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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1903

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Warner's Safe Cure touted by Reverend Villars in SANDWICH ad

Rev Dr I Villars pastor of J B E Church endorses Warner's Safe Cure for rheumatism claiming it cured his condition after months of suffering. The ad urges urine tests for kidney disease, offers free analysis from Warner's Medical Dept, Rochester NY, and promotes Warner's Safe Cure as safe vegetable medicine with no narcotics. It warns against substitutes and imitations and notes two bottle sizes 50 cents and one dollar.

I. Villars Warner Sandwich Mil Rev. L. Villars J. BE. Church Medical Dept Arner Warner's

Coal Cars Guarded By Police In Dorchester District

Ww. B. Phinney of Southern avenue Dorchester has two carloads of coal watched by Division 11 policemen. Officer Eaton guards 8 p m to 1 a m with rifle, then another officer from 1 a m to 6 a m. Captain Hunt orders clubs rifles and extra ammunition. Phinney expects high cost but values securing the coal direct from fields.

B. Phinney Southern Avenue Dorchester Division 11 Harvard Street Eaton

Roosevelt and Carnegie Speak at Washington Library Dedication

A large assembly gathered in the Washington Public Library auditorium for the dedication ceremony. President Roosevelt and Andrew Carnegie spoke on the gift of libraries and the role of public access to learning, with Carnegie noting his ongoing library-building efforts and future applications.

Washington Washington Public Library Mt. Vernon Square United States Andrew Carnegie Cabinet Senate House of Representatives Carnegie Bishop Satterlee Roosevelt van der Weyde New York Public Library

Charlestown Catholic Literary Union Elects Officers

The Charlestown Catholic Literary Union installed officers Tuesday night at a banquet for about 17 attendees. Edward M. Gallagher became president, with James P. Maloney as vice president, Joan E. Fitzgerald as treasurer, John L. Lynch as secretary, and directors including J. Cronan and James A. Day. A large annual ball is planned for January 28 at Roughan's Hall, with a long organizing committee led by John F. Anderson in charge.

Catholic Literary Union of Charlestown Patrick Coyle Edward M. Gallagher James P. Maloney Joan E. Fitzgerald, Jr John L. Lynch J. Cronan James A. Day P. H. Fahey Thomas J. Gallagher Richard FF. Murphy John F. Anderson Francis P. Turnbull James A. McDonald James J. Phelan Ia. M. Dolan Charles §. Sullivan E. L. Quigley J. F. McCarthy Roughan’s Hall J. P. Maloney John H. Graham A. Harrington C. §. Sullivan John F. Kelley Thomas Gill M. Roughan Harry Reardon Will Merrigan Philip C. McMahon J. A. McDonald, Jr Thomas W. Berridge Eugene Peter F. Tague Richard F. Murphy

Forester officers installed by M. C. O. F.

Deputy H. C. R. Frank B. Kelly and staff installed officers of SS. Peter and Paul's Court of South Boston on Tuesday evening. Names listed include James F. Brady C. R. P J Spillane VV Co R R S S John A Curran F S John B White treasurer Thomas Sullivan Sr C Arthur 8 Allengee a William O'Brien I S P Curley Jr O S John Condon.

Frank B. Kelly SS. Peter and Paul’s Court of South Boston James F. Brady C. R P. J. Spillane Vv. Co. R R. S&s John A. Curran John B. White Thomas Sullivan Arthur Allengee William O’brien I. S P. Curley, Jr O. S John Condon

Rich man weds secretary in Milwaukee in illness

Milwaukee Wis Jan 7 While sitting in a chair today with what is believed to be a fatal illness William H Bradley the wealthiest man in Wisconsin was married to his secretary Miss Mary Hannemeyer The former Mrs Bradley died on Nov 18 Mr Bradley is said to be worth 40000000 and is associated with J J Hill in railroad deals in this part of the country

Milwaukeer Wis William H. Bradley Wisconsin Mary Hannemeyer

Gun Returned to Harvard by Navy Bill Passed

At the opening of today’s House session a bill authorized the Secretary of the Navy to return to Harvard University the six-pound gun colors and a silver loving cup presented by Harvard students to the cruiser Harvard at the start of the Spanish American War.

Washington Secretary of the Navy Harvard University Harvard

How Labor Law Works in New Zealand

United States consul at Auckland Frank Dillingham summarises New Zealand’s industrial conciliation and arbitration act. The report notes a provision making union members liable up to 48 in each case for union deficiencies after adverse judgments and confirms unions may sue and be sued.

Washington Frank Dillingham United States Auckland New Zealand State Department Frederick Emory Bureau of Foreign Commerce

Postum Coffee Converts Knoxville Teacher’s Health

A Knoxville Tennessee schoolteacher with 52 pupils describes chronic indigestion and nervous strain eased by Postum Food Coffee. She notes an initial bad experience, but after proper brewing for 15 minutes and using Postum regularly, her indigestion and nervousness vanished, saving hundreds of dollars in medical bills.

Knoxville Tenn Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Gilday questions murder theory in Sturtevant case

Brockton January 7 The long debated death of Mrs Mary Sturtevant is being treated as murder by lawyer Gilday who rejects suicide. Police seek an ante mortem statement and another witness while examining possible links between two principals. The victim’s faith and the Catholic cemetery burial are cited against suicide.

Brockton Mary Sturtevant Gilday Ethel Abercrombie Joseph Sturtevant O'Neil

East Boston tunnel to finish in May says transit chief

Howard A. Carson of the Boston Transit Commission said the East Boston tunnel will be completed by May. Substantial progress covers Maverick square to Long Wharf, about 4200 feet. Bids for completing the section from Atlantic Avenue to near the Custom House will be sought in two weeks.

Howard A. Carson Boston Transit Commission East Boston Maverick Square Boston Harbor Long Wharf Boston Transit Commission State Street Atlantic Avenue Custom House Scollay Square State and Court Streets Amés Building Old State House Congress Street

Former Boston Girl Weds British General

London dispatch reports the quiet marriage of Lieutenant-General Sir Seymour Blane to Mrs. Henry Blake formerly Kitty Green of Boston. The ceremony followed Blane receiving a gold mounted cane from King Edward. Mrs Blake, a prominent Boston social figure, was the daughter of a wealthy banker family. The bride’s history in Boston and Brookline, along with the Blakes’ Civil War connections and the family home at Park Square, are noted as context for this union.

London Seymour Blane Henry Blake Miss Green Boston Mass Edward Blane Blake India Delhi Kitty Green Hans Place Lady Seymour Blane Brookline Henry Jones Blake George Batty Blake Henry J. Blake United States Navy Massachusetts Socn Europe Rothschilds Barings Washington Street John Cotton Hannah Adams Blakes King's Chapel

Malden Megatherians Minstrels Impress City Audiences

Malden’s Megatherians minstrel show at the Auditorium earns praise for artistry and originality. The program features a Khaki cake walk led by Mabel Hawley with Bessie Holden and Mollie Bently, plus Constance Berry's standout dancing. W. A. Hastings presided as interlocutor. notable participants include D. W. Deshon Alfred Bickford F. F. Cutting A. W. Winship and tambos R. A. Perkins W. H. Palmer H. L. Aldridge J. F. Neal.

Malden Mabel Hawley Bessie Holden Mollie Bently Constance M. Berry W. A. Hastings Common Council D. W. Deshon Alfred Bickford F. F. Cutting A. W. Winship R. A. Perkins W. H. Palmer H. L. Aldridge J. F. Neal

Great Coal Cost to B and M Railroad

At a Superior Court hearing yesterday afternoon Boston and Maine railroad counsel W H Coolidge said the company paid 240000 more for fuel in November and December 1902 than in 1901, projecting an extra 1000000 for the year at the same rate as the period cited.

Superior Court Waltham W. H. Coolidge Boston & Maine Railroad

Republicans Bolt Wolcott in Colorado Senate Fight

Denver January 7 The Colorado General Assembly opened to elect a successor to Senator Teller. Republicans hold a three vote majority but only minimal turnout attended the forenoon caucus. An anti Wolcott arrangement with Democrats aims to block Wolcott’s election. With him out, Frank C Goudy leads the Republican field.

Denver Col General Assembly Teller Repubican Cancus Edward O Wolcott Wolcott Frank C. Goudy

Boston Greeks Celebrate Christmas Festival in Quiet City Observance

Nearly 1000 Greeks in Boston observed Christmas Day with church services at Knee Land Street Greek Church. Vespers and regular worship were held in a simple, decorous setting. New Year’s Day arrives January 14 with little change to workday life, followed by Epiphany on January 19 when many baptisms occur.

Boston Kneeland Street

Loyal Legion Banquet Draws 400 Members

About 400 Loyal Legion members gathered at the American House for the annual banquet last night. Colonel A A Randy presided and no speeches were made, but fellowship and singing filled the event. Newly elected members included Rear Admiral Joseph Foster retired of Portsmouth Captain Joseph A Moore of Roslindale Frederic W Crocker of Boston Richard H W Dwight of Brookline and Shirley P Draper. Captain Robert F Clark, police commissioner chair, was restored to the roll after resigning twenty years ago.

Loyal Legion American House A. A. Randy Joseph Foster Portsmouth N. H Joseph A. Moore Roslindale Frederic W. Crocker Boston Richard H. W. Dwight Brookline Shirley P. Draper Robert F

Whetzel asthma cure touted by doctors across nation

Medical authorities including Dr. C. F. Beard and others claim the Whetzel system cures asthma. The method purportedly eradicates the disease rather than easing symptoms, with a free test course offered to applicants who describe their case and provide two names of others with asthma. Send for a booklet and trial details.

C. F. Beard South Framingham Mass L. D. Knott Lebanon M. L. Craiey St. Louis F. E. Brown Sanborn Iowa J. ©. Curryer St. Paul Minn

MISS COTTLOW'S RECITAL AT STEINERT HALL

Miss Augusta Cottlow gave her first pianoforte recital in this city at Steinert Hall last evening before a fair sized audience. The program featured Bach Busoni arranged pieces, Mendelssohn Variations Serieuses, Intermezzo, Brahms Minor Rhapsody, Chopin works, and Liszt studies. The West teenager showed magnificent technique and a sympathetic touch, earning favorable impressions from listeners.

Augusta Cottlow Steinert Hall Bach Busoni Mendelssohn Brahms Chopin Zarembski Liszt Miss Cottlow

Travelling Stag Introduced At Foresters Meeting

At Court Star of the East No. 18 Foresters of America meeting in Grand Army Hall a travelling stag feature was presented by Court Edward Lasker. Officers installed included A. B. Selee C R 8 Cohen 8 C R M M Ober Rec Sec L Davis Fin Sec I Pollock Treas C Walters S W I Parker J W 8 F Greenstein 8 B A Puckowitz J B and J Charack Sec. A banquet followed and an entertainment lasted into the morning.

Star of the East Foresters of America Grand Army Hall Washington Street Edward Lasker A. B. Selee C. R 8. Cohen M. M. Ober L. Davis I. Pollock Treas C. Walters S. W I. Parker J. W F. Greenstein A. Puckowitz J. B J. Charack

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