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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
4
Public speaking exposes the throat and bronchial tubes to catarrhal affections. Crowded assemblies and night air increase prevalence among preachers. Peruna has become popular among clergy who report it helps. Despite medical prejudice, many clergymen trust Peruna from experience.
L H Halsey bishop of the C M E Church in Atlanta declares Peruna a great remedy for catarrh after twenty years of suffering. He says he tried many remedies and found Peruna the most effective in caring for respiratory disease and calls it a blessing to humanity.
Readers glimpse the large volume of endorsements for Peruna as Dr. Hartman continues to receive numerous testimonials. The praise highlights perceived health benefits and broad support from grateful users across communities.
Humphrey Dyer of Somerville sues his wife Caroline to stop her drawing $3000 from accounts at Provident Institution of Savings Suffolk Savings Bank and Five Cent Savings Bank. He says she barred entry to retrieve furniture and furnishings he sought to remove. Married January 22 1897 in Portsmouth New Hampshire and he has filed a libel for divorce.
A New York, New Haven & Hartford freight train attempting to shift cars at Sharon Heights partially derailed at about 1 am. A lumber car and a merchandise car left the tracks, delaying traffic for over half an hour. Crew used jacks and car shoes to relift and restart the train with minor track damage.
An advertisement argues that medical care for consumption amounts to rest fresh air sun shine and wholesome food plus Scott's Emulsion. It claims even a pound weight gain from a bottle is common and improvement can occur within a week, with Scott & Bowne of New York promoting the product.
Boston spiritualists await a promised visitation with Jan 25 named as the logical date. Professor J Hyslop of Columbia backs the prediction, citing Hodgson’s oath and belief his spirit will reveal itself after Christmas death. Mrs Shirley and Mrs Moriciero stress spiritual development precedes manifestation and the need to wait for proper timing.
Frank O'Brien age 12 of 16 Charles street narrowly escaped drowning after breaking through ice in Frog Pond. Passers-by rescued him and he fainted from cold. taken to Relief Hospital where his recovery is now hoped for.
Washington, Jan. 24. Chairman Hepburn will report the railway rate bill favorably at once and press for earliest possible action. The committee's unanimous view is that the bill should be considered no later than next Tuesday.
Local Labor Notes reports the election of officers for various unions led by Peter J. Donaghue and Daniel J. Tobin. The council backs removing sidewalk obstructions at Atlantic avenue South station to speed baggage handling. Henry Sterling of Boston Typographical Union 13 will lecture on ethics of trade unionism. Rev Charles S MacFarland will speak on the printers strike in Boston.
Mary Daly of 396 Northampton Street mourns as her 14 month old son William H Daly is killed in a double accident when an elevator at Hotel Baldwin fails after her loss of control. The incident occurred last evening, drawing police and safety officials to the scene.
Mrs Daly pulled the passenger elevator rope in a hotel rear shaft. The infant toppled from a baby carriage into the doorway and the car rose rapidly. Police believe loss of control occurred as the car accelerated, leaving the mother unable to explain what followed.
In Burlington Vermont on January 24 Henry Bradley a boy from South Strafford died suddenly at his mother’s home with unusual symptoms. His stomach and contents were sent to the State laboratory of hygiene for analysis at the request of Judge J. W. Rowell. State’s Attorney M. M. Wilson is investigating though results from the lab are awaited. A year earlier Bradley died after a woods injury and a similar death caused public agitation. Mrs. Bradley has remarried and received insurance from the deceased husband.
The article describes a shipboard menagerie on the Indrasamhavalua voyage, including a 25 foot python hoisted from a crate amid 14 men, a clouded leopard, monkeys, a bintrung, and anoas. Crew and officers observe tropical curiosities while aboard the steamer.
The British steamer Indra samha docked at Mystic wharf with the youngest orang-outang aboard and a crew of 61 men from Malays, Japanese, Chinese, Hindoos, and several white nationalities. Captain W. E. Craven commanded the voyage through the Malay archipelago.
The steamer left Yokohama October 15 and had a smooth voyage with minor incidents. A Post reporter found the ship’s notable captive, Mike the baby orangutan, dining with his keeper at a table, eating mush and milk with a silver spoon as if well mannered.
Advert describes Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder as quick and safe to relieve a constant headache and nasal congestion. A testimonial claims one application gives instant relief and stops pain, asserting the product always cures.
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