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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1904

Page

2

Modern science links most diseases to kidney disorders

Urinary and bladder troubles are tied to kidney health, Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is promoted as a universal remedy. Claims include improved kidney function benefits for liver and other organs, with testimonials from officials and doctors. Sample bottles offered via mail from Binghamton New York.

The Post A. R. Reynolds Columbus, Ga Aoe Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, Y

Hill heir titled as child of Boston banker family

William H. Hill Jr may inherit a vast fortune after a settlement in the Brookline custody case. He relinquished custody of his son and accepted securities and a $60,000 fortune, ending years of public dispute with his father over the heir and the Hill banking and steamship interests.

Hill William H. Hill, Jr Maine Post Gainsboro Street William H. Hill, Sr Boston Brookline William H., Jr Mr. Hill Norfolk Flint William H. Hil, Jr New England Jil Mr. Hill, Jr Emma Cheeney Cambridge Thayer Spencer Hill Richardson, Hill & Co City Trust Company State Street

Proclamation in Manchuria Mobilizes Support for Russia

Viceroy Alexieff orders a six point Manchuria proclamation declaring Russia at war with Japan. Citizens urged to defend Russian interests, aid troops, oppose bandits, and avoid disloyalty or risk extermination. The plan seeks unity between Russian and Chinese interests and asks public to back military actions.

Yankow Alexieff Manchuria Russia Japan China

Russian Victory Rumors Stir Paris Halls Over Port Arthur

A Paris dispatch reports that news of a Russian victory in Port Arthur excited lawmakers in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. Other cables from St. Petersburg describe Japanese efforts to sink barges, but Russian fire reportedly prevented the attack. Additional accounts say Japanese fireships and ships were damaged or sunk, with unsettled details about landings near Pigeon Bay.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Senate St. Petersburg Port Arthur Pigeon Bay

How to Legally Aid Japan Warns Against Prohibited Enlistment

Consul Osborne Howes sets conditions for Americans aiding Japan without breaking laws. Individuals may travel and enlist on free soil. arms shipments by individuals or firms face seizure under international law. Military company formation invites Russian scrutiny though purchases of Japanese bonds and Red Cross contributions are allowed.

Osborne Howes Japan Nowovelty United States Howes Russia Red Cross Society

Arlington Boat Club Minstrels at Newton Club

At Newton Club Newtonville on February 2 an Arlington Boat Club minstrel show featured songs by Chris L. Briel and M. Frank and an original Blackville version of Plorodora. Other contributors included Holmes Xavier Flanders Clarkson and Hendricks.

Arlington Boat Club Newton Club Newtonville Chris L. Briel M. Frank Blackville

My Clothier founder hails rapid store expansion at Atlantic City

Bernard M. Wolf returns from a two week Atlantic City trip and reports brisk progress on the new women’s departments at his Hanover and Portland streets store. He says the work is unusually bright and aims for a department equal or superior to any in the city. He congratulates himself on creating a convenient and modern shopping place.

Bernard M. Wolf Atlantic City Hanover Portland

Showman Dailey Dies in Pawtucket at 76

Owen B. Dailey a pioneer showman and originator of panoramic views of Ireland died in Pawtucket Rhode Island aged 76 His innovations toured the United States in earlier years and left a lasting impression on popular entertainment

Pawtucket R. I Owen B. Dailey United States Ireland

Emma Costine and John T Cassford Wed at Roxbury Home

Miss Emma Costine and John T Cassford were married at the bride’s sister Mrs Bailey’s home 8 Woodbine street Roxbury last evening by Rev Dr Cooper. George J Merritt served as best man with Miss Florence L Bailey as maid of honor.

Emma Costine John T. Cassford Bailey Woodbine Street Roxbury Dr. Cooper George J. Merritt Florence L. Bailey

Doctor praises Postum as coffee substitute in medical journal

A physician extols Postum Food Coffee in Alkaloidal Clinic, citing heart trouble relief and nervousness improvement from replacing coffee. He notes his own family favors Postum, insists on boiling it twenty minutes, and adds cream for a beverage he prefers to coffee. The ad-like piece cites Postum Co. and the book The Road to Wellville.

United States Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Postum Wellville

Plan 10 Stop Strike Riling Plan Adopted

Indianapolis Feb 24 The Citizens' Industrial Association of America executive council adopted a resolution to create a law and order department to aid local groups in apprehending and prosecuting violence in labor disputes The plan pledges witnesses protection and use of funds to support the department and ensure cases are not dropped until criminals are disposed of in court

Indianapolis Ind Citizens’ Industrial Association of America Law and Order Department Llabor

Kuropatkin Plans Early Move East

A St. Petersburg despatch reports General Kuropatkin advancing his departure and set to leave for the far east tomorrow. The Corean minister at St. Petersburg has donated 25 dollars to the Russian fleet.

Paris St. Petersburg Kuropatkin Far East

Stark Said to Face Siberian Punishment After Port Arthur

A Russian dispatch omits Admiral Stark by name fueling belief he has fallen from favor. Reports claim Stark was ashore at a banquet during the February 8 assault and may have shown inattention as Japanese forces attacked. Viceroy Alexieff’s omission is read as potential proof of disgrace and transfer to Siberia.

ST. ‘Petersburg Admiral Stark Alexiceff Port Arthur Stark Siberia Alexieff

Williams Out for Hearst Says He Supports Hearst Nomination

George Fred Williams is out for William R Hearst in the Democratic presidential bid. A letter from Williams dated February 16 1904 claims he will campaign for Hearst in Massachusetts and links the progressive wing to Hearst as the sole option. Williams refused further comment but promised to relieve anxiety soon.

George Fred. Williams William R. Hearst Mr. Williams Golden Gate Iroquois Club San Francisco Boston Mass Commonwealth Hearst Democratic Party Williams Dedham Statesman

Brotherhood updates lodge activities in Nashua and Lowell

The group organized a ball at Union Park on April 6 and formed a Nashua lodge with jurisdiction over Lowell and Nashua areas. Romenus and Suthons reported charter members and a Fall River lodge was established. Lodge 22 members increased this week.

Union Park Romenus and Suthons Brotherhood Nashua N. H Lowell Nasua Carmei Gauceave Fall River Ianiters

Pantsmakers Strike Over New Wage Scale Demands

About 320 pantsmakers walked out yesterday after employers refused to sign a new wage scale and working agreement. The strikers set up at 164 Canal Street, aligned with Pantsmakers Union 173, while Contractors Association rejected the demands as unprofitable. They ask manufacturers to raise eight cents per piece to achieve a 33 4 cent increase for union workers, boosting contractor margins by 41 4 cents per pair. Struck firms include Wasserman and Platinsky, 182 Charley Street, Lanes, Sternberg, 94 Blackstone Street, Covytz & Cohen, 80 Blackstone Street, Levin, 228 Commercial Street, Finkelstein, 177 Fulton Street, Goldman, Hubbel and Cohen, 188 Hanover Street.

Canal Street Pantsmakers Union 173 Pantsmakers’ Contractors’ Association D. Wasserman P. Platinsky Charley Street J. Lanes J. Sternberg Blackstone Street Covytz & Cohen P. Levin Commercial Street D. Finklestein Fulton Street S. Goldman D. Hubbel W. Cohen Hanover Street Boston

Surprise outcome in Revere caucus for town officers

The Revere Republican caucus nominated Michael Sullivan for Selectman at large, defeating Huntley and Whiting, with Farnum unopposed in Precinct 1 and Pearson winning over Tilton in Precinct 3. Precinct 2 saw Bradbury upset by Sanche by five votes, while Precinct 4 chose Keeping without opposition.

Republican Party Revere Michael Sullivan Huntley Whiting John Farnum Bradbury Sanche Pearson Tilton Benjamin Keeping

Labor Unions Prepare Across Boston for Wage Agreement Signing

Carriage and wagon workers report wide willingness to sign the 1904 wage scale. The Carriage and Neganeer Union plans a special meeting on March 9 before employers sign. Various locals including Electrical Workers, Machinists, and Pipers Protective Union announce meetings and lectures. A funeral committee represents Machinists for Dennis F McSweeney.

Carriage and Wagon Workers’ Union Boston Ms Whip Union 264 South Boston Carl Olin Michael D. O’brien Daniel L. Leahy Frank Hannon Pipers Grt Wells Bremorial Ennis D. Drisco den Labor Union Condr .Devaing State Branch

Scrofula Description in 19th Century Health Notes

The article describes scrofula as commonly hereditary and widespread, affecting pale weak children and many adults. It lists signs such as neck swellings abscesses skin eruptions inflamed eyelids sore ears rickets catarrh wasting and general debility.

Hood Co Medicines Claim Permanent Cures

Advertises Pas Hood sarsaparilla and Pitts eradication of disease with thousands of testimonials. Offers mailed testimonials on request. C I Hood Co Lowell Mass company name and location included.

C. 1. Hood CO Lowell Mass

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