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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1904
Page
5
Ida Frey of Brooklyn credits Dr Pettin gill’s Kidney Wort Tablets with curing long standing kidney and liver troubles. The testimonial asserts lasting improvement over a year and urges readers to seek cause in the kidneys. Free consultation from Burlington Vermont if the first bottle fails.
Government contends Charles L. Tucker suffered a mania for the opposite sex fueling the Page murder case. He faces arraignment this week with trial not before November. police will pursue a theory of motive beyond robbery citing his conduct toward women and alleged patterns at Riverside Newton Waltham and Milk Street.
The Country Club hosts a five race card this afternoon led by the Duke's Cup steeplechase with a $2000 purse. Early events feature a one mile hack race for $250 and a three quarter mile dash with top weights listed for Swamplands Queen Belle and others. The program includes races for four year olds and up and a two and a half mile run for the Challenge Cup with a $1000 purse. Names such as Kilogram The Virginian Farmer's Foe and Flying Virginian appear among listed entries.
A Nantasket Point excursion on the large steamer Pleasure Bay promises a 45 minute harbor tour. The voyage passes major sights and offers attractions such as dancing, a roller coaster, a merry go round and a vast dining hall serving coastal fish dinners.
Judge Lawton at Middlesex Superior Court East Cambridge sentenced Thomas E. Bell a notorious burglar from the West to 20 years in State prison. This case marks the first under the new habitual criminal act amendment. former sentences were 2½ years.
Elmer Oliver of Wilkes Barre sues Miss Elizabeth Alspaugh of Pittston for 5000 dollars claiming she ended their five month engagement. He says a jilted fiancé suffers as much as the woman and that the suit may warn other girls.
Cres cent Gardens at Revere Beach will open on Bunker Hill Day with a lineup of novelties to amuse crowds. The rustic theatre offers afternoon and evening performances under cover for rain. This week features Conway and Killeen, Gordon Eldred, Reed and Shaw in physical culture on Roman rings, Randall and Perry in a travesty sketch, plus Anderson and Howard in illustrated songs.
The old Line runs hourly from Boston Rowe's wharf to Nantasket Beach with calls at Pemberton. Departures are at 26 minutes past each hour from 9 20 a m to 6 20 p m. Through travel to Nantasket pier with rail connections at Pemberton for stations along the line. Special band concerts by the Martland Brockton Band on June 17 accompany other attractions including the steeplechase and the old mill.
Edward Muzerall of Lowell told Judge Lawton that his first wife was dead when he married a second partner. He admitted not informing his second wife. Muzerall was sentenced to two months in the House of Correction.
The evening parade path from Bunker Hill street at 8 30 travels to Chel sea street City Square Warren bridge Causeway street Charlestown bridge Main street Sullivan square terminal back to Bunker Hill street to the car station The afternoon route to be decided tonight.
Delegates of Baptist and Congregational churches at Tremont Temple report on a Holy Land tour. J. M. Forbush notes similarities between American and Turkish children. M. N. Harts horne, international secretary, says the journey revealed the disciples' suffering.
George Wagner longtime Bridgeport brewer and last member of the city death by own action club ended his life at the Morton House. The group formed 15 years ago at Kinzie’s saloon pledged fatal faithfulness with beer steins and is now all 13 participants dead by suicide, Wagner being the latest.
Charles G. Bender of Cleveland Ohio, a driver, was arraigned before Judge Almy in the Cambridge District Court on a manslaughter charge for the Saturday night fatal collision with James Donovan of Gore Place East Cambridge. The case was continued until next Saturday.
The Willow Outing Club of Dorchester will hold its annual outing on June 17 at Houghton's Pond in Milton. In charge are J. Cuddy as president Charles F. McCarthy as treasurer J F Maginty as secretary Henry Hynes as chairman and executive committee members McCarthy Prince and Wright.
Residents clash with Park Commission over sign limits and canoe floats near Island Park Wal tham Boat and Canoe Club led by James Bergin. Nutting and Buttrick Lumber co face hearings as managers defend taxes and safety while officials insist on adherence to state park rules.
A coffee drinker shifts to Postum after sister hides the switch. Ten days prove Postum rebuilds strength, vigor, and color, with claims of nerve support and clearer eyes. The ad cites Postum Co Battle Creek and points readers to The Road to Wellville booklet.
The note places Crescent Park a mile above Watertown reservation, indicating a geographic relation between the two locations.
Zebra signs marked the Whitney Machine Company property near Mystic Valley Park in Winchester. The state playground area prompted a removal order, but superintendent Arthur E. Whitney had the lettering erased with bold black stripes. Whitney asserts signs will stay, while other nearby businesses await similar action.
A reader letters page argues against merging Tech with Harvard, citing tradition and faculty opposition. The letter mocks the plan as impractical and warns independence should be preserved, referencing Bow and Wow as metaphors for distinct institutions. David Macron signs the letter from Boston on June 13, 1904.
Florence Miller of Buffalo lauds Peruna as a cure for periodical backache headaches and fatigue. The ad-like column claims many women suffer chronic catarrh and that Peruna relieves symptoms from backache to digestion while promising lasting cure based on numerous testimonials to Dr. Hartman.
New York June 13 Nan Patterson the actress who was with Cesar Young the bookmaker in a cab on June 4 when he was shot and killed was today indicted for murder in the first degree. The grand jury heard Dr Edwin N Riggins Dr O Hanton William Luce Cesar Youngs brother in law Patrolman Junior Captain Sweeney and Frederick Michaels a cabman. The indictment was returned last week and Mrs Patterson will be arraigned tomorrow in the court of general sessions. She showed emotion and was treated by a coroner and physician as she recovered from the shock.
A large crowd gathered as Mrs. Eddy appeared in a carriage drawn by two black horses. A camera clash sparked by church members interrupted her speech, but she continued and presented a gavel carved from Yale Atheneum and farm wood. The event ended with tours of Pleasant View and the new church, funded by Mrs. Eddy and followers.
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