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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1904
Page
2
The Hon. E. S. Converse, confined to his Malden home for months by illness, is reported totally blind and partially paralyzed yet remains cheerful and converses with visitors. The death of Mrs. Converse recently shocked him. she had stayed at his bedside as he recovered from a long illness.
Massachusetts district police chief Wade highlights his annual report praising strict adherence to child labor laws. He argues the law is deeply embedded in society, protecting children from parental or employer greed and ensuring educational access, while urging continued vigilance.
John Bannister of 42 Parkman Street was trapped between an elevator and a gate on the first floor of a saloon at Richmond and Commercial yesterday afternoon. He sustained internal injuries and was admitted to Relief Hospital on the dangerous list.
A Western Indian family toured Boylston area stations seeking work and wealth. The mother wore a thin calico wrapper while a seven year old boy, in an oversized cowboy outfit, acted as interpreter. They planned to find quick riches after leaving the Chardon Street Home and moving to a Salem Street residence.
Slippery sidewalks remain a menace to pedestrians with several injuries recorded. Mary Magnini, 54 Tyler Street, fractured leg. Augustus Stratable, severe scalp wound. John Leahy, 29 Call Street, Jamaica Plain, scalp wound. Richard Fox, 23 Howell Street, sprained ankle.
At the State House the Gas and Electric Light Commission held a hearing on Boston Consolidated Gas Company's petition to issue capital stock to buy eight local gas companies and to determine the fair value of their assets. The plan faces no opposition. the key task is valuing land buildings mains services machinery and other appliances. The company was asked to file an itemized asset schedule before experts are chosen to aid in valuation.
The latest puzzle from The Strand Magazine challenges readers with a riddle style game titled Tracking the Fugitives. It follows a test titled How old is Ann and asks sharp readers to deduce answers based on subtle clues.
A fragment presents a Sherlock Holmes style puzzle showing footprints and marks in the snow. It asks how a man and a small child fled pursuers, changed locomotion between stations, the vehicles used, events of a fight, and the child’s fate at each journey stage.
Julius C Morse junior partner and superintendent at Leopold Morse Co was married last night, and employees presented a lamp and marble base with French design to honor the event. The gesture highlighted the close bond and shared spirit within the firm as colleagues praised cooperation and pledged continued support for his leadership.
An advertisement by Dr Shoop promotes his Rheumatic Cure claiming it can purge pain causing substances from blood and restore mobility. The tester guarantees a one month trial for $5.60 with no charge if unsatisfied, urging readers to request a book and locate a local druggist for bottles.
Marshall, a hopeful for sergeant at arms, claims near 50 votes with more pending as the contest unfolds. He vows civil service reform and plans to paint the Bulfinch dome pale green if elected, citing the current glare for riders approaching the station.
Levi Muise aged 40 died last night after gas escaped from an upper burner in his small East Broadway room. Found by the landlord at 9 pm, the room was filled with gas while a gas stove on the floor burned. Muise left a wife and daughter in Waltham.
The 1904 Legislature opens with Republicans caucusing to nominate a speaker and officers. Frothingham is favored for speaker, with Newton Taft and Luce as alternatives. Remington and Davis contest for sergeant at arms, likely a close ballot. Democrats debate leaders, while Senate and officers proceed with organization. Governor Bates and Lt Governor Guild to be inaugurated at 11.
It will please many friends to learn that Frank K Simons has accepted the position of buyer and manager of the hat department at Wolf's My Clothier located on Hanover and Portland streets.
Dr Plunkett announces a fee increase due to overwhelming crowds. He will treat all applicants before January 17 at the current low rates, then raise prices to limit patient numbers and offset heavy Osmo Chemic tax.
William H Perkins of 17 King Street Reading recounts recovery after Osmo Chemic doctors treated his spinal neuritis and nerve pain. He credits a fall, insomnia relief, and marked improvement in sleep and pain with their care, asserting the treatment proved correct and effective.
Descriptive notice urges hope and health by offering Osmo-Chemic treatment at the old low rate for applicants who call before January 17 at his offices. It warns of a fee increase due to large crowds and emphasizes a final chance to be cured at a nominal price.
The Osmo- Chemic physicians provide a radical, perfect X ray examination at no charge. Their Auoroscopic attachment enables a distinct eyesight diagnosis of all diseased pains to determine the cause of the affliction. Invalids wishing to avail themselves are welcome.
A patient from Eveett describes a tumor treatment by Osmo-Chemic Light Therapy. He asserts the cancerous growth vanished after several months of the method from Catto Chemismtd, praising the cure and renewed well being. He notes prior unsuccessful efforts and emphasizes lasting improvement.
A patient testimonial extols a remedy called Chemic Light Cure for tumors and cancer. The author praises minimal medicine and local treatment, urging others to seek a thorough examination by a late physic, Seemie, and asserts a personal endorsement of the cure.
Mr Smith of 24 Swains Ave Melrose writes about his rheumatism cure by Osmo-Chemic Physician Cheyies Smith. He describes long pain relief after treatments and urges friends to seek examination by the physician and assistants at his office, expressing confidence in further success for others.
An old advertisement for The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Incorporated lists J. J. Phykatt M D as chief consul physician with multiple Boston area office locations and hours. The fragmentary text includes address snippets along Boylston Street and Central Massachusetts, with daily office hours indicated in a garbled row.
A fragment notes the Boylston and Tremont corner in Boston as the city’s coldest spot during a cold wave. Pedestrians feel a fierce wind as they turn the corner from Washington Street, likening it to New York’s Flatiron’s fame.
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