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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1904
Page
4
An early 20th century advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal stomach substitute. It claims the tablets digest food independently of stomach strength, restore health, and are sold by druggists for 50 cents a box. The copy emphasizes natural healing and urges reliance on the product for dyspepsia relief.
Mayor Augustine Daly began his second day as Cambridge chief magistrate with a morning at the office greeting staff and receiving floral tributes. He spent two hours touring departments, then met with Secretary Counihan to discuss anticipated changes for a lean, business-like administration.
Jesse W Avery Jr aged 22 and William Grant aged 16 both of Cambridge were arrested yesterday afternoon by Inspectors Hurley and Deehan charged with entering Russell Hall at the corner of Mt Em and Bow streets after night. Both confessed to the break with Avery admitting he fired a shot. A pursuer followed him after the break and the men will appear in court today.
At the Industrial School for Crippled and Deformed Children 424 Newbury street, morning instruction runs 9 to 12 in printing cane seating and sewing. Thirty three students have benefited. new buildings will expand the industrial departments and facilities. Both young men and women are invited to apply. skilled workers are paid for finished products.
Eight year old Little Nellie Hogan of 2 Liverpool Street East Boston dragged a saucepan of boiling water from a stove while seated in a high chair. The scalding liquid caused extensive burns and she was placed on the danger list at the Relief station after her father William Hogan wrapped her in a blanket and rushed her there.
Patrolman Harrison M. Cummings of Division 6 South Boston was dismissed by a general order of the police commissioners for conduct unbecoming an officer. He admitted entering a liquor saloon on three occasions while on duty and borrowing $20 from proprietor Robert Murray. He argued he did not violate police miles as charged. The force was warned to strict adherence to the police manual with penalties intensified recently. Patrolmen have been fined two days’ pay for a single off beat violation.
A short note explains backache stems from kidney trouble located near the small of the back. It promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as targeting the kidneys to relieve pain and warns that neglect may lead to urinary disorders, rheumatic pains, diabetes, dropsy, or Bright's disease.
Boston photographer C H Foster of 28 Hanover Street recounts endorsing Deans Kidney Pills in 1895 due to severe backache dull head sensation and irregular appetite. He states the pills cured him and he re endorses the claim nearly five years later noting permanent relief.
A brief notice states a trial free period for Boston Post readers with access details and eligibility, inviting inquiries from subscribers and prospective readers.
Democratic State committee planned a Saturday resolution at the Revere House to back Richard Olney for the presidential nomination and form a New England talks committee. Congressman McNary will frame and preside, while New York dinner chatter centered on Olney's stance against Roosevelt world power policies.
Miss Mary Alden Osgood wed Robert Erskine Childers of London at Trinity Church with Bishop Lawrence officiating. Attendants included Miss Dulcibella Childers and bridesmaids Miss Hooper, Miss Greene, Miss Evens, Miss Putnam, and Miss Minot. After a breakfast at the Osgood home, the couple planned a wedding tour of Italy before residing in London.
Last night the School Board discussed a new salary schedule for janitors in public schools. The debate included Messrs. Casey, Brock, Mulvey, Harkins, Keough and Mrs. Duff. The board approved asking the corporation counsel about legality and referred Grace Crandon’s appointment to the superintendent. Several resignations were accepted from Dorchester High, Agassiz, Eliot, Gaston, Philips Brooks, and Washington Alston schools.
A special committee report to Transatlantic Steamship Clerks Assembly 1648 K of L outlines a uniform wage scale. A petition seeks removal of newspaper selling permits in Boston. President Simon Rublavitch and former presidents Mulkern and Gederson of the Boston Newsboys Union will meet Mayor Collins. United Cloth Hat and Cap Makers Local 7 of Boston held its first annual ball at Paine Memorial Hall with 280 couples in attendance.
Miss Belle F Borrow svale testified in a New York equity court case Fisher vs Bears. She identified herself as promoter of Belle Forest Mining Company named after her. Alfred Sears testified about business relations with Mrs Fisher, denying partnership. Judge reserved decision after arguments.
Last night Boston women planning homes learned to keep house scientifically. Seventy-four? No, twenty-four young women attended at Roxbury educational centre to learn fire lighting, breakfast cereal making, and potato creamed soup. A lecture covered dish cleaning while other classes focus on plan reading for masons and bricklayers and sales training for department stores. Funds offered total 1500 dollars to support the educational centres, with Joseph A. Reddy directing allocations to Mr Storrow in charge of all centers.
The article proclaims Pyramid Pile Cure as the permanent remedy for itching piles and all forms of piles. It cites a Chicago user’s five box treatment as cured and notes physician endorsement, with druggists selling it at fifty cents per package and Marshall Michigan address for more information.
Two Park Police officers in Franklin Park were badly affected by the cold. Patrolman John F. Norcutt of Division 18 was taken to City Hospital in serious condition. Patrolman Lyman, also of Division 18, remained at home with a weak heart.
A Boston party of executives from multiple major firms will travel to West Virginia to inspect 20,000 acres of New River coal lands. They aim to purchase coal at cost and escape price increases from strikes or other causes, forming a large combined operation to mine its own coal and cut operating costs. The move targets relief from traditional coal dealers affecting New England manufacturers.
Taunton, Jan. 6. Amid last night’s fire at the insane asylum, Rev. Father Mortimer Downing of St. Mary’s Church led rescues and assisted in calming inmates. In 16 below zero conditions he braved snow drifts, embankments, and a barbed wire fence to reach the fire and aid until after 2 a.m. His actions were the town’s talk today.
Danish consul Gustave Lundberg in Boston is trying to locate Valdemar Johan George Larsen who left Denmark for the United States. Larsen has not communicated with relatives in Storekedinge, Denmark since his departure. The consul has received requests from Idrsen's relatives in Denmark but has no definite information on Larsen's disappearance and does not think safety is in immediate danger.
Chicago January 5 A special city council committee to inspect theatres and report needed changes to meet building ordinances met for the first time. Alder man Friestedt says only about 3 percent of theatres open regularly and fireproofing could force demolition and rebuilding of most playhouses.
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