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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1903

Page

5

Dr Pettingill's Kidney Wort Tablets Promise Cure Guarantee

Advertised medicine claims with money back guarantee if not relieved after one bottle. Includes patient testimony from A Richards of the Canadian Pacific Railway and notes on symptoms, usage, and supposed proven effects on kidneys bladder and urinary system. Claims cure for Bright's disease and diabetes in advanced cases.

J. Pettingill Dr. Pettingill A. Richards Montreal Canadian Pacific Railway Bright

Garvin Proposes Bribery Probe in Rhode Island Senate

Rhode Island Governor Lucius F. C. Garvin urged a three year commissioner to detect bribery in elections. He described widespread bribery in towns where voters are paid for ballots and warned that such corruption undermines democracy and is criminal.

Providence R. I Rhode Island Lucius F. C. Garvin Senate Garvin

Piles Pyramid Piles the Only Known Remedy Featured

Advertises Pyramid Pile Cure as a guaranteed home remedy for piles and hemorrhoids with a free trial by mail. Claims rapid, permanent relief without doctor visits or surgery. Promises refund if unsatisfied after half a box and offers mail order from PRAM RUG Gow 46 Main St, Marshal.

Main St Marshal

White widow mourns convicted murderer at Perry grave

A white woman in black with a widow's veil wept at the burial of George L. O. Perry in Mt. Hope Cemetery. She prayed at the head of the coffin, declaring forgiveness for Perry despite public accusations. She refused to identify herself or the family and lingered after the crowd faded.

George L. O. Perry Mt. Hope George George Perry Hutchins Shawmut Avenue Post Melrose Mt. Hope Cemetery Perry

Falling Hair Save Your Hair with Purest Shampoos

An advertisement-promotional notice touts shampoos described as purest sweetest most effective and economical remedies to prevent hair loss. It urges readers to try these hair care products as a simple home remedy.

Cuticura Promises Hair Growth and Skin Healing

An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Ointment for stopping hair loss and cleansing the scalp, claiming relief from crusts, scales, dandruff, and parasites. It promotes their use for skin cures, soothing hands, baby care, and general toilet uses across the world.

Crowley and Fox Sentenced in Boston Theft Case

James A. Fox, 22, and Edward Crowley were sentenced to 18 months and three years respectively in the House of Correction by the Superior Criminal Court. The pair, tied to more than 30 burglaries, faced detailed testimony as Fox claimed innocence while Crowley admitted prior prison terms and described their alleged lack of ongoing collaboration. Fox fled from officers during the arrest and surrendered, while Crowley testified that Fox had not joined in any thefts.

James A. Fox Edward Crowley House of Correction Superior Criminal Court Fox Tracy Mullen Allen Court Maguire Crowley Blossom Street Reformatory New York New Haven Hartford Providence Manchester Boston United States Danbury Conn Europe Massachusetts Hospital

Meekison's Rise and Peruna Cure in Catarrh Claim

For thirty years Hon. David Meekison, ex member of Congress and leader in his party, credited Peruna with curing his long standing catarrh after he used bottles while campaigning. The ad extols Peruna as the best internal remedy for chronic catarrh and urges early use at first cold symptoms, including testimonials and a free book offer from Dr. Hartman of Columbus.

David Meekison America Meekison Napoleon Ohio Catatrh Peruna Dr. Hartman Congress Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus

Boston Men to Speak for Newfoundland Treaty

George H. Leonard and Osborne Howes of the Boston Chamber of Commerce will testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington to press for reciprocal relations with Canada and Newfoundland. Other committee members are Herbert C. Hall William H. Lincoln Lucius Tuttle Samuel B. Capen and Elwyn G. Preston.

George H. Leonard Osborne Howes Boston Chamber of Commerce Canada Newfoundland Chamber Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Washington Herbert C. Hall William H. Lincoln Lucius Tuttle Samuel BB. Capen Elwyn G. Preston

Prisoner Dunn Sentenced Over Hard Record for Larceny

John Dunn appeared before Judge De Courcy in the Superior Criminal Court for sentencing on larceny charges. He claimed rampant unemployment drove him to crime, and the judge ordered three and a half years in State prison with at least two and half years and a day in solitary, noting his seven prior convictions since 1894.

de Courcy Superior Criminal Court John Dunn Reformatory Dunn

McLaughlin Sentenced 15 Months for Larceny from House

David McLaughlin told the judge drink was his only fault as he faced sentence for larceny from a building. Judge De Courcy noted he was not drunk when taking a lead pipe and sent him to the House of Correction for 15 months.

David McLaughlin Judge de Courcy Superior Criminal Court McLaughlin House of Correction

Wickedest Man Seen by Edward Maguinnis

Edward Maguinnis described the figure as the wickedest man he had ever seen, a dramatic firsthand remark reflecting fear and disbelief in the encounter. The statement captures a pivotal reaction to a troubling event reported in the period article.

Edward Maguinnis

Aged Roofer Questions Soldiering of Thomas Clayton Trial

In Superior Criminal Court yesterday Thomas Clayton aged 23 faced assault with unlawful weapon charges. He was accused of stabbing two men including Driscoll after visiting Maguinnis works on July 1902 and stabbing his son Edward. Officer Pritchett testified to a second knife assault on Hines on February 14, with the suspect escaping by boat to Winthrop. The defendant quizzed the officer during cross examination prompting the court to adjourn to this morning.

Roofer Chardon Street Thomas Clayton Superior Criminal Court Maguinnis Driscoll Edward Pritchett Station 3 Hines Winthrop Apple Island

Coke Cases in Court at Somerville Police Court

Frederick Tucker and Levi A Le Cain faced larceny charges in Somerville Police Court over one ton of coke alleged to have been taken from the Boston Fuel Company. The pair, former Somerville shopkeepers, claimed coke unsatisfactory and offered refunds. fuel officials found no coke when sent to their store. Both pleaded not guilty and cases were continued to March 15.

Somerville Frederick Tucker Levi A. le Cain Boston Fuel Company Fuel Company

Martin Brothers Held in Malden Assault Case

Martin brothers Robert Jr and Thomas H of 152 Summer Street Medford were arrested in Malden on March 10 charged with assault and battery. The incident stems from an alleged robbery of Boston Elevated Railway conductor Fred McCauley on High Street. Both entered pleas in Malden court.

Malden Robert Martin, Jr Thomas H. Martin Summer Street Medford Fred McCauley Boston High Street

Ruling Against Carter Overrules New Trial Motion

Judges Lawton and Harris of Middlesex Superior Court overruled John J Walsh's motion for a new trial for George W Carter. Carter was found guilty in the second degree of murdering Patrolman Patrick O Keefe at Everett in February 1902. The bill of exceptions may be printed and read in the Supreme Court, with Mr Welch to press the matter in the higher court.

Lawton and Harris Middlesex Superior Court John J. Walsh George W. Carter Carter Patrick O'Keefe Everett Supreme Court Welch

Operation on Baller Quinn A Last Chance At City Hospital

A chum nicknamed Jacko says Baller Quinn will undergo an operation at City Hospital today. He is described as gamest but has lost a leg and suffers diseased kidneys from a hard life. Doctors hope the procedure will prolong life even if full recovery remains unlikely.

Jacko Baller Quinn

Glimpses at the Future of Astronomy Lecture

Dr. Seth C. Chandler addressed the Boston Scientific Society on a paper titled Glimpses at the Future of Astronomy during last night’s meeting. He outlined advances in telescopes, data analysis, and space exploration shaping future discoveries.

Seth C. Chandler Boston Scientific Society

Catarrh Cure Promoted by Hon George James of Scranton

The Scranton Pa resident says twenty years of catarrh caused hawking throat pain and foul breath. He credits Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder with immediate relief after the first use and full cure after several bottles. He endorses the remedy and its swift effectiveness.

George James Scranton Dr. Agnew

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Mount Hope Undertakers George L O. Perry Cuticura Ss. P. W. Drew Drew Fickland Charles Street A.M. E Conway Peru Mrs. A. Snedeker M'Laughlin Coke Martin Brothers Held
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