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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
2
New England buzzes over Dr. Plunkett and a claimed cure all. The ad pledges free examinations at the Colonial Building until January 15 1902 and urges speedy visits to avoid crowding while promising lasting cures for asthma and consumption from the new method.
Mr. Martin E. Downey of Boston reports two years of bronchitis and Uronchial asthma with no relief from various doctors and medicines. After a first Osmo-Chemic treatment he experienced a decided improvement and now endorses the system for others.
John F. Sawyer postmaster of Methuen Massachusetts reports marked relief from a severe stomach ailment after treatment at Osmo-Chemic physicians of 100 Boylston Street Boston. He notes distress after eating and stomach pain improved and he is in much better condition. He recommends the Osmo-Chemic physicians to others with similar troubles.
Mr. Charlies P. Cary of Waltham Mass. states he suffered spinal disease heart and liver problems for years. He credits Osmo-Chemiec with clear improvement and urges others to seek Osmo-Chemie doctors regardless of illness or duration.
Mr. M. Hamlin of 30 Parker St Cambridge Mass long employed in the U S Treasury at Washington testifies to his experience with the Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine. He recalls a spine injury four years ago triggering locomotor trouble treated by the system.
Patients named J F Burens Wilson? no. J F Burens 45 Robinson Somerville and others including William P Bailey South Sudbury Mrs Florence Morgan 10 Middlesex City Aden Leroy Fuller 21 Wood Fitchburg James B Wilder 369 Talbot Dorchester Martin Merton 6 Thorn Woburn Mass praise Dr Plunkett for asthma relief.
Tensions rise after incidents between US Navy sailors from the Vicksburg and Russian troops in New Chiang. A British sloop Algerine crew mishap sparked confrontations leading to arrests and firings, straining Washington Pekin relations and prompting protests from all sides.
Patient details severe difficulty walking and blindness in darkness before treatment. After three sessions, cane no longer needed and balance improves, suggesting remarkable recovery and renewed walking ability.
In Spencer the town faces a marriage drought as girls lament the lack of proposals. To curb lingering visits, maidens bar unsolved romance by banning any young man from staying a girl's fireside more than ten months without a proposal, blacklisting ones who delay a business call.
Anecdotal advertisement claims Golden Specific can cure heavy drinkers hidden in foods like coffee or milk. A Cincinnati doctor offers free samples by mail with instructions, citing a testimonial from Mrs. Harry Burnside about reclaiming her husband and home.
New York January eight Marcellus Hartley a 74 year old financier and director of major firms fell dead from heart disease during the executive committee meeting of the American Surety Company. Hartley headed Hartley Graham and controlled interests in Bridge Gun Implement Remington Arms Union Metallic Car tridge and other large concerns. He also held leader roles at Western National Bank American District Telegraph Equitable Life Fifth Avenue Trust German American Lincoln National Manhattan Railway Mercantile Trust Westinghouse and served as trustee of several trusts.
Miss Sophia Mannin, about 40, allegedly murdered at Point au Fair on Lake Champlain. Authorities say two intoxicated men, Hi Cameron and W Edward Dupee, were arrested after reportedly burning the corpse following the killing. Mannin belonged to a respectable Rouse's Point family.
The Massachusetts Association of New Hampshire Veterans held a ladies night at the Norfolk House Roxbury with about seven present including members and guests. After the reception officers for 1902 were elected: Thomas I Wentworth president James W Hoitt vice president William W Fish secretary and Austin Ki Perry treasurer.
The Osmocem ic System of Medicine lists A L Plunkett MD and J P Naughton MD as consulting physicians. Permanent offices are in the Colonial Building at 100 Boylston Street Boston with rooms 526 527 528 529 5380. Office hours are 9 am to 12 pm 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 8 pm daily. Office closed on the Sabbath day.
In Washington on January 8 the House favored considering the Panama company offer to sell its franchises and property for 1000000000. The Morris amendment to empower the President to choose that route if the canal commission approves and Colombia concessions exist drew nine of sixteen speakers in its favor. General debate ends tomorrow at 2 PM then five minute rule amendments. final vote expected then.
J Edward Wilson of Winthrop manager who filed for bankruptcy shows unsecured liabilities around 38000 and no assets. Former member of Wilson Bros Tremont row, bought out brother four years ago, then failed leaving debts. Now managing a Washington Street store run by wife Catherine H Wilson, cited into the Poor Debtors Court by old creditors.
Miss Zelda Rotoli of Roxbury Miss Edith Ely of Jamaica Plain N T Dwyer of Huntington avenue and W G Kerr of the Hotel Westminster won free opera scholarships at the New England Conservatory of Music after a public contest on Tuesday. The four will train under Signor Bimboni who has tested their voices and forecasts bright futures.
The Senate, led by Pensions Committee Chair Gallinger, outlined strict review for private pension bills. No widow of a general officer would receive more than $50 monthly. widows of other officers face proportional reductions. The case of Dr. Larecee, who died after yellow fever inoculation, drew questions on pension eligibility, with no pensionable status reached.
At the Diet opening Emperor William’s speech was read by Chancellor von Buelow. It warned of a weak economic situation with state railroads underperforming 1901 estimates. The 1902 budget projects lower revenue yet aims to balance the books without new borrowing.
An advertisement touts health benefits of Orangeiie powders claiming to cure headache pain colds grip and dispel fatigue with health strength and comfort.
A northeast gale of considerable violence persisted all day and intensified at night with snow squalls. High tides driven by the storm washed patches from the banks, and Ballston Beach cottages were damaged. Workers fear two cottages may be swept away at high water tonight.
A woman from Warren Ohio reports rapid health gains after six weeks on Grape Nuts for breakfast. She gains about ten pounds, has no sour stomach, and notes improved memory in her son. The company cites pre-digested starch and phosphate of potash as supporting the claims.
Dancers and debutantes welcomed Miss Marion Richardson in a chic reception at Paul Revere Hall. The debutante wore white chiffon and silk, with rich brown hair and eyes, while her mother hosted among a fashionable guest list including the Bowes, the Littles, and the Ames families.
Funeral services for Charles E Barnes who died suddenly last Saturday at North Union Station Boston were held today from the First Unitarian Church. Interment followed at Pine Hill Cemetery in Plymouth.
A renowned New Zealand physician chemist claims a compound grows hair on any bald head in a single night and stops hair loss in one hour. He offers free trial packages to all who write with a 40 cent stamp for postage and asserts universal success across ages and sexes.
At the American Sugar Refining Company annual meeting in Jersey City President Havemeyer urged eliminating the high tariff on raw sugar. He argued the tariff costs consumers about two cents per pound, totaling $85 million yearly, with $49 million from imports and $36 million lining planters' pockets.
Chiquita the doll lady from Tremont street animal arena departs Boston yesterday for the Charleston South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition. A slight cold from exposure while traveling in an iced coach prompts the trip. She is expected to stay in Charleston all winter.
The wedding of Miss Julia Foraker daughter of Senator J B Foraker to Francis King Wainwright of Philadelphia caused the Senate to delay its session until 2 pm the first time in history the body did not meet at noon to permit more senators to attend.
Mayor-elect Schmitz known as the fiddler Mayor assumed the San Francisco office today as Mayor Phelan retired. Principal patronage offices are held by Republicans.
A Boston assistant engineer and his wife endorse the Pyramid Pile Cure, recounting their experience with piles and how the remedy relieved her symptoms without surgical treatment. The letter asserts the cure’s effectiveness and urges readers to trust the account as genuine.
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