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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1902
Page
2
An advertisement for Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy proclaims it the sovereign spring medicine. It claims to enrich and purify the blood, vitalize nerves, and cure a range of ailments from fatigue to liver and kidney issues. The copy urges readers to call for Nervura and Laxura Pills, noting free consultation with J. Greene in Boston and low prices.
The Rev. C. C. Garland of Crown Hill Methodist Church in Nashua tells how he disrupted a cocking main near McKean Street. Police suspicions arose about long running cock fighting as he recounted the incident at prayer meeting. Elders vow a crusade against the sport.
Emperor William ordered Professor Roechling to paint a scene near the Chinese arsenal showing Admiral Seymour directing German forces. The artwork, made during the Pekin relief expedition, will hang in the emperor’s private gallery and depict Germans advancing with American and British troops cheering.
An unknown about 25 years old attempted suicide at North Union station by swallowing carbolic acid found unconscious in the toilet room shortly after 7:30. He had a half empty bottle nearby and was later taken to Haymarket square relief station. A card reading Clark Room 2 was found in his pocket.
Princeton University President Patton today censured freshmen who on Tuesday night painted their class numerals on the Trenton battle monument and engaged in other vandalism.
New York Feb 20 Charles F Jones the valet testified in the Albert T Patrick trial on the murder of Texas millionaire William Marsh Rice. He described a conference with Patrick about killing Rice using chloroform and recounts the scheme, stockpiling chloroform, mercury pills, and oxalic acid, and Patrick’s instructions to report Rice as very ill and to remove Rice papers from the house. The testimony concluded with Jones recounting the fatal chloroform episode and Patrick’s reaction before the court adjourned.
Cy Young and Mrs Young arrived in Boston and are boarding on Massachusetts Avenue while scouting a suitable apartment. Mrs Young, a stylish blonde, travels with him when on the road on occasional shoots. He expects Boston to field a strong 1902 team and notes room for both leagues amidst the American triumph.
L Shoemaker of Artic Indiana, once a grocer’s clerk, recalls near starvation after a year of nibbling at foods. He says he lost health and weight until starting Grape-Nuts breakfast food, which he credits with restoring him to 160 pounds in about three months, inviting verification from friends.
Mrs William Quirk of 883 East Broadway testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured her severe backache. She explains kidney weakness can cause back pain and urges readers to use Doan's, sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Battery B of the First Massachusetts Volunteer Militia held a dinner at the United States Hotel. Captain John Bordman Jr announced his plan to return to the Philippines to help improve conditions for natives and possibly recruit soldiers from among the Filipinos for future service. Several dignitaries and officers spoke praising the militia and its work as the gathering listed many attendees.
Rome Teb 20 The Pope marked the start of the 26th year of his pontificate with a Te Deum in St Peter's and other observances. The jubilee main celebration is set for March 3. Count Giasse resigned yesterday over the divorce bill, which the church opposes. A commemorative medal was presented to the Pope for pilgrims. Cardinal Rampolla led the Te Deum before 50 000 spectators and a full guard in dress uniforms. The Pontiff appeared at his window to greet the crowd as hats and handkerchiefs waved.
A Kitchener despatch reports Scots Greys (Second Dragoons) badly damaged at Klipdam. Major Feilden and Captain Usher wounded, two killed, six wounded, 40 captured as they were detached from General Hamilton’s column near Kilpham en route to Nigel. The Boers later released the captured troops.
The President sent to the Senate today nominations for Massachusetts postmasters. Arthur Bliss of Andover, Joseph M. Hollywood of Brockton, Arthur P. Wright of East Pepperell, John F. Fresse of East Walpole, Dexter Grosse of North Abington, Walter N. Beal of Rockland, Serbertram Bliss of South Hadley, and Harry B. Tripp of Spencer are named.
Joseph A. Babbitt of Taunton asserts he is the long lost son of Elizabeth B. Beane. He claims a $70,000 fortune descended from her, supported by birth details and a birthmark, while Beane heirs dispute his claim and plan to contest. Beane's sister and other relatives are named as next of kin.
The Harugari Club will hold patriotic exercises in Korsuth Hall to honor Washington's Birthday. Fritz Heumann presides with Louis Drevenstedt as vice president and Adam Sonntag as treasurer. Prizes will be awarded for best recitals of patriotic selections.
The article argues that meat should not dominate diets for sedentary workers and that grains vegetables and dairy are healthier. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe daily aid to digestion, claiming they help stomach digestion by supplying pepsin and diastase and improving appetite and energy.
The Centaur Club of Dorchester will stage its annual minstrel show tonight and Saturday in Bloomfield Hall Dorchester. A dress rehearsal was held last evening and the performance passed smoothly.
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