brock recalls using Peruna during la grippe epidemics with positive results.
Mrs. E. West of Mena sha Wis testifies that Peruana has been used in her family for years as a remedy for catarrh and colds. She says it keeps her robust, strengthens appetite, and she remained illness free after taking it each spring and fall for four years. She credits Peruna with curing stomach catarrh doctors deemed incurable. She is 87 years old.
Rev J N Parker of Utica New York says in June 1901 he lost his hearing entirely and suffered rheumatic pains. After taking Eruna his hearing returned to its prior level and pains disappeared. W B Schnader of Terre Hill Pennsylvania reports winter illnesses reduced after using Peruna and following Dr Hartman’s guidance. He is sixty three and grateful for the remedies. If results are prompt and satisfactory, readers are invited to write Dr Hartman for free advice.
Congressman McNary chose Captain John J. Flaherty of Gloucester as chairman of the executive committee and said a meeting within 10 days would set plans for the state committee and spring convention to name delegates to the St Louis national convention. He noted Massachusetts may send 32 delegates and favored strong leaders like Collins Gaston Matthews Quincy Hamlin and Olney as prospectives.
Willard G. Banning of New York City, 29, was arrested on a warrant by Inspector Wolf for larceny of 500000 green trading stamps valued at 1250 from the Green Trading Stamp Company in Fitchburg where he served as manager from December 26 1903 to February 16 1904.
More than 150 couples attended the second grand military and civic ball of the Pythian Burial Lot Association at Berkeley Hall last evening. The floor marshal was Past Commander G. Marshall who led the grand march with Miss Bertie Fellmeth, followed by Post Commander Dr F. M. Mayo and a long list of officers and guests. A large number of military men attended as invited guests.
Delta Upsilon men held their annual meeting at the Brunswick Hotel with eighty five in attendance. After a collation, speeches were made by delegates from Brown Colby Harvard Tufts and MIT. Officers for the coming year were L. R. Vredenburgh president G. H. Holliday vice president E. L. Getchell secretary and W. L. Currier treasurer.
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