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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1905
Page
2
A long standing stomach catarrh is treated by digestion improving tablets. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets combine Diastase, Aseptic Pepsin, Nux, Golden Seal and fruit acids to aid digestion after meals. A Chicago reader attests to improved appetite, flesh, and rest after use.
In Paterson New Jersey two men Charles Schuman age 30 and John Burke age 25 were killed when a small building at the Laflin Rand powder works in Wayne exploded destroying structure and shattering windows over a wide radius. The blast was clearly felt in Paterson and the cause remains unknown.
At an 80 cent gas hearing before the Gas and Electric Light Commission Professor Bemis and Mayor Collins argued the North End plant is uneconomical and not a necessity. Bemis quoted lower costs at Commercial Point and cited rising salaries and internal pricing practices to claim the Boston Gas Company overcharges. The commission will continue the hearing with private contract inspections allowed.
The 14th annual convention of the Society of Master Painters and Decorators at the American House closed with a banquet. Members worked all day on papers, reports, and elections, debating apprenticeship indenture before electing officers and delegates to Milwaukee.
Two young Russians Marel Daschef sky aged 7 and Meyer aged 11 arrived in Boston on the steamship Saxonia after traveling alone across two continents. They traveled with about 600 fellow Russians and did not appear lonely. Commissioner Billings took charge of the boys. once parents are contacted they will be sent to them.
A boater’s rant laments rising salaries after the East Boston tunnel opening. Captains, eleven in number, gain raises while deckhands fear pay cuts as business shifts below deck. The old ferry struggles with the new tunnel era and declining morale.
Inspector Pierce of Boston arrested William Hodges in New York for larceny of watches and diamonds valued at 6929.16 belonging to Smith Patterson and Co. The case links to a high profile robbery where a salesman’s dress suitcase with samples was stolen at South Station after checks were lost. Hodges to be arraigned in Municipal Court.
About 100 Russian Hebrews aboard the steamship Saxonia were detained by immigration officials for lack of funds. Since the Japan war began, many Russians arrived as refugees. Of 946 steerage passengers, 334 were Russian Hebrews and 259 Finns, totaling 698 from the czar’s dominion. Boston officials found no unloading of paupers despite New York reports of a scheme.
President John A. Brett presided at last night’s regular school committee meeting and announced the 1905 committees. The session was brief with a single order to allow the legislative committee to seek a bill to restrain the Schoolhouse Commission from selecting sites and names for new schools. Names include Merritt, Clark, McDonald, Crosby, Keenan, Dierkes, Harkins, Duff, and others across accounts, studies, evening schools, high schools, hygiene, manual training, music, normal school, rules, salaries, and schoolhouses.
Laxative Bromo Quinine, a worldwide cold and neuralgia remedy, claims to remove the cause of headaches and neuralgia from colds. The advertisement urges readers to call for the full name and signature of E. W. Grove, priced at 25 cents.
Former Governor James Peabody files protest against Governor Alva Adams alleging a conspiracy to sway the governor race. The complaint claims 10,000 repeater votes in Denver and more than 9,774 margin in final returns, involving multiple counties.
Thomas Rendall of 181 Grove Street fell on the ice in front of his home in Melrose and broke three ribs. He also sustained severe facial and body bruises and was taken to Melrose Hospital, where he was resting comfortably that evening.
An analysis of coffee claims describes that a rich infusion can destroy several disease germs within hours to days. It emphasizes the essential oil Caffeone as the germ destroying component and notes that upland, properly roasted coffee develops it.
Several hundred members of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters gathered in Neponset to witness the installation of St. Louise Court officers. D H Co R Miss Catherine McSherry directed the ceremony and presented retiring chief ranger Mrs Catherine Brady with a mahogany rocker as a token of esteem. New officers include C R Mrs Catherine O'Brien V C R Mrs Margaret Tobin R S Mrs Mary Gillooly F8 Hannah M Glynn 8 C Mary Denano J C Miss Kate Mahoney T Mrs Margaret M Mahoney I S Miss Margaret Casey O S Mrs Ellen Fitzgerald A forceful address on the aims and duties of the order was delivered by H I S Denis D Driscoll.
A short guidance suggests crying babies indicate hunger or pain and recommends Scott s Emulsion to improve nourishment. It claims proper nourishment keeps babies comfortable and plump, offers a free sample, and provides Scott Bowne contact in New York.
E N Foss of Boston told the Empire Club in Toronto that Canada and the United States should pursue reciprocity, detailing tariff relations and the history of friendly exchange. He urged Canada to meet the US halfway, warned against protectionist monopolies, and advocated a commercial union with the United States as a step toward broader peace with Great Britain.
The Boston Koch Institute at 175 Tremont Street extends free treatment for consumption asthma bronchitis and catarrh until Saturday January 14 patients may receive the Koch Inhalation Treatment at no charge for the specialist services the cost covers only Koch Tuberculine remedies the clinic promotes internal lung healing and urges urgent calls for examinations and home treatment details available at the institute
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