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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1905
Page
2
An advertising piece touts coffee as made only from well cared for beans grown upland in mountains. It emphasizes thorough cleaning and deliberate roasting to ensure rich aroma and caffeine content while denying any injurious ingredients.
Chase and Sanborn offer several brands of coffee carefully selected and prepared. Seal Brand Coffee retails at 35 cents per pound, while other blends list for 25 and 30 cents per pound.
At a board meeting Alderman Linehan asked the public grounds superintendent and the mayor to stop the spread of the gypsy moth in South Boston. The order noted the brown-tail moth infesting local trees and urged action this season. The measure was approved and sent to the mayor.
A series of endorsements from patients and doctors tout Quinona as a strength-giving tonic. The testimonials claim appetite restoration and relief from indigestion nerves sleeplessness and colds. The ad notes $1 large bottles and offers free medical advice from Quinona Co. in Boston.
Riverman Frank Linehan of South Boston pushed a board order seeking clarity on tax responsibility for gas companies. The measure requests information on whether the Massachusetts Gas Company is voluntary, if resident-owned stock is taxable, and if capital stock ties to the New England Gas and Coke Company and its property tax status.
The Board of Aldermen met briefly with no quorum at first. Two members arrived in time to achieve a quorum and routine petitions were assigned to committees before a 3 20 recess. Two orders were introduced and passed before adjourning to reconvene Monday at 3 sharp.
Eight men are reported dead in a Decatur coal mine fire this afternoon. Rescuers entered the shaft 600 feet but dense smoke trapped several entombed workers. Firemen laid a hose line toward an escapement shaft a mile away, but flames could not be controlled. More than twenty miners were still missing late tonight.
A beautiful young girl of foreign birth was found early this morning on the doorsteps at 22 Huntington avenue in pitiful condition. She could not speak English and, after authorities failed to obtain an address, was taken to the Chardon Street Home. She was poorly clothed in light material garments and carried several fancy faces.
One of those seriously hurt in the December 2 Palfrey street coasting accident in Watertown is Miss Annie Swift about 15. Through her counsel J L Pierce of Milwaukee or Watertown is pursuing legal action against the city.
Rexall Mucu-Tone, prepared from a physician’s catarrh formula, is marketed as a cure for catarrh by destroying the germs in the blood and toning mucous tissues. The ad warns external remedies fail and offers a 50 cent trial size with a money back guarantee if results aren’t seen.
Miss Swift sustains a bad fracture of the left arm in an incident and will bring suit against the town for damages this week. Additional suits are expected to follow.
The Olive Mead string quartet performs this evening at Potter Hall featuring Hayden Schubert and Dvorak works. Manager L H Mudgett promotes two more Fritz Kreisler recitals at Jordan Hall January 30 and February 2. The Boston Symphony quartet presents the fourth concert of the season at Jordan Hall with pianist Eugene D Albert assisting on February 6.
The Oil Trade Association of Boston elected officers at its annual meeting in Young's Hotel last evening. E. Ray Speare was named president with Charles Eager as vice president. Horace B. Coburn became secretary and J. E. Hazeltine treasurer. Directors include A. W. Chesterton J. Russell Marble H. T. Schaefer and F. L. Young.
An old advertisement asserts a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes money back refunds if not effective and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. The price is 25 cents.
A temperance advertisement promises a free trial package of the Great Willard Cure for the liquor habit sent in a plain wrapper to women who write. It claims the remedy is harmless, acts in a few days, and cures drinking without the subject’s knowledge or danger to health, asking readers to mail name and address to the Willard Temperance Dispensary in Lebanon, Conn.
New York reports May Yohe, once part of the Hammerstein chorus, plans to sue for divorce from Putnam Bradlee Strong. She claims he cannot support her as she desires and has instructed her attorney to serve preliminary papers. Strong is in London, his wife remains in New York.
John W. Ferguson known as Sandy Ferguson appeared in Chelsea Police Court on a continuance for assault related to a Tuesday Chelsea Academy of Music fire. He was found guilty and fined five dollars. the judge noted recklessness but not malice.
Chauncey M. Depew of New York and Smith N. Weed of Clinton were nominated for U S Senator tonight at joint caucuses of Republican and Democratic legislators. Tomorrow the two houses will vote separately on the nominations and Wednesday provide for formal transmission to the Senate.
Prominent Boston women organize a women only cat lovers club to establish cat shows on par with dog shows. Founders include Mrs James L Bryne of Bowdoin Avenue Dorchester wife of a leading Dorchester figure.
The advertisement offers a free full dollar bottle of a kidney remedy claiming it treats the kidney nerve system rather than the kidneys themselves. It pledges no payment or deposit, promises proven results, and invites readers to request a free order and books addressing prevention and conditions like rheumatism. The cure is advertised as widespread, with availability in forty thousand drug stores.
Mrs Bryne of Leicester street Brighton owns many cats and runs a heated kennel with individual apartments and a romp cage. She has shown cats in New York winning three first and two second prizes. She belongs to Beresford Cat Club in Chicago and a New York club and advocates a Greater Boston women’s cat club to discuss merits of felines.
A humorous tale follows John Smith missing a cuff and sending its mate via postcard. A detective arrives at his hotel breakfast to reveal the cuff found in Orient Heights after a night out, prompting festive clinking of glasses as the mystery resolves.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal female remedy curing ovarian and uterine troubles, menstrual irregularities, backache, and nervous symptoms. It asserts safety, universal endorsement, and urges use and rejection of substitutes.
Victor Klepper 28 used five ounces of carbolic acid around 10 15 pm after returning to his South End room. Doctors at City Hospital expect his death today. Patrolman Jim Dennessey gave an antidote, saving him briefly. Samuel Klepper, his brother, says Victor had been a shoemaker in Lowell but was unemployed and despondent.
Cambridge police received notice from R. W. Union of 14 Fairmont Avenue that O. B. Wilson, 40, has been missing since January 9. Last seen wearing a dark gray mixed suit, black overcoat, and a light soft hat. listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 13 pounds.
Jefferson City Mo Jan 16 The Senate investigation committee reports Niedringhaus Republican senatorial nominee and state chairman did not file a complete receipts statement for the campaign. No direct evidence shows St Louis brewers funded legislation. The panel seeks more time to examine federal patronage and influence in the race. Breweries contributed to the Missouri fund with a reported 21287.51 linked to Niedringhaus.
The first annual Constitution Club ball drew 225 couples at Paine Memorial Hall. Attendees included Rep John Quinn Jr Alderman J O Hare Councilman W A H Crowley and several others with Floor Director Matthew J Pacey leading the dance. The reception was chaired by Charles A Mansfield with John J Mahoney as chief of aids and the grand march led by J Dacey and Alice Parker.
Yesterday's average temperature recorded at 23 points on 11 24. Data shows temperature compared with same date last year, noting a similar reading and minor variation.
Parents, led by Marian F. Gragg's father, press superintendent after ten actors from Cambridge Latin School were suspended for attending a dress rehearsal of A Regular Flirt. The school will reinstate the students pending a full inquiry. secretary Hubbard calls the act a serious misdemeanor.
John E. Howard hose man on Engine 17 was thrown from the hose cart during a Box 922 alarm. He suffered a brain concussion and internal injuries and is listed on the dangerous list at City Hospital. Fire at 1456 Dorchester Avenue caused about $500 damage.
The United Irish League of America calls a special central council and central branch meeting for Thursday evening at the American House to express views on the proposed arbitration treaty between the United States and England awaiting Senate action.
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