04 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1902
Page
1
A health notice extols the dangers of overwork and worry, listing symptoms from nervousness to insomnia and organ fatigue. It then promotes Dr. Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy as the comprehensive treatment to rebuild nerves, restore vitality, and strengthen the body.
A Naples born bride candidate, Gioffi Degan, 26, traveling to Denver to marry Emilio Clarcini, faced immigration checks with little money and was detained briefly. Two men offered to accompany her to Denver after proving funds, and she was allowed to proceed. The New England carried 137 steerage passengers from Naples, the largest Boston landing of Mediterranean arrivals, amid heavy processing by officials.
Eugene Whitten of Brockton was held in 9000 bonds for trial after being found with stolen railroad tickets a purse a watch and a bank check. Authorities recovered tickets and items from his person at the lockup following the discovery at Massapong Lake summer cottage. Whitten admitted the theft when questioned.
Boston carpet upholsterers issued 300 invitations for a regular smoke talk to be held at Unity Hall 724 Washington Street next Thursday evening. Noted labor speakers include Frank K Foster Fred J Kneeland Frank McCarty head of the Massachusetts State AFL William Taylor Building Trades Council Central Labor Union Charles J Hurley John Roache and Frank P McGuire.
President Roosevelt told Congress he opposes extending civil service rules to all census bureau clerks about 1700. He argues the provision is unjust to those who already passed or may pass the required civil service examination.
The text argues that impurities accumulate in the body causing pimples boils eczema loss of appetite fatigue bilious turns indigestion dull headaches and many troubles, stating organs cannot handle them without help. It reads as a medical theory on humors and systemic illness.
Sarsaparilla and Pills claim to remove all humors, overcome their effects, and strengthen the system. Testimonials of remarkable cures are available by mail from C. I. Hood Co., Lowell, Massachusetts.
Senate opened debate on the shipping bill providing ocean mail service with foreign ports and aiding defense and fisheries. Maine Senator Frye led with a lengthy address urging protection for the shipping industry and warning of its decline under current policy. Prior actions included passage of several minor measures.
The gsub committee of the committee on inter oceanic canals recommended to the full committee that the United States should not accept the Panama offer due to legal complications. Members Morgan Mitchell Kittridge Pritchard Foster and Turner formed the panel. Pritchard was absent and Kittridge reserved a minority report.
Washington March 3 The House debated classification of rural free delivery and carrier under the can ans system with Mr Lewis of California arguing for two and a half hours and Mr Swanson opposing. A tariff report delayed further action as a filibuster halted progress and adjournment followed.
An eye care advertiser promises to improve vision for all with any remaining vision and offers 30 days to compare prices. The message highlights correcting astigmatism and refraction errors, urges examinations, and notes late hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
I have leased this property on Winter Street and will operate an upstairs treatment area. I thank patrons for helping grow a trade from a five dollar monthly office in 1878 to a large modern establishment. A factory is being built in the building and eye examinations will remain free of charge.
Last night at Union Hall the German dramatic company of Boston presented Suderman’s Das Glueck im Winkel. Ernst Kuenstler led as the rector with refined force, while Mrs Christensen as Elizabeth surpassed prior performances. Leo Robinson as the baron delivered a Mephisto like villainy and the entire cast received strong applause from a large audience.
Elizabeth Furness from 1 Linwood Street was fined and sentenced to six months in the House of Correction by Judge Wentworth for keeping a common nuisance. She has prior convictions for selling liquor and was recently discharged from the House of Correction for non payment of a fine.
The window at Andrew J. Lloyd & Co on Boylston Street draws interest with Prince Henry of Prussia, images of Frederick the Great, Bismarck, Helmholtz, and statues. A silver medal tied to historic royal moments and German student duelling photographs add local intrigue, with the latter featuring playful yet lasting facial slaps as relics.
Many people become coffee topers before realizing it and would be angry at being described so. A coffee taper often blames other causes for illness while fearing they cannot give up coffee. The text urges switching to Postum Food Coffee, prepared properly, as a remedy to restore balance in nervous systems or stomachs disturbed by coffee.
Lizzie Conroy, 20, arrived from Dublin a week ago and wandered through Boston for two days and nights. She was found near Cambridge after mistaking streets and was brought to Charlestown where relatives and police located her and returned her home.
Judge James P. Parmenter, son of the chief justice, made his first appearance as Municipal Court judge. The docket centered on intoxication and assault cases with 49 men and six women arrested for intoxication. First sentence went to Annie Achini for shoplifting a $6 fine. Mary Larado fined $50 as a first liquor-offender.
The committee on metropolitan affairs failed to advance the Andrew Peters petition seeking 800000 to extend the Stony Brook channel. Senator Jones announced no favorable action without an authorized city officer present, and the hearing closed with no official city endorsement.
A special committee heard Representative Buewell of Methuen support a petition to refer grants of street railway locations to voters. The measure allows a 16 day window after a local board grants a location for a petition by 100 real estate owners or 10 percent of voters to trigger a special election for approval.
Pitcher Frank Sparks has signed to play with the New ark club this year.
At the State House, morning and afternoon hearings debated a bill allowing hotel barbers to operate on Sundays until noon. Supporters led by Frederic G. Chrisholm argued for the change, while Worcester Representative Mark N. Skerrett opposed it backed by 1100 barber petitions seeking a day of rest.
Lawmakers consider halving election holiday hours and publishing ward and city committee counts. A $4000 militia riding instruction appropriation advances. A New Bedford Onset Street Railway petition seeks to operate parts of Union Street line. Liquor law reform votes to extend hours on election days face dissent. Health board reports inability to study baking powder health effects due to detection challenges.
The committee on federal relations heard Hon. Thomas J. Gargan and others in favor of Mc Nary's resolution for electing U S Senators by popular vote. Gargan argued that election through the Legislature yields fewer distinguished men than direct popular election. He cited Lord Brougham and De Tocqueville on town meetings as the foundation of democracy and noted the shift to city governments. He warned that the Senate has become a millionaires' club, with worsening representation from Western and middle states.
The committee on printing heard Horace G Wadlin chief of the Bureau of Statistics of Labor explain a resolution by Representative Ross of New Bedford to authorize printing and distribution of 2000 copies of the labor laws.
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