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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1903
Page
5
An advertising notice warns thousands of city residents about grip and pneumonia risk while promoting Munyon remedies. It claims the Cold or Grip Cure relieves nasal discharge, sneezing, sore throat, fever, and fatigue and touts other cures for rheumatism dyspepsia kidney ailments and 57 cures for 57 ailments with druggists selling vials at about 25 cents.
Salem residents react to Louis Mercier the New York hotel jewelry theft suspect. His mother, from Pittsfield, defends him as a good boy and credits dime novels for his alleged wrongdoing while detailing his family history and schooling. Her husband plans to travel to New York seeking help.
The 2nd annual banquet drew over 500 AOUW members at Odd Fellows Hall with Theodore H. Videto as toastmaster. Morning committee work and grand master report urged abolishing the degree fee. Afternoon covered resolutions and committees as election of officers is the main item today.
Frank W. Stevens of Kingston New Hampshire was fatally injured when a water tower staging collapsed in Salem New Hampshire. He fell about ten feet breaking multiple bones including the pelvis and skull and died later at the local hospital as his father stood nearby.
Paris February 24 United States Consul General Gowdy expresses surprise at reports that Mrs Willon Gore’s jewelry was stolen after her death He notes she had no jewelry after the shooting in De Rydzewski’s apartments and suggests she likely sold or pledged any pieces due to need for money
Edwin W. Cox seeks a restraining order against members of multiple unions including Bricklayers and Plasterers No 40 Carpenters No 878 Plumbers No 188 Electricians No 259 Steam Fitters No ??? The petition alleges union members conspired to bar Cox from hiring nonunion workers on two construction projects and threaten a general strike. The court set return date for Friday.
L. T. Converse installed officers of Colonel F. B. Bogan Conclave of Heptasophs at Charlestown. Named officers include Daniel Donovan, William F. Murray Jr, Antonio Carbone, Richard F. Murray, Tester A. Tompkins, C. J. Duggan, J. C. Sullivan, Daniel W. Lyons, Eugene Sullivan, James L. Kelly, W. A. Butman M. D., Edward H. Gilday and George W. Driscoll.
Miss Mary Fitzgerald of 9 Harrison Street Cambridge died yesterday at Massachusetts General Hospital from burns suffered while lighting a fire with kerosene oil. The incident occurred at her home and followed by hospital treatment.
After decades in the lab a celebrated physician chemist of the Altenheim Medical Dispensary claims a compound that grows hair on any bald head. He offers free trial packages to readers who mail a letter with a 2 cent stamp to Cincinnati Ohio, promising rapid results for all ages and sexes.
The Delaware Lackawanna & Western railroad held its annual meeting in New York. Directors and officers were reelected. The report shows gross earnings down 8.97 percent and net earnings down 21.60 percent due to coal miners strike losses. President Truesdale denounces lawlessness during the strike and notes rising costs and uncertain future net results.
A Washington club dinner sparks debate on newspaper testimonials as proof. Newton K. Young of Pennington New Jersey is claimed cured after fifty years of piles by Pyramid Pile Cure, with Geo W Scarborough Ph G endorsing the remedy and Pyramid Drug Company backing the letter's genuineness with a thousand dollar guarantee.
Jacob H. Hecht of Hecht Bros. & Co. Boston dies at the Hotel Victoria from heart trouble aged 68. Survived by wife Mrs. Hecht a noted charitable organizer, he supported Hebrew Industrial School and Federation of Jewish Charities. Funeral at Dr Ehrlich's home then Baltimore interment by Federal Express. Hecht aided many charities and held multiple leadership posts.
Miss Annie Catron of 813 Main Street Cincinnati testifies Peruna cured her chronic catarrh after years of suffering. She says relief came within a month and overall health improved. She urges others to write Dr Hartman for free advice at the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
The late Mr Hecht, first president of the Elysium Club, also belonged to the Bostonian Society and Boston Art Club. He supported art music and charity. The Hebrew charitable societies met at the Elysium Club to appoint delegates with Lehman Pickett presiding. Funeral services for Hecht were to be held tomorrow at 4 at Dr Henry Erlich’s residence with interment in Baltimore.
The Esquimo and lumbermen are described as exposed to cold and strain. The text states fatty foods provide warmth and presents Scott's Emulsion as a digestible, palatable nourishment for those with thin bodies or wasting disease. Physicians prescribe it and a sample may be sent.
Dr George W Galvin restates orders from 1900 requiring ambulances first on scene to take injured to chosen hospitals or home upon request. Police board warns captains. Galvin questions enforcement and urges hospital observation for unconscious or acutely ill individuals to avoid police detention or insanity detention.
The Garment Workers Union met last night at Wells Memorial Halford and expanded its membership from 810 to 335 days ago to 335, noting rapid growth since the previous period.
Paris February 24 The inquiry into the mysterious change of Mrs Charles L Fair's fur collection resumed before Consul General Gowdy. Affidavits declare a substitution and show the consulate never possessed the articles, vindicating American officials and forwarding companies.
The Hecht Club met last evening and adopted resolutions on the death of Jacob H. Hecht after whom the club was named. News from the club’s ball on Monday noted Mr Hecht was listed among guests, suggesting he may have attended.
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