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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1904

Page

8

Kidney-Wort Promises Relief for Chronic Kidney Pain

A letter to readers recounts severe kidney and bladder inflammation with night pain and frequent urination. After limited improvement from a doctor, the writer reports rapid relief from Dr Pettingill's Kidney-Wort Tablets, noting improved sleep, appetite, and energy and praising the remedy. The letter also cites another testimonial from Thomas Green of Mayville, New York claiming a bottle cured his high colored urine and brick dust.

Dr. Pettingill Nade Clark East Parsonfield Thomas Green Mayville N. Y

Brick Dust Warning Kidney Disease Scam Ad

An old style admonition urges readers to trust a druggist for Dr Pettingill's Kidney-Wort Tablets claiming brick dust in urine signals fatal kidney disease. It promises free consultation if the first bottle fails, urging immediate purchase.

Dr. Pettingill

Rumor of Settlement in Gas Litigation at SJC

Court hearing before Judge Barker on a possible deal in the Boston gas case drew crowding speculation. Witness Winsor described efforts by Kidder, Peabody & Co. and Edison to control gas companies, with details of alleged arrangements to stay out of each other’s way. Lawson and Pepper were prominent figures amid questions about receivership and market players. The session ended with adjournment to Friday as Winter resumes testimony.

Supreme Judicial Court Barker Boyd B. Jones Kidder, Peabody & Co Sherman L. Whipple George T Pepper Winsor Thomas W. Lawson Lawson Mr. Winsor Edison Company Boston Whipple Bord B. Jones J. Edward Addicks United States Gas Company Iit Winter

Beals Island Frenzy Threatens Human Sacrifice

Bangor Me March 10 The wave of religious frenzy sparked by Sandford and followers grows as clerics unite against him. Beals Island and Jonesport near town fear atonement sacrifices with two women jailed and another sent to an asylum for threats to kill her children. Police and sheriffs guard the area to curb lawlessness.

Bangor. Me Sandford Beals Island Jonesport

Whistler Tea Hosts Notable Local Ladies at Copley Hall

A large, representative gathering attended the third Whistler tea at Copley Hall yesterday. Mrs. Winston Churchill wore pale gray crepe de chine with white silk applique. Mrs. Guy Lowell wore black taffeta silk and lace in mourning. Attendants included Miss Sally Thayer, Miss Susan Thayer, Miss Cornelia Andrew, Miss Alice West, Miss Mary Perkins, and Miss Lulu Glaser in pale blue with ermine accessories.

Copley Hall Winston Churchill Guy Lowell Churchill Susan Thayer Cornelia Andrew Alice West Mary Perkins Lulu Glaser

Camp Fire Draws 300 Veterans From 20 Posts

Newton reports Post 2 of the G. A. R. held a camp fire at Temple Hall this evening attended by about 300 veterans representing 20 posts.

Newton Temple Hall

Baldwin Idea of Employer Promotes Social Trusteeship

Boston University economist F Spencer Baldwin argues the ideal employer should act as a social trustee. He notes 19th century bosses paid wages with little obligation beyond pay. The modern, democratic model requires goodwill, patience, and a broad interest in workers, who become equal citizens rather than hirelings.

F. Spencer Baldwin Boston University Social Hall Tremont Temple

Counsel Doubts the Witnesses in Typothete Case

In the Typothete vs Typographical Union 13 hearing, counsel accused some witnesses of false testimony. Frederick J Watts, a non union pressman, said he left Usher’s employ after a union member influenced him, but did not receive relief. John French, a non union feeder, quit after one day at Usher following an instruction to prove a point. Several witnesses testified they left work as individuals, denying union officer instruction, some claiming relief. Other witnesses named include James Hayes, Willard Brown, Joseph McElroy, James Colbert, Chester Johnson, Frank Jones, Daniel Hayman, and William Campbell. The hearing continues.

Frederick J. Watts Samuel Usher Pressmen’s Union John French Usher James W. Hayes Willard A. Brown Joseph McElroy James A. Colbert Chester A. Johnson Frank E. Jones Daniel G

Roosevelt Backing Cushing Faces District Resistance

Doubts arise among Republicans about ward representatives in the eleventh district able to elect W. W. Davis and ex-Representative Henry N. Thompson as delegates. Grafton D. Cushing of Ward 11 challenges the slate with rumored Roosevelt backing. District machine resists invasion, pressing for a state-wide approach while Cushing campaigns locally.

W. W. Davis Ward Henry N. Thompson Davis Thompson Grafton D. Cushing Mr. Cushing Theodore Roosevelt Teddy Roosevelt, Jr Alice Roosevelt Cushing Roosevelt Mr.Cushing

Settlement of Book and Job Typo Strike Ends

Yesterday the employers and striking book and job compositors reached a two year settlement with piece work at 38 cents per 1000 ems and time work at 17 dollars weekly rising to 18 after March 14, 1905. Machine operators get 19 dollars weekly rising to 20. Hours stay the same. An arbitration clause is included amid assurances of no discharge of strikers or sympathetic pressmen. Some Typothete members favored a three year basis but were overruled.

Typothete

Rich Money Lender Murder Mystery in Bowery Office

Abraham Newman a wealthy money lender and diamond dealer was found dead today in his Bowery office. Robbery suspected though no signs of struggle or violence were found. Evidence: open iron safe with rifled compartments, empty wallet, spilled bank notes, burnt candle stubs, a blackjack, and heavy dog whip end. Police believe a large theft occurred.

New York Abraham Newman The Bowery Newman

Women in Plot to Sell French Secrets

Paris reports allege a non commissioned officer Martin from the ministry of marine, now under arrest, sought to sell French naval secrets to a Japanese naval attache. Several women are said to be implicated and one allegedly confessed, with documents suggesting joint action by France and Russia.

Martin Ministry of Marine Legation France Russia

Brakeman Hurled From Fast Moving Freight Train

Robert F. Warren, brakeman, was hurled to the ground in the South Boston yards last night. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with a badly bruised body and dislocated shoulder. Address listed as 1112 Cobb Street, South Boston.

Robert F. Warren South Boston Massachusetts General Hospital Cobb Street South Boston

Steamer Sunshine Destroyed by Fire Near Tiptonville

The steamer Sunshine traveling Memphis to Cincinnati was destroyed by fire near Tiptonville Tenn. The crew escaped but boat and cargo were lost. The vessel valued around $20 000 and it carried about 20 tons of freight.

Memphis, Tenn Sunshine Memphis Cincinnati Tiptonville Tenn

Webb Indicted for Forgery in Cambridge and Newton

The Middlesex county grand jury returned indictments against James M. Webb alias Porter for six counts of forging uttering and publishing in Cambridge Waltham and Newton He pleaded not guilty and appeared feeble in court Also indicted were Fred Russell alias Frank Russell alias Fred Wylie on theft and receipt counts Jesse W Avery Jr on breaking and entering Harvard Russell Hall Edward A Reagan charged with manslaughter Rebecca Burnham cleared on bigamy No bill.

Middlesex County Grand Jury Lowell Sherman East Cambridge James M. Webb Porter Cambridge Waltham Newton Webbe Fred Russell Frank Russell Fred Wylie Jesse W. Avery, Jr Russell Hall Harvard Edward A. Reagan John Currie Rebecca Burnham Reading Webb

Taft Meets Rail Leaders On Philippine Transport Plans

Secretary Taft held a long meeting in New York with railway and finance leaders including Sir William Van Horne F E Harriman James Speyer and Charles Tweed. The talks focused on possible steam and electric railroad development in the Philippines with no conclusions reached and no other enterprises discussed.

New York Taft Camne Kmlihu Sir William van Horne Avific Railway Turnbull The Guaranty Trust Company F E. H. Harriman Union and Southern Pacific Railways George Peabody Toondon W. Bates Milner W. Green J. Gilbert Smith Manila Edwards Bureau of Insular Affairs James Speyer Charles H. Tweed Speyer & Co Speyer Taft Philippines

Senate Passes Alaska Bills in Washington Session

The Senate approved multiple Alaska related measures in Washington including road improvements school maintenance an extra judge and extension of coal laws to the territory. A pension increase to 100 per month for ex soldiers rendered totally blind by service was also enacted.

Washington Senate Alaska Congress

Amateur journalists hold a ban quet

Amateur journalists, 25 in number, attended the 14th annual banquet of the nth Amateur Journalists' Club at Weber's Hotel. Toastmaster A. F. Raymond presided as speakers offered toasts on topics like anniversary poem, the Hub Club, the year’s record, club comradeship, the social side, reminiscences, literature politics, Hub Club outings, professional press, our affiliations, travels.

Nth Amateur Journalists’ Club Weber's Hotel A. FF. Raymond T. J. Donoghue L. A. Sawyer Ethel May Johnston Franklin M. Ayres W. R. Russell F.os N. G. Morton Jennie BE. T. Dowe Joseph B. Lineb Edith Minster C. BR. Metnnes

No ill feeling at BU over choice of orchestra

The Boston University Law School mid class banquet stirred union versus non union orchestra tensions, but J B Simons of Roxbury said the issue was greatly exaggerated and that there are no hard feelings between the orchestras. He noted harmony in the class regarding the Revere House banquet on March 4.

Boston University Law School J. 8 S. Simons Roxbury Revere House

Mrs Sullings Donates Farm to Crittenton Home

Mrs David Sullings of Faston donates a 50 acre farm with outbuildings and orchard valued at 500 dollars to the Boston Florence Crittenton Home for Girls. The gift enlarges the home's capacity but increases expenses for caring for more inmates. The Boston office is at 300 Tremont Temple.

Mrs Winslow Delivers Third Reading of Ibsen Drama Brand

Mrs Erving Winslow presented the third reading in her Potter Hall course with Ibsen's Brand a tale of redemption set in a Norwegian village. The portrayal of Brand's trials and temptations by Mrs Winslow drew strong emotion as the pastor faced moral tests. Next Saturday will feature Peg Woffington.

Ibsen

Boston Press Club Elects New Officers

The Boston Press Club held its annual election yesterday selecting Paul F. Brown as president William H. Sanger as vice president Henry R Ilsley as secretary Bertrand A Smalley as treasurer Michael K E Hennessey as financial secretary John W Carberry W D Finley Justin S Keeler Carl D Lothrop Harry J Mulville B Frank Wood as directors Allen W Austin John F Barry Brenton H DeWolf Charles C Lee Joseph E Woods as membership committee members.

Boston Press Club Paul F. Brown William H. Sanger Henry R. Ilsley Bertrand A. Smalley Michael KE. Hennessy John W. Carberry W. D. Finley Justin S. Keeler Carl D. Lothrop Harry J. Mulville B. Frank Wood Allen W. Austin John F. Barry Brenton H. DeWolf Charles C. Lee Joseph E. Woods

Roxbury Ramblers Plan Second Annual Dance at Union Hall

The Roxbury Ramblers are preparing extensively for their second annual dance to be held at the Catholic Union Hall on Wednesday evening April 1. Last year’s affair was a big success.

Roxbury Ramblers Catholic Union Hall

Rosebery Causes Scene in House of Lords

London March 10 An extraordinary scene disrupted the House of Lords during a debate on the fiscal controversy. Lord Rosebery challenged Lord Lansdowne over Premier Balfour's use of the word calumny. Lansdowne admitted the word was spoken in heat. Rosebery attacked the premier as too thin skinned, urging better restraint. The chamber fell silent as Earl Spencer defended Rosebery. A rare adjournment motion followed but no division occurred.

London House of Lords House of Commmons Balfour Lord Rosebery Lord Lansdowne Fanny Treasury Earl Spencer Halsbury

Boston bakers vote to cut loaf weight by two ounces

Master Bakers Association of Boston voted to reduce the weight of a pound loaf by two ounces beginning March 21 pending majority baker approval. A further meeting will finalize the measure, with Detroit’s Martin citing Western trends and local Jewish bakers already raising prices.

Master Bakers’ Association of Boston Board of Trade Booston Fox Ferguson Bakers Lawrence Lowell Lynn George A. Sanderson Association

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