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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1902

Page

2

Retreat of Elite Society Women in New York Area

About 100 prominent society women from New York and nearby cities arrived in Pepskill New York to attend the annual retreat of the Associate Sisters of the Order of St. Mary. The three day event at St Gabriel's Convent features absolute silence as members rest from winter social duties and prepare for summer campaigns. Mother Edith welcomes each associate at the convent door and shows them to their cells for the retreat.

Edith

Norwegian Lutheran Festival Opens in Boston on Bartlett Street

A three days festival marks the 16th anniversary of the congregation and the 10th anniversary of the church on Bartlett street. Norwegian Lutheran pastors in Boston convene the first convention. Rev. vamme of New York preaches the municipal sermon. Ministers from the East resume deliberations with Pastor E Petersen presiding and Rev. C S Everson speaking on Worthy of the Lord's Supper. Sightseeing and harbor trip follow, with a sacred concert in the vestry tonight.

Bartlett Street Norway Boston Bel Vamme New York Rts East E. Petersen C. 8. Everson

Judge Pierce Rules Perjury In Hutchins Case Against Norfolk Street Railway

Judge Edward F. Pierce declared witnesses deliberately lied as he cut damages from 750 to 3000 in the Hutchins versus Norfolk Street Railway trial. The six day Dedham collision case featured juror promptings and scathing remarks about medical experts and attorney conduct. Henry F. Hurlburt Damon E. Hall defended the railroad. Disha Greenhood represented the plaintiff.

Edward F. Pierce Henry L. Hutchins Norfolk Street Railway Company Massachusetts Electric Company System Hutchins Dedham Pierce Railroad Henry F. Hurlburt Damon E. Hall Disha Greenhood

Wounded and Accidents Mark Hometown Day Celebrations

The city marked Bunker Hill Day with many injuries from fireworks and pistols. Hospital reports list numerous cases including burns, cuts, and eye injuries from cannon crackers and blank cartridges, with victims across Charlestown Somerville East Boston and nearby streets.

Wakefield Soldiers' Monument Unveiled

Governor Crane received a great ovation at Wakefield today as the soldiers' monument on the Common was dedicated. Grand Army veterans and sons attended with a Governor's salute fired by the Lawrence Battery. the procession reviewed the monument near Lake Quannapowitt.

Wakefield Crane Grand Army Lawrence Lake Quannapowitt

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free X Ray Examinations

The Osmo-Chemic Physicians advertise a limited time offer of free X Ray examinations and one month of treatment for those with deafness blindness and other ailments. The program will end June 28 at 8 PM due to overwhelming demand and office expansion.

Boston

Man Overcomes Ills After Osmo-Comic Treatment

W S Stevens of 1188 Main St Brockton Massachusetts a prominent Odd Fellow and K of P says he suffered twenty years from left side abdominal pain and bowel issues. After X ray showed no cancer he received Osmo-Comic treatment and reports clear improvement noting he feels like a new man after several sessions.

W. S. Stevens Main St. Brockton Mass Plunkett Pion Stevens

A Sure Cure for Tumor

Mrs. Julia Estey of Malden Massachusetts says she suffered a long time from a tumor on her left side despite many doctors. After reading about Dr Plunkett she consulted him and he examined her with...

Julia Estey Park St Malden Mass Dr. Plunkett

Improvement Noted by Local Resident Mr Gatoway

Mr F W Gatoway of 8 Atherton Street East Saugus Massachusetts says he suffered for nine years and noticed improvement. The brief item records a personal health claim and address.

F. W. Gatoway Atherton St East Saugus, Mass

Osmo-Cemic doctors claim tumor cure and relief

Mrs Julia H Estey and F W Galloway credit Osmo-Chemic doctors with tumor cure and dramatic improvement after X ray diagnosis. Galloway says he felt 100 percent better and reduced in size after treatment, while Estey reports recovery from an umbilical hernia and nervous condition.

Julia H. Estey Plunkett F. W. Galloway

Cromwell man credits Osmo-Chemicars for stomach catarrh cure

J L Cromwell of Chelsea Massachusetts says two years of catarrh of the stomach with vomiting and sleep numbness improved after treatment by Dr Plunkett following an X Ray diagnosis. He reports his stomach healing and less frequent vomiting and leg numbness since starting the remedy.

Plunkett J. L. Cromwell

Memorial granite monument dedicated by 10000 fund

The Civil War memorial in Wakefield was unveiled by Ruth B. Evans and dedicated amid a 12000-person turnout. Lt Col Edward J. Gihon led the parade with veterans, militia, naval units, and local schools while Congressman McCall delivered the oration. Pickpocket losses were reported with no clues.

Harriet N. Flint Edward J. Gihon H. M. Warren Post Wakefield Massachusetts G. A. R Ruth B. Evans Flint Alonzo Morris Massachusetts Volunteers Gettysburg Colonel Darling Fort Banks Congressman McCall Charles C. Batchelder Medford George C. Fowle Woburn Charles F. Hartman

Saxony King and Queen to Mark 49th Wedding Anniversary

Berlin reports King Albert of Saxony and Queen Karola will celebrate their 49th anniversary tomorrow as the monarch remains critically ill. King Albert altered mourning ordinances today to ease public amusements and curb court observances amid his anticipated death. Telegraph offices were told to withhold death telegrams pending official confirmation.

Saxony Berlin Albert Karola Imperial Telegraph Department King Albert

Widespread Wrist Hand and Face Burns From Cartridge Incidents

The report lists multiple residents from Charlestown East Boston Roxbury Everett Malden and Chelsea among those wounded by blank cartridges bullets or gunpowder. Injuries include hand finger hand face scalp and head wounds with several patients treated at Division 1 by Dr. Dunn. A cannon cracker caused lacerations to the hands and chin of John Morello.

Hagar L. ‘Blackstone White Street Boston Gordon Hennessy Temple Street Somerville Patrick Hughes Washington Street Charlestown Maurice Cohen Wiget Street Joseph Hughes Stowe Street James Murphy Putnam Street Ralph White Pearl Street Stough William O'Hearn Maverick Street East Boston James Gogin William Burleson Bennet Street Henry Chambers Heath Street Roxbury Daniel Goldberg Sumner Street Herbert Taylor Baldwin Avenue Everett Isaac Factor Salem Street William Clark Condor Street Chester New Street Thomas Comiskey Fulton Street Chester Ward Eastern Avenue Malden Dunn John Morello North Street Morris O’dwyer Salutation Street Catherine Fitzpatrick Cheastnut Place

Scandinavian Festival Brings 1500 to East Milton

The midsummer festival in East Milton drew about 1500 attendees. Acrobatic acts led by Carl A. Fosburgh, a tug of war between the Sons and Daughters of the North, and a victory for the Scandinavian Mechanics' Society headlined the event. The Swedish Glee Club and Swedish Singing Society Harmoni performed patriotic selections, with a 40 percent offer to the songfest committee. Fireworks closed the night.

East Milton Carl A. Fosburgh Sons and Daughters of the North Cambridge Scandinavian Mechanics’ Society Mechanics Swedish Glee Club Swedish Singing Society Harmoni

Aldermen Beat Councilmen 25 to 9 in Five Inning Game

The Everett Aldermen defeated the City Councilmen yesterday at Athletic Park. After five innings the score stood 25 to 9 in favor of the Aldermen, and the teams agreed to end the game.

Everett Athletic Park

Senate debates Panama and Nicaragua canal routes

Washington June 17. Senate debated the Isthmian canal question with speeches favoring the Nicaragua route by Perkins Gallinger Stewart and Morgan while Gallinger urged Panama as healthier. Polls foretell a Panama majority on Spooner substitute, needing 45 votes. Nicaragua supporters claim 42 votes with seven doubtful senators to decide the outcome.

Washington, D. C Senate Messrs. Perkins California Gallinger New Hampshire Stewart Nevada Morgan Alabama Nicaragua Panama Spooner Hanna, Kittredge Hansborough

Northwestern University scandal prompts expulsions

Four expulsions, three men and one woman, amid a large scandal at Northwestern University. The probe uncovered men found in women’s dormitory rooms and spy‑based evidence of wine suppers where chorus girls attended, with toasts and dances lasting into daylight at shady resorts.

Chicago Northwestern University

Grape-Nuts Brings Health and Work Power, Teacher Claims

A Vermont schoolteacher credits Grape-Nuts with overcoming poverty and illness. She describes improved health, memory, and digestion after relying on Grape-Nuts and cream during a summer teaching stint. The ad promotes Grape-Nuts as a brain building food from Postum Co. with a booklet of recipes.

Vermont California Postum Co Battle Creek

A Statue for Lee at Chicago Oration

Charles Francis Adams of Boston spoke at the University of Chicago on whether Robert E. Lee should have a statue. He contrasted Lee with the Confederacy and Appomattox, predicting a future bronze monument in Washington and praising acceptance of defeat as a lasting American lesson.

Chicago Charles Francis Adams Boston Phi Beta Kappa Society University of Lee Jook Robert E. Lee Potomac Arlington America

Retail Grocers Outing Planned by Boston Association

The second annual outing of the Boston Retail Grocers Association gathers about 400 members and their ladies. They travel by special train from Boston at 9 am to Crescent Park Rhode Island for a day of amateur sports and a Rhode Island shore dinner at 4 pm.

Boston Retail Grocers’ Association Crescent Park Rhode Island Boston

Child Found Injured in Elevator Cellar

Four year old Charles F. Webster of 1 Conway Street Jamaica Plain was found in the cellar of a Chandler Street grain elevator yesterday afternoon. He was taken to City Hospital with a dislocated left shoulder a mortified right leg and gangrene in the fingers of the left hand. He is on the dangerous list. He has friends in Lawrence.

Eugene Hickey West Second Street Antonis Lowney Albany Street Carl Neireo Harrison Avenue Joseph Hanley West Fifth Street C. Whitcomb Wyman Street Stek Thomas Kane Tremont Street Ledwell John Dailey Retreet Isabel Monahan Highth Street Broadway Charles F. Webster Conway Street Jamaica Plain Chandler Street City Hospital Lawrence

Those Living at a Distance Urged to Describe Symptoms

Persons far away are asked to write detailing their case symptoms. The Osmo-Chemic physicians will forward literature and provide free medical advice.

Osmo-Chemic Medical System Adverts Boston Office Listing

Dr J L Plunkett and colleagues list permanent offices in the Colonial Building Boston with office hours from 9 to 12 and 4 to 7. Daily by appointment except Sundays.

J. L. Plunkett M. Ton M. D Colonial Building Boyleton Boston Maas

Sweeping Injunction Against Textile Union Strike

Providence June 17 Chief Justice Sniess issued perhaps the most sweeping preliminary injunction in the state against the Textile Union. The order restrains all picketing and street patrolling before the mills of the American Woollen Company and prohibits interference with the company’s business as well as entry to employees’ homes or boarding houses.

Providence R. L Siiness Textile Union American Woollen Company

Body identified in Jefferson building shaft death

The body found at the bottom of the Jefferson building elevator shaft on Monday was identified yesterday as Hugh McGaffigan, 40, of 4 Buttrick Place. He was trapped between the situator and the framework and his skull was fractured.

M’gaffigan Jefferson Building Undertaker Jones Hugh McGaffigan Buttrick Place

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