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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1902

Page

4

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Sell as Universal Cure

Quick to See Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are a discovery of great value to the medical profession and the public. They are an unfailing specific in all cases of dyspepsia and disordered digestion. They partly digest what is eaten and give the stomach the help it needs, stimulating digestive fluids and relieving glandular congestion. Testimonials claim they cure dyspepsia and improve life, available for 50 cents with a free book by mail from F A Stuart Co.

Stuart White Canton Phil Brooks Detroit Mich F. A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Traffic Blockades Increase on Congress Street Bridge

Blockades frequent during peak hours on the Congress Street Bridge linking South Boston to Atlantic Avenue. Drays express teams coal carts and other vehicles jam the intersection making progress nearly impossible and pedestrians struggle to cross. Jerome Jones urged opening the Northern Avenue route from Oliver Street across Fort Point Channel at a Associated Board of Trades meeting to relieve congestion. Clerks and merchants support the new route to speed freight after the railroad companies barred freight after 5 p m, intensifying demand for improved transportation.

Congress Street Bridge South Boston Atlantic Avenue Jerome Jones Associated Board of Trades Oliver Street Fort Point Channel Lished Congress Summer Street Teamsters

Matos Dehed Castros Fleet Faces Castro Cipher

Caracas reports General Matos dominates sea actions defending the Libertador rebel warship. Government sentries guard coasts hindering landing of arms as Jan 9 success near Tucona brought troops and ammunition with General Rivera. Liberta dor last seen near Aruba, while Matos paid to tow a schooner mast away. Unconfirmed uprisings at Guayana and other points.

Caracas Venezuela Galveston Tex Matos Castro Libertador Tucona Rievera Aruba la Guayra Mendoza Fernandez Guayana

Colombia Expands Fleet With Lantaro and Chucuito Armaments

General Alban, commander in Colombia, seizes the steamer Lantaro and the Chucuito to mount guns, boosting speed and numbers. The Bayaca sails to Panama with troops, and Colombo reports claim a planned assault on the revolutionary fleet led by Aldan.

Colon Colombia Galveston General Alban South American Steamship Company Lantaro Chucuito Pacific Steam Navigation Company Boyaca Chiriqui Libertador Rio Hacha General Piizon Bayaca Panama Aldan

Grand Jury to Take Up Lawrence Scandal

The Lawrence grand jury will hear alleged overcharges in medical bills for state patients. Investigators found visits and prescriptions dated after death, inconsistent entries, and prices far above normal. Officials aim to present evidence from the State Board and police to the grand jury.

Democrats Faring Well in Boston School Committee Appointments

The Boston school committee announced 1902 appointed chairs with Democrats in the minority on all committees. Notable posts include Thomas J. Kenny as supplies chair and John F. Brett heading evening schools, with Gallivan placed on accounts and coursework.

Boston Grafton D. Cushing Thomas J. Kenny John FB. Brett Gallivan Merritt Pierce Frank Vogel Fifield Gailivan Kenny Storrow James A. McDonald Allen Brock Bulger Mulvey John A. Brett McDonald Paine Vogel Horace Mann Anna Barrows Harkins Morrill Miss Barrows Duff Harkins and Wilfred Bolster Brett Paine and Pierce Emily A. Fifield Morris Muste Charles L. Burrill Bolster Droff Burrill McaDonald Merrill Ernst and McDonald Mrs. Duff Coolidge Cushing Paina Messrs Brock, Coolidge Merrill and Paine Ernst Francis L. Coolidge Manat Tifield George A. O. Ernat Robert T. Paine, Jr School House Commission

Lawrence Overseers of the Poor Bill Contested by Doctor Lewis

Doctor Lewis describes halting audits of the 1900 Lawrence overseers of the poor medical bill. He cites errors such as unvisited patient charges, disputed medicines, and inflated visit counts. He notes the account was scaled down from 1754 to 889 dollars and that official ties to the affair end with the 1900 settlement.

Grand Jury Looks Into Local Affairs in Lawrence

The transcript notes a speaker urging appearance before the grand jury to state knowledge. The speaker claims a unique condition exists in Lawrence not found elsewhere in the Commonwealth, signaling a local inquiry with broad implications.

Commonwealth Lawrence

Wild snow storm cripples Germany and Vienna rail traffic

Brisk January weather reports a three foot snow depth in Thuringia halting road and telegraphic lines. A clash between Japanese soldiers and an Australian sentry leaves one dead and a bayonet wound. In Vienna a severe wind storm injures over a hundred, wrecks a freight train, and disrupts passenger service.

Brirlin Germany Thuringia Perkin Vienna

Postmaster General Smith Leaves Washington for Philadelphia

The Postmaster General and Mrs. Charles Emory Smith departed Washington this afternoon to resume residence in Philadelphia. Dr Clayton Parkhill a leading western surgeon dies of Brights disease in Denver. A New York jury awards Rudolph Witthaus 6639.65 in a suit over analysis of Henry Barnett remains. Census Bureau begins wholesale dismissals with hundreds discharged and 500 more set for Feb 1.

Washington EEX Charles Emory Smith Philadelphia Denver Col Clayton Parkhill Bright New York Rudolph Witthaus Henry Barnett Roland B. Molineux Census Bureau

Senate Debates Commerce Department Overhaul

The Senate debated the bill creating a department of commerce, with objections to transferring bureaus from other agencies. Amendments were proposed to limit the secretary’s powers, including designating a consular official. House actions included McKinley memorial exercises and funding for Charleston Exposition and Alaska coast lighthouses.

Washington Senate Department of Commerce Secretary of Commerce United States Bermuda Hoar McKinley Congress House of Representatives Nelson Minn Lodge Secretary of State Hale Department of the Coast and Geodetic Survey Navy Department Tillman Army Transport Service Charleston, S. C Alaska

Testimony Ends After Eight Days in South Danvers Bank Case

Frank Taylor former bookkeeper for the South Danvers Bank concluded eight days of testimony. He described 1899 1900 cashiers checks sent to Dickinson to prevent note protest and notes discounted with George M Foster as cashier. He said Taylor followed Foster instructions to withhold Dickinson withdrawals and remit to the clearing house.

South Danvers National Bank Frank Taylor Taylor Bartlett Clark Foster Dickinson

Woman's Charity Club reports funds and events

The Woman's Charity Club met at Hotel Vendome with President Mrs. Micah Dyer presiding. Treasurer Mrs. J Sewall Reed reported receipts of 215 and expenses of 25, leaving 190. Hospital funds received about 1450 with 1250 used for bills. Death of member Mrs S F Seavey noted. Nurses training reports 15. six due to graduate Jan 28. Fourteen patients remain in hospital. Five new members elected including Mrs J A Fierce and Miss J Nelson. A kettledrum supper for Feb 12 at Paul Revere Hall planned. 20 tables of 40. Mrs Hale Jacobs announced Feb 4 gathering at Hotel Vendome with guest of honor Mrs Agnes Booth Schoeffel.

Woman's Charity Club Hotel Vendome Micah Dyer I. Henry Paige J. Sewall Reed F.S. Risteen Hospital Treasury R. D. Cushing S. F. Seavey J. E. Cheney Tallman J. A. Fierce Melrose Sanborn Hotel Tudor Boston William A. Wilkins Cambridgeport J. Nelson Samuel Aronson Roxbury Paul Revere Hall Huntington Avenue Otis Marion Hale Jacobs Malden Agnes Booth Schoeffel

Superior Court Sentences Include Larceny and Breakin

Samuel Bantek received four and a half to five years in State prison for larceny from the person. John McCarthy got one year for stealing from a conveyance, and James McCourt was sentenced to three years for breaking and entering. John OBrien drew 30 days for illegal voting. McCarthy and an accomplice were sent to the House of Correction for 18 months.

Samuel Bantek Fessenden Superior Criminal Court John McCarthy House of Correction John O'Brien James McCourt

Secretary Long Seeks Print Run For Schley Testimony

Secretary Long informed the naval committee that copies of the Schley testimony are in high demand from libraries and other groups. He proposed an edition of 600 for the Navy and another for Senators and Representatives, noting Congress must decide before printing. Rep Heatwole of Minnesota and Rep Watson of Indiana comment on proceeding based on merits and intra-party agreements among Maryland allies.

Washington Long Naval Committee of the House Congress Navy Department Heatwole Minnesota Watson Indiana Schley Maryland Admiral Schley

Pacific coast senators push sweeping Chinese exclusion bill

Senator Mitchell of Oregon introduced a coast wide exclusion bill. It would bar entry of Chinese laborers to the mainland from U S insular possessions and those born there or who may come hereafter, aligning with the Kahn bill and Federation of Labor proposals. A special committee chaired by Representative Newlands reviewed options and adopted sharper wording. The measure aims for drastic, nationwide exclusion of Chinese laborers.

Washington Mitchell Oregon Pacific Coast United States Insular Newlands Nevada Philippines House Senate Bureau of Immigration Federation of Labor

Boston City Briefs Highlights Injuries and Arrests

Mary Leggett, 50, of 284 Marginal Street East Boston tripped on a slip and broke her right leg while boarding the Boston side ferry. Arthur Turner, 87, of 11 Sherman Street, jailed on larceny charges for two mileage tickets valued at 24.02 from Hale Knight of Newburyport. Gagziano Mazzulli, 60, found dead at 342 North Street likely natural causes after recent hospital release. Mary Carlisle, 28, of 1438 Cambridge Street, arrested for larceny totaling 160 from Martin Flanagan of Spring Jane over months.

Mises Mary Leggett Marginal Street East Boston Boston John Hancock Arthur @. Turner Sherman Street Hale Knight City Grist Mills Newburyport Gagziano Mazzulli North Street City Hospital Mary Carlisle Cambridge Street Inspectors’ Department Martin Flanagan Spring Jane

Warner's Safe Cure Trial Offer

Free trial bottle offered to persuade sufferers of kidney liver bladder and blood diseases that Warner's Safe Cure can help. Write to Warner Safe Cure Co Rochester N Y and mention Boston Post to receive a medical booklet with symptoms treatment and testimonials.

Boston Post Warner Warner Safe Cure Co Rochester N. Y

Fight for Engineer at Cow Pasture Pumping Station

A three cornered race for chief engineer at the Cow Pasture Pumping Station centers on James H. Finn of Charlestown. Finn, first assistant engineer, has strong backing and broad endorsements from Democratic factions, while Henry Young and James Towle draw support from rival unions. Finn’s Civil War veteran credentials and long service bolster his bid as he hopes to unite labor groups and ward leaders behind him.

James H. Finn Charlestown Henry Ss.oung James Towle Young Engineers Blue Room Club Towle Fremen’s Union Finn Naval Engineers Minute Men of Navy Charlestown Navy Yard Sullivan Dolan Tingley Hayes

Flaherty and Cote Fight Ends in Draw in Lewiston

The 15 round boxing match at the Lewiston A C C rooms between Martin Flaherty of Lowell and Arthur Cote ended in a draw. Both fighters traded blows across the full scheduled distance with no victor.

Lewiston Martin Flaherty Lowell Arthur Cote Lewiston A. C

Old Buckskin's Medicine Promoted in Boston Advertising

A sensational Boston advertisement touts OLD BUCKSKIN'S cure all medicine claiming royal and university endorsements. It lists cures for rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble dyspepsia and catarrh, with testimonials from Dr Banning and Dr Dupree and a Tremont Street address for purchases and visits.

Royal College of Edinburgh Queen's Uiversity Ireland Harvard Physicians of Boston Jerusalem Mount of Olives Africa India Tremont St DR. Banning Huntington Ave Back Bay

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Congress Street Alban Grand Jury Lawrenge Dr. Lewis Lewis State Board Hammond Proctor State Police Peters Post Carl Herzog Herzog Board of Health Kate Millmore Tlermina Jolem Dominic Brennan Charles J. Bailey Hattie Pettengill Bannon Shargen Darcy Dugan Valley Street Mary Doucette Essex Street Tewksbury Hattie Pettingill Carl Herog Leonard M. S. McGowan Dr. Joyce Arman Otheio M. F. Sullivan Frederick M. Victor John McMahon P. J. Moran George Ollines John J. Hurley Joshua F. Lewis News of the World Hunter Wellington A. Hardy Broad St Mass Senators Commerce Mrs. Schoeffel and Kettledrum George Haight Columbus Ave New York City Warner’s Finn, Towle Young Want Flaherty Cote OLD Buckskin
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