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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1904
Page
2
An advertisement claims a secret remedy called Golden Epecito can be hidden in food or drink to cure the drink habit quickly. It quotes a testimonial from Mrs. Harry Burnside and invites readers to send their home address for a free sample, warning of dangers of delay. The message urges immediate action to save loved ones from the drink curse.
A Nashua man linked to an embezzlement case faced arrest after failed appeals for aid. John P. Goggin, longtime Nashua Trust Company treasurer and prominent Democrat, invested with losses and promised help that never arrived. The city rallies sympathy. a bank deficit could top six figures though bank funds remain solid.
A Cincinnati man recounts advice from a Berlin physician who blamed coffee for nervous illness and urged quitting caffeine. After switching to Postum, he improved, gained weight, and resumed work, crediting the drink as the key to his recovery. The article also details Goggin’s arrest, bail, and bank embezzlement case with remarks from Nashua Trust Company and local officials.
In Rowley Massachusetts a posse led by Constables Cook and Rogers closes in on a gang labeled as safe blowers who raided a post office safe this morning. The pursuit spans from Rowley to Georgetown with one assailant reportedly wounded. An Ingersoll watch likely identifying the culprits bears serial 6935118.
At the Hotel Vendome the Channing Club discussed peace evolution with publicists offering views on arbitration, global citizenship, and reducing greed. They argued that modern weapons urge world cooperation, that war’s business basis fades, and that machinery trade and substitutes for saloons can aid peace.
A testimonial style ad claims Dr Shoop's Restorative strengthens inner nerves to revive weak organs. It promises payment if it fails and offers books detailing effects on heart kidneys and rheumatism. Mild cases cured with one or two bottles. price listed per book for men and women.
Patrolman Arthur Nickerson halted a months long theft scheme at 76 Commercial Street. Two men Abraham James and Benjamin Mandel were arrested after being seen with a loaded express wagon and butter at the rear of James Clarke & Co. store. Police recovered 13 tubs and five boxes of butter six egg cases and a 60 pound keg from the wagon and basement storeroom.
Haverhill residents report Councilman Daniel G. Hall of Ward 1 missing to police after his mother visited headquarters and the mayor seeking help. Hall left the city a week ago saying he would attend a relative’s funeral in Boston and told a friend he would search for work in Newburyport. He has not been seen or heard from since.
An overheated furnace in the Astern Grocery Company store at 274 Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, caused a fire shortly after 8 am yesterday, inflicting about $10,000 in damage. The blaze spread to KH. T. Kennedy grocer and M. J. Quinn liquor and Samuel First provisions stores, with the building owned by Felix Strange and Thomas M. Doherty.
Malden Jan 2 George B Gage tells Post reporter he lent ten to Goggin years ago and has had no dealings with him since only a business acquaintance with Goggin during his time at Nashua Trust Company. He insists his affairs are strictly personal and that Goggin has no right to discuss them.
Rheumatism clings despite lotions and liniments, loosening only briefly. The remedy lies in correcting the blood's acid condition, Hood's Sarsaparilla is suggested as the solution.
An 19th century style health advertisement describes a man with laziness, sleep trouble, headaches, and digestive issues as bilious. It touts Smith’s Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a universal remedy, claiming quick improvements in mood, bowels, sleep, and appetite, and pricing the product at 25 cents.
More than 300 teamsters were reinstated into the Teamsters Union with many settling back dues. The rush is to regain good standing for possible strike action. No schedule developments yet and contracts have not been sent to individual masters for signature, though general signing is expected.
The St Augustine's Girls Sodality presented a minstrel program in St. Augustine's Hall South Boston drawing over 1200 attendees. A 200 voice chorus performed comic and sentimental songs by youths under 14 with bright end jokes and a travesty finale featuring younger performers. event repeats Thursday with Rev. John J. Harkins credited for supervision and direction.
Boston police suspect a West End hotel is the headquarters of a cracksmens' gang after recent raids including the Rowley post office robbery. A dragnet searched the area as officers shadowed guests and tagged a likely leader described as short, thick-set with a heavy square jaw.
A fatal blast at 8 20 this morning trapped miners in a 220 foot shaft. Selwyn Taylor and an assistant were lowered in but foul air halted progress. Adolph Gorgie survived after being brought out at 6 pm. Rescue teams faced dangers as they searched through air shafts, falls, and overloaded passages for Taylor and others.
A man at 6 Tyler Street was enveloped by a blazing quilt that fell from an attic window. Chief Grady intercepted a flaming mattress on his helmet, the crowd and firemen stopping their laughter as the firefighter actions quelled the blaze. The man rolled in snow to extinguish the flames.
An ad offers a remedy titled cures colds in India using seromo quinine as a laxative. It urges callers to request the full product name to obtain the genuine item and notes a price of 25 cents.
In Everett January mayor Boynton announces appointments to city offices. Dr E W Young becomes city physician succeeding Dr E C Newton. Michael McNamara replaces Solomon Shute on Public Works board. George Sweettam becomes board member replacing Henry Schrow. Walter G Brookings named assessor succeeding W J Brickley. W W Partridge named vice A W Lewis removed. Dr Theodore W Carke joins Board of Health replacing G W um. Albert Downing serves as Fire Commissioner ex-President of the Council.
At a Boston Herald board meeting Colonel W E Haskell was chosen general manager. He is E B Haskell’s son, Harvard graduate, with 18 years in Minneapolis papers including the Times. He led business departments for Hearst papers in New York before resigning last Saturday to assume the new role.
Representative McNary of Boston presented a South Boston delegation to the President who expressed interest but said he could not accept the invitation to attend the March 1 128th anniversary celebration of the evacuation of Boston by the British.
A light cold that is neglected can settle in the head or throat and extend to the lungs. A slight cold neglected cough leads to chronic bronchitis and eventually consumption and death. The text outlines progression from minor illness to fatal outcome if untreated.
The text touts the Koch Inhalation and Koch Tuberculine as cures for tuberculosis and chronic asthma, claiming rapid bacterial destruction and tissue healing. It cites daily treatments at Koch Institutes in major cities and notes a Boston office at 861 Boylston Street offering a free examination and treatment, with home treatment options and a pamphlet available.
Somerville school leaders report a 276000 annual maintenance cost with 249500 for teachers salaries an increase of 76000 from last year. They propose new Latin School a wing at English High School a link to share classrooms plus six room Belmont street school Burns four additional Hanscom two more rooms and nine three story schools to add fire escapes and basements gong drills.
In Chelsea Board of Aldermen race Robert J. Jones defeats Daniel H. Sullivan by 11 to 4 to become the new assessor. Sullivan served five years. Elected city officers include Thomas B. Frost treasurer and collector of taxes Frank H. Flagg clerk of committees George H. Willey auditor L. L. G. De Rochemont city solicitor Grace A. Norris clerk to committee on State and military aid Charles A. Merriam commissioner of sinking fund.
An old style medical ad promises a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding piles. The product offers a refund if not cured in six to fourteen days, claiming a quick and certain remedy.
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