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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1904

Page

2

President Urges Panama Canal Policy In Congress Message

The President's Congressional message defends U S policy in Panama while criticizing Colombia. He cites foreseen revolution, forces kept to preserve transit, and no U S complicity. He praises Commodore Hubbard's conduct and warns against actions that could spark broader conflict.

Washington Congress Colombia United States Panama Roosevelt Senate

Postum and coffee myths exposed by a physician

A physician recalls years of coffee use and heart palpitations, detailing how quitting coffee and switching to Postum improved his health. He notes initial weak flavor, later perfected by boiling Postum for 15 minutes and adding butter. He reports advising many patients to abandon coffee for Postum.

Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Postum Wellville

Panama Canal Policy Speech Emphasizes Collective Civilizatio

The president defends recognizing Panama and building an interoceanic canal, arguing overgenerous terms to Colombia failed, and the canal serves collective civilization, national safety, and global commerce. He cites reactions, Pan American support, and future benefits for Panama and neighboring regions.

Republic of Panama United States England Congress Mexico General Reyes Colombia Republic of Panama

Smith's Triple Cure Offered For Catarrh Relief

An advertisement touts Smith's Triple Cure as a non alcoholic remedy for catarrh dyspepsia and blood diseases. It claims immediate relief with daily repeat improves and a complete two week supply for 50 cents or via mail for 25 stamps. It warns against liquid remedies and promises postpaid delivery from W F Smith Co Boston.

Smith W. F. Smith, Co Summer Street Boston Mass

Miles Dead at State Prison

Edward P. Miles former Hudson tax collector died at Charles Town State Prison after a short illness of Bright's disease. He had served for embezzlement of 9000 dollars. His daughter Lottie circulated a pardon petition to the Governor. He leaves a wife and one daughter.

Edward P. Miles Hudson Charlestown Mr. Miles Bright Lottie Miles Miles

Judge disapproves Wentworth settlement in Essex Probate Court

In Salem on January 4, the Essex Probate Court under Judge Harmon rejected the terms of settlement in the Arioch Wentworth will case. Ex-Governor John D. Long and Attorney Samuel J. Elder presented a settlement drawn by Robert M. Morse, but the judge declined to hear it further until a more prudent agreement is offered. Attorney-General Parker planned to meet the lawyers soon to seek a new understanding. The executors’ counselors left the courtroom disappointed and would not discuss the matter.

Colombia United States Reyes Mexico Pan- American Congress Senate Wentworth Salem Arioch Wentworth Essex Probate Court Harmon Parker John D. Long Samuel J. Elder Judge Harmon Robert M. Morse W. H. Stuart Fiwe

Palm & Co Sues Sullivan Carroll Kennedy For $500 Bill

Palm & Co liquor dealers sue John L Sullivan Brooklyn Jim Carroll and James C Kennedy in New York for failure to pay a $500 liquor bill. Defendants deny receipt of the goods and potential breach.

New York Palm & Co St John L. Sullivan Brooklyn Jimmy Carroll James C. Kennedy Sullivan

Lomasney Plans Ireland Visit After Political Storms

Ex-Alderman Martin M. Lomasney, after twenty years in politics and enduring many storms, plans a vacation to Ireland the land of his forefathers. Upon his departure, the ward will reportedly be left in excellent condition with every political hole plugged.

Martin M. Lomasney

Will You Write a Postal So a Sick One May Get Well

Dr Shoop promotes a Restorative cure through mail orders, claiming rapid relief for rheumatism and weak organs. He offers a book on kidneys and a mail response plan, billing the cost at five dollars and promising vast past success.

Baurg Ate Shoop Recine Wis

No breaks in the organization keep Romdsnéy in politics

Romdsnéy’s retirement does not end his political influence as he maintains strong representation in City Hall and the State House. He remains active in public life, guiding operations from behind the scenes while planning extended stays in Ireland during his travels abroad.

State House Romdsnéy City Hall Ireland

MISS EUSTIS MAKES DEBUT

Miss Mary Eustis, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ellery Channing Eustis of Mt Vernon street, had her coming out dance at Copley Hall last evening. The hall was decorated with cedar boughs, greens, tapestries, mini bay trees, and azaleas. She wore white taffeta silk and chiffon, trimmed with cream lace, and received numerous floral offerings.

Mary Eustis William Ellery Channing Eustis Mt. Vernon Street Copley Hall Copley Society Allston Hall Eustis

Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Rheumatism Medical Claim

The ad asserts rheumatism clings unless blood acid condition is corrected. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla has cured thousands and loosens its hold by addressing the blood condition.

Bequests in Kingsley Will Filed at East Cambridge

The Kingsley wills of Chester Ward Kingsley and his wife Mary Jane are filed at East Cambridge probate. No public bequests are stated. Property mainly goes to children, in municipal bonds totaling 100000 to Ella Bacon Rose Kingsley and to others including Alice Jouett, Mary Ellis, Chester Kingsley, Parker Ellis, Priscilla Soule, Clinton Jouett, and annual support to Henry Montague and Mary Merwin. Residue to Mary Jane Kingsley, who died before the testator.

Chester Ward Kingsley Cambridge Water Board East Cambridge Mary Jane Kingsley Kingsley Ella J. Bacon Rose Kingsley Alice M. Jouett Mary Ellen Ellis Chester Ed Aley Muniom Parker Ellis Priscilla B. Soule Clinton Jouett Henry Montague Mary J. Merwin Mary Jane Kingssiey Testator

Druggist Charged With Phenacetine Adulteration

In a Superior Criminal Court session Judge Judy Bond heard Leslie M. Frye of Frye Hygienic Drug Company face a charge of selling adulterated phenacetine. State chemist Albert E. Leach testified the sample contained a cheaper hazardous mix, about 26 percent, far reducing value. Frye denied knowledge of adulteration. the case was not yet given to the jury as proceedings adjourned.

Superior Criminal Court Judy Bond Leslie M. Frye Frye Hygienic Drug Company Maine Corporation Harry B. Collins Farbenfabriken Company Biberfeld Parker Albert E. Leach State Board of Health

Glasgow Co s Bondsmen To Forfeit Today

The bondsmen for Charles A Battler and Simon Burman of the Glasgow Manufacturing Company face forfeiture if Battler and Burman are not delivered to U S officers by noon. Each bond stands at 9000, with the district attorney warning payment or suit. Despite the bondsmen’s pledge, authorities continue to search for the two missing men.

Charles A. Battler Simon Burman Glasgow Manufacturing Company United States Hale John H. Casey Frederick Green Selig Lespig Battler Burman Glasgow Company

New Grand Jury Impaneled After Morning Session

A new grand jury convened yesterday to serve for the first six months of the year. Judge Bond charged the jurors on duties, then trials proceeded on cases previously before the grand jury or on appeal. Of 39 traverse jurors, 12 requested excusal, seven granted, with John Cannon as foreman and Edward J. Flannigan as clerk.

Bond Grand Jury Traverse John Cannon Edward J. Flannigan

Guaranteed Pills Claim Refund Offer

A dubious guarantee promises a refund if a listed product cures or assists in 6 to 14 days. The text reads like an unsafe medical claim and appears to target vulnerable readers with a money back promise tied to a short cure window.

Soc

L Road Annual Meeting Held at Wesleyan Hall

At the Boston Elevated Railway stockholders meeting in Wesleyan Hall the old board was unanimously reelected. Directors F Ayer W A Bancroft J J Bright Samuel Carr T J Coolidge Jr F H Peabody J Phillips Jr J M Prendegast Nehemiah W Rice Quincy A Shaw Jr William Spaulding Walter S Swan and Robert Winsor each received 1197 votes. President Bancroft reported Massachusetts stock ownership above 8 percent and coal handling costs at 409 017 for the year, up about 71 percent from the prior year.

Boston Elevated Railway Wesleyan Hall Frederick Ayer William A. Bancroft John J. Bright Samuel Carr T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr Francis H. Peabody James Phillips, Jr James M. Prendegast Nehemiah W. Rice Quincy A. Shaw, Jr William 8. Spaulding Walter S. Swan Robert Winsor Bancroft Massachusetts

Germany Cures Consumption Tuberculine apparatus touted as cure

An advertisement touts a Koeh inhalation device and Tuberculine claimed to cure consumption and asthma. Dr Edward Koch, head of the Lung Cure of America, says the apparatus delivers vapors directly to the lungs. Offices listed in major cities with free consultation offered.

Edward, Koch Lung Cure of America Boston New York Philadelphia Rochester Buffalo Washington Baltimore Chicago Pittsburg Cincinnati Erie Altoona Penn Boylston Street

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