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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1904

Page

5

Kidney Health Alert Promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Remedy

An advertisement extols Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder remedy. It cites testimonials from a patient in Melrose Massachusetts and claims dramatic improvements and a cure. Hospitals and doctors reportedly endorse the product and offer free samples via mail order from Binghamton New York.

Kilmer Swamp Root Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post

Gastronomic feat by Miles Byrne in Hanover Street shop

Miles Byrne, a Hanover Street jewelry store clerk, allegedly downed twenty doughnuts of sinker calibre a monster ham sandwich and a quart of coffee in a single session amid a bet with an office boy. He earlier boasted of a $2.50 porterhouse dinner and challenged others to outeat him. The office boy supplied the doughnuts sandwich and coffee, Byrne consumed all, paid the cigars, and the clerks left him in peace for the day.

Miles Byrne Hanover Street Byrne Talschum Brrie Tremont Row

Legislature Upholds Mayor Collins Veto On Pensions

The Legislature's committee on cities sustains Mayor Collins's veto of private pension bills including Mary Flynn widow of Patrolman William J. Flynn. 16 bills were rejected as improper gifts with no service rendered. A brick of related measures includes care for Foxboro Home commitments and a debate over law school accreditation.

Collins Mary &. Flynn William J. Flynn Collis Lkely Post John F. O'Connell Mary Buckley Ellen McLaughlin Edward Hasey Mary Howe R. J. Donahue Ellen Ginty Elizabeth A. Brady Hannah Collins Ellen E. Welch Nellie Sullivan C. J. Roath Harriet Callahan Mary McGawley J. EB. Purdy & Co Boston Patrick A. Collins Legislative Committee On Cities Lowell & Fitchburg Hartford & Worcester Street Railway Company Boston & Northern Street Railway Company Old Colony Street Railway Company

O Gara backs Bryan and Hearst for president

John O Gara of Spencer a Democratic National Convention veteran returned from Washington and told Worcester county representatives he supports Bryan and Hearst. He said Bryan is his choice and that Williams is guiding New England campaigning, with a new platform likely replacing the Kansas City one. He plans district campaign work in Massachusetts to win a delegate spot if allowed by the State committee.

Allen Brockton Law School Boston Y. M. Cc. A Harvard Boston University Stone Lexington Boston John Quinn, Jr Leonard John M. Dever Malden Committee On Cities John O'Gara Spencer Washington State House Worcester County Bryan Olney State Committee Hearst Mr. O'Gara New England George Fred Williams Kansas City O’gara Democratic State Committee Bryan-Williams Massachusetts

Best Time for Purifying Blood Advised

The article states that now is the best time to purify your blood as your system is naturally working to cleanse it, evidenced by pimples and eruptions appearing on the face and body. It emphasizes acting during this period for best results.

Record Day at Fish Pier Sets Historic Arrival Mark

Yesterday the fish pier saw its busiest day in memory as 43 vessels arrived after Saturday, landing 1,075,100 pounds of fresh fish including 886,600 haddock and 154,100 cod. Prices remained firm with haddock at about 28 to 34 cents, cod around 5 to 6 cents, and pollock and hake near 6 cents. One skipper earned 23 dollars for 600 pounds of haddock, barely covering voyage costs.

Manhasset A. C. Newhall Irene and May Rob Roy Alice M. Guthrie Mooanam Quonnapowiltt Regina Mildred Robinson Robert Arthur Harmony Fannie Belle Atwood Ellen F. Gleason Winnifred Harvester Oregon Nellia G. Adams Pinta Indiana Alcina Electric Flash Henrietta G. Martin Rose Cabral Philip Manta Emilie Enos Speculator Olivia Domingos Annie Perry Haddock George H. Lubee

Short Strike at Fore River

Quincy February 2. Painters at Fore River Ship and Engine Company learned their pay envelopes showed wage cuts. After a unanimous vote to not return without a $250 per day wage guarantee, the men refused to work at noon. A settlement later guaranteed regular salaries, and they returned to duty.

Quincy Fore River Ship and Engine Company

Governor Council to confirm Shaw and Neal tomorrow

The Governor's Council will meet to confirm the appointments of Deputy Joseph E. Shaw and Detective George C. Neal as chief and deputy chief of the State police. They will assume duties Thursday with Shaw making no immediate changes and Neal taking charge of the fire marshal's department in addition to his other duties.

Hooker Hooker Memorial Committee Committee On State House Governor's Council Joseph E. Shaw George C. Neal State Police Shaw Neal

Munyon's Paw-Paw Cures DYSPEPSIA Testimony

Widely cited endorsements from Dr Thomas Carter Hon Kitt Gould Col D C Pavey and others claim Munyon's Paw-Paw relieves dyspepsia catarrh gastritis and nervous conditions. Recipients describe rapid improvement after the first dose and urge readers to buy Paw-Paw Tonic and Paw-Paw Luxative Pills from local druggists.

Thos. C. Carter Washington Mark Hanna Kitt Gould State Board of Pharmacists of Illinois Munyon Meeks John Hancock Winfield Scott Hancock Washington, D. C Paw-Paw

Printers Strike Draws Wider Legal Battle in Boston

The Boston printers dispute widens as counsel for employers seeks to extend restraints to pressmen and allied unions. Justice Loring weighs a broader injunction while hearings hinge on whether nonunion workers can be used and who qualifies for restraining orders. Witnesses from the International Pressmen's Union and Franklin Associates testify on union discipline and past work during the strike.

Causten Browne George Fred Williams Justice Loring Williams McClennan Supreme Judicial Court Room Mr. Brandeis Griffith-Stillings Company Boston Typographical Union Pressmen’s Union Franklin Higgins International Pressmen's Union Michael H. O'Connor Franklin Associates Rockwell & Churchill Warren Ingle Mr. McClennan

Doctor's Coffee tale of Postum relief in West Virginia

A Grafton physician swears Postum cured vertigo heart palpitations and nervous derangements after ditching coffee. He notes his daughter also found relief from indigestion. He reports many others share favorable Postum outcomes and urges its wider use. The Postum Co. endorses the testimonial and promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.

Grafton W. Va Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Miller Pianos in New Home at 885 Boylston Street

Henry F. Miller & Sons opened new large piano warerooms in a three story stone building at 885 Boylston Street. The facility houses offices, tuning rooms, a concert room, storeroom and shipping area with an electric elevator. Visitors are invited to tour Boston’s latest in piano retail and display space.

Henry F. Miller & Sons Boylston Street Boston Henry F. Miller

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