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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1907
Page
5
Grateful citizens spread Munyon remedies across the world with testimonials to pain relief and cures. The ad lists multiple cures including Rheumatism Cure Kidney Cure and several specialty treatments priced at 25 cents to 50 cents, promoting Munyon's Chest and a free health guide from Munyon's Philadelphia office.
The two week mission at the Cathedral concluded with a 10 15 mass. Rev John T Mullen led the rite with deacon Rev Francis X Dolan sub deacon Rev John J Crane and Chancellor Rev Thomas J Macormack as master of ceremonies Archbishop Williams presided with chaplains Rev Thomas R McCoy and Rev James J McCarthy. Rev Thomas F Cullen preached on repentance and ongoing grace noting more than 6000 confessions and about twenty converts. Michael P Smith officiated the final service renewing baptismal vows and giving papal benediction followed by benediction of the blessed sacrament.
Carrie Nation planned a visit to the Great and General Court of Massachusetts today. The article notes she would speak with sharp words and carry a bag of hatchets, challenging legislators with a reformist stance and provocative rhetoric.
At St. Mark's Church Dorchester a two weeks mission opened yesterday by Rev B L Conway and Rev William T Walsh of the Paulist Order New York. Both young powerful preachers with recent Cathedral work, strong results expected during the fortnight.
Chief Watts received a communication from Atlanta chief Hay Jennings stating Ernest D. Blackwell, 40, is under arrest for larceny of 150 dollars from Ernest Merrill of Tremont Street. Accused allegedly fled with a promissory note Sept 11, 1906, and was bailed by a woman later believed to be his wife. Jacksonville police report habeas corpus plans. Inspector Dennessy will likely go to Atlanta soon.
European expert W Gretor hails Mrs John L Gardner as a world class collector in Fenway. He warns Americans buy art at high prices due to dealer forgeries and Kaiser opposition, then commends Gardner for verifying dealers with top art judges and building a matchless collection.
Forty young West End leaders gathered at 20 Minot Street Saturday to observe ladies night at the Minot A C. A business meeting elected officers: President George Bloom, Vice President H Kelly, Secretary F Miller, Treasurer Jacob Goldberg, and Sergeant at Arms Louis Baker.
In Chester Pennsylvania a Vanity Fair company member John Conly was killed when a fire trapped performers on the Arcade Hotel's first floor. He jumped from a third story window as firemen tried to save them. Actress Mrs Watson was severely burned and hospitalised. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars.
Capt George A Bicknell recently transferred to command the Portsmouth navy yard and station received his rear admiral commission. A New Jersey native, he entered service in 1861, served aboard the Iroquis, helped defend Kobe and Yokohama, commanded Monocacy in 1899, led Pensacola yard from 1906 to 1907, and plans to retire in a year.
Boston police sergeants began wearing a new spring helmet design with a blue frame gold cord and gold initials SERG. The article notes the ornate headgear and the desire for warm weather to display the ensemble.
The Bradford Boat Club vows a requiem for captain Jeremiah E Mahoney known as Neddo. A mass is set at St Stephens Church on Monday March 11 at 10 am for the repose of his soul. Mahoney, a Boston native, served in the Common Council 1898-1904, the Massachusetts House 1896-97 and 1900, and the State Senate in 1900.
Paris March 3 a farewell demonstration at the railway station marked the departure of retiring American ambassador McCormick bound for London and then the United States M Pinchon and other officials joined prominent Americans in bidding him farewell.
A city committee considers two main bids to handle light waste paper at Fort Hill wharf and a Boston funded disposal plant. Gra ham offers to run the work for nothing or build for 25000 yearly, while Sullivan backs plans including incinerators and ash handling at 30000 yearly plus 60000 in plant costs. A junket to major cities may be planned before presenting a report to the Board of Aldermen.
The body of Miss Martha Rideout, 46, died of a stroke at City Hospital after a short illness. Sisters Mrs. Frederick Abbott of Saco and Miss Lydia Rideout of Somerville claimed the body. She was a longtime Lowel schoolteacher and had recently lived in Jamaica Plain. burial planned in Calais, Maine.
Middleboro March 3 The Home Automatic Telephone Company was granted a franchise by the Selectmen after weeks of hearings. A company representative said work would begin soon and a trunk line from Brockton to New Bedford would be installed as soon as possible.
An advertisement argues health restores youthful looks for women and promotes Dr. Greene's Nervara as a spring restorative. It claims the remedy purifies the complexion builds up blood and nerves and complies with the National Pure Food Law. Dr. Greene, a Boston specialist, offers office and mail consultations.
The Rev Dr Henry A Cooke a veteran Baptist minister nearly six months ill at Tremont Temple Cambridge and Boston area is said to have recovered through the power of prayer. Dr Henson and temple members report a remarkable revival led by Cooke who walked to the platform and offered thanks. His wife Mrs Henson and others describe the event as a divine healing and praise the prayers of the congregation.
Inspector Wolf returned from Philadelphia with Samuel W Hogan alias John Hogan age 49 in custody on an indictment warrant. He is charged with forging the name of Charles P George of 8 Beacon Street to a Puritan Trust Company check for 20 dollars and uttering it to Max Alberts of 186 Friend Street on January 6, 1903.
The Rev. Dr. Henry A. Cooke an eighty one year old Baptist clergyman was said to be restored to health after doctors had given up by the power of prayer according to Dr Henson and his congregation.
A unidentified colored man collapsed at a Pleasant Street saloon and died en route to City Hospital. Medical Examiner MacDonald reports death from a ruptured heart valve after an autopsy at City Hospital Morgue.
Twenty five people, including twenty men and five women, were overcome by coal gas at a Georgiaville boarding house tied to Bernon cotton mills. Most were resuscitated, but two deaths were feared as a new furnace hand and a large coal load coincided with closed draughts trapping the gas.
Cohasset clergymen led by Rev. Dr. Bartow rallied for a no license vote to close the town’s single main street saloon. The no-license committee, over 100 strong, vows to remove the kitchen barroom if the town votes against liquor for a full year.
A freight car derailed at the Washington street bridge of the Boston & Maine Southern division in Somerville yesterday morning. It tore away an immense telegraph pole and several feet of fence, which collapsed into the street below and against the office building. Remarkably no one was injured.
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