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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1905
Page
4
A physician’s warning of surgery for ovarian and womb troubles frightens many women but Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is credited with avoiding operations. Letters from grateful women describe curing ulceration and other symptoms, urging others to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Arthur Mooney of 243 Trenton street caused the arrest of George and Margaret Willard at their 358 Chelsea street home when a $140 wad vanished after a neighborly visit. Police found $131.23. the Willards were jailed on larceny charges and to appear in East Boston court. Mooney, an engineer, said the witnesses were his friends.
The new wireless apparatus fitted to the United States cruiser Chattanooga exchanged signals with the torpedo station at 3 43 p m today. The ship bound from Boston to New York reported machinery working excellently while Nantucket lightship sent no messages though Newport calls it every half hour. Last messages were sent Wednesday and the storm likely caused the fault. Wireless stations at Montauk Point and the torpedo station are functioning well.
In Carbondale Pennsylvania on January 29 the local Woman’s Christian Temperance Union published an open letter urging women and schoolgirls to stop slang such as My Lord Good Heavens By Gosh Oh fudge Lordie Rubber and Knocker. The group plans a broad crusade against slang and swear words.
An New York Times editorial weighs whether a Boston Museum portrait of a Spanish prince is by Velasquez. Eleven experts, dealers, and scholars contend over authorship while Madrid Paris and New York dealers doubt its authenticity. The piece notes the clash between artists and dealers and calls for frank expert judgment to guide public taste.
General Nelson A. Miles will address the Field Officers' Institute on camp and maneuvre plans as part of a militia reorganization. Adjutant General Stopford will issue inspection orders in a few days, with Miles present at headquarters coordinating for the upcoming inspection.
In Lyceum Hall East Boston the Lamson Associates announce their eighth annual poverty party to eclipse all prior costumes. Randolph Lindgren has chosen his attire and twelve couples will lead the grand march in costumes sourced from the city's top rag shops.
A well known Louisville minister was seated in a dentist chair when a four inch steel drill bit loosened from its holder and was swallowed. He underwent three X rays without a finding, and his name is withheld to avoid distraction of his parishioners.
The four masted schooner Alice May Davenport ran aground at North Dennis on her maiden trip from Bath to Newport News. Tugs from an underwriter and crew could not refloat her and will wait for the next high tide to attempt salvage.
Dr. Charles C. Ellis a Somerville physician died at his home 351 Broadway after a two week illness from pneumonia. He was born in Berlin Vermont and aged 67. He had lived in Somerville 15 years and belonged to Orient Council Royal and Select Masters and Paul Revere Lodge Odd Fellows.
An advertisement assures that consumption cannot be cured overnight but promises relief and potential cure through consistent use of Scott's Emulsion. The copy claims right living plus the product have done more to combat consumption than anything else and lists Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York.
Nine nations and millions of users tout Liquozone as a cure all for germ diseases and a vitalizer. Advertisers claim it kills germs without harming tissue, offer $1000 if a disease survives, and urge readers to request a free full size bottle via coupon to test the product.
The article notes Lieutenant-Governor Guild plans to defer social duties, prioritizing Governor Douglas’s lead amid a Democratic governor and Republican lieutenant. General Miles is expected to handle most public appearances as requests flood the adjutant-general’s office, while Governor Douglas stays on a 4 PM Brockton home schedule.
A New York World interview details Nan Patterson at the Tombs awaiting trial for the murder of Cesar Young. Matron Mrs. O'Brien and a visiting friend describe breakfast in the corridor, meals sent from a caterer, and Nan receiving flowers she later gives away. Guards confiscate improvised weapons. punishments include isolation in cells without visitors.
Bath Maine cable advices report Captain Stanley Amesbury of Rockport aboard the New York ship Acme owned by Standard Oil died by his own hand. No further details given. Amesbury succeeded Captain Lawrence who died at Yokohama aboard the same vessel.
Officers of Division 5 arrested nine men for being present where gaming implements were found in a raid at 398 Massachusetts Avenue yesterday. Packs of playing cards were seized and the men were booked: Harry Samuels 35 Joseph Morrison 26 Joseph H Taylor 56 John H Williams 34 John Everett 41 William C Jones 34 Frank Williamson 28 John Mitchell 28 George A Perkins 28.
In Wit te Plains Justice Keogh granted Addie W. Silleck a legal separation from James W. Silleck on cruelty and non support. He will fix alimony later. The court did not rule on the shoes worn to bed as a factor in the case.
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