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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1903
Page
2
Nine in ten suffer stomach troubles in summer and Blood Wine is hailed as a mighty remedy. The ad claims it strengthens digestion, guards against sun stroke and other ailments, and includes testimonials from Essex Junction Vermont and others about dramatic recoveries from gastritis, dyspepsia, and chronic diarrhea after using Blood Wine.
Teague of Livermore Falls killed his wife at Blakeslee lake camps fifteen miles north of Eustis and then shot himself. Jealousy seemed the motive. Teague, dying of stomach cancer, had forbidden his wife to work in the camps. she disobeyed and fled. The couple’s two children aged 6 and 10 witnessed the shooting as a messenger notified the coroner in Eustis.
The Col onel Robert G. Ammon trial faced a delay as two jurors withdrew and defence counsel clashed. Jurors James H. Plummer and Eli P. Hisworth were withdrawn by district attorney motion with Ammon’s counsel Fred House and Alfred Palmer. The session adjourned to tomorrow. Mrs Ammon attended for the first time since opening.
A Springfield woman credits quitting coffee and adopting Postum with ending years of nervousness and heart trouble. She says coffee from childhood worsened her condition, while Postum brought steady improvement over months, reframing the issue as common sense rather than marvel.
City officials in Haverhill respond to threats from firebugs after receiving warnings similar to Manchester. Chief Gordon and Inspector West reinforce staffing and equipment in the shoe district, while City Marshal McLaughlin coordinates with Manchester police to cooperate in locating the incendiaries.
New York city hosts a major conference at the Aldine Club led by James L. Cowles. Colonel Albert A. Pope, Patrick Farrelly, General A. Barnes, Charles B. Spahr, O W Brady, Henry George Jr, and others form a league to push radical rate reductions and expanded merchandise service. Pope becomes president and Thomas L. James treasurer, with Wanamaker and Strauss on the executive committee. A broad coalition of business leaders supports the reform drive.
A Sunday rain storm drenched Boston and New England towns with a heavy downpour from about 4 to 7 PM, then persisted with occasional lulls until evening. Streets washed clean, hats soaked, and relief from heat spread as winds shifted east ushering a stronger storm. A fair, cooler day with west by southerly winds is forecast.
Rainfall ends long drought in White Mountain region and Nashua area on June 8. In Littleton Bethleham and nearby towns received showers with a steady downpour by night. Forest fires feared in several localities were expected to be drowned out. Hay crops damaged in Nashua while other crops may benefit from today’s showers. Small fires in adjoining towns were extinguished and timber land owners relieved.
In Saranac Lake on June 8 the sky is visible again after ten days of haze. Light showers overnight reduced smoke and the fires have been extinguished, lifting the air condition markedly.
Miss Mary E Callahan and David A Landrigan wed at Sacred Heart Church East Boston with Rev Michael Clarke officiating The bride wore pearl white silk and carried roses The best man was John J Boyan and bridesmaid Miss Alice J Callahan After a wedding breakfast guests included many family and friends and the couple will reside at 291 Havre Street East Boston
Miss Helen Fuller youngest daughter of the late Robert O Fuller of 125 Prospect street Cambridge married Councilman Howland Dudley of Cambridge last night. Rev Henry C Applegarth officiated at First Baptist Church. Richard W Heney served as best man and Helen H Dudley was maid of honor. Dorothy Irene and Edith Fuller daughters of Robert O Fuller Jr of Chicago were bridesmaids. Robert P Dudley aged 3 was page.
Striking women at 11 coarse goods mills rally 150 cutters to demand 1.25 a day, resisting 1.00 offer. About 600 workers in finishing departments walk out. 350 male union members back the women, while many male employees join sympathy strikes. Officials plan to pressure talks and avoid a full general strike, yet mills may close and 5000 idle workers loom if demands aren’t met.
An advertisement claims Koch Lung Cure at 361 Boylston Street Boston offers a new inhalation treatment for consumption and asthma. Vapors reach deep lung areas, heal diseased spots, soften membranes, and restore strength. Free initial consultation and one treatment are offered at the Boston office.
June 8 in Wakefield a 10 year old girl Lizzie Maloney daughter of Patrick Maloney of Nahant Street was badly injured when a horse hit her and a wagon passed over her body while she played on Main Street.
Reservation won the $5000 International Derby in Detroit. Laralighter finished second and Birch Broom third. The winning time was 2 16.
A woman who left her home and wandered to Lynn was found by city police and returned to Chelsea with her husband. She had escaped from her nurse, Mrs. Rice, and walked from midnight Saturday to Sunday, with the husband notified and traveling to Lynn to reclaim his wife.
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