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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1903
Page
4
Gainesville Ga June 2 The city of 6000 begins to grasp the disaster of yesterday with a death toll likely near 100 and perhaps higher. Estimated casualties include 100 killed 150 injured 20 of whom may die 800 made homeless and property loss around 500000 with no storm insurance.
At a Boston banquet honoring Mr. Devlin, over 160 attendees from New England heard tributes to Irish progress. Speakers praised the land bill as a wedge for home rule while pledging Massachusetts support for Devlin and a united Ireland led by Redmond and the United Irish League.
In Carders' Union turmoil, Patrick Carty the ex president returns to work at the Massachusetts mills to support his wife and six children, defying unionists who blacklist him. He states the move was driven by need, rent, and his family’s welfare, while his brother Thomas supports his decision as justifiable. Labor tensions rise as more members seek employment during the summer shift.
The Globe Democrat will print a questionable report from Enid Oklahoma claiming Junius Brutus Booth identified the remains of David E. George as John Wilkes Booth. The story cites Bates Memphis Tennessee and others, but no confirmation exists and the tale hinges on hearsay and nephew identification.
Luck favored Joe Nelson at Charles River Park where he defeated Harry Caldwell and Bobby Walthour in a sparsely powered motor race. Walthour punctured and quit from second place. Caldwell lapped Nelson, then dropped pace. Nelson finished 8 laps ahead in 29m 48s. Novice heats followed with H Watkins taking the final.
Disappearance tied to insolvency proceedings from June 1898 as creditors listed including Sarah Cohen and Moody Merrill. Notes pledged stock and real estate investments with 6 percent interest. many claims ranged from small sums to over 70 thousand dollars, highlighting the lengthy legal entanglement.
A promotional notice touts Chase's Dyspepsia Cure as a scientific remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia not a patent medicine. It highlights guaranteed relief, instant first effects, and long term cure with repeated use. Price set at fifty cents to one dollar. distributed by Chase Manufacturing Company with Boston and Newburyport retailers listed.
An old advert claims Triscuit is an electric baked biscuit, appealing to connoisseurs and grocers with the slogan Just as good as it is new.
A vintage ad argues alcohol in liquid kidney remedies harms the kidneys and promotes Dr Pettin gill's Kidney-Wort Tablets as a guaranteed alcohol free cure. It lists diseases like Bright's disease nephritis and dropsy and urges readers to watch their urine for signs of trouble.
John P. Stearns as administrator for Traders National Bank lists 4 955 96 owed 47 91 and Courier Publishing Co with Francis M Holbrook 10 342 22 and 72 00 in inventory or settlement figures.
Simon Wolf asks Secretary Hay for a meeting with the Bnai Brith executive committee to present testimony on Jewish treatment in Russia. The conference is set for Monday June 15. The message notes ongoing letters from Jews and Christians urging action and explains Russia’s internal affairs limit direct intervention.
The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent as the ultimate treatment for eczema psoriasis scalled head acne ringworm milk crust and other skin scalp and blood humours. It claims immediate relief speedy permanent cures and safety with a complete regimen of hot water washing applying ointment and taking Resolvent. Depots listed in London Paris Boston and a product guide pamphlet is offered.
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