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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as a genuine remedy for piles with testimonials and a money-back challenge. It cites long-suffering patients cured with small quantities and urges readers to write Pyramid Drug Co for a causes and cure book.
The Royal Blue Line offers personally conducted tours to Washington from Boston March 24 to 28 for teachers friends and travelers. The $26 rate covers all expenses including five days in Washington with visits to Philadelphia and New York plus stop-over privileges. Also tours to Old Point Comfort Richmond Gettysburg and more. Apply to Joseph P Taggart N E P A 211 Washington Street Boston.
Chief of Police Emery PD and his wife of Medford celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary at a reception last night attended by nearly 200 friends and relatives from Vermont New Hampshire New York and Illinois. They received many gifts including a side arone from local police. Holmes born June 11 1846 in Belvidere VI enlisted in the Fourth Massachusetts Heavy Artillery at 18 and joined Medford police as patrolman Sept 14 1881 became chief on Nov 21 1887 married Miss Louisa M Newton of Medford on March 6 1872.
Off Holyhead Wales the American liner Waesland sank after a foggy collision with the British steamer Harmonides. Fifty-three passengers and crew arrived at Liverpool aboard the Harmonides, with two deaths reported among the Waesland's steerage and a child passenger.
Harvard officials nearly missed a royal dinner as Cambridge police barred the corporation and board of overseers from entering University Hall after Sanders Theatre. A surge by spectators and a charge by student athletes, led by captain Dave Campbell and Bob Kernay, cleared a path to safety inside the hall.
Prince Henry of Prussia arrives in Albany tomorrow morning with plans set for a formal welcome. Governor Odell Adjutant General Henry and legislative leaders will greet him at the station and City Hall before his carriage proceeds to the State Capitol for an executive chamber welcome.
B A A tied for first after defeating Brockton on its alleys in two straight games. Commercial led 980 to 974 in the second game, with B A A posting 10 more strikes overall. Legate’s 590 series, including a 220, 171, and 199, topped scoring for the evening.
In New Century League action last night the Independents defeated the Websters twice, and the Boylstons also prevailed over the South Boston quintet. The Independents posted a 511 total, with three players exceeding 100.
Charlestown defeated Dudley at Dudley alleys in an Amateur League series, taking two games. Charlestown showed sharp play in the last two strings, while the visitors led in first ball work with 50 strikes to 87 for the home team.
At the American House last evening the Debsconeag Fish and Game Club held its annual dinner. Leonard A. Frink opened the meeting, Judge Fred J. Hutchinson presided and spoke on Maine sport development. Ex-Commissioner Charles F. E. Oak urged tax fairness on visiting hunters, favoring a Maine citizen levy if any tax exists.
Prince Henry's surprise pleasure was the hotel coffee. The Somerset Hotel served Chase & Sanborn's blend, pleasing the royal palate unexpectedly.
The mass meeting of inside electrical workers at Faneuil Hall drew over 700 attendees. James J. McLaughlin chaired Electrical Workers Union No. 108 with speakers Frank K. Foster J. R. Crozier Dennis J. Driscoll and Fred J. Kneeland urging immediate union membership to improve conditions in the region.
Francis G Murphy aged 17 of 94 East Cottage street East Boston was thrown from his team in Park square and had both bones of his right leg fractured. Rh C Booker 64 of 49 Hancock street Cambridge was struck by an inward bound train near the terminal station suffering from multiple injuries. Mark Norton 44 Athens street was struck by an electric car on Dorchester avenue near Summer street, receiving a severe laceration of the scalp. Patrick Henley 42 of 3 Cross street Wal tham slipped on stairs at Seollay square entrance to the subway, hurting his right knee. Rose Foote 18 of 144 North street was struck by a bar of iron from a New York & Boston Dispatch Company team on North street and carried to the hospital.
The schooner John W Hall of Wilmington Delaware bound from Perth Amboy to Charleston with coal stranded at 5 am and lies one mile south of New Inlet life saving station, 200 yards from the beach. Crew of seven landed safely by Chieimacomico life savers.
Henry F Gill aged 67 of 12 Locust Street Winthrop collapsed in Davenport's cigar store yesterday afternoon. Police were alerted and an ambulance responded. he died on arrival. Medical Examiner Draper notified. death attributed to heart trouble.
New York reports soprano Electa Gifford and cellist Ian Gerardy have signed a one week tour contract for Australia, leaving New York June 1. The artists, recently engaged with the Thosten Symphony and Chicago Orchestras, will be managed by Caudy.
Boston Fusilier Veterans held a ladies lit at their peecy certens last evening. Miss Margaret Lakin, a fanist, John Laki Jones, A. M. Watta, Sadie the impersonator, May Ogilvie and others furnished entertainment. After refreshments, dancing was enjoyed.
The article argues dieting is wrong for indigestion and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It asserts the pills digest food independently of stomach function, claims they nourish the system, rest the stomach, and are safe for all ages. It cites Dr. Harlandson and Dr. Redwell and notes drug stores stock the tablets.
An unidentified man was kicked and beaten on the Green and Pitts streets corner late last night. Patrick Clancy of Rockland was arrested and held at Joy Street station after clashing with a patrolman during the incident. A bystander was injured as the fracas drew a crowd and police responded.
A man claiming to be Charles F. Smith, 34, of Brockton, with aliases William F. Stephens or Stevens, Charles E B Shaw and Edwin P. Goss, was nabbed yesterday by Division 1 officers and sent to the inspectors’ office for possible indictment under the habitual criminal act.
A Riverside teacher who suffered La Grippe for years reports that switching to Grape-Nuts and Postum Coffee restored her health. After ten years of illness and ineffective medical treatment, she gained 15 pounds and renewed vitality. She praises the beverages and invites inquiries, though she asks her name not be used.
Brookline voters nominated ex mayor Horace James for the Board of Selectmen along with current members Codman Conant Humphrey and Pearson. A close race for water board produced small margins for Craig and Parker, with Riley winning easily for three years. Officers listed include town clerk Baker and treasurer Worthley with a large caucus casting 503 votes under presiding William G. Nash.
After a formal arrival and a guarded harbor of dignitaries, the Kaiser's brother attended a supper at Sears house. Police and detectives kept order on Commonwealth avenue while guests, including Admiral Evans and officials, mingled informally in the music room. The prince spoke freely, avoided speeches, and departed for the railroad yard after a cordial, democratic greeting.
Mayor's secretary M P Curran was barred from entering the prince's private car along with Mayor Collins and others. Colonel Bingham said there was no room for more and Curran waited outside as the prince departed.
Prince Henry arrives at Hotel Somerset at six from Cambridge and meets Boston's German ladies. Mrs Paul W Hoffmann reads a commemorative poem and Mrs Frederick W Stuart presents a floral tribute of American roses and German corn flowers. Baroness Von Olenhausen, nurse in Franco Prussian War, honored by the Emperor and now vice president of the Army Nurse Association of America, receives attention alongside a list of local attendees.
Mrs Mary Ann O Laughlin aged 65 widow was found dead in her lodgings 6 Cypress street yesterday afternoon. She had not been seen since Tuesday, and landlord P H Dolan forced the door. A Board of Health physician reported asthma as the cause.
At dawn the prince departed by train with a small escort amid a cold, quiet scene. Police officials and Secret Service held vigil from the Lenox station as the prince and his aides waved a final salute before the long journey began.
Before a reception at Professor Munsterberg the prince toured the university gymnasium for half an hour. He studied active student life, watched rowing machines, and spoke with Dr. Sargent about body mechanics affecting racing shells. The trophy room and carriages were also seen before departing to Munsterberg's home.
STRIKE GRIPPLES QUARRIES QUINCY March 6 The Central Labor Union representing 206 wage earners and 12 district organizations of labor tonight endorsed the striking quarrymen in their demand for eight hours pay. As the trouble continues the granite industry is daily crippled, leaving manufacturers in a quandary over spring orders.
Frank W. Pike son of Cambridge police sergeant Charles E. Pike died at his parents Dana Street home after a long illness. He was 2% years old, survived by a widow and one child, and had lived in Cambridge most of his life. He was a popular young man among the younger set.
In a recount at Winthrop last night the votes for Selectmen were reviewed and the election of Messrs Logee Means and Pattee was confirmed.
Washington March 6 A notable Senate speech by Mr Hanna of Ohio on the pending shipping bill stressed an American business viewpoint. He was forceful and earnestly eloquent, drawing steady attention and applause from colleagues and galleries as debate continued on related measures and rural free delivery. A Tuesday vote was anticipated on the bill and amendments.
The George W. Wells six masted schooner is stranded at Newport News Va blown ashore after a gale. Tugboats worked through the night but could not refloat her. she was en route to load 4800 tons of coal for Boston. Her owners hope to haul her off safely.
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