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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1904
Page
5
An old style advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a vacation for an overworked stomach. It claims the pills digest foods like healthy gastric juices, relieve the stomach, and allow rest and recovery. A Chicago lawyer recounts relief during a major effort, praising the product. Sold by druggists at 50 cents a box.
Louis F. E. Rollins of Reading Massachusetts, 23, writes a bold help wanted ad to Eastern readers. He served with the Sixth Massachusetts Volunteers in Puerto Rico, later joined the regular army at Fort Banks, and now hopes to find steady carpentry or machinist work in Boston after farm chores near Reading Centre.
J Adam Bede a Minnesota Republican gave a humorous maiden speech that drew laughter as he urged Democrats to disband and join the GOP to back Roosevelt. He joked about party loyalty, questioned presidential prospects, lauded Cleveland, and mocked New York appointments amid a finance debate and canal talk.
In the Common Council meeting Councilman Conway proposed an inquiry order that was approved to request information from the Mayor on the voltage of electric lines in Ward 2. The session adjourned early with nothing major transacted.
Japan's government outlines a 90 million dollar funding plan with 100 million yen domestic loan 25 million yen from local land taxes 15 million yen from higher taxes and 40 million yen from public works cuts to back war loans. China Refuses Russian Demand for Military Carts. Tseng Chi reports Beijing says neutral stance requires decline to supply 500 carts for immediate use.
Captain John B Sullivan of Company A Medford High School Battalion was presented with a handsome sword and knot by his company on Wednesday. Sergeant Pearson spoke briefly and presented the gift while the captain expressed his appreciation.
Noddle Island Assembly 5789 Knights of Labor elected officers led by Master workman James Young and other posts such as worthy foreman Martin Costello and recording secretary John Coakley. Engineers Firemen and Assistants Assembly 1628 instituted by Michael J. Kenney with 18 applicants obligated and 27 applications received. Stone Masons’ International Union delegates discussed affiliation and a smoke talk set for Feb 9 at Eliot Street. State convention of retail clerks unions planned for South Framingham with about 41 unions and 6000 clerks expected to attend to pursue clerks legislation.
The first in a series of subscription parties was held last evening in the attractive rooms of the School of English Speech and Expression in Pierce Building. The event proved popular and delightful. Credit goes to Thomas Moore Cornell, a prime mover in the series. A pleasant collation followed the dance with Miss Marie Ware Laughton acting as chaperon.
Gray haired and tottering from illness, Michael Comerford walked onto the tracks near Albany street yesterday afternoon and was killed by a passing train. Comerford was over sixty, a Newfoundland native, and until last year a letter carrier on the island where he was known as a prosperous and worthy citizen.
A despatch from Gloucester reports the schooner A. M. Nicholson of Bucksport Maine drifting in an ice field in the Gulf of St Lawrence after the crew abandoned ship off Bay of St George Newfoundland. Nine men plus the captain crossed 10 miles of ice to reach shore, a harsh voyage amid the frozen herring fleet disruptions this winter.
Cambridge police warned to stop counterfeit half dollar passes after days of rising complaints. Housewives suffer through various con games by fake soap pedlers rug sellers gas inspectors and other impostors. Chief Pullen orders strict action to curb the theft wave.
A large fire damaged the University library in Turin Italy on January 28 destroying over 100000 volumes and many rare manuscripts. The library was famed for its vast collection with more than 250000 printed volumes and 4000 manuscripts.
Asparox a tempting drink with asparagus flavor served with milk or cream. Described as delicious and sold in bottles by grocers.
Three young women Catherine Brine 21 Helen Parker 17 Lena Donovan 21 were arrested and jailed at Station 3 by Patrolmen Monroe and Mosher on a charge of nightwalking after being observed walking about late at night.
The Boston Dog Show premium list expands with new prizes. The Ladies' Kennel Association of America offers a Champion mile challenge cup for the best curly coated poodle open to all. The Castle Gould cup is for the best black pug. An LKA champion challenge cup honors the best dog or bitch owned by an LKA member. The Suffolk challenge awards for the best stud dog and two of his get American bred. The Irish Terrier Club of America adds seven prize cups in money or plate. The Japanese Spaniel Club offers a R. T. mayeione cup for the best Japanese spaniel. Mr. John J. Martin offers a trophy for the best black Pape onne bred by a Massachusetts member.
President and Mrs Roosevelt hosted a White House dinner honoring the Supreme Court. All justices attended except Justice Brown who remains sidelined by eye trouble.
The Williams Schoolboys Association of Chelsea held its third annual reunion at the Revere House with 175 members in attendance. Speeches were delivered by Frank B. Fay the war Mayor of Chelsea Mortimer T. Twoomey Walter Whittlesey Fred R. Low Edwin S. Crandon and a letter from Governor Bates read in his absence.
The trial of Alfred R. Kehew, accused of stealing diamond rings from Mrs. Cole of Baltimore, finished yesterday in Suffolk Superior Criminal Court. After the jury retired, Assistant District Attorney McLaughlin asked to raise bail, and the court set it at 5000 dollars. Shortly after 5 pm the jury returned a verdict, to be announced today.
Miss Ellen H. Bailey, a trustee of the children's institutions department, has resigned and will reside in Switzerland after being abroad nearly a year. Her resignation has been received by the Mayor.
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