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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
2
Wright recalls Theodore Roosevelt during the 1902 coal strike and a 1902 incident when Roosevelt reportedly pledged to proceed even if it took a leg. Wright praises Roosevelt as persistent, principled, and demanding, noting his courage, broad reading, blunt speech, and careful appointment habits.
William Potter and Wil Driscoll were arrested after inspectors recovered 14 rolls of costly cloth valued at 2500 to 3000 dollars. Potter allegedly stole rolls from A. Shuman & Co. and Driscoll, a junk dealer, is charged with receiving. Goods traced from a Fitchburg mill via Boston & Maine yard.
A boy afflicted with severe eczema covering his body faced misery from itching burning sores and inflamed cracked skin. Doctors deemed the case incurable yet the condition was completely cured after two sets of Cuticura remedies.
A Brooklyn mother describes severe twelve year eczema suffering from her son. She details initial treatments failing, then using Cuticura products and a full regimen leading to his skin becoming fine and smooth. Date given April 16, 1905, by Michael Steinman of 7 Sumner Avenue.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as antiseptic cleansing for inflammations irritations relaxations and pains. It links skin issues with nervous ailments and debility and promises a mailed free guide How to Cure Skin Humors from Potter Drug em Corp Boston Mass.
City Messenger Edward J. Leary announces a new position named varnish polisher. Mark Ridge of Ward 13 will fill the post at $3 daily to varnish and polish furniture in the Mayor’s office and council chambers. Frederick Glenn of Ward 14 joins the list as upholsterer and varnish polisher with a $15 weekly salary. Glenn, brother of William Glenn of Hub Construction, is linked to Alderman Bowen’s contracting circle. Glenn will serve as janitor replacing William T. Kimmett.
Abraham Levin, 60, of 70 Phillips Street, suffered serious injuries after a three story fall at 2 Bannon Street yesterday afternoon. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.
Druggists refund money if Dr Porter s Antiseptic Healing Oil fails. Cure claims for boils and carbuncles offered. Product priced at 25 cents.
The Somerville Citizens Monument Committee to supervise the soldiers monument was announced by Mayor Grimmons. Members include Edward Glines A Perry Walter T Littlefield Ernest W Bailey President Cole W Armstrong Melville D Jones Charles O Pratt G A R and Francis H Bower Sidney B Keene Board of Trade. The monument will stand on Central Hill and cost about $20 000.
The plaintiffs in the Mary Baker Eddy estate case filed an amendment arguing her long standing mental impairment and hallucinations invalidating contracts and business deals. They claim all dealings while impaired require full accountability and restitution to protect her property and estate.
Case No. 8722 details J B a 35 year old man with tuberculosis of both lungs who improved after two weeks with night sweats stopping and a month gaining 18 pounds returning to work. Case No. 7116 covers J H a 6 year asthma sufferer who slept well after treatment and remained well for nine months. Mrs C C W age 57 with tubercular bronchitis began June 9 1905 with irregular visits and gained weight while showing no tubercle bacilli in sputum and near full recovery.
Tomorrow the Know Boston Editor will announce prize winners from last Sunday's contest. Inspections of coupons finish today and correct identifications plus prize winner stories will be printed for readers. A new series of Know Boston pictures and coupon questions appears tomorrow with six images already shown.
Speculation swirled as William H. Cuddy, lieutenant of Ward leaders, won a street department contract. The award requires mayoral endorsement, fueling talk of a power pact between Ward 6 and Ward 8. Superintendent Doyle acknowledged the bid as the lowest, signaling possible reconciliation between rivals.
St John’s Military School at Manlius announces a $5000 gift from Cr F King to build a clubhouse named the C F King Lyceum. The facility will house a pool billiards and reading room for all students with school rules governing use, and is to be finished by the fall term. King’s son C F King Jr serves as a second lieutenant in the school regiment.
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