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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1903

Page

5

Mystic Workers of the World Secretary Praises Paine's Celery Compound

The Greenwood Indiana lodge secretary of Mystic Workers of the World testifies that Paine's Celery Compound revived his health after doctors failed. He praises relief from debility nervous system indigestion and insomnia saying six bottles restored appetite sleep and weight.

Paine J. D. Leisure Greenwood Ind Leisure Greenwood Lodge No. 488 Mystic Workers of the World

Young Woman Ambler Arrested for Abandoned Child Mystery

May Estelle Ambler, a Worcester resident, is arrested in connection with a dead newborn found near a Rutland railroad station. Medical examiner Dr. William E. Chamberlain says the child appeared alive at abandonment, suggesting a more serious charge. Ambler had been discharged from Worcester City Hospital January 21 after giving birth there.

Chamberlain Rutland Preston Hanff Sutton Miss Ambler Bert Sisson Gilbert Worcester

Two Men Sentenced After Copper Boiler Theft

Henry Murray and John Connors appeared before Judge De Courcy for sentencing after stealing a copper boiler from an uninhabited house on February 15. Murray claimed Connors was uninvolved, while Murray admitted bringing Connors in. Murray received 15 months and Connors one year in the House of Correction.

Henry Murray John Connors de Courcy Murray House of Correction

Soderquist appeals rejection of sentence revocation after guilty plea

The Superior Court denial of revoking or modifying John C L Soderquist sentence after his guilty plea to assault with intent to murder Eva Crockett was argued before the state Supreme Court. The government contends court lacks power to revoke after adjournment or after sentence served, and the statute’s new trial provision does not apply to a guilty plea case.

John C. L. Soderquist Eva Crockett Knowlton Lathrop, Barker, Hammond Braley Supreme Court Soderquist

Forgery and Larceny Convict Blames Wife and Mother-In-Law

Edward Connaughton, a young man, pleaded guilty in Superior Criminal Court to forgery and larceny. He told a pained tale of hardship after a strike, wife and child, and illness, but the judge rejected the plea. He had prior fencing to three years for attempted robbery and was sentenced to 10 months for larceny and eight months for forgery in the House of Correction.

Edward Connaughton Superior Criminal Court Majestic Theatre de Courcy Keefe Warren House of Correction

Alleged forged deed case in Portland involving three men

Wadsworth Spring charged with forging a $4000 promissory note and, with lawyer Harry B. Russ and Orville A. Bean as accessories, waived a hearing in Municipal Court. Probable cause found and all three bound over to the May term of Superior Court with $1600 bail. Russ posted bail and was released. Arrests followed Saturday amid alleged loan scheme involving a forged deed and real estate linked to Charles M. Cumston and William M. Ingraham, with negotiations from February 9 to last Saturday.

Portland Wadsworth Harry B. Russ Orville A. Bean Uss Bean Russ Wilbur F. Dresser Registry of Deeds Charles M. Cumston Monmouth William M. Ingraham Spring Dresser

Clayton Held for Trial in Divorce Case in Lynn

In Lynn on March 9, George Clayton faced a police court hearing for assault with intent to murder Marie L Emperor at the shoe factory where she worked. He was bound over in 2000 bonds as divorce proceedings in Essex County proceed, naming Mrs Emperor as co respondent.

Lynn George Clayton Marie L. Emperor Clayton Mrs. Emperor C. H. King

Robbers sentenced in Superior Court cases

Judge De Courcy imposed prison terms for a group of offenders. Augustus Reynolds and Frank Green received state prison terms with three to four years and three and a half to four and a half years respectively, plus one day solitary. Other defendants drew sentences ranging from six months to 18 months in various local facilities.

de Courcy Superior Criminal Court Augustus Reynolds Frank Green Reynolds Green Morris P.woods Sarah Robinson House of Correction Arthur Bryant Cornelius Galvin Massachusetts Reformatory James Stuart Frank Moran Frank Welsh

One Day In The Active Life Of Miss Helen Gould

New York March 9 Miss Helen M Gould has been ordered by her physician to give up all social charitable and business engagements and devote her full attention to regaining health. The illness first appeared when she canceled a speaking engagement before public school children on Washingtons Birthday. Doctors say there is no cause for alarm but urge rest and park rides to aid recovery.

New York Helen M. Gould Munn Washington Miss Gould Wellesley Mott Haven Watts Pat

Private View at the Copley Society Draws Elite Attendees

The annual Copley Society reception and private view drew over 1000 guests including Mrs. George P. Gardner and many Boston society figures. Attendees admired Corot Hunt Rembrandt Turner Reynolds Zohn Constable Sargent and other masters while gowns and attire drew notice. The exhibition remains open for several weeks daily 9 am to 10 pm with Sunday hours and a Thursday tea from 4 to 6 led by Mrs. Charles Sargent.

Copley Society George P. Gardner Thomas Bailey Aldrich J. Randolph Coolidge Mixter Henry Parkman Denman Ross Charles S. Sargent Edward Sawyer Batchelder Frederick R. Sears, Jr William Appleton Charles P. Curtis Brooks Frothingham Robert Cushing Edith Andrew John Chipman Gray Eleanor Gray Samuel D. Warren J. Arthur Beebe F. Gordon Dexter Edward S&s. Grew Henrys. Grew Charles §. Hamlin John Jeffries Frederick Ames Edward W.wheelwright William P. Blake Eben S. Draper George A. Draper Alfred Hemenway Augustus Hemenway M. M. Kimball David P. Kimball George Lee John Phillips Henry Whitman Corot Hunt Rembrandt Turner Reynolds Zohn Constable Sargent Eben D. Jordan J. Templeman Coolidge Henry L. Higginson Thornton K. Lothrop Henry Sayles Laurence Minot J. Montgomery Sears John Morse Schlesinger Andrew C. Wheelwright Fiske Warren George S. Winslow A. P. Rogers Henry Howe Brookline Cleveland Charles Eliot Norton Robert E. Vose Arthur Davis

Grip Bacillus Threat Toward the West

A report warns of a bacillus grip moving from Europe toward the United States. The illness has crossed England and the Atlantic and reached New York where it is described as an epidemic spreading rapidly westward.

England The Atlantic New York

Peruna Endorsed by Officials in Grippe Letter Pack

Letters from Mrs Theophile Schmitt and several politicians praise Peruna as an effective grippe remedy. Representative J H Caldwell Congressman Geo H White and Hon James R Guill recount personal recoveries and satisfaction with Peruna. The piece notes grippe as widespread and climatically influenced, not contagious, affecting many lives.

Theophile Schmitt Wabash Avenue Chicago Ill Geo. H. White Tarboro N. C James R. Guill Omaha Neb Harriet A. S. Marsh Woman’s Benevolent Association of Chicago

Peruna Promoted as Universal La Grippe Remedy

The Medical Talk editor extols Peruna as the leading cure for la grippe, claiming vast public reliance and preferring it over all other remedies. Dr. Hartman, renowned for treating climatic diseases, endorses Peruna as a long trusted catarrh remedy, urging households to secure a supply and follow specific dosage guidelines.

Medical Talk

American Fleet to Blockade Lisbon as Naval Demonstration

Washington reports plans to send a powerful battleship squadron to European waters next May to blockade Lisbon as an object lesson in U S naval strength. The fleet will coal and provision offshore near the Azores and proceed to Portugal ready for action, aiming to show Europe the capability to cross the ocean and operate offensively.

Lisbon Europe Washington European United States Portugal Kearsarge Barker Illinois Indiana Maine Iowa Massachusetts Texas San Fran Cisco Albany Azores Navy Department Prince Henry Bowles

Prominent Ward 8 election claims pressed at hearings

Nathan Barnett a candidate and lawyer charged in a joint legislative elections hearing that Ward 8 voting lists concealions will dwarf earlier disclosures. He plans to present a witness claiming eight votes cast in the November state election at Ward 8 leaders' urging with payments of 1 to 2 dollars per vote. He also asserts another man voted twice and will submit sworn certificates alleging inmates at Deer Island and the House of Correction were registered as voters in the same election.

Nathan Barnett Ball Ward Conry-Keither Joint Legislative Committee On State House Barnett

Hollings & Co. Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition

R Hollings and Co manufacturers and dealers in gas fixtures and lamps filed a voluntary bankruptcy for the benefit of creditors at 95 Summer Street. The firm consists William Richard and Henry James Hollings. Claimed assets total 103 791 98 with liabilities of 134 171 98. An attachment by Colonial National Bank is noted and judgments include 18000 and 10000 dollars.

R. Hollings & Co Summer Street William Richard Henry James Hollings Colonial National Bank

Uncle Sam Buys Large Tract at Newcastle

A deed at the registry of deeds shows the federal government purchased a large land tract for a government reservation at Newcastle Exeter New Hampshire. The price named is 55000 dollars.

Sam Newcastle Exeter N. H

German Citizen Fooled by Clerk in Washington Street Store

A German shopper lighted a cigar inside a Washington Street store and, after a clerk swapped his half smoked stub for a fresh perfecto, he failed to notice the substitution. He lit a new match, realized the cigar was different, and bewilderment showed as he searched the door and puzzled over the mystery.

Washington Street

All-Absorbing Question at Quincy Point Debated

The Quincy Point Young Men's Club will debate taxing unmarried men over 30 to support unmarried women at Washington Street Congregational Church. William West will argue for the affirmative and C. H. Foote for the negative as young men and women anticipate a lively, tongue in cheek clash.

Quincy Quincy Point Washington Street Congregational Church Post Quincy Point Young Men’s Club William West C. H. Foote

Pittsfield contributor sends conscience watch to Treasury

The Treasury reports receiving a unique conscience contribution from an unknown sender in Pittsfield Massachusetts. A watch with a gold filled case was mailed with a letter saying the donor gave more than he owed the government and urging the reader to imitate Rome in matters of propriety. The notice ends with an advertising line for Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Pittsfield Mass Rome America

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