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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1902

Page

17

Five Dollars a Box Promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

A letter endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets blaming indigestion relief to the tablets after a week of distress. Readers include A Ellms and Chas F Buzzell Assistant Postmaster from South Sudbury Mass and Mrs James Barton of Toronto shares a tale of misdiagnosed kidney and bladder trouble resolved by three to four tablets. All druggists stock and endorse the tablets as safe for children and adults. The ad claims relief from sour stomach nervous dyspepsia heartburn gas and general stomach derangement.

South Sudbury Mass James Barton Toronto Can Stuart

Visited Boer Prisoners by Lend a Hand Society Official

Rev W S Key of the Lend a Hand Society of Boston visited nearly 5000 Boer prisoners on Bermuda islands with special permission from the British government. He examined camps spoke with prisoners and returned with articles made by the Boers to sell for funds to send food and necessities to the internees.

Bermuda W. S. Key Lenda-Hand Society Boston Edward Everett Hale

Bryce Seeks Generous Peace Terms With Boers

London Jan 9 James Bryce Liberal MP for Aberdeen former under secretary of state for foreign affairs and president of the Board of Trade urged AbeRdeen constituents to seek generous terms with the Boers He stated he valued national peace over party and would welcome any ministry capable of concluding an honorable peace He claimed the country was tired of a ministry unable to keep peace or win the war.

London James Bryce Aberdeen Foreign Affairs Board of Trade Liberal Party Pease

British chase Dewet in New York dispatch

Cable reports from Bloemfontein and Johannesburg indicate British columns in the Orange River Colony have captured prisoners and husked Boer positions. Major Cole-Brander seized a laager near Rustenburg. Dewet moves south before General Elliott, with limited use of captured guns as British forces press the Wilge River area.

New York the Sun Bloemfontein South Africa Orange River Colony Johannesburg Cole-Brander Ceneral Delarey Rustenburg

British gun recovered after misreported destruction

Lord Kitchener reports to the war office that the second British gun captured by the Boers at Brakenlaagte has been recovered. The piece was earlier thought destroyed.

London War Office Lord Kitchener Brakenlaagte

England Calls for Volunteers for Infantry Reinforcements

London Jan 9 The war office issued a call for 9396 infantry volunteers to replace gradually those now serving in South Africa.

England London War Office South Africa

Deaths Hitch Acknowledges Cambridge Resident

George H Hitch died at his late residence in Cambridge after an illness. The funeral arrangements and details for friends and relatives are to be announced.

Cambridge George H. Hitch

WIFE KINGS CONNELLY HOME IN Hyde Park

Michael Connelly aged, severely ill, was returned to his Hyde Park home from Medford yesterday afternoon in a carriage by his wife Mrs. Connelly and Officer Grant. Police investigated an abduction claim tied to his removal from Readville Street, Medford, naming sister Mary Frye, her husband Anthony Frye, Mark Connelly and Darby Ready. Mrs. Connelly claimed no motive beyond concern for her husband’s welfare and suggested relatives sought to influence a will.

Michael Connelly Hyde Park Medford Mr. Connelly

Statue Blessed at St John’s Roxbury Crowds Hear Saint Anthony

About 3000 people filled St John’s Church on Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury for the blessing of a heroic size statue of St Anthony of Padua donated to the new parish. Rev Ubaldus OFM preached the life of the saint as Rev Garret J Barry led services with Benediction by Rev Edward Kenny.

St. John’s Church Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury St. Anthony of Padua Father Ubaldus Hyth Larzs Garret J. Barry Edward Kenny Hugh P. Smyth D. F. Whalen F. 8. Wilson J. J. McCarthy St. John’s Brigid Carney Mary White Mullen Mary Mulvey Margaret Coffey St. Anthony

Warner's Safe Cure testimonial and sales pitch

An advertisement from Oct 19, 1900 promotes Warner's Safe Cure for kidney and related diseases. It quotes H M Stubig Alderman praising cures after two years near death and urges readers to test urine as a sign of kidney trouble. The copy claims the product cures kidney liver and blood diseases and offers 50 cents or 1.00 per bottle with no substitutes.

Roscoe Boulevard Chicago Bright Warner H. M. Stubig

Pope's Bible Commission Announced in Rome

Rome January 9 The papal commission on modern questions concerning the Holy Writ is announced and includes Cardinal Parocchi vice chancellor and Cardinals Segna and Vives y Tuero as assistants from the Vatican. Consulters include Professor Grangan of Catholic University in Washington. The panel will define limits on freedom for Catholic exegetes and distinguish what orthodoxy requires from what may be left to conscience.

Rome Papal Commission Cardinal Parocchi Holy Roman Church Cardinals Segna Vatican Vives Y Tuto Grangan Catholic University At Washington

Warner's Safe Cure Trial Bottle Offer

Free trial bottle offered to anyone suffering from kidney liver bladder or blood diseases. Write Warner Safe Cure Co. Rochester NY and mention Boston Post. Genuineness guaranteed by publisher. Doctor will send medical booklet with symptoms and treatments and testimonials at no cost.

Warner Warner Safe Cure Co Rochester N. Y Boston Post

Cambridge Republicans Elect New City Committee Officers

The Cambridge Republican city committee elected officers last night with Frederick W. Dallinger as president Albert H. Hill as secretary and Alfred E. Hughes as treasurer The committee size rose from 39 to 51.

Republican City Committee Cambridge Frederick W. Dallinger Albert H. Hill Alfred E. Hughes

Robbins Qualifies as Temporary Town Official in Taber Absence

In Wareham on January 9, William H. Robbins was sworn in as temporary town clerk, treasurer and tax collector to replace William R. Taber who vanished last week. Taber’s relatives report no word from him.

Wareham William H. Robbins William R. Taber Taber

Two U S Generals Arrive With Transport Warren

The transport Warren landed from Manila in San Francisco this afternoon carrying Brigadier Generals Hughes and Funston among its passengers.

San Francisco Warren Manila Hughes Funston

Shrine Dedication for St Anthony at St Leonard’s Church

A new shrine to St Anthony, patron of a major church group, was dedicated Tuesday at the Church of St Leonard of Port Maurice on Prince Street. The 15 by 20 foot niche behind the altar features a life size St Anthony in a brown Franciscan robe with infant Christ atop a prie dieu, designed by Alexander Erall and modeled by A P Nardini, with gilding and lighting highlights donated by Alexander Ceppi.

St. Anthony St. Leonard of Port Maurice Prince Street Alexander Erall City Rome Christ Anthony A. P. Nardini Alexander Ceppi ST. Leonard Cna

Coalition may face Colombia threat in Central America

General Alban, commander of Colombian forces, reports President Zelaya of Nicaragua has invited the four Central American presidents to a Corinto conference. The aim is to induce them to form a coalition against Colombia.

Colon Colombia Galveston Alban Zelaya Nicaragua Central America Corinto

Not Protecting Venezuela Policy Deliberations Reported

Washington reports state that U S assurances on enforcing foreign claims against Venezuela rest on President Roosevelt's first message to Congress. The aim is no European sovereignty expansion in the Americas, with limited U S interference within that line. Citizens with similar claims to Germany and France press the State Department, while the situation in Venezuela could shift due to internal factors.

Washington United States Venezuela Roosevelt Congress America Germany France State Department

Nicaragua Plans War Armament Alarm Berlin Despatch

A Hamburg despatch reported by Kleines Journal claims Nicaragua is arming for war with Honduras and El Salvador to force a Central American union and attack Guatemala and Costa Rica. It says Armeniaus and other warships, cannons, rifles, and ammo worth 1.5 million marks were bought via Senor Rocha in Berlin, with a Hamburg bank funding the loans. The Prussian ministry reportedly refused arms, and inquiries dispute the claims.

Berlin Kleines Hamburg Nicaragua Erman Armenius Senor Rocha Honduras Salvador Guatemala Costa Rica Prussian War Ministry Kleines Journal United States of Central America

Picquart to Join Argentine Army in Buenos Ayres

Colonel Georges Picquart, famed for siding with Captain Dreyfus, has arrived in Buenos Ayres after an interview with President Roca and is said to enter the Argentine army. Once a brilliant French officer, his Dreyfus support led to a court inquiry and dismissal, with his innocence never wavered.

Picquart Buenos Ayres Argentina Galveston Texas Sursday Georges Picquart Dreyfus Roca France

Paraguayan Revolt Reported as Aceval Supposed Prisoner

From Buenos Ayres via Galveston it is reported that a revolution has broken out in Paraguay. President Aceval is said to be a prisoner as the unrest unfolds in the republic.

Buenos Ayres Galveston Paraguay Aceval Republic

Bristol Survivors Arrive Port Townsend

The steamer Topeka brought 21 survivors of the Bristol wreck off Dundees Island after the Bristol struck Gray Island reef in darkness January 2. Chief Officer Smith recounts lifeboats launched, captain and officers last seen boarding a sinking ship, Cottage City later recovered two boats but found no further sign of the Bristol.

Port Townsend Wash Topeka Alaska Bristol Gray Island Dundees Island Dixon Entrance C. W. Smith Cottage City

Boston Physical Society Meets on Defective Children

The Boston Coyotesl Education Society held a meeting at the Institute of Technology with Dr. George Banyate presiding. Dr. D F Lincoln spoke on Defective Children, followed by a discussion on the link between weakness and intellect and the feasibility of special classes. Speakers included Dr. Sargent and Dr. Fernald with Leaver as Boston superintendent.

Boston Coyatesl Education Society Institute of Technology George Banyate Boston Y. M. C. A D. F. Lincoln Edith Sears Chicago Brees Sargent Harvard W. A. Fernald Waverley Walter Channin Brookline O Schools Leaver Boston

Miss Potter Breaks Vow to Marry for Mr Black

In Chicago on January 9 Miss Margaret Horton Potter, age 21, wed J D Black after years of rejection. She had vowed to marry literature, but public scrutiny after publishing A Social Lion prompted a change. Black is son of General J C Black, ex pensions commissioner.

Margaret Horton Potter J. D. Black Chicago Mr. Black J. C. Black Pensions

94 Year-Old Doctor Seeks 14th Wife as Composite

GOSHEN N Y Jan 9 Dr James Nicholas Vann 94 plans to marry a 14th wife and wants her to be a composite of his prior partners. He warns off unsuitable women and lists 12 former wives by name plus remarks on the 13th, noting he will seek a wife whose form mirrors the virtues of all his past spouses.

Goshen N. Y James Nicholas Vann Dr. Vann Susan Westbrook Nancy Kate Westbrook Milford Penn Mary E. Petton Dingmans Addie Graham Williamspurt Sarah %. Deerpomp Philadelphia Mary Jane Conkling Susie Corwin Annie Harding Margaret J. Case Denver Ada Mineholdt Julia de Wet Indianapolis Gertrude Laymont Belle Orange County Vann

Rumor of Boston Savannah Service Suspension Denied

E H Downing agent for the line says no facts support a shutdown. The Boston Savannah run has been suspended while Boston travel is handled by City of Macon linking New York to Savannah. If Macon resumes, the impact is limited to a few longshoremen. The line has operated 30 years under Ocean Steamship Company control.

E. H. Downing Boston Macon Ocean Steamship Company Bbceton New York Savannah Downing New England & Savannah Steamship Company Ocean Steamship Company of

All the Year Round Health Device Mentioned for All Ages

An 19th century note describes Orangeiie as a health pre server aiding both young and old. It claims to cure headaches pains colds grip and bowel disturbances through a general tonic approach, reflecting era remedies and language.

Cambridgeport Adventurers Return From Wild West Quest

Three Cambridgeport youths William Marshall Martin Hanson and Harrison Leland under 15 years set out with a plan to travel west chase gold and fight Indians. After a freezing night in Ashland and Westboro they were returned home by Deputy Sheriff William Magner and Cambridge police officials, with Leland vowing to stay home.

Cambridgeport William Marshall Martin Hanson Harrison Leland Oliver Twist Hanson Leland Marshall Ashland Westboro Worcester Boston & Albany William Magner Frank E. Leland Florence Street Fred Pulling Cambridge Minnie Hanson Martin William

Roosevelt Hosts Largest White House Diplomatic Dinner

President and Mrs. Roosevelt hosted a dinner for the diplomatic corps in the east room. The table arrangement marked the first time this room was used for such a purpose and and covered the event, the largest number ever entertained at a White House dinner.

Roosevelt Washington White House

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Chase Dewet Kentucky Frankfort James B. McCreary Kings Connelly Alderman Stubig Pope's Bible Commission Cambridge Republicans Robbins General Funston Smith Boston Physical Society Mark Oxford Reading Mills West of England Lests Clothing House Washington St Avaren Place Thomas A. Edwarda M. D D. Pa Hotel Westminster Copley Chipman Bros Bedford St We Pherler & CO Tranover St Glcon American House Cabot A. Bawyer Borlston St
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