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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1905
Page
2
Dr James M Solomon a Boston specialist with 25 years practice advertises an absorption treatment for cancers and tumors that claims to remove them without cutting or the knife.
An advertisement offers treatment by an absorptive method for diseases including blood poison, varicocele, stricture, hydrocele, loss of strength, and private illnesses. Free consultation at office or by mail. Request for booklet and symptom blank.
Thomas W. Lawson, after a two-part speech to about 4000 listeners, left Ottawa at 4 45 PM for medical care in Kansas City saying his throat had grown alarmingly sore. Dr. Nusbaum reported the condition and noted Lawson might consult a specialist to fulfill remaining engagements.
The Boston Building Trades Council denounced the Boston School House Commission over alleged nonresident hiring for school construction. Alderman Curley cited contractor claims of Boston labor shortages, a point disputed by union members who pressed for enforcing citizen employment. The group planned continued agitation, adjourning to July 23 at Engineers' Hall where International President Kirby of Dayton will speak.
Thomas W. Lawson is in Kansas City voiceless and briefly mute after speeches at a Knife and Fork Club banquet and an Ottawa Chautauqua. Doctors urge absolute quiet with a chance he may cancel remaining engagements, though physician Dr J E Logan believes he can still speak at Fairbury Nebraska next Tuesday if he obeys orders.
A central body of delegates will oversee a new alliance for Boston as 14 major structural building trades organizations meet at Wells Memorial Hall. A plan of organization will be drafted at a committee meeting of representatives from all locals, and a second committee will visit trades meetings in the next fortnight to promote a fully representative alliance.
The article describes Mr. Lawson's sudden return to Kansas City for medical attention after two days of heavy public speaking. Friday he spoke vigorously to a large crowd, while Saturday his voice failed, leaving him unable to utter a word.
At Boyle O Reilly Hall the committee report on the July 16 Crescent Park excursion to Rhode Island was received and accepted by Transfer Drivers and Helpers Local 612.
The loss of C W Leatherbee and Co's wharf after last Friday's fire drew sympathy from Union 112 lumber teamsters and handlers at their meeting. Water department employees' union installed new officers. Picnic plans for Bass Point on Aug 10 moved forward. Market and Commission House Teamsters' Union 631 donated to aid Chicago striking teamsters. Boston Coal Teamsters parade with 1600 in Labor Day line. Sanitary and Street Cleaning Departments' Teamsters set July 25 picnic and field day at Caledonia Grove. Union 8 photo engravers approve August excursion and formed planning committee.
Knights of St. Brendan held a regu lar meeting at Investigator Hall in which about 300 attended and 31 new members enrolled. Some 1500 tickets were sold for a Gaelic games demonstration at Harbor View Park on Labor Day, with a letter from Bishop O'Donnell praising progress in Irish language study.
Earnest state leaders press Governor Douglas to reverse his pledge not to seek re election. State committee plans resolutions urging him to reconsider citing public spirit and party future in New England.
The body recovered Friday under the North End Park pier remains unidentified. A man named Hughes claimed the dead may be his friend Lamphrey but offered no details or address, and the undertaker has not confirmed the identity.
Medway July 9 The principal service in St. Joseph's Catholic Church drew people from Medway and nearby towns for Fr. McGinnis first Mass. The ceremony marked a notable moment for the local Catholic community.
The first public mass for Rev James H McGinnis a Med way native and Notre Dame and Dunwoodie alumnus. He was ordained in Rome June 17 and granted papal benediction by Pope Pius X. Archbishop Corrigan had sent him to Rome for study. About 100 Boston friends attended as his two nephews assisted as altar boys. He will serve in New York City.
Mr Lawson's car rests on a side track beside Hagenbeck's carmine circus car for a show arriving next week. A wildcat is chained under the press agent's car while Lawson orders all windows facing the beast shut to avoid reminders of District Attorney Jerome.
The mother of Miss Mary Helena Sharpsteen denies reports she is engaged to Erroll Dunbar the actor. She states the daughter is neither married nor engaged and declined further comment as the matter drew attention in Back Bay.
New York papers publish what they call the secret of banker Charles W. Morse’s marital scandal. The tale centers on Captain James T. Morse of Boston, alleged to have plotted to separate Morse from his second wife Clemence Cowles Dodge, supposedly for protection of Morse’s children. Captain Morse testified before the grand jury, corroborating Morse’s claim of acting honorably. The scheme allegedly cost Captain Morse about $70,000 to settle related suits and costs.
Mrs Harriet G Paine 51 wife of Dr N Emmons Paine died of heart disease early today at 1650 Washington St West Newton. She had been ill two days and expired in the presence of her husband. She was born in Albany and was active as president of the Newton Cottage Hospital Aid Society a Newton Hospital trustee and a member of local educational and church groups.
James Daly and George Bell of Boston were arrested in Hartford while attempting to sell a valuable horse and carriage. They confessed to stealing the outfit from Dr. Granger of Weymouth, Massachusetts, the previous Thursday night. They will be taken to Weymouth for further processing.
The St Patrick s Total Abstinence and Literary Society of Roxbury will hold a joint installation of officers at Wing Street Church this evening. Officers installed include President John J Quinn Vice President William Nagle Treasurer C J Crowley Recording Secretary Thomas L Powers Librarian P J Foley Sergeant at arms James Smith. Father Butler president of the Massachusetts order will chair the meeting.
The Pope in Rome today received Congressman Reuben O. Moon of Philadelphia to whom he imparted the apostolic benediction.
Two boys searching for a lost ball near Albany and Randolph streets in the South End found a badly decomposed infant in a catch basin. The remains appear weeks old with no clues about origin or cause.
Antoine Repose a 60 year old resident of East Cambridge died after a fall from an electric car at the Cambridge Ninth streets corner. He and his brother rode from Boston and he alighted when he misstepped striking his head and died shortly after at the hospital.
Patrolman O'Brien of Station 11 Dorchester yesterday afternoon rescued 13 year old John Ryan of 243 Freeport Street Dorchester from drowning after he wandered beyond his depth while bathing off Commercial Point. The officer jumped in without removing his coat to save the lad.
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