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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
2
Eight days of intense crowds visit the Osmo-Chemic Physicians in Boston seeking X-Ray examinations and a free month of treatment for deafness blindness lameness and other ailments. Despite large offices the offer will end Aug 1 at 8 PM with no charge for the X-Ray or treatment and many testimonials claim cancer tumor cures without surgery or pain.
Everett representative H Houston Newton announced his candidacy for speaker in a contested race sparked by Speaker Myers withdrawal. Newton cited broad state support, especially in the West, while Myers welcomed Newton's bid. Other players include Dean of Brookline and Schofield of Malden amid potential caucus shifts. Reed of Taunton also retired from the House as Myers planned a return for a new term.
San Francisco July 22 Betting on the Jeffries Fitzsimmons championship continues brisk with Jeffries favored at 10 to 5. Mayor Schmidt orders an investigation into rumors of dual articles as to the fight and vows action if any crooked handling is found. Jeffries trains steadily while Fitzsimmons shows strong conditioning and eager confidence amid lively public interest.
A historical fragment claims the Osmo- Chemic physicians routinely cure cancer, touting a remarkable practice by a corps of doctors. The text appears to praise their invariable success and suggests a transformative medical method.
In Woonsocket Rhode Island on July 22 Engineer Peter H Bishop acted quickly as a washout dumped earth and stones blocked the track. With the train at 40 miles per hour he used the emergency brake and the engine and cars swept over the obstruction landing safely though the locomotive and smoker suffered damage.
The Seamen's Union voted to donate 50 to engineers linked with the brewery strike and endorsed the strike. A Manzanilla Cuba branch is forming and a charter denial to canal boat owners was announced. Painters Local 11 initiated 60 members at Wells Memorial and plans for Labor Day parade ranks were discussed. Thomas F. Tracy was summoned to Glens Falls to resolve a labor dispute. Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 re elected Hugh J. Holland as business agent beginning August 8.
The park department has awarded the uniform contract to Spitz Bros Co a well known Summer Street clothiers.
Mrs. Charlotte S. Palmer of 305 Brookline Street Cambridgeport Massachusetts reports a forty year right leg cancer cured completely by Osmo- Chenie physicians.
Mrs Lottle Wentworth of 90 Appleton Street Low ell Massachusetts reports doctors diagnosed womb cancer. She credits Osmo-Chemic treatment after X ray review with improved health enabling walking and household duties without fatigue and without surgery.
Mrs. Cora Littlejohn of Orrs Island Maine says she traveled to Boston for Osmo-Chemic cancer treatment and that her right breast cancer has entirely disappeared and she is cured.
Mrs L C Delamater of 458 Huntington Ave Boston reports she underwent breast cancer surgery in hospital. She shares experience and seeks updates on her condition.
Mrs. Mary A Whitney of West Derry New Hampshire says she traveled to Boston for Osmo-Chemic physicians to diagnose and treat rheumatism and prolapsus. She describes a x ray based plan that spared local applications and restored her ability to walk without fatigue and ended back and foot pain.
Those living at a distance are asked to write describing symptoms in detail for Osmo-Chemic physicians to forward literature and provide free guidance.
The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine lists J Plunkett MD and J P Naughton MD as consulting physicians with permanent offices in the Colonial Building at 100 Boylston Street Boston Massachusetts. Hours are 9 to 12, 2 to 4, and 7 to 8 daily, closed Sundays.
A major political event is planned at Nantasket Beach tomorrow under the aegis of prominent figures including McConnell, Charles Hamlin, Benjamin Wells, William Jenney, James Donovan, John Kelcher, William McNary, M M Cunniff, ex mayor John O Hearn of Taunton, Dr George Cook of Milford, George Williams, Daniel Prendergast, Edward McSweeney, ex Governor Boutwell, Alexander Bruce, Senators Currier and Fitzgerald, B M Wolf, F L Coolidge, Rev A A Berle, Col Drinkwater, Col Lewis, Gardner Pearson, Christopher Callahan, ex mayor Hayes of Springfield, W L Douglas of Brockton, and Daniel Buckley of Fas.
The New England Democratic League announces a banquet at Rockland House and a 3000 seat Yale tent speech event in Maine featuring Bryan, Carmack, Shepard and Bailey. President George H. Hughes will introduce Mayor Collins, with many prominent Democrats attending and Bryan touring Maine then Connecticut.
The Merion steamer of the Dominion line led by Captain Broomhead departs Hoosac Tunnel docks at noon bound for Queenstown and Liverpool with freight and 150 third class passengers along with saloon travelers including Rev. C. B. Allen D D and a long list of named passengers headed for transatlantic service.
An old newspaper blurb extols Grape-Nuts as a predigested food that reduces internal heat from heavy meals. It claims easier digestion, cooler body feel by ten to twenty degrees, and sustained energy for brain and nerves. The copy notes factory cooking, easy preparation with cream, and a recipe book in each package.
In Indianapolis July 22 miners await word on Mother Jones facing imprisonment in West Virginia after being found guilty of contempt of court for speaking at public meetings despite an injunction. The United Mine Workers headquarters filled with emotion as she bade the miners farewell before departure.
Cardinal Ledochowski prefect of the propaganda of the Roman Catholic Church died after a long illness. The Pope expressed distress and prayed for his soul. Rumor places Vincenzo Vannutelli to succeed, with Satolli also a strong candidate due to American affairs.
The Missouri State Democratic convention adjourned sine die at midnight after adopting resolutions that pledge allegiance to the Kansas City platform, stressing free silver 16 to 1, denouncing Philippine policy, endorsing Governor Dockery, opposing government by injunction, condemning child labor in factories, opposing trusts, and condemning Republican bribery scandals in St Louis.
Purrington of 87 Horace Street East Boston reports a remarkable hen that lays eggs with no small ends, measuring eight inches around and appearing as two eggs fused. The eggs weigh about twice a normal egg’s weight, prompting questions about how this unusual production affects the local produce trust.
A cloudburst near 6 PM floods lower Blackstone valley towns including Pawtucket Central Falls Cumberland and Lincoln. Streets become rivers. many cellars flood. damage exceeds thousands with $500 in Central Falls from a lightning strike on Councilman Stiness’s home. An East Lonsdale passenger was shocked by lightning but uninjured beyond a burn.
The Leyland liner Devonian arrives with a long list of saloon passengers from Mast Boston to Liverpool. The roster includes Mrs FE A Adams Miss Bella M Jordan Mr James M Barney Mr E F Bickford and many others, with several Bickfords, Curtises, Hurds, Ladds, O Sullivans, and Spaldings among the names. Infant and child passengers appear in several entries.
The Baltimore and Ohio passenger department publishes The Book of the Royal Blue for July. The monthly magazine since 1898 covers various subjects and aims to include at least one library-worthy article. It is free in person or mailed for 5 cents postage to any address. Joseph P. Taggart, N. BE. P. A., 211 Washington Street, Boston.
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