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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1903
Page
2
John Lankershim a 19 year old Harvard junior was arraigned on a charge of stealing a $900 automobile. His lawyer asked for Aug 18, the government for July 16 and bail at 1200. He had a steamship ticket and cabled his Paris-based father for bail funds.
Guy L. Hunt and Floyd E. Rich faced Cambridge District Court for breaking and entering the Harvard co operative store on May 1. About $1100 in goods were reported stolen. Case continued to July 11 with $1500 bail. Rich’s fiancée Miss Hyde was present.
A new name joins the list of nonpartisan mayoral contenders in Cambridge, legal heavy Henry H. Winslow, a prominent Ward 4 figure. Democrats view Judge Augustin Daly as their strongest foe, while optimism remains for victory next fall. Other potential nonpartisan names include John W. Coveney and Jeremiah F. Donovan, though run plans are uncertain.
A mother shares how Grape-Nuts food aided her two year old with severe stomach and bowel trouble during July heat. She credits the pre digested starch for soothing digestion and notes the whole family uses Grape-Nuts and Postum to avoid coffee problems. The ad touts a $7,500 cooks contest extension offer.
Judge Adams presided as six men and a dozen women charged with drunkenness appeared in court yesterday. Albert Tractman’s theft case was continued at government request with bonds set at 1200 dollars. Joseph Becker received six months in the House of Correction for theft and shooting but appealed and remains jailed in 300 dollars bail. Foley was found guilty of stealing candlesticks and church items and fined 15 dollars. Oakes received two months for stealing 3.25 dollars. Costello got three months for illegal tool orders under a brother in law’s name. Sophie Stevens and Jessie Hunt, linked to 165 Tremont street and 16 Union Park, face an illegal operation charge with July 16 continuance and 1500 dollar bail each. Montinsa gets three months for stealing a skirt from Leah Wilson. Murray’s case for breaking and entering a West End lodging house is set for a hearing Friday.
The Lang & Bertsch shoe firm of Haverhill has assigned to P N Wadleigh about 20 thousand dollars in liabilities following Edwin F Langs sudden disappearance. Wadleigh says the firm assets are not disclosed but creditors are expected to be paid nearly one hundred cents on the dollar. The arrangement will allow the business to settle and exit.
George Wyman completes a coast to coast journey by motor cyclist, becoming the first to traverse the American mainland on a power propelled vehicle. From San Francisco to New York in 50 days, through Nevada Utah Wyoming Nebraska Iowa Illinois Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania and New York. He began May 17 and reached Omaha June 11 after rugged terrain and snow shed sections.
Whitaker Wright the London financier and promoter waived all rights and agreed to be extradited to England by British authorities. He was arrested in March on fraud charges as a director of the London & Globe Finance Company and has been in jail awaiting extradition.
John J. Crowley, an inmate dying of consumption, testified before a City Council investigating committee that a fellow inmate with typhoid fever was refused aid and driven from his bed by doctors, later dying. He alleged further neglect including a patient bleeding overnight. Corroborating witnesses and a detailed seven-point charge list followed as the committee planned further sessions.
A visiting delegation of family physicians from New England commends the Osmo-Chemic Medical system after tours of its departments. They laud the light-diagnostic X ray, medicated electricity, and open public access while noting affordable continuous treatment and free initial diagnostics. Mrs Harrie of Haverhill testifies to years-long catarrh being cured by the Osmo-Chemic method.
Mrs. C A Whitney of 40 Reynolds Ave Chel sea Massachusetts reports undergoing Osmo-Chemic treatment for a female complaint. She notes X Ray examination identified her ailment, praises the pleasant effective care, and cites lack of embarrassing procedures and the honesty of the physicians.
Mrs. Lucy B. Wiggins of 731 Parker St Roxbury Mass writes she suffered years with congested kidneys and painful joints. She says the Osmo-Chemic physicians diagnosed articular rheumatism and congested kidneys and their measures were speedy and effective. She praises their conscientious care and expresses complete confidence and goodwill.
A Cambridge woman described as 20, dark, about 6 feet 6 inches, hires a light carriage with a friend, then vanishes. Police suspect she is the West woman linked to earlier saddle horse thefts. The duo rented a room for 10 days and paid in advance, sparking notes on Cambridge harboring a female horse thief.
Nantasket July 7 With city police and Hull temperance supporters aiming to close the Midway built at the reservation this year at a cost of 100000 the plan is to shut it every Sunday all summer Leaders Knights Davis and others back Sunday enforcement though no formal arrangements are announced They say weekday patronage would not justify open hours The Midway has drawn many visitors recently
The Brae-Burn Golf Club near Newton concluded its June cup competition with Class A won by C. F. Herrick, Class B by N. E. Paine, Class C by W. C. Cady, and Class D by George T. Lincoln by default. W. rel Cady took the handicap cup and S. A. Shannon won the class consolation.
Mrs. Cora Littlejohn of 144 Front St South Portland Maine says she was cured of cancer of the breast a year ago by the Osmo-Chemic light treatment. She reports x ray diagnosis confirmed cancer and describes the painless course with complete recovery and gratitude to the doctors.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians advertise free X ray examinations using a fluoroscopic attachment to examine all body parts. They claim certainty of diagnosis and invite patients to be examined at no cost.
The Osmo Chemical System of Medicine announces permanent offices in Boston Lynn Worcester Manchester Portland New Haven Bridgeport and other cities with hours 9 am to 12 m 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 8 pm daily except Sunday.
Boston & Northern Street Railway Superintendent Thomas Lees issues a conductors notice enforcing Rule 21 on disorderly passengers. New rule prohibits boarding drunken riders and directs turning offenders over to police with witnesses and accident reports. A recent incident sent a carload of drunks to the Woburn police station.
SONS OF THE UNION AT THEIR ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT Nantasket Point July 7 Four companies from Dorchester Roxbury and Needham march in khaki under regimental rules at Camp Bickford 18 tents total including headquarters guard and mess tents Tomorrow visitors day features a colored company from the South End Boston and a girls company from Dorchester in a parade with the battalion
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