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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1902

Page

3

92 Year Old Woman Cured by Warner’s Safe Cure

Mrs Rebecca Smith of Westfield New Jersey aged 92 credits Warner’s Safe Cure with curing her kidney and bladder diseases. The vegetable remedy claims no harmful drugs and is sold in 50 cent and one dollar bottles with a dose under one cent. It is advertised as prescribed by doctors and used in leading hospitals as a cure for kidney liver bladder and blood ailments and female weakness.

Warner Rebecca Smith Westfield N. J

Trial bottle free to prove Warner’s Safe Cure

A Boston Post promotion offers a free trial bottle of Warner’s Safe Cure for kidney liver bladder and blood disorders. Respondents write Warner Safe Cure Co. Rochester NY and cite the newspaper notice, then receive a medical booklet and testimonials via mail as a guaranteed offer.

Warner Warner Safe Cure Co Rochester N. Y Boston Post

Colton Attacked by Four Men on Dover Street

Edward J. Colton a South Boston teamster arrived at City Hospital with a scalp wound requiring 12 stitches and multiple bruises after being set upon by four men leaving a Harrison avenue bar. He fought back until a blackjack blow felled him.

Edward J. Colton Boston Street Boston City Hospital Colton Dover Street Harrison Avenue

Boston & Albany system plans reduced trolley era fares

The Boston and Albany Mailroad, under New York Central control, plans a general fare reduction on the Newton circuit to compete with trolley lines. A six to ten cent fare is proposed for various stations, with five cents to Cottage Farm Allston Brighton Faneuil and Newton in one direction and Longwood Brookline Brookline Hills Reservoir Chestnut Hill in the other, plus graduated fares up to ten cents at Riverside.

Boston & Albany Mailroad Company New York Central Newton Cottage Farm Allston Brighton Faneuil Longwood Brookline Brookline Hills Reservoir Chestnut Hill Riverside

Douglas Attacks Northern Ruan Consolidation Case Summary

Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Douglas of Minnesota filing in the U S Supreme Court. He outlines the state's view on the attempted consolidation of Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways via Northern Securities Company. Questions raised concern canal corporate powers and whether the consolidation creates a railroad traffic monopoly and if such a monopoly violates constitutional provision and statutory prohibition.

Washington United States Supreme Court Douglas Minnesota Great Northern Northern Pacific Railway Pearsall Great Northern Railway United Action Northern Securities Company New Jersey

Horticultural Prizes Awarded by Massachusetts Society

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s garden committee awarded 1901 prizes and gratuities. Notable awards include H. H. Hunnewell premiums for the Oliver Ames estate, John A. Lowell fund prizes for chrysanthemum houses, and Society prizes for roses, carnat ions, vegetables, and lettuce. Gratuities honored begonia, dahlia, tomato houses, and superior glass cultivation, with multiple winners across Arlington Malden Natick and Belmont.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society H. H. Hunnewell Oliver Ames North Easton John A. Lowell E. S. Converse Malden S. Converse A. W. Spencer South Framingham Charles Pfaff Peter Fisher Waban Rose Conservatories Natick George D. Moore & Son Arlington W. W. Rawson Frederick Parker Bedford Warren H. Houstis Belmont R. & J. Farquhar & Co Gloire de Lorraine W. P. Lothrop East Bridgewater David Nevins Methuen A. Learned

HYOMEI Germicide Claims to Cure Colds and Coughs

An advertising piece warns seven tenths of kidney and stomach diseases come from cough and cold medicines. It touts HYOMEI as the only inhaled germicide that reaches throat and lungs, destroying germs within a day to two. It claims other remedies damage the stomach and bowels, and offers a five day free trial.

U. S R. T. Booth Co Ithaca N. Y

Boer and British losses in 80h

A London review of South Africa operations compares Boer and British losses for the year. Boers total 18,320 casualties with 7,998 rifles captured. Britain claims all Boer artillery, 27 guns, plus two captured by Dewet at Zeefontein. Boers suffer higher disease and accident deaths, with 25,800 invalided.

London South Africa Dewet Zeefontein

Elbridge S Brooks Dies in Somerville Home

Elbridge S and Brooks, a renowned writer of historical and biographical works, died at 44 Walnut Street Somerville early yesterday of Bright's disease. Nearly blind for a year, he authored 70 books for youth, beginning as a salesman for Appleton and later with Scribner. Relatives claim seven Minute Men of Concord and Lexington traced maternally.

Elbridge S&s. Brooks Brooks Walnut Street Somerville Bright Sb. Appleton & Co Boston Lothrop Scribners Concord Lexington

Grand Jury May Probe Welch Will Forgery

A court signals possible forgery and perjury in Samuel Welch will case. The judge urges the district attorney to pursue action against those involved, citing conspiracy and attempted perjury. The petition for the will’s allowance will be dismissed with costs charged to the petitioner.

Samuel Welch

Judge MelIntire dismisses Munsey third will petition

In Middlesex County Probate Court East Cambridge Judge Charles J MelIntire dismissed Mrs Martha Munsey of Pittsfield New Hampshire petition to probate a third Samuel Welch will amid claims of forgery perjury and conspiracy He indicated the case may involve a grand jury and district attorney action against two involved parties while noting the estate s value has diminished and two earlier wills were disallowed and a capias was issued for witness Ellen Durgin Chandler and for Mrs Munsey

Charles J. MelIntire Middlesex County Probate Court East Cambridge Martha Munsey Pittsfield N. H Samuel Welch McIntire George Sanderson Middlesex County Samuel Welch Will Mr. Sanderson Munse Consel John K. Berry Samueleich Martha Mungey Welch John K. Kerry Ellen Durgin Chandler Munsey Goodrich Cornhill MelIntire

Fifteen Entombed in Ishpeming Mine Cave-In

Fifteen or more men were trapped by a cave-in at the Newaunee mine in Ishpeming Michigan this evening. Rescue work started quickly but no one has been brought to the surface. Two shafts exist but escape chances were believed shut off by the collapse as relatives gathered at the mine opening awaiting news.

Ishpeming, Mich Newaunee

Smoke Talk in Malden Church Forms Men's Club

In Malden on January 7 a vestry meeting at the Universalist Church formed a men's club. Rev James F Albion called the session with George F Hollis elected chairman and J A Flanders secretary. Prominent attendees included Dana J Flanders Eugene Nelson Dr James Krauss Charles Hyde and William Robinson. The group adjourned at 11 pm to reconvene at Rev Albion's call.

Malden Malden’ Universalist Church James F. Albion George F. Hollis Orange Free State J. A. Flanders J.F. Albion Dana J. Flanders Eugene Nelson James Krauss Charles Hyde Willam Robinson Albion

Grape-Nuts Food Aids Brain and Nerve Strength

An advertising note explains brain work wears away brain tissue daily and needs replacement through proper nutrition. It promotes Grape-Nuts with phosphate of potash and albumen, claiming it rebuilds the body, especially when eaten with cream, and notes grocers sell it from Postum Cereal Co., Battle Creek, Michigan.

Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Creek Mich

Beauty remedy offers free trial to improve complexion

An advertisement promises a natural beauty treatment to remove tan freckles moth patches pimples and skin imperfections. Readers are urged to mail for a free prepaid trial from Helen H. Ralston at Lexington Ave Newport KY and MME. M. Ribault Cincinnati Ohio.

Helen H. Ralston Lexington Ave Newport Ky Mme. M. Ribault Rd Ribault Elsa Cincinnati

Hutchinson Wins Fight Over Executive Committee Control

In a heated Ward 21 meeting, Hutchinson faced a sharp challenge from Gilpatric supporters led by Russell. After rulings and confrontations over an executive committee and election rules, Hutchinson retained the presidency with a large vote and a show of support. Fred E. Bolton was re elected secretary, while Grafton J. Cushing failed to win the presidency of the school committee.

Gilpatric Hutchinson Neal Russell Mr. Hutchinson Public School Association Cushing Mr. Gilpatric Ward 10 Richardson Ward 9 Gilpfltrie Hutchinsen Fred E. Bolton Grafton J. Cushing Ward 11

House Debated Panama Offer in Canal Bill Timing

In Washington the House opened debate on the Nicaragua Canal bill with Mr. Hepburn leading two hours on the Panama Canal Company offer to sell its property and franchises to the United States for 40 million dollars. He argued the offer was a delay tactic while others discussed potential amendments to authorize purchase if concessions from Colombia and a Walker Commission recommendation supported 40 million dollars.

Washington Hepburn Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee Panama Canal Company United States Panama Company Morris Minn Colombia Walker Commission Panama Canal Messrs Davis Fla Richardson Ala Mann Dal Adams Penn

Canal contest in Senate Senate hearing on canal routes

In Washington on January 7 the Senate heard first notes of the Canal contest. Senator Morgan offered a resolution for the committee on interoceanic canals to inquire into alleged relations between U S and Canadian transcontinental railroads and the Panama Canal Company.

Washington Nicaragua Panama Senate Morgan Committee On Interoceanic Canals United States Canada Panama Canal Company

Senate and House Move on Tariffs and Census Bill

In Washington on January 7, Senator Mitch Ell introduced amendments to the Philippine tariff bills proposing a substitute based on the Philippine Commission pact. The House census committee ordered a report on a bill to create a permanent census bureau. Hopkins aims to push the bill after the Nicaragua Canal measure. Representative Hooker introduced a joint resolution praising Commodore Schley for the Santiago victory. The Senate naval affairs committee planned hearings with the Commercial Cable Company on a Pacific submarine cable project. A franking privilege bill for Mrs Metinley advanced. More than 300 measures were introduced with notable items including a New York post office building at 2.5 million dollars, sealed-package shipping at one cent per ounce, and a memorial arch for McKinley.

Washington Mitchell Philippine Commission House Committee On Census Santiago Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Commercial Cable Company Metinley House Committee On Post Offices Senate Platt N. Y New York Penrose McMiMan President McKinley

Lyman W Temple Doorkeeper Remembered for Courteous Service

Lyman W Temple longtime doorkeeper at Hamilton place and Massachusetts Avenue entrances to Music Hall and Symphony Hall died suddenly yesterday at 1 o clock. In more than 30 years of service he earned a reputation as a courteous model employee. He was a Civil War veteran and member of John A Andrew Post 16 G A R.

Lyman W. Temple Old Music Hall New Symphony Hall Hamilton Place Old Hall Massachusetts Avenue Symphony Hall Temple John A. Andrew Post

Five Dollars a Box Indorse Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets

A letter from A Ellms and Chas. F. Buzzell of South Sudbury Mass endorses Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets citing relief from indigestion after a 50 cent box. Mrs James Barton of Toronto reports curing supposed kidney and bladder trouble with the tablets. The ad claims the tablets aid digestion, prevent acidity, and suit all ages, with doctors and druggists recommending them.

Mr. Ellms Sudbury Mass James Barton Toronto Can Stuart

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