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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1903
Page
5
A long advert promises Peruna as a radical cure for female catarrh and pelvic ailments. It touts thousands of yearly cures, cites Dr. Hartman and Dr. M C Gee, and includes personal testimonials from Ella M. Moreland and Fila M. Moreland praising the remedy and urging readers to consult their doctor and request the Peruna almanac.
A second delay hits the South Danvers Bank trial as juror illness and nonappearance disrupt proceedings. The 11 jurors were summoned, with George F. Low ill with pneumonia, and Matthew C. Green named foreman as Judge Lowell was indisposed and the afternoon session postponed.
London January 27. The death sentence against Colonel Arthur Lynch an Irish leader who fought for the Boers and was found guilty of high treason Friday has been commuted to life penal servitude.
Topeka Kansas January 27 Representive Mclaughlin introduced a resolution in the Kansas House praising Colonel Arthur Lynch. The measure extols him as a soldier of liberty and patriot while opposing British charges and states the government should not hang him.
The United States government purchased 10 000 square feet on the westerly part of Spectacle Island across from Castle Island in Boston Harbor. The deed is recorded at Suffolk registry. If Castle Island is not used, the land may host a lighthouse station storage site. Legislation seeks Castle Island taking for lighthouse board needs, provoking protests from Boston officials and park supporters. The committee on federal relations will decide after weighing views.
The Post reports on Sherman Winslow Ladd the United Shoe Machinery founder facing equity suit to reclaim diamonds from Helen Roche while he plans marriage to May Stowell. Ladd, absent from the morning business, will appear in Judge Sheldon’s court. Roche and Stowell loom as key witnesses amid a web of romance and disputes.
In Municipal Civil Court Judge Adams heard a contention over two banners a U.S. and an Italian flag. The Epworth League branch Circolo Umanitario Educativo claimed ownership of the flags, while Circolo Umanitario Educativo Politico argued the original lodge dissolved and the seceders created a political society. Evidence traced branch formation back to 1893 and involvement with Italian Methodist Church. Decision reserved.
A brief notice touts instant relief and speedy cure for itching eczema and similar eruptions. It promises prompt comfort from a remedy described as offering quick, effective relief for burning, itching, and scaling skin conditions.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as remedies for eczema psoriasis scalled head milky crust dermatitis and hair loss. It describes uses washing with soap applying ointment and taking pills to cool cleanse and heal the skin scalp and blood humours and claims a single set can cure severe cases.
Four counts in the Edwin J. Dunning case allege he embezzled a total of $23,000 from the late Francis A. Brooks. The new specifications change the alleged crime from larceny to embezzlement with no dates given.
Abraham Anslovich, previously convicted of possessing registered battle items, faced sentence before Judge Bond. The judge noted costs may be added to a small fine, totaling $25 for the bottle costs, with four similar cases potentially costing the county about $2000. the jury likely distrusted his claim that he held the bottles for an association's agents.
In Lowell Supreme Court yesterday Judge Barker heard John J. O'Connor seek a writ of mandamus to force the Board of Health to recognize him as the third member and to bar William 3B. Jackson from acting as a member. The defendants demurred, arguing the bill fails to prove O'Connor's membership or claim to recognition. The court continued the hearing to today.
Albert Vollenweider of 336 Beach street Roslindale faced two larceny from realty counts after patrolman Keyes found him cutting trees on Theodore H. Tyndale's land at 42 Court street in Nikisch avenue West Roxbury. He paid a $7 fine on the first count and a second fine on the second.
Edward Mahoney faced the Malden District Court on a charge of attempting to kill his brother by stabbing him on December 23 at their father’s Bartley street Wakefield home. He was bound over in 5000 bonds to appear before the grand jury February 10. If bail remains unpaid he will be held for transfer to Cambridge prison.
Philadelphia January 27 progress reported by the strike commission as independent operators edge toward closing their case Readings company also to present later testimony Albert C Leisenring superintendent Upper Lehigh Coal Co testified employer employee meeting seen beneficial H K Christ a breaker builder said he was refused permission to build two breakers by district officers of United Mine Workers P Edward Ross accountant altered figures in G B Markle Co payroll testimony questioned by Chairman Gray Willard Young a special policeman claimed reign of terror in Lehigh region later contradicted himself Arno P Platt said no reign of terror Mrs Burns widow testimony about debt to company and coal rent charged to profit and loss Christ described erection problems at Frackville Shenandoah under Hazleton convention Mitchell advised no action by president Fahy unable to grant permission to proceed, district committees asked to halt work Thomas Coal Co Shenandoah president R C Thomas testified a breaker could have produced 4000 tons daily.
Councilman William H. Curley of Ward 19 was arrested on a warrant accusing him of larceny of 10 dollars obtained by false pretences. He allegedly collected funds for Spanish war veterans but had a dispute with Arthur T. Clark of 45 Wareham Street over the money’s purpose. Curley denies the charge and plans to explain in court.
A concert at Association Hall featured pupils of the Bostonia Academy of Music with B M Carey Elvira Severoni T Bellucia and other artists. Directed by A M Testa the mandolin program showcased over 100 advanced pupils with skilled ensemble work and notable technic. A second concert led by Mr Forte’s son is planned for April 28 at Association Hall with students and noted talent.
Last night over 600 attendees gathered at Catholic Union Hall Worcester square for the first reunion of Boston colored Catholics. Entertainment was provided by A J Peters Miss Maude Laws John R Kingsbury White's Orchestra and singer William Hi Richardson Frank Mitchell president led the grand march with Mrs Mitchell. Floor directors were Gray Fortune and Samuel Frame.
A timely dose of Orange iie Powder is said to relieve headache fatigue and nervousness. The product promises quick system benefits and renewed energy for daily tasks.
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