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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1904

Page

4

Perry Heath Witness in Postal Fraud Case

Washington Jan 15 In the Machen conspiracy trial the defense argued no documentary proof of a conspiracy. Perry S Heath former first assistant postmaster general testified that fastener pricing and box quantities were set by department rules and subordinates, while Heath and Johnson described office practice and denied direct conversations with Machen. The day ended before conclusion.

Perry Heath Washington August W. Machen Groff Brothers Lorenz Perry S. Heath Heath Douglass Machen Johnson

King Edward Treated for Throat Trouble

London dispatch reports King Edward received medical care for throat trouble during a visit to Chateworth. The Evening Journal notes the King was treated by Dr Wench at his house, confirming the new illness.

New York the Evening Journal London Star Today Edward

Hibernian T A Society Whist Party and Dance

The Hibernian Total Abstinence Association will hold a whist party and dance next Friday evening at Rhodes's Hall Malta Temple Prospect Street Cambridge with the Landers Orchestra. Committee of arrangements includes Maurice Dinneen chair Miss Mary A Mullen John Burn Patrick Welsh and Stephen V A Carey. The association will hold its regular meeting tomorrow afternoon in Rathbone Hall 694 Washington Street for installation of officers.

Hibernian Total Abstinence Association Rhodes’s Hall Malta Temple Prospect Street Cambridge Landers Orchestra Maurice Dinneen Mary A. Mullen John Burn Patrick Welsh Stephen V. A. Carey Rathbone Hall Washington Street

Free Employment Offices Proposed by Labor Bureau

The labor bureau urges the state to designate cities for free employment offices with state funding. Appointing power could rest with the Governor or bureau chief under civil service rules. offices would administer no fees, provide separate waiting rooms, and issue periodic reports to a central office.

Bureau of Statistics of Labor Civil Service Commission

Judge Parsons Endorses Peruna for Grippe Relief

A Washington letter from Judge W H Parsons ex-State Senator and ex-Supreme Court judge endorses Peruna for grippe relief praising its tonic effects and claiming restoration progress after four months ill. The advertisement touts Peruna as the sole effective remedy for after-effects, with endorsements from Henry Distin and a promise of gratis expert advice from Dr Hartman. A $10,000 bank guarantee verifies testimonial authenticity.

W. H. Parsons Supreme Court of Texas H Street Washington, D. C Texas Peruna Henry Distin Henry Distin Manufacturing *Co South Ninth Street Philadelphia Hartman Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanittarium Columbus Market Exchange Bank Ohio

Catholic Ladies Organize Total Abstinence League Roxbury

An adjourned meeting of St Patrick's parish young ladies in Roxbury formed a Ladies Auxiliary to support total abstinence work. About 60 attendees elected officers led by President Annie Graves and Rev. N J Merritt presiding.

St. Patrick's Parish Roxbury Stt. Patrick’s Total Abstinence and Literary Society Dudleyee N. J. Merritt Annie C. Graves Mary O’neill Josephine Strain Rose Daly Katherine Quinn Julia Brown May Hanley Agnes Smith Annie Cunniff Lillian V. Harold Ellen McDermott Ladies’ Auxiliary of St. Patrick’s Total Abstinence and Literary Society of

Passing bad bill charge against Baukus in Haverhill

A man who gave the name Samuel Baukus was arrested in Haverhill yesterday by Deputy United States Marshal Pickering for passing a counterfeit bill. He was brought here and arraigned before United States Commissioner Hale, pleaded not guilty, and held in 2000 dollars bond until January 20. Secret Service men will trace Baukus's career to find where the bills came from.

Baukus Samuel Baukus

Tunnel inspection by Boston Post reporter and artist

A Post reporter and an artist inspected the Hast Boston tunnel yesterday afternoon from end to end. The tunnel examination assessed structural aspects and potential safety concerns observed along the length.

Boston Post

Munyon's Gold Cure Promises Fast Cold Relief

Munyon's Gold Cure claims rapid relief for head, nose, throat and lungs with a few hours to break up colds old or new and prevent pneumonia bronchitis flu and other throat lung diseases. It promises to stop burning eyes and nose sneezing inflammation fever and offers a 25 cent bottle with money-back guarantee.

Excavation Work Continues on Boston Subway Tunnel

A small crew digs a sunken passage linking Scollay Square station area with the tunnel end. Ventilation via an air duct is in progress, concrete is damp from leaks, and pumps will transfer water to the harbor. Stations show striking tile work and cathedral-like arches while rails and wiring remain undone.

Scollay Square State Street Boston Harbor Old State House

President Accused Over Panama Policy in Senate Speech

Washington January 15 The Senate opened with bills on the calendar and closed similarly. In between Mr Teller delivered a speech on the Panama canal question arguing the President's actions during the recent revolt violated precedent and international law. The Senate adjourned until Monday.

Washington Senate Teller Panama Canal Panama

Daughters of Vermont Hold Gentlemen's Night in Boston

Daughters of Vermont occupied the Napolleonic ballroom of the Hotel Talleries on Commonwealth avenue last evening and celebrated Gentlemen's night. Mrs Waldo Richards of Brookline read Longfellow's popular Hiawatha and the programme proved unusually entertaining.

The Daughters of Vermont Commonwealth Avenue Waldo Richards Brookline Longfellow Hiawatha

Malden Home for Aged Persons Holds Annual Meeting

The Malden corporation of the Home for Aged Persons met today. Reports show 12 inmates with five deaths last year and nearly $10,000 in invested funds. Total bequests for the year amount to $500.

Malden Corporation of the Home For Aged Fersons

Erin Linxative Brand Ouline Name Clarified

A brief notice states the brand reference has the name removed and urges readers to call for the full genuine designation. The item notes a request to obtain the complete official name directly from the source.

Ouline

What an aged Senator's youthful bride carries as baggage

A handbag found in a railroad car belonging to Mrs. Thomas C. Platt, wife of the U S Senator from New York, contained about $12, a small watch, eyebrow pencils, a powder puff and toilet items. The bag was returned to Mrs. Platt who expressed relief and concern.

Augusta Thomas C. Platt United States New York

Roosevelt Musicale At White House Delights Guests

President and Mrs Roosevelt hosted another large musicale at the White House with Cabinet members diplomatic corps and Congress leaders among the guests. The program featured varied classic vocal and instrumental selections ending with a trio of Finnish Irish and Bedouin songs.

Washington Roosevelt White House Cabinet Diplomatic Corps Congress

Sullivan Receives Gold Purse After Typographical Union Chair Resigns

Warren D. Sullivan, who resigned after a four year term as chairman of the Herald Chapel of the Typographical Union, was presented with a gold purse last night. The gift was made by William L. Holland on behalf of the chapel members, and Sullivan responded.

Warren D. Sullivan Herald Chapel The Typographical Union William L.holland Mr. Sullivan

Many Bostonians Off To Mediterranean Ports

The White Star steamer Romanic departs Pier 6 Hoosac Tunnel docks at 9 a m today bound for Gibraltar Algiers Genoa Naples and Alexandria carrying 120 saloon and 150 third class passengers Among the saloon passengers are Mr and Mrs E P Bliss George B Bullard Dr H W Dunning Mrs W T Eaton Mrs Alfred H Herwey Mrs Oscar Iasigi and maid Miss Nora Iasigi Mr and Mrs F McQuesten and Mrs J W Rollins.

White Star Line Romanic Hoosac Tunnel Gibraltar Algiers Genoa Naples Alexandria E. P. Bliss George B. Bullard H. W. Dunning W. T.eaton Alfred H. Herwey Oscar Iasigi Nora

Fire at 363 Athens Street Damages South Boston Dwelling

A stove overheated on the third floor of a three story frame house at 363 Athens Street in South Boston caused a $1800 fire yesterday afternoon. The blaze spread to 365 and 367 Athens Street as firemen fought through a narrow, snowbound street before extinguishing the fire.

Athens Street Boston John Murphy

Plans for Neponset Lady Hibernians Ball

The final committee meeting for the third grand ball of Neponset Ladies Aux 18 Ancient Order of Hibernians was held in Hibernian Hall with President Nellie F. Carroll presiding. Ticket returns reached 690, signaling a grand success. A featured element will be an exemplification of degree work at Bloomfield Hall next Friday evening.

Ladies’ Auxiliary 18 Ancient Order of Hibernians Neponset Bloomfield Hall Hibernian

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