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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1904

Page

2

Dr Pettingill's Kidney Wort Tablets Endorsed by User Testimony

A Burlington Vermont advertisement extols Dr Pettingills Kidney Wort Tablets as a remedy for kidney and back trouble. It features a positive testimonial from John J Hoag and urges readers to consult the product, noting the tablets contain no alcohol and offering free advice if first bottle fails.

J. Pettingill John J. Hoag Cas Street Burlington, T Factingsil College St Burlington Dr. Pettingill

Nan Patterson Held and Bail Refused

New York June 8 Justice Clarke refused to grant habeas corpus for actress Nan Patterson held in the Cesar Young case. He ruled probable cause indicated homicide rather than suicide and that the coroner must issue the commitment. Patterson remains in custody at the Tombs with bail not to be accepted for murder in the first degree.

New York Clarke Nan Patterson Cesar Young Attorney Levy Patterson Jerome Brown Levy Sand

Two Children Killed in Street Near Everett School

A Cambridge street accident killed 4 year old Bessie Fanchon as she ran from the Everett School after recess. Motorman David W. Eliot and the conductor were examined by police with no arrests made.

Everett Fanchon Bessie Cambridge David W. Eliot

Oil Wagon Kills 8-Year-Old in Dorchester

An eight year old girl Gertrude Nelson of 15 Oak Terrace Dorchester was struck by a Standard Oil wagon on Norfolk Street and died about twenty minutes later at Dr Johnson's office. The wagon driver Samuel F Newcomb of 28 Lexington Street East Boston was taken to Field's Corner police station and not held at fault.

Gertrude Nelson Oak Terrace Dorchester Norfolk Street Dr. Johnson Samuel F. Newcomb Lexington Street Boston Field’s Corner

Child Falls Into Bay Street Sewer In Cambridge

James Lisborn aged six of 23 Bay Street Cambridge slipped near a work site on Bay Street and fell into an open sewer excavation. He sustained serious injuries and was transported to Cambridge Hospital for treatment.

Child Bay ST. Sewer James Lisborn Bay Street Cambridge Cambridge Hospital

Miss Burk Weds Henry Doane In East Boston Ceremony

Miss Eulalie Burk daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter F Burk 236 Lexington Street East Boston married yesterday to Henry Albert Doane son of Mr and Mrs Henry K Doane The wedding linked two East Boston families in a quiet ceremony at a local church.

Eulalie Burk Walter F. Burk Lexington Street East Boston Henry Albert Doane Henry K. Doane

New Bedford Smuggling Captains Face Guilty Adjudication

Jean Jose D Olivier, master of the Freeman, was found likely guilty of landing immigrants illegally and bound over in 1500 dollars bonds. Antonio Gambos, master of the Belle Bartlett, was arraigned on a similar charge with case continued to June 16. Proceedings were led by Commissioner Goodspeed with AUSAs Garland and immigration inspector James Farrell testifying.

New Bedford Jean Jose D’olivier Freeman Cape Verde Islands United States Goodspeed District Court Antonio Gambos Belle Bartlett Cal United States District Attorney Garland James Farrell

Historians of Catholics Meet at St. Cecilia's Boston

The New England Catholic Historical Society gathered in St. Cecilia's vestry with many clergy present. Thomas Harrison Cummings led a paper on Columbus 400th anniversary. treasurer reports show year receipts 158 expenses 90 balance 462.65. centenary fund 1056 with expenses 654.91 balance 401.09. Officers elected include Byrne, Gorman, Leahy, Doran, Cronan. Members noted include Doran Walsh Rowan Connolly Gallagher O Donnell Twomey Gargan Cronan Casey Fitzpatrick Keating Kitson Fal lon Corr. The society aims to mark the first mass site on San Domingo island.

New England Catholic Historical Society St. Cecilia’s Church Mer. William Byrne Thomas Harrison Cummings America Christopher Columbus Thomas F. Doran V. G Providence R. I Louis & Walsh T. S Bernard J. Ward M. F. Sheehan J. Frank Cushman P. P. Keeley William D. Madden A. Callanan H. Ferguson T. H. Dowd J. J. McAndrew John A. Coulthurst William H. Dowling William G. MacDonald San Domingo William Byrne D. D Boston Charles E. Gorman William A. Leahy Pemberton Square Thomas ¥. Doran Hope Street John F. Cronan Court Street T. F. Doran R. Neagle P. R Louis 8. Walsh Peter Rowan Arthur T. Connolly J. H. Gallagher P. J. O'Donnell M. T. Twomey T. J. Gargan J. F. Cronan C. V. Casey T. B. Fitzpatrick Patrick M. Keating Dr. Giblin Samuel J. Kitson J. D. Fallon Bernard Corr

Brooklyn mother denied homes for five children in search of shelter

In Brooklyn on June 8, Mrs. Thomas Mulkey tramped through 87 flat houses seeking a new home for her family. Each owner refused tenancy due to her five children, highlighting a shelter crisis and discrimination by landlords during her months of searching through the streets.

New York Brooklyn Thomas Mulkey

Pritchett Opposes Harvard Tech Tie Amid Alumni Showdown

At Hotel Somerset the 2000 strong Technology alumni gathered for the first reunion dinner and voiced firm opposition to Harvard's proposed technology affiliation. President Henry Pritchett warned of increased competition while others urged independence and continued competition in tech education.

Henry 8. Pritchett Technology Hotel Somerset Harvard Technology W. H. Moody the Navy Collins Pritchett F. W. Gunsaulus The Armour Institute of Technology T. S. Livermore

Expose expected from Hannah Elias

New York June 8 Hannah Elias the negress under arrest for extortion will take the stand Friday to recount how she was blackmailed for years and how threats of exposure of her relationship with John R Platt drew thousands, much of which he supplied. Two warrants likely for a physician and a lawyer who aided, as the scheme allegedly totaled about 100000 dollars.

New York Hannah Elias John R. Platt Platt August C. Nanz Elias

Sneak Thief Steals Child’s Five Dollar Bank

J. B. Ralp of 620 Pleasant Street Cambridge reports to police that his house on Pleasant Street was entered Monday and nothing but a child's bank containing five dollars was stolen. Entrance was gained through a rear window.

J. 8. Ralp Pleasant Street Cambridge

Thief Ransacks House Gains Nothing But Child’s Bank

A burglary report states the house was ransacked from top to bottom with nothing stolen except the child’s bank. Police are investigating the break in and reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.

Dow

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Ends June 11th

The Osmo-Chemic Physicians urge a strict deadline for a bold offer to start treatment before June 11th at the Boylston Building. They promise a complete cure for ten dollars if the case is curable, regardless of disease. Only three days remain to begin.

Boylston Boylston Ridge

Osmo-Chemic Radiant Remedies Guarded by Courts

Massachusetts courts uphold the Osmo-Chemic Co on its claim of exclusive care methods and radiant remedies. Licensed Osmo-Chemic physicians offer affordable complete care with no extra charges beyond a $10 initial fee through Boylston Ridge, urging prompt enrollment before June 1.

Massachusetts Demo-Chemic Co Owerless

Fifty Filipinos to Be Guests Arriving Next Week

At a Boston Merchants Association meeting it was announced a Filipino party of 45 commissioners, five ladies, and 2-3 children will visit next week. They will stay at the Vendome and see Keith's Theatre. The Governor will greet them at the State House Tuesday at 10 a.m. and they will tour Public Library and Harvard College. Mrs Forbes hosts a Milton home reception, Tremont Theatre visit follows. Wednesday is in Lynn. Thursday includes harbor cruise and a governor dinner.

Boston Merchants’ Association The Vendome Keith State House Public Library Harvard College Forbes Milton Tremont Theatre Lynn

Thugs Rob Rockland Promoter After Saloon Drink

S. B. Shaw of 103 Webster Street, Rockland, a promoter, was robbed by two South End thugs who stole a watch, $25 and change. Found naked in mud on Harrison Avenue near Dover Street, he was taken to City Hospital after being revived. He recalls meeting two men in a saloon, a drink given, and possible knockout drops before the assault.

S. B. Shaw Webster Street Rockland South End Harrison Avenue Dover Street City Hospital

Converse Resolutions By Shoe and Leather Men

The New England Shoe and Leather Association adopted resolutions on the death of Hon. BE S. Converse of Malden. They praised his balanced character, leadership, upright business method, and philanthropic life. A funeral committee was named: James Pierce, George Hutchinson, J. H. Gibbs. Eulogies were delivered by President George F. Daniels, Andrew G. Webster, Edwin B. Holmes, George Hutchinson, and others.

BE. S. Converse of Malden New England Shoe and Leather Association James Pierce George Hutchinson J. H. Gibbs George F. Daniels Andrew G. Webster Edwin B. Holmes

Osmo-Chemic doctors claim cure for Boston chef

John Dagostino, a chef at 15 Dundee Street in Boston, testifies he suffered severe stomach trouble for ten years and spent over $2000 on doctors without relief. He says Osmo-Chemic doctors promised cure and his condition improved after starting their treatment.

John Dagostino Dundee St Boston Mass

Neuritis cured after Osmo-Chemic treatment claim

Miss Nellie Butler of East Weymouth Massachusetts describes four years of severe pain in her shoulder elbow and foot. After ineffective remedies and two doctors she sought Osmo-Chemic diagnosis with X ray and Radio-Active solutions claiming complete relief and ability to walk ten miles. Patient signed Nellie Butler. Osmo-Chemic physicians offer free examination using their screen and instruments.

Nellie Butler Pleasant St East Weymouth Mass

Doctor claims Light Cure cured throat cancer case

Anna Perham of Lowell Massachusetts says five years of throat pain ended after Osmo-Chemic physicians treated her with their Light Cure. She reports a careful examination and diagnosis of tonsillitis and cancerous throat condition, noting her throat now feels perfectly well after two months of treatment.

Anna Perham Arlington’ St Lowell Mass

Doctor Plunkett Returns from South and West Trip

Doctor J L Plunkett has returned from an extended journey through the South and West with many new features for successful treatment of disease. He will meet old friends and patients and new visitors at his office.

J. L. Plunkett

Massachusetts Receives 1.6 Million Windfall From Civil War Settlement

The $1,600,000 Civil War claims settlement will soon be delivered to State Treasurer Bradford, with Governor Bates set to authorize the commission payment to J. B. Cotton for prosecuting the case before Congress and the War Department. Cotton holds the Massachusetts contract approved by Hosea M. Knowlton when Roger Walcott was governor.

Massachusetts Bradford Bates J. B. Cotton Congress War Department Treasury Cotton Roger Walcott Hosea M. Knowlton

5750 Award Against Boston Elevated Railway

A Superior Court verdict awarded Colonel Lawrence J. Logan 5750 for property damage on the corner of Washington and Eustis streets in Roxbury. The 60 percent of the assessed value as of June 1901 marks the largest verdict yet against the company in such cases.

Boston Elevated Railway Company Lawrence J. Logan Washington and Eustis Streets Roxbury

Deafness Cured by Radiant Light Treatment

A list of patients from Lynn Maine to Syracuse New York cured of deafness or related head noises by a radiant light treatment. Names include R S Wilkins Emma A Wilson Ida Olsen Levi Southwick Peter Bockline J W Stewart J S Harder N Porter George B Sweet Tey Green George R Hartshorne Lillie Towne A Flick with addresses in Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire and New York.

R. S. Wilkins Hutchinson Court Lynn Mass Emma A. Wilson Lowell Street Court Ida Olsen Falmouth E. A.rae Elm St R Mass Levi Southwick Grove St Peter Bockline School St Portland J. W. Stewart Clinton St Albany N. Y J. S. Harder Elm Street N. Porter Cumberland Mills Geo. B. Sweet Eagle Chanter Masons Cumberlands Tey Green Cedar Street Syracuse George R. Hartshorne Milford N. H Lillie A. Towne Bellingham Masq A. Flick Lodi Street

Notable Physicians Refer Prospective Patients To Cured Endorsers

References By Permission list well known individuals and doctors who have allegedly been cured of various ailments. Rev L W Holmes of Westport Conn claims a Neurasthenia cure. Rev L A Church of Solvay N Y reports Bronchitis cure. Dr Philo C Hubbell of Syracuse N Y reports Kidney Disease Diabetes cure. Dr H M Eldridge of Portland Me reports Neurasthenia cure. Dr L E Wells of Boston Mass notes difficult cases. Ex Town Clerk O J Chase of Deerfield N H cured of Tumor. Julian Rose vaudeville impersonator of New York City cured of Lumbago. Mrs Rev C G Purington Warren Me cured of Liver Trouble.

L. W. Holmes Westport Conn Rev. L. A. Church Lionel Ave Solvay N. Y Philo C. Hubbell Fayette St Syracuse H. M. Eldridge Forest Ave Portland L. E. Wells Myrtle St Boston Mass J. Chase Deerfield N. H Julian Rose 107Th St New York City

Osmo-Chemic Treatment Promises Stomach Relief

Mrs J Annie Crosby of 32 Rush Street Somerville Massachusetts says she suffered years with catarrh of the stomach and after consulting Osmo-Chemic doctors and following their treatment reports wonderful results. She credits a friend for the recommendation and signs her statement.

J. Annie Crosby Rush St Somerville Mass

OsmO-ChemiC System of Medicine Offices and Hours

The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine headed by J L Plunkett M D lists permanent offices in Boston Lynn Worcester Manchester Portland and Maine locations with office hours from 6 00 a.m. to 8 00 p.m. daily and closed Sundays. The notice provides suite numbers street addresses and city names for the medicine's consulting network.

J. L. Plunkett Boylston Building Boylston St Boston Mass Central Square Lynn Main St Worcester Elm St Manchester N. H Congress St Portland

Boston Ice War Looms As Trade Battle Starts

Boston faces a brewing ice trade war with Morrill Atwood Ice Company of Wakefield. Boston Ice Company, part of American Ice, valued at 60 million dollars and running 240 wagons, accuses Morrill Atwood of undercutting prices by 50 cents a ton to take the trade. Atwood counters that Boston Ice may also cut prices, noting some customer concessions, and predicts consumers will eventually get ice for a song.

Boston Ice Company Morrill Atwood Ice Company Wakefield Boston American Ice Company Whipple Vicinity Bartlett Atwood Morrill Atwood Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Idney Wort Doane—Burk White Dental Washington ST David J.ingraham Winter Street Tel. Ox J. S. Waterman & Sons Saseining Dudley Street Lephones Roxbury Historians OF President Pritchett Livermore Dean Burton Dean A. F. Burton Hood Ieah American Dental Boylston Sts Man BAY State Boston Elevated Railway Berlin New England New University of Vienna Léipsic Heidelberg Germany Main EYE & Ear Infirmary Abbott Building Federal St Col. Franklin St
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