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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1902

Page

5

Limited Free X Ray Examinations By Dr Plunkett

Three days remain for Free X Ray examinations offered by Dr Plunkett founder of the Osmo Chemic system. Mrs Rebecca Osborne of 436 Columbus Ave testifies to a cure for chronic catarrh and others flock to Boston area for alleged cures of consumption asthma cancer and tumors. The doctor promises a guaranteed cure with free examination and invites those deemed incurable to seek his best new discovery.

Plunkett Rebecca P. Osborne Columbus Ave Boston

Asthma Sufferers Praise Dr Plunkett

A list of names and addresses from Massachusetts residents praising Dr Plunkett for asthma relief appears in a local notice. Included are J F Burens Somerville MA and Florence Morgan Cambridgeport MA among others.

DR. Plunkett

Asthma Thirty Years: Barker Sees Improvement After Osmo-Chemic Treatment

Mr. Charles W. Barker of 23 Villa Ave Everett Massachusetts recounts thirty years of asthma and failed remedies. After trying Dr Plunkett’sOsmo-Chemic treatment he reports better sleep and relief from shortness of breath and recommends the treatment to others.

Charles W. Barker Villa Ave Everett Mass Chas. W. Barker Mir Chas. Barker Dr. Plunkett

Osmo-Chemic treatment cited by patient for relief

Benjamin Lewis of 220 Clarendon St Thoston Mass reports severe side and back pain and breath shortness before trying Dr Plunkett. After a few treatments the pain disappeared and breathing improved significantly, with endorsement of Osmo-Chemic doctors for rheumatism and breathing issues.

Benjamin Lewis Clarendon St Thoston Mass Plunkett Benjamin Lewib

Patient at 97 Shirley St seeks relief from head and stomach troubles

Mr Albert E White of Winthrop Massachusetts reports breathing difficulties due to persistent head and stomach pains. He seeks medical counsel and relief from these ailments.

Albert E. White Shirley St Winthrop, Mass Sys

Fixing Blame for Tunnel Explosion

New York authorities probe the Grand Central area blast that killed six. District Attorney Jerome pins fault on a fire started by a candle lit near dynamite. estimates place 1½ to 2 hundred pounds in storage. John B. McDonald voices doubt on fire as trigger and notes partial damage costs across Murray Hill and nearby properties.

New York Grand Central Station Jerome Epps John B. McDonald McDonald Shaler

I Will Cure Rheumatism With Dr Shoop Cure

After 2000 experiments I offer a non drugged blood cleansing remedy for rheumatism. No charge if it fails. six bottles mailed for five dollars and fifty cents after a month if cured. Addresses Dr Shoop Box 683 Racine Wis. mild cases may require one or two bottles.

Dr. Shoop Shoop Racine Wis

Houghton and Dutton's Auction Promises Full Range

A sweeping catalog offers everything from formal suits to fine jewelry. The sale emphasizes complete attire and accessories, suggesting a one stop shop for head to foot dressing.

Houghton & Dutton's

Osmo-Chemie doctors claim cure for asthma and catarrh

A. E. White reports severe winter asthma improved after Osmo-Chemie treatment. He had suffered for years and says he has not missed work this winter. He endorses the doctors and recommends the treatment to others with asthma and catarrh.

A. E. White

Mrs Emma Swanson Praises Osmo-Chemic Doctors

Mrs Emma Swanson of 579 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge says she suffered severe stomach trouble for years. She tried many doctors and patent medicines before an Osmo-Chemic treatment led to noticeable improvement and she expects a full cure soon.

Emma Swanson Massachusetts Ave Cambridge Plunkett

Osm o chemical System of Medicine Ad

The Osm o Chemic System of Medicine announces consulting physicians J L Plunkett MD and J P Naughton MD with permanent offices at Colonial Building Boston Massachusetts. Office hours are 9 am to 12 noon 2 to 4 pm and 7 to pm daily with Sunday closed.

J. L. Plunkett M. D J. P. Naughton Colonial Building Boylston St Boston Nass

Boston man's narrow escape from tunnel blast

James E Bunting civil engineer of Boston and Ward 10 Democratic chairman and his wife narrowly escaped the Grand Central tunnel explosion. They were dining at the Grand Union Hotel when the blast occurred and witnessed broken glass everywhere. His sister-in law sustained minor injuries and his wife received scratches near the eye but recovered.

James EB. Bunting Boston Ward 10 Democratic Committee New York Tunnel Hemenway Chambers Wey Grand Central Station Bunting Miss . Gillies Flushing L. I Grand Non Hotel Mr. Bunting Post Grand Tinion

Milford native Father Sheedy hailed as subway explosion hero

Recounting the Murray Hill subway blast in New York City, Milford Mass native Rev. Arthur E. Sheedy rushed to aid victims within feet of the hotel. He aided injured, administered sacraments to the dying, and helped move debris with firemen and police. The 2 year old priest, nearly six feet tall and weighing about 200 pounds, studied at Holy Cross and was ordained in Baltimore in 1899.

Milford Murray Hill New York Arthur E. Sheedy Mass Archdiocese of St. Agnes’s Forty-third Street Father Sheedy Murray Hill Hotel

Public School Association reaffirms fight for control of Boston schools

The Public School Association of Boston met in Tremont Temple and warned of renewed opposition next year. A near clash over prohibiting candidates in schools failed, and officers were elected including President Thomas L. Juivermore and Treasurer Richard Humphreys. Registration issues for women were criticized as clerks refused October registrations.

Public School Association of Boston Gilbert Hall Tremont Temple Billings Association Richard C. Humphreys Cheomas Ll. Juivermore Henry L.higginson John G. Blake Samuel B. Capen Homer Rogers Charles E. Stratton Robert A. Woods William C. Collar

Not Very Cold, Says Smith Weather Update

Mr. Smith of the Weather Bureau reports a mild winter with a cold wave easing. Temperatures ranged from 14 above in the local area to eight above at Eastport Maine, while Bismarck North Dakota hit 28 below. Florida towns showed 70 above Jupiter Florida.

Mr. Smith Weather Bureau Northfield New England Eastport Canada Union Georgia Florida Bismarck North Dakota Jupiter

Cuban Postal Frauds Trial Details Stamp Shortage

Inspector Gregory testified in Havana on the Cuban postal frauds case about 307184 surcharged stamps on hand May 26, 1899, a deficit from burned stamps and a lack of cash sale records. He noted discrepancies between Estes G Rathbone reports to General Brooke and the Postmaster General.

Havana Gregory Sullivan Leatherman United States C. F. W. Neely Estes G. Rathbone John R. Brooke Cuba

Death of Daly Denied by Family

Crohan P. Daly Jr aged 97 denied by family after papers misreported his death. He lives at 7 Harold Street Roxbury with one of his sons and remains in fairly good health despite the false tale.

Crohan P. Daly, Jr Daly Crohan P. Daly Harold Street Roxbury

Concert and dance by St James Auxiliary in Worcester Street

A grand concert and dance will be held tomorrow evening in St Rose Hall Worcester Street under St James Auxiliary Unit Irish League Boston Central Branch. Rev William P McQuaid honorary president and director Rev Michael P Mahan Rev Daniel IL Sheerin and Mr M J Jordan will speak. Dr P J Timmins Mary 85 Byam Elizabeth Ditton Catherine Flaherty the Misses Callaghan Miss Mary Quill and Mr James Quill will perform. Director is Miss Mary Quill assistants Miss Catherine Rohan and Margaret Connolly.

St. Rose Hall Worcester Street St. James's Unit Irish League Boston Central William P. McQuaid Michael P. Mahan Daniel IL. Sheerin M. J. Jordan P. J. Timmins Mary Byam Elizabeth Ditton Catherine Flaherty Callaghan Mary Quill James Quill Catherine Rohan Margaret Connolly

Ward 17backed plan to turn Orchard Park into playground

Citizens of Ward 17 Roxbury at a mass meeting in Vine Street Church endorsed Mayor Collins’s offer to convert Orchard Park into a children’s playground and outdoor gymnasium. The move follows a Curley and Good initiative and is the ward’s first improvement in five years.

Ward 17 Roxbury Vine Street Collins Orchard Park James M. Curley Jeremiah J. Good Curley

Peruna Endorsed by Club Women and Housewife Readers

Four years of Peruna use by West Side Club members praised its effects on colds and catarrh. Mrs G W Miller and Miss Emily Milburne extol its nerve and digestive benefits for women and families. The advertisement urges preventive use and offers free guidance from Dr. Hartman. Every druggist stocks Peruna.

West Side Emily Milburne G. W. Miller N. First Street Minneapolis Minn Peruna Sara MecGahan Third Street Albany N. Y Sara McGahan Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Chicago West-Side Young Womans, Club West Side Young Woman’s Club West Congress Street Chicago Illinois Peruna Medicine Company Ohio

Salem Woman Receives Reward After Kiss Prank

Miss Katherine Millett kissed Edward H. Knight at his store to win a reported prize, then fell ill but insists the kiss caused no illness. She collected the $1 reward from Mr. Cleveland and plans to exchange it for a $5 gold piece to wear.

Salem Katherine Millett Edward H. Knight Katie Millett E. H. Knight

Rear Admiral Lew A. Kimberly Dies in Newton

Rear Admiral Lew A. Kimberly U S N retired died this morning at his residence West Newton of apoplexy. He was born Troy New York April 2 1846. Survived by wife and children, had notable naval career including Mobile Bay action and Samoa hurricane service.

Newton Lewis A. Kimberly Perkins Street West Newton Victor A United States Navy Elsie Kimberly Troy N. Y Thomas Kimberly England Dorchester Mass Admiral Kimberly United States Naval Cademy Mobile Bay Pacific Station Apia Samoa Trenton Society of Foreign Wars, Sons of the American Revolution Bunker Hill Monument Association San Francisco Charles H. Cushman Frankfort-on the-Main Germany Schley Court of Inquiry

Local Man Found Dead After Stairway Fall

In Lynn on January 28 Joseph A Ingalls age 0 or 0s was found dead at the foot of stairs to Ward 3 Young Men's Republican Club with a neck fracture. He weighed over 200 pounds and is believed to have slipped and fallen.

Lynn Ward 3 Young Men’s Republican Club Joseph A. Ingalls Mr. Ingalls

Old Buckskin’s Magic Shrine advertised for cures

An old advertisement promotes Old Buckskin’s MAGIC SHRINE and its claimed healing power. Claims include curing rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble dyspepsia and fatigue with 50c and 1.00 prices. Various Boston Milford and Everett residents praise the shrine’s effects and urge others to visit.

Tremont Et Eliot Lebanon Holy Land Otis Floward St Boston Gray Berkeley St C. McManus Howard St Spindel Pleasant St Milford Mass Capt. Adams Oakes St Everett Fred Hayward Hale Et Newton, Aes

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. F. Burens Robinson St Somerville William B. Bailey Sudbury Florence Morgan Shawmut City Alden Leroy Fuller Wood St Titehburg James B. Wildes Talbot Ave Martin Merton Thorn St Woburn Mase Martin E. Downey Cohasset St H. A. Ford Trenton St Arthur White Main St Cambridgeport Asthma Grand Union Hotel Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital Vanderbilt Avenue The Railway Corporation W. H. Payne New York Subway Smith ST. James's Auxiliary Social Hunter Baltimore Wellington A. Hardy Representgton A Hardy Perens Miller Knight Kimberly Judge Berry Berry Commonwealth OLD Buckskin
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