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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1906
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a effective remedy for kidney liver bladder and uric acid troubles. It lists symptoms such as back pain dizziness nervousness and urinary issues and offers samples and pamphlets by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
Charles D. Brown rear commodore of the Boston Yacht Club died in Portland Maine after a stroke while en route to Cape Porpoise. He was flown to Maine General Hospital where he died at 1130 PM aboard the Wild Goose.
John N. Keefe of Brockton leaped from the Ferdinand street bridge onto the railroad tracks eight feet below shortly after nine. He was rescued by Albert H. Stedman and Charles Spencer before a train passed, then taken to City Hospital with cuts and bruises and unknown motive for the act.
Massachusetts delegates to the national AOH convention arrived in Saratoga New York at 4 10 p m and lodged at the Grand Union Hotel They work for Matthew Cummings of Boston amid Western States support The delegates will attend a solemn high mass at St Peters at 10 a m and a parade at 2 p m Alderman Curley and his wife on their wedding tour met the delegates on arrival
Adams July 16. Selectmen order all dogs restrained or muzzled within 48 hours after two rabid dogs were killed at Renfrew near the village.
Democratic figures from Lowell to New Bedford reveal mixed views on Moran for governor. Several leaders praise Moran’s progressive stance and leadership potential, while others oppose or abstain citing distance from Moran’s platform and political priorities.
Mayor Fitzgerald declines involvement in a party dispute over the gubernatorial question. He says he will express his view when the time is right and will focus on duties to make Boston better, bigger and busier.
A woman credits Grape-Nuts with ending weekly sick headaches after switching to the cereal with cream for two weeks. She and her husband reportedly gained weight and improved health, consuming 512 packages over three years. Made by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Michigan.
Senator William Taylor reports Moran movement strength in Fall River after Worcester Lawrence and Brockton in the Post. The political commissioner explains the local reaction and the potential impact on state affairs.
A cautious group shows no active opposition to Moran and waits for something to provoke a shift. Observers note patience and speculation about potential developments or new information emerging soon.
Fall River reacts to John B. Moran’s potential Democratic bid with limited local discussion. District Attorney Moran’s backers in Missouri and New York influence are noted, while Mayor Coughlin remains neutral publicly. Local workers and Republicans like Charles A. Chace increasingly back Moran for change and anti graft.
Discussion swirls around John A. Sullivan and John B. Moran as possible Democratic candidates for governor amid rival claims and whispers. Thayer Whitney Bartlett and Quincys comments shape a crowded field with Sullivan drawing attacks linked to a Hearst incident and Fenway probe rumors.
Interview with aging sea captains reveals Strathmouth Island has a government owned green sword turned into a baseball field. Townspeople urge sailors’ liberty while police restraint is debated. Admiral Evans notes 34 ships in harbor with 15,000 men aboard and a searchlight display planned for Wednesday night.
The Boston Yacht Club fleet anchored at Cape Porpoise after the third day of the cruise from Marblehead to Five Islands Maine. Weather improved with a south wind and clear skies.
At a Worcester City Council meeting a committee reported no evidence of an ice dealer conspiracy to fix high prices and thus no need for a municipal ice plant. The council ordered the mayor and city solicitor to pursue further inquiry into possible unlawful price maintenance by local ice dealers.
Malden July 16 Rev C H Moss of the First Baptist Church quietly married George W Given 60 and Miss Ida E Brown 52 both of Allston at the parsonage Saturday evening There were no attendants and the couple will reside on Allston street Allston
A letter from Mrs. R. L. Risley describes a son with severe infant eczema who improved after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. She reports full recovery by age four after months of treatment and endorses publishing the testimony. Complete external and internal Cuticura remedies are offered by Potser Drug & Chem. Corp. Boston. Mailed free guides available.
The Osmo-Chemie Physicians offer free trial treatment for all sick people who visit their offices at 18 Boylston St Boston Mass on or before July 1906. Includes consultation examination with X ray and urine analysis. Indorsements from physicians across the United States accompany the offer.
Thomas McCaffrey aged 14 of Medford faced Judge Sweet in the District Court on July 16 charged with holding up Rafael Romano Saturday night and taking $4.45. Police say he and an eight year old companion roamed Medford streets and seized the envelope after asking Romano about his earnings. McCaffrey later gave his partner a dollar. Both boys pleaded not guilty and a July 26 trial was set.
Mrs Elsie Toby of 172 Charles Street credits Osmo-Chemie physicians with saving her life from blood poisoning after months of illness and failed treatments by other doctors. She says a short course of their Light treatment restored her health and she would consult them again.
Reading Mass July 2 1906 Superintendent Melville A Stone writes to Osmo-Chemic Specialists praising their treatment for years of poor digestion. He reports restored health and ten more years of service, stating he would not return to his prior condition for any cost.
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