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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1903

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Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Claims Medical Use

The ad touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as the sole pure medicinal whiskey with fifty years of proven, reportable health benefits. It cites over 7000 doctors and 2000 hospitals, warns against imitations, and urges readers to demand the genuine “The Old Chemist” brand sold for $1.00 a bottle with a free medical booklet offered by the Duffy Malt Whiskey Company of Rochester New York.

Farly Duffy B. C. Henning Coraopolis Duffy's Inabel Duffy Malt Whiskey Company Rochester N. Y

Man and Wife Assaulted in Lyndhurst Factory Row

March 5 Lyndhurst Mr and Mrs Charles MacIntire employees at Nicholson Co shoe factory were set upon by two men and two women from Boot and Shoe Workers Union. MacIntire knocked unconscious by a pistol butt. his wife struck in the face and pelted with eggs as she fled.

Lynn Charles MacIntire Lyndhurst Nicholson & Co George E. Nicholson & Co MacIntire

Eight-Hour Day For Painters In Haverhill Strike

The master painters have granted their workers an eight hour day starting May 1 with no wage reduction. The decision affects all painter shops in Haverhill and ends a dispute over hours and pay that had lingered through spring.

Haverhill

Mason's Narrow Escape and Arrest Drama in Cambridge

Edward R. Mason of 87 River street Cambridge encountered two young women in the Hub. They dined and left him $20 poorer and he later trailed Mary Rogers to the West End, led to arrest by Patrolman Casey. A Tremont street dash ended with Mason slipping on wet concrete and narrowly escaping a fatal run over by an express wagon.

Edward R. Mason River Street Cambridge Mary Rogers West End Casey Division 3 Tremont Street Mason West Street

Woman Serious After Bag of Rags Hit

Annie Polek of 33 Morton Street North End lying in City Hospital Relief station in serious condition after being struck by a bag of rags on stairs at 92 Blackstone Street last night. She suffers contusions to head and chest as she was knocked heels over head down the stairs.

City Hospital Annie Polek Morton Street North End Blackstone Street

Longy Club Concludes Season With Fine Chickering Hall Concert

At Chickering Hall last evening the Longy Club offered its final concert of the season before a sizable, appreciative audience. The sextet by Thuille opened the program, followed by Handel’s two oboes and bassoon sonata, and Raff’s Sinfonietta for ten wind instruments. The performance was superbly rendered and lauded with an enthusiastic ovation. Mr. Longy and his group are a unique organization, enriching the city’s musical life.

Chickering Hall Longy Club Ludwig Thuille Handel Raff Longy

Woman coal manager arrested for larceny in January

Miss Jaicy E. Parsons, 50, arrested by Division 3 officers on charges of stealing $6 from Miss Julia Rogers at Rogers home on Myrtle Street in mid January. Parsons, former Baker Hunnewell employee with office at 127 Cambridge Street, allegedly misled customers and kept coal orders and books for 16 years. She vanished after the January loan of $65, with neighbors doubting her sanity.

Jaicy E. Parsons Julia Rogers Myrtle Street Miss Parsons Miss Rogers Baker-Hunnewell Company Cambridge

Hair Growth Wonder Promises Overnight Restorations

A renowned physician chemist at Altenheim Medical Dispensary claims to have a compound that grows hair overnight on any bald head. He offers free trial packages by mail to readers, asserting instant results and universal applicability, with testimonials and endorsements from citizens nationwide.

Altenheim Ale Altenheim Medical Altenheim Medical Dispensary Foso Cincinnati Ohio

Subsidizing Large Families Proposed in Pennsylvania House

Harrisburg March 5 Mr Bluml of Cameron county father of 11 children introduced a bill to subsidize large families with prizes and medals. It sets payments from 10 dollars to 50 dollars for mothers of large families and grants education expenses up to 500 dollars for the seventh son or daughter born in the state. Medals designs to be provided by the Governor. divorce or separation bars apply.

Harrisburg Penn

East Boston Tunnel Nears Completion Next Summer

By September first, the first electric car may run through the East Boston tunnel from Maverick square to Scollay square. Contractors expect completion by next July. Workers from East Boston are 600 feet from the Atlantic avenue station, with Scollay square to Atlantic avenue progressing rapidly.

East Boston Maverick Square Scollay Square Atlantic Avenue Atlantic Avenue Station

Million-dollar gift to Barnard College reported

New York March 5 Barnard College has received a gift of 1,000,000 dollars from a donor known only to President Butler and Treasurer Plimpton.

New York Barnard College Butler Plimpton

Coal Mine Dispute In Chelsea Referred To Clerk Curley

Chelsea police handle ownership of about 200 tons of coal dumped under a Chelsea wharf on Marginal street. The coal, extracted by workers using the placer method, is disputed between Mrs. George T. Oakes, owner of the wharf, and J. E. Lewis & Co. Capt. Lewis insured. Curley delays action awaiting more information.

Chelsea Joseph ‘M. Curley Chelsea Creek George T. Oakes J. E. Lewis & Co Lewis Curley

Coal Imports to Boston Reach 1 239 248 Tons

From January 1 to March 1 this year Boston received 1 239 248 tons of coal, including 739 744 tons domestic and 499 499 tons foreign. The total equals one fourth of 1901. Many colliers are en route, some days overdue, others at ports seeking shelter after heavy Atlantic weather damaged ships.

Boston

Cambridge High Dominates Triangular Indoor Meet

Cambridge High School swept the Cambridge Y M C A triangular meet totaling 2 points with Cambridge Manual Training School and Cambridge Latin School trailing at 19 and 7. W T Dunn of Cambridge High won the 20 yard dash closed. C F Lamb won the 20 yard dash open handicap with one foot handicap. Cambridge High took first and second in the high jump and led in the standing jumps and potato race.

Cambridge High Cambridge High School Athletic League Cambridge Y. M. Co. A W. T. Dunn Cambridge High School K. Park Cambridge Manual Training School C. F. Lamb Cambridge Latin School

Stoneham Debates Carnegie Library Gift Reflected by Town Meeting

Stoneham residents debated Andrew Carnegie's 15000 dollar offer for a public library. The matter was referred to a committee of 15 for consideration and final disposition after a heated town meeting tonight.

Stoneham Andrew Carnegie

Protective Association Elects Boston Officers

The annual meeting of the Boston protective department elected officers and thanked Secretary Spaulding and Superintendent Abbott. Re-elected were President Frederic W Hinckley, Vice President Edward D. Blake, Secretary Treasurer Edward Spaulding, and directors George P. Field Frederic Hinckley Edward C. Brush B. B. Whittemore W. H. Rogers G. C. Holt R. F. Barrett Edward D. Blake and George O. Russell.

Boston Protective Department Spaulding Abbott Frederic W Hinckley Edward D. Blake Edward Spaulding George P. Field Frederic Hinckley Edward C. Brush B. B. Whittemore W. H. Rogers G. C. Holt R. F. Barrett George O. Russell

Evanston Alumni Meet Set By New England Club

The Northwestern University Club of New England will hold its second semi annual dinner tonight at the Bellevue in honor of President Merernd J. James. A stray line suggests a box address and a stray ad note about a remedy for a cold priced at 25 cents.

Northwestern University Club of New England Bellevue Merernd J. James

Bermuda Wreck Inquiry Targets U S Consul Greene

March 6 report states the State Department will probe Consul W Maxwell Greene at Hamilton Bermuda over the wreck of the Madiana. Allegations claim he showed indifference to shipwrecked passengers and did not assist their rescue. Greene, appointed from Rhode Island in 1898, served many Boston and Massachusetts passengers.

Washington State Department United States W. Maxwell Greene Hamilton Bermuda Greene Rhode Island Boston Massachusetts

Patrolmen Dismissed Over Incapacity and Intoxication

The Police Board finds Patrolman Henry M Thompson of Division 6 unfit due to physical incapacity and dismisses him from the force. Patrolman Alfred Fousha of Division 10 is dismissed for intoxication.

Henry M. Thompson Alfred Fousha

Public House Reform Move Proposed in Boston Meeting

Kellogg Durland urged starting the public house reform movement at a Boston Equal Suffrage Association for Good Government gathering held at 6 Marlboro Street. The idea centered on Gottenburg House as a temperance drinks venue to aid working people.

Gottenburg House Boston Kellogg Durland Equal Suffrage Association For Good Government Marlboro Street

The Fear of Humbug and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

A critique of distrust in stomach remedies and a defense of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. The article explains the tablets use transparent ingredients like pepsin and digestive ferments to aid digestion after meals, claiming they address root stomach issues rather than bowels. Sold by druggists at 50 cents per package.

Stuart

Girl Found Unconscious on Street Behind Hotel Touraine

A young girl lay senseless on the street behind the Hotel Touraine as onlookers gathered. Police took her to the Relief station after locating her. No injuries were visible and she recovered sufficiently to give her name.

Mystery illness halts 15 year old Helen Quinn on city street

Helen Quinn age 15 of 204 F street walked toward Tam worth street and suddenly fell. She was unconscious for over an hour then remained semi conscious after being found at the Relief station. She could offer no explanation to her mother Lizzie Quinn after being taken home.

Helen Quinn F Street Tamworth Street Lizzie Quinn Brent Maurice M. Brent S&j. Stephen's Church Florence Street Boston Gilligan South Boston Catherine Matthew Gilligan East Second Street Gate of Heaven Church

Reserve Officers Promoted To Patrol Divisions

The Board of Police promoted reserve officers and assigned them to divisions where they will serve. Horatio C. Chase in Division 2. Mark V. Kilroy and Michael J. Sullivan in Division 4. James McMullin Jr in Division 5. Edward H. Murtagh, James P. Kirby in Division 6. Florence J. Driscoll in Division 7. John F. McGillicuddy in Division 10. James J. Hanrihan and Frank J. Kelley in Division 11. George S. OBryan and Thomas H. Vincent in Division 11. John F. Lyons in Division 12. George W. A Dawson and William N. Lyons in Division 13. Patrick E. Holleran and Michael Sullivan in Division 16. William W. Dunn in Division 16.

Board of Police Horatio C. Chase Mark V. Kilroy Michael J. Sullivan James McMullin, Jr Edward H. Murtagh James P. Kirby Florence J. Driscoll John F. McGillicuddy Ivision James J. Hanrihan Frank J. Kelley George S. O'Bryan Thomas H. Vincent John F. Lyons George W. A Dawson William N. Lyons Patrick E. Holleran Michael Sullivan William W. Dunn

Re Vere Board Recounts Selectmen Ballot Vote

The board of registrars of voters of Re vere recounted ballots cast last Monday for Selectmen between Samuel A. Segee and W. S. Fernald, and the recount produced no change in the result.

Board of Registrars of Voters of Revere Samuel A. Segee W. S. Fernald

Portland's gin record shatters Maine law limits

Portland Maine reports a flood of Holland gin on the Dominion Line steamer Alexandrian from Antwerp. With 13,48 cases of gin 206 casks of brandy 30 casks of rum and 41 cases of liquors the ship is said to be full above seas and the cargo includes 28,850 bags of sugar. Authorities cannot seize the liquor yet and plans call for sealing cars and hauling the alcohol to Canada after Montreal refineries process it.

Portland Maine Canada Alexandrian Dominion Line G. Bruce Antwerp Montreal

Evacuation Day Plans Parade Events in South Boston

Final arrangements map a March 17 Evacuation Day festival in South Boston with a morning parade led by Chief Marshal Lieutenant Edward L. Logan, an afternoon high school cadet parade, and an evening escort for General Miles to a banquet at Gray's Hall. Escorted by G A R members and Major O'Connor Camp, the event closes with a Dorchester Heights flag raising by the Dorchester Heights Chapter DAR featuring Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild Jr and a late pyrotechnic display.

South Boston Edward L. Logan Dorchester Heights

Death of Malden florist Benjamin Grey at 57

Malden reports the death of Benjamin Grey a prominent florist at his home 382 Eastern Avenue this morning aged 57. He was widely known in the local business community and his passing is noted by friends and customers alike. The funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.

Malden Benjamin Grey Eastern Avenue

ZEMA-CURA Promised Cure for Eczema Featured

An advertisement touts ZEMA-CURA as a speedy cure for eczema citing testimonials from Miss Alice Blanche of Alleghany City Pa. It claims rapid relief after the first application and asserts the treatment kills skin germs, drives out disease, and promises an absolute cure with continued use.

Zema-Cura Alice Blanche Alleghany City Blanche

ZEMA-CURA Advertised For Skin Diseases And Eczema

Externally applied ZEMA-CURA is touted as a safe remedy with years of success against skin diseases. Testimonials claim cures where specialists failed, while warnings target harmful alternatives and urge purchase from listed druggists and direct mail order from THE ZEMA-CURA CO.

W. A. Steele Corning N. Y Copeland J. D. Benson State St Rutland Zema-Cura CO West 22Nd St New York Massachusetts Aves Essex Pharmacy Washington St C. H. Hitchcock Huntington Ave J. W. Enright Medford Mass

More Trouble in Haverhill Strike Splits Two Unions

In Haverhill on March 5 the Shoe Workers' Protective Union withdrew three top turned-workmen from the Hilliard & Tabor factory, a plant in the ongoing strike. The workers, skilled in hand sewing, had remained at work until today when independent union officials called them out. A further strike of turned workers is anticipated.

Lowell Mill Treasurers Do Not Favor 10 Percent Hike

Lowell March 5. The Lowell Morning Citizens learns on good authority that mill treasurers presently are decided that the 10 per cent increase asked by textile operatives will not be granted.

Lowell

Swedish Masquerade Ball by Twenty Merry Fellows in Boston

The Twenty Merry Fellows Swedish club of Boston hosted a masquerade ball last evening at Knights of Honor Hall 730 Washington Street. About 200 couples attended as costumes ranged from kings and queens to clowns and animals. The masquerade march led by E Nynan and Mrs Ny an started shortly before 11 o clock with winners announced after midnight.

Twenty Merry Fellows Boston Knights of Honor Hall Washington Street E. Nynan

Yale Students Form Catholic Club With Lectures Planned

Catholic students at Yale University organized a new club modeled after Newman Associations. A series of lectures is planned with Rev. John A. Conway of Georgetown University slated to speak next Sunday. Officers named include President F. J. Handell and Vice-President W. J. Mulligan.

New Haven Conn Yale University Harvard Pennsylvania John A. Conway Georgetown University New Association F. J. Handell W. J. Mulligan F. J. Romayne W. J. Blatchley

Thomas Ryan Dies in New Bedford at Night

Thomas Ryan a clarinet and viola player with the Mendelssohn Quintet Club of Boston died in New Bedford this evening. The death leaves a notable figure in regional classical music.

New Bedford Thomas Ryan Mendelssohn Quintet Club Boston

Heir of Russian tycoon dies before inheritance claim

Vienna reports the son of M Tereschtenko, heir to a 75 million dollar fortune from a Russian predecessor, died of consumption before gaining control of the vast wealth. The line of succession is overturned as the estate remains unsettled.

Vienna M. Tereschtenko

Meeting to Aid Finns at Faneuil Hall Draws 200

About 200 persons attended the Finland Relief Association meeting last evening in Faneuil Hall to raise funds for suffering people in Finland. Presiding officer Abraham Solomon introduced a speech by Louis Marston Finnish interpreter of the Gloucester District Court who described the hardship. C Smith and H Richmond also spoke, and a chorus of girls offered selections.

Finland Relief Association Faneuil Hall Finland Abraham Solomon Louis Marston Gloucester District Court C. Smith H. Richmond

Koch Lung Cure Promotes Inhalation Treatment in Boston

Dr Edward Koch from Germany promotes the Koch Inhalation Apparatus and Koch Tuberculine as a vapor therapy for consumption and asthma. He cites London congress prominence and Vienna sanitarium trials, noting testimonials from Boston patients and offering free examination and trial at 861 Boylston Street.

Edward Koch America Germany Robert Koch Berlin London Dr. Koch Dr. Goetsch Vienna Boylston St Boston

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Duffy’s SRE Duffy's Pure Raymond Barnard Chelsea Flats Carnegie Evanston W. Grove Consul Greene Public House Reform Movement Standish Wash. St. Opp Ags Big Hotel Touraine Miss Quinn Malden Florist Beefy Boston Blend Coffee Cobb, Bates & Yerxa Co Summer St Boston Formula Co Roxbury Station British Charitable Society F. S. Risteen Ore Square M. Thomas T. Stokes N. Brannan Catholic Club Yale Lewis H. Hambro Ffic Firma Kiley & Hambro P. J. Kiley Mr. Hambro
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