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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
2
An old medical promotion touts the Almyr Treatment as superior for catarrhal conditions affecting the nose throat and lungs. It offers free treatment to those with catarrh and lung troubles linked to catarrh and lists many symptoms to guide readers to claim the offer before January 7.
The text argues that catarrh weakens respiratory membranes paving the way for consumption. It claims consumptives suffer from catarrh and that treating threats to bronchial tubes prevents consumption, citing cases where patients treated did not develop the disease.
If you apply before January 7 you will be treated until cured free of charge. The offer means just what it says. If you are afflicted with any form of Catarrhal Trouble, or of Lung Disease resulting from such Catarrhal Trouble, or by any of the symptoms indicated in these columns today, the offer means you, and it is important that you should understand it.
Michael J. Spillane aged 89 was arrested after his mother's death at 273 Bolton Street South Boston. Police await medical examiner verdict and autopsy results to determine cause while neighbors report frequent bickering and prior bruising incidents.
The Police Board conducted a star chamber hearing on Patrolman Lt. M. Harris of the Back Bay Station over an alleged assault on a Newton citizen on Dewey Day. Only deputies and Harris were present besides the commissioners. Deputy Merce refused to reveal the nature of the new evidence even as he indicated it existed.
A severe blizzard sweeps Chautauqua county halting WN&P trains to Dunkirk with ten foot drifts between Mayville and Silver Creek. Nickel Plate runs on Lake Shore tracks Brockton to Buffalo. Lake Shore trains are late about two hours. Traffic on several stage routes is blocked. Officers arrest Tithe Mason of 1299 Washington for alleged liquor sale to an officer.
Marty Cornish faced a tough cross examination in the Molineux murder trial. He acknowledged mailing the poison package route via a post office and discussed his connections with Mrs Adams household, a hospital burial for Mrs Smail, and discrepancies in prior statements. The day ended with medical testimony from Dr. Albert Weston noting no microscopic autopsy.
Shippers protest new freight schedule as 60 railroads east of the Mississippi accept it and the Attorney General declines to rule. The rates have been in effect two days with over 70 changes, some hitting Boston shippers hard. Merchants seek united action through the Chamber of Commerce as the transportation committee reviews the matter chaired by Clinton White.
William Claflin resigns from the National Wide and Leather Bank board due to health. Frank W. Stearns is chosen to replace him as director. Beacon Trust Company re elects officers including President John A. Gale and Secretary George H. Poor, with a listed board of directors. Washington National Bank reports no changes in officers or directors at its annual meeting. A list of officers and directors for the Bank is provided, including Minot Weld as President and various named directors.
The article extols fried onions as tasty yet potentially indigestion causing and argues digestion lacks stomach elements. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe effective aids after meals, claiming they digest food promptly without harmful drugs and criticizes cathartics as ineffective cures for indigestion.
A Belfast despatch reports Miss Ethel A. Josselyn of Boston a 21 year old woman arrested for masquerading in men s clothes. She says she wore male garb before and was arrested in Boston last September and lived with her aunts in Abington after probation. She fled her uncle due to gossip about her.
A woman identified as Miss Ethel Josselyn arrived in Belfast in a salt with Mr. Cook’s clothes and wore male garments beneath a high walk across a gully to hide her female attire. The disguise was noticed by bystanders and led to her arrest.
The article details Miss Josselyn’s flight from a mission home, disguise as a good looking young man, and arrest in a small town. It notes alleged insanity, guardianship by Mr. Younkin, and repeated romantic entanglements with young women, including long correspondence and disguises.
The Rev. Richard J. Patterson longtime St John of Clinton pastor lies in state in the church he served for thirty years. Requiem masses were held today and will continue tomorrow and Thursday with a high mass of requiem at 0:30 on Thursday. Honorary pallbearers include Rev. Meagher McLaughlin Leonard Coyne Kenney Welch Connery and O Malley and others from Clinton and nearby towns. About 200 priests from the diocese are expected at a church school dinner after the funeral.
Jerome Doscia of Washington Dr identified Charles MW Hoyt alias Harris at Central police station as a member of the gang that robbed a Pittsburg jeweller on March 18 1897 for a tray of diamonds worth 8000. Hoyt was brought from Boston and said the diamonds were fenced in Brooklyn. He lived on Carver Street and had a long record.
Miss Maria Goodhue, 76, longtime recluse in Danvers, perished when her old cottage burned at 2 a m. Firefighters found only the cellar after two witnesses near the scene reported the blaze. Authorities term her eccentric and note three fires at the property in eight years with unknown origin. Her only living relative is Hattie Goodhue.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Dr Henson at Bromfield Street Methodist Church offering free demonstrations of hands on healing. He claims cure for deafness chronic ailments and other diseases without medicine, inviting all to learn and consult at 21 Brattle StreetQuinery House with hours noted.
A heavy gale drove the schooner Puritan ashore on Cabot Island Newfoundland with nine aboard. eight were drowned and one survivor sustained a broken arm. Six of the dead were married men with families. Authorities fear further disasters from the same gale.
A reclusive, penniless widow living in a secluded two story home near Danvers drew visitors who either suspected her or were welcomed if well intended. She bought land to keep neighbors at bay, hired outside workers, and kept no money, surviving on nothing while taxes rose. Her will remained unread by all but herself, and she jealously guarded the fire that frightened her timid relatives.
Charles Barrett of Somerville files a petition in the United States Circuit Court to stop Panhandle directors from using net earnings to fund improvements at the Cincinnati based railway firm. He argues a consolidation contract required bonds and preferred stock for such permanent works and to distribute net earnings to stockholders.
Autopsy findings by Medical Examiner Draper state Loren Baker died of heart disease after a sudden collapse on a train at South Station. Another death, James McNonurs, is attributed to alcoholism with cause listed as death in a saloon on Van Weenhington Street.
Ad claims fast relief from grippe with Bromo Quinine Tablets. The copy mentions refunds and a Groves signature on each bus. The readable fragment suggests a broader advertising note rather than a full article.
The two masted schooner Bessie owned by W. K. Smith of Plympton New York ran aground on Lobster Rocks while sailing from Boston to Port Gilbert New Brunswick. The vessel was badly strained and leaking but Captain Trefrey believes she can be floated with minimal damage if conditions improve tomorrow.
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