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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
2
Worcester February 28 James Flynn a laborer died and three others were badly injured when cellar walls caved in on Main street this afternoon. A large crowd helped police extract the trapped workers who were severely crushed and transported to a hospital.
In Philadelphia on February 28 a dove landed on the bride Mary Waters as she and Michael Doheny left the church. The bird was seen as a sign of extremely good luck for the couple.
Principal Edward Parker says Brockton High School has had no corporal punishment in 35 years, a record he calls possibly the best in the state. He notes corporal punishment is not prohibited but is discouraged and allowed in city schools.
Mrs Alfred Marquette of St Albans Vermont recounts a five year battle with a crippling eczema that covered her son Eugene. After limited success with doctors she notes dramatic improvement after using Hood's Sarsaparilla, with itching relief sleep return and complete clearance after three months.
Holyoke February 28. Friends prepare a rice and shoe shower to greet Gertrude Greeley now Mrs Samuel Raynor Whiting. The couple left for New York after a brief honeymoon and may return soon to a lavish home. Whiting, 39, is a widower and a longtime leader at the Whiting Paper Company.
In Lowell a baby girl, just born, was found last night in a door way on Market Street with only a sheet for protection. Dr Dolan reports she is doing well though police have not located the mother who was seen stumbling down Market Street, possibly in distress.
Lowell February report tells of Constable John McManus attempting to recover a $60 diamond ring from a girl engaged to a Common Councilman. The girl resists, pleads, and finally McManus relents as her plea and charm sway him. The ring remains on the maid’s left hand.
Eva P. Knight of Waltham wins 4500 for injuries against the Boston Elevated railroad and her father Edward I Knight receives 85 for loss of his daughter's services and medical attendance. The incident occurred March 6, 1905, when guards stopped her entering a smoking car, causing her to fall between car and platform. Knight had sued for 5000.
Ashland Pennsyl 28 A devastating blaze nearly destroyed the town of Combola near Ashland. Fire left residents homeless and exposed to frigid conditions as they fled burning structures in the early hours.
In Peabody on February 28, Miss Lily Wright married Arthur Fletcher Blake with Rev. Mr. Bonner officiating. Bridesmaid Miss Florence Trotter and best man Charles B. Blake of Haverhill attended. After a trip to the South the couple will live in Peabody.
The article portrays Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston changing from business attire to full dress in under a minute each evening. He reportedly sheds his shirt and clothes, dons a white front and collar, ties, pumps, and transitions to ballroom or banquet wear without help.
Nephritis or Bright s disease is a common kidney ailment that can be acute or chronic. It involves swelling of the kidney and tubule linings, with possible fatty degeneration and hemorrhage, often linked to wet cold exposure illness pregnancy drugs and lifestyle factors.
The passage notes moderate fever and low mood with headache and disturbed heartbeat. It mentions gradual loss of flesh and strength, marked anemia, indigestion, and other gastric and bowel disorders. Dropsy appears as puffiness under the eyes or swelling of feet or ankles.
Letters from patients cured by Osmo-Chemic treatment describe relief from kidney trouble and paralysis risk, noting rapid improvement after three months or one month of treatment. They commend reasonable charges and the doctors' honesty and thorough care.
An advertisement for the Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine lists permanent offices at 18 Boylston Street Boston Mass with suites 8 9 10 and asks readers to send a two cent stamp for a book on chronic disease. Office hours are 9 to 12 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 daily with Sundays closed.
A grand hall event at Congregation Adath Jeshura on Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury drew 300 plus Hebrew dignitaries and spouses for a synagogue building fund benefit. Alderman Edward J. Bromberg attended as guest of honor with Nathan Pinansky as floor marshal and Louis A. Bramson directing.
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