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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
5
An article argues heart trouble rises with poor digestion and stresses the nervous link between digestion and heart function. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, effective aid after meals, claiming they can cure stomach trouble except stomach cancer and offering a free booklet from F A Stuart Co.
Foreign delegates gather at Trinity Church for a commemorative service as Boston hosts the Y M C A jubilee. Notables include Franklin Gaylord Campbell and Lord Kennaird among international leaders. Messages from McKinley and diplomats are read as locals offer welcomes.
The Geiger Rueter wedding was performed by Rev. Thomas Van Ness at Second Church Copley Square yesterday afternoon. Bridesmaids included Emily Geiger Elsie Ruhl and Alice Glover with Centre Sands maid of honor and Ances Clawson as flower girl.
Willard Spaulding of Peabody faced a twenty four point indictment on breaking and entering larceny and possessing stolen property. The trial began in the Superior Court as Spaulding collapsed briefly before being revived. Twenty two witnesses testified with identity of property found at his home.
A Kirksville Missouri man details how Grape Nuts Food eased his intense stomach pain estrangement weight loss and nervous strain. He reports rapid recovery with improved sleep and digestion and says the product supports rebuilding the nervous system.
The Women’s Golf Association completed all first round matches at the Country Club with four players remaining in each section for today’s semi finals. Notable results include Pauline Mackay defeating Elizabeth Porter 6 up 4 to play and a long duel between Margaret Curtis and Mollie Adams that extended to extra holes before Curtis prevailed.
Thirty four golfers from Boston clubs competed in the Open Ranier mixed foursomes at the Country Club links. Medal play over eight holes awarded net prizes to Miss S Russell and F W Lord of Oakley with 99 9 9 and the gross prize tie of 93 to Miss Mollie B Adams and C L Bremer of Wollaston and Miss Pauline Mackay and A L Ripley of Oakley.
A head found in a Lowell area brook points to a French victim possibly linked to the city’s French community. Police seek identification as state detectives pursue a suspect route from Lowell to Chelmsford. A Lawrence caller may hold crucial clues, with autopsy and sketches to follow.
The People's Temple hosted a well filled benefit concert for Jacksonville relief led by conductor John M. Flockton. The Verdi Orchestra performed with saxophonist Jacques Benavente and organist Wilbur Dodge, whose Perkins Institution student standout playing drew strong applause.
The Chelsea Gas Light Company seeks to raise gas pricing to $1.50 per cubic foot for consumers, replacing the current $1.25 rate, with adoption expected to take effect in July.
In a late evening gathering at 30 Poplar Street the Hebrew Democratic club organized reorganization and elected officers to lead in the coming year. The slate included a president, vice presidents, secretary treasurer, and area inspectors.
Tom Linton, the noted Welsh cyclist, was defeated by Johnny Nelson of Chicago at Charles River Park last night by more than two laps. Linton, new to the U.S. scene, showed grit but could not match Nelson's form as the crowd of over 50,000 watched the fast-paced program and final sprints.
The piece contrasts a superstition about happiness inviting gods to envy with a race narrative between Nelson and Linton. It details fast pacing, laps, and comebacks, then shifts to a medical advertisement praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female health, claiming cures and urging consultations.
Riveters hammer plates on the Constitution's mast at Herreshoff shops as plating nears completion for mounting by Saturday. Steelworkers, sailmakers, carpenters toil in the south shop near the Mineola keel to ready the vessel for upcoming races. The Columbia lies at anchor with sails pending, and stores are loaded for the voyage.
Mary Monroe died Monday night at 2 Auburn court after falling ill in the street and dying soon after being taken home. For years she worked as an order cook at Landers's restaurant where staff sent a wreath and appointed a delegation to attend the funeral.
A smiling two year old girl in Everett walks from Baldwin Avenue to the police station carrying a large doll. Chief Emerton offers a chair and bananas while her father Mr. Flanagan, Baldwin Avenue, West Everett, arrives to claim her. The incident ends with no elopement.
The Brookline Public Schools held its annual swimming exhibition at the Tappan Street baths. Hundreds of parents and officials watched students earn certificates from the Massachusetts Humane Society and prizes from the Nissen prize and Channing medal.
Harvard's varsity eight held a final practice on the Charles River with a large student and alumni crowd at the boat house. The lineup featured H Bancroft at stroke and Blake at two, with McGrew bow, as examinations wind down and focus shifts to the Red Top training and the upcoming Yale clash.
Yale sailors trained at the Riverton course at 6 15 joining new seat changes Johnson to No 5 and Mitchell to No 3. Aimed starts and a half mile run showed poor tracing and splash at the stroke while coaches remain unsatisfied. Freshmen raced the two cripples Stubbs and Weymouth as Hewitt arrived from New Haven and may join the four tomorrow. Weather remains perfect.
Beginning next Saturday the steamship Prince Edward will offer weekly service from Yarmouth to Halifax calling at South Shore ports including Lechport, leaving Yarmouth Saturdays after Boston arrival. Around Sunday the 23rd, extra sailings will start Boston to Yarmouth forming four trip services. On July 1, daily service (except Saturday) begins. For details contact city office at 22 Washington.
Robbie Walthour arrived at Revere track with mentor Tom Eck and a family pacing crew to prepare for Saturday night contest with Coleman and Hoyt. Big Elinsets, Bobbie Walthour’s father-in-law, leads the outfit while Frank Waller and partner Watsleman pace strong. Fred Hoyt logged six miles as he adapts to the motors.
The O'Brien Byers bout scheduled at City Hall in Lewiston was cancelled after Byers refused 50 percent of gross gate receipts. The fight would have grossed about $160 with net receipts near $30, leaving Byers with about nothing. Management offered $89 for four rounds, which was rejected.
At Cent Armory in Cleveland an 8000 crowd watched Tom Jenkins defeat Tom Sharkey in two falls within one hour. Jenkins threw Sharkey in the first round with a double Nelson after 19 minutes, then again after a 15 minute interval, securing the second fall in 21 minutes.
In Baltimore at the Coliseum Archie McEachern won the 20 mile motor paced race for the Canada championship, beating Burns Pierce by ten yards in 32 minutes 30 seconds. McEachern led throughout as Pierce trailed closely behind.
Richard Croker's Frozen Out ridden by J. Reiff won the Burton selling plate for all ages six furlongs at the Lincoln summer meeting. The race carried 106 sovereigns.
In Middletown Ohio June 11 Johnny Smith of New York stopped in the first round of a ten round bout and Johnny Reagan of New York won a points decision over Chick Tuence of Jersey City after eight rounds at the Sampson Athletic Club event.
In Bar Harbor on June 11 Jim Me wallae sands Tom Wilson faced off in a closely watched match that ended in a draw. The crowd greeted the decision warmly, with Dot men showing strong support for the effort.
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