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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1904
Page
2
The superintendent of streets has enlisted tow horses to help heavily laden horses move loads on Tremont Street at School, Beacon, and Charles intersections. The plan aims to ease difficulties in slippery city thoroughfares and has drawn much favorable comment.
A Boston court heard multiple divorce cases with decree nisi granted in several instances. Margaret R. White sought relief from Edward J. White amid charges of cruelty, while others including Clara Mills and Louise Goodwin described ill treatment and separations. The proceedings also noted Elizabeth Burkhard and Abbie Shattuck receiving nisi rulings as testimonies detailed the domestic strife and abandonment preceding the decrees.
A bold claim circulates that a product or remedy named with a full personal name can cure a cold in one day and relieve a grip in two. The item is pitched with strong, decisive language and emphasizes rapid, complete recovery for users.
Ratifications of the American Chinese commercial treaty were exchanged at the State Department today by Secretary Hay and Sir Chentung Liang Cheng. The agreement provides for opening the ports of Moukden and Antung in Manchuria to global commerce.
An article promotes Iron-Ox Tablets as a remedy for constipation, claiming they stimulate stomach bowels liver and kidneys to natural action for lasting digestion and waste removal. It warns against habit forming liquids and notes a 25 cent price for fifty tablets from The Iron-Ox Remedy Co. of Detroit.
Washington Jan 13 Panama dominated a spirited Senate session with Carmack delivering a pointed critique of the President and Spooner defending his actions as law abiding and patriotic. Tillman interrupted frequently as sharp exchanges occurred. Debate to resume tomorrow after Post Office inquiry votes. Earlier Patterson and Scott clashed on Colorado labor troubles.
Chicago University co ed Miss Lucinda Buck is reported to have touched six feet eight inches in a high kicking feat. The piece notes men hold the existing records, while Wellesley College is said to have a seven foot hitch and kick mark. The article argues for recognition of women's records and praises Wellesley athletes.
In Southbridge on January 13 armed guards patrolled the American Optical Company factory after threats to blow up the huge plant employing over 2000 people. Seven ex-employees faced arraignment for vandalism and arson linked actions on December 12 and yesterday.
A promotional plea offers Dr Shoop Restorative with a money back guarantee if it fails. The maker claims 39 of 40 recover and invites readers to request Book 1 on Dyspepsia Book 2 on the Heart Book 3 on the Kidneys or Book 4 on Rheumatism from Box 8688 Racine Wisconsin.
In Chicago on January 13, three people at the Pasteur Institute fight rabies after a three year old child died from the disease. Harold Latta, aged three, bitten by a mad dog at Madrid Iowa on October 28, dies today. W V Latta, the boy's father, kissed the child while ill and was bitten on the hands. Matilda Latta, the mother, whose lips were infected, also kissed the boy. Forest Birdsall, 12, of Madrid Iowa, kissed the child and was bitten and may die.
Boston Young Men's Christian Union hosted a concert by the Bostonian Orchestra last evening. Performers included Marietta Sherman Raymond as conductor Belle Yeaton Renfrew trombonist Ella Morse cornetist and reader Antoinette EB Morris with the ensemble.
A committee selected by the Knights of Columbus chose 4 and 96 Chapel Street in New Haven as the site for a national headquarters building. The property, once held by daughters of the late Professor Henry Day and partly used by the Graduates' Club, will see a six to eight story structure erected at a cost not to exceed 250000.
Louis H. Freeman, a young man of respectable appearance, was sentenced to state prison for eight to ten years for robbery. Judge Bond rejected mercy due to the seriousness of the offence. Alfred Howard received four years at the House of Correction for assault and attempting to rob Pasqualli Ippolito.
A veteran warning against three pathways from health to consumption, detailing how a neglected cold or cough can lead to fatal lung disease. It promotes the Koch Inhalation cure, claiming rapid bacilli destruction, tissue healing, and renewed strength, with free first examination at 361 Boylston Street Boston and home treatment options.
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