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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1903
Page
4
The notice lists pains and disorders from backache through diabetes and kidney issues, urging readers to diagnose by morning urine test. It promotes buying a 50c bottle of Safe Cure at a druggist, claiming relief and a permanent cure, and advises a urine test to confirm kidney disease.
A promotional notice from Warner’s Safe Care Co announces free analysis of urine samples by a physician team in Rochester New York. It touts Warner’s Safe Cure as a vegetable tonic for kidneys liver bladder and blood, claims no narcotics, no sediment, pleasant taste, and non constipation benefits. It also advertises Safe Pills for gentle bowel movement and speedy cure, with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle.
The Boot and Shoe Workers Union intensifies its strike across cities with mass meetings rallying both men and women. Knights of Labor supporters push a push to keep pressure, while manufacturers brace for imported cutters and wage agreements. The clash involves Boston area workers and potential broader disruption of the industry.
The strike expands across cutters stitchers and turn workmen in Lynn Haverhill and Brockton as unions fight for recognition. About 192 cutters join the walkout amid fears of coercion and a split with the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union. Mass meetings draw 400 women in support, while independents anticipate wider action and possible general strikes next week.
On January 16 36 workers at Hazen B Goodrich left the factory in Haverhill in a dispute with the Boot and Shoe Workers Union. Officials say no further trouble is expected until a mass meeting tomorrow night. About 1700 employees work there. A letter will be sent to Mr Goodrich explaining the strike was not his fault.
An old newspaper blurb urges early attention to dyspepsia symptoms like sour stomach belching and nervous headaches and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens the entire digestive system to overcome the condition.
In Brockton on January 16 the M. A. Packard Company accepted the price list submitted by the Cutters Union after a conference held this afternoon. The agreement outlines wage and rate terms and marks a resolution to ongoing labor discussions in the local manufacturing sector.
R N Potter, agent of the Women Stitchers, outlined a labor war meeting at the factory counting room at 3 o clock. Price paid to cutters stood at about 20 percent. Three factories have submitted lists George E Keith Company George G Snow Company and the P B Keith Shoe Company. The two latter refused to accede and the first suggested piece price or arbitration.
Al Weinig of Buffalo boxed six rounds with Peter Jackson of Baltimore in Philadelphia on January 16. Jackson dominated the bout, earning the clear edge on the scorecards while Weinig stayed competitive through the early rounds.
John Logan Post 186 Cambridge held a ladies night at Odd Fellows Hall with a large program of vocal and instrumental music. A midnight collation was served.
Chicago Jan 16 E J Conlin lay in wait for his sweetheart Jennie Dwyer returning from a party with another suitor and shot her. He then fired at Frank B Merritt, wounded him, and turned the weapon on himself. A bullet entered his head and he is dead.
Haverhill, Jan 16 The Hon P B Flanders Socialist who was Tuesday declared elected over Henri R Watson Republican by the Supreme Courts is having difficulty entering the Mayor s chair due to court order delays. City Clerk Roberts the Board of Aldermen and the Board of Registrars cannot seat Mr Flanders and it appears Mayor Poor may hold over for another week.
Mrs. A F Gowan of Lynn Massachusetts was seriously injured by a runaway incident yesterday on Current Creek about 35 miles northwest of Canon City Her skull is fractured and she is identified as a daughter of ex Senator Frank W Jones.
Philadelphia Jan 16 That place in baseball is still far off was proved tonight when President Harry Pulliam of the National league was served with an injunction restraining him from ratifying at the meeting in Cincinnati beginning Monday next the agreement reached by the joint peace conference of the two leagues last week. The injunction was issued at the instance of the New York club. Pulliam left for Cincinnati at 8:30 tonight and will confer with the law firm including Senator Foraker on future action.
Postal, Farley-Harvey and Ward won last evening in the Mercantile league series at Chauncy alleys. The pinfall was strong with Postal and Farley-Harvey tied for best total at 1312. Scores follow.
In a continuous pool match at Symonds's Billiken Parlor Lynn on January 16 Jerry Callahan of Boston defeated Symonds of Lynn by a close score 145 to 100.
A widely cited claim discusses catarrh as a systemic condition affecting mucous membranes beyond the nose. It touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as an internal remedy that cleanses the blood and expels catarrhal poison, with endorsements from Dr. Ainslee and assurances of safety for children.
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