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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1902

Page

4

Free trial bottles of Dr David Kennedy remedy offered nationwide

Hundreds of thousands receive free trial bottles of Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy for kidneys liver bladder blood rheumatism dyspepsia and constipation by mail order. Test urine sediment or cloudiness signals possible disease. Remedy sold at druggists 1.00 per bottle or six for 5.00.

Dr. David Kennedy Dr. David Kennedy Corporation Rondout N. Y David Kennedy

Strike Halts Major Building Work Across City

William H. Sayward of the Master Builders' Association warns the strike will disrupt nearly all members. Affected sites include the Board of Trade building, the Journal building, the Vose Piano Co. on Massachusetts avenue, and the Walker building on Boylston. Builders fear material delays and thousands may lose work as teams stall. Firms report standstill or limited activity, with laborers facing the brunt of financial loss while contractors seek extensions for stalled projects.

William H. Sayward Master Builders’ Association Board of Trade State Street Journal Washington and Water Streets Vose Piano Company Massachsetts Avenue Walker Boylston Street Boylston Place I. D. Willard & Sons Woodbury & Leighton Arthur C. Whitney L. B. Soule & Son

Brewers Union President cites strike impact on railways

Photo by Nybo shows James Djimps ey, president of Brewers' Union 2 percent who have refused to deliver any beer to the railroads or wharves where strikes prevail.

Nybo James Djimpsey Brewers’ Union

Weekly wages total in the thousands of dollars

The article notes that their weekly wages amount to many thousands of dollars, highlighting substantial earnings for the period in question.

Boston Merchants Seek Resolution In Strikes Meetings

Officers of the Boston Merchants Association held talks with Mayor Collins and then with the State Board of Arbitration at 77 Bedford Street. A general conference at the State House was planned with leaders from the Merchants Association Chamber of Commerce and others to discuss ending the strike amid assurances of possible early settlement.

Boston Merchants’ Association Collins State Board of Arbitration Bedford Street State House State Board Chamber of Commerce Associated Board of Trade The Brine Company New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad

Brine Teams Hard-Pressed as Strike Busiest Day

The R. Bine Transportation Company benefited most from yesterday's strike with all its teams out and its India street office flooded with work. General Manager Harrison Loring Jr. refused orders for twice the capacity the firm could handle as reporters sought him for comment.

R. 8. Brine Transportation Company India Street Harrison Loring, Jr Post Loring

Striking drivers face harassing crowds in South Boston

Reporters describe a tense scene as drivers deliver goods amid jeers and threats. Ainsley and Brown Durrell refuse to form an arbitration committee, insisting disputes fall to railroads and state jurisdiction. Officers accompany seven teams to South Boston stables while crowds watch and occasional projectiles fly.

Wharf Street South Boston Po Hceman Boston Water Front

Postum Transforming a Coffee Drinker in Waterford

Mrs Mary E Brown describes a family case where a coffee loving guest with chronic dyspepsia switched to Postum Food Coffee. After strict preparation, the guest enjoyed Postum, dyspepsia vanished, and weight increased by twelve pounds in three months. The physician husband endorses Postum as healthiest beverage. the Brown family now drinks Postum and abandons coffee. All grocers carry Postum cereal.

Postum Mary E. Brown Waterford

Union Men Discharged In Somerville Strike Action

The Teamsters' Union dispute at North Packing and New England Dressed Meat and Wool in Medford Street Somerville led to mass discharge of union drivers and hostlers for refusing to operate wagons to Boston. Miss Allyn drove a team to keep business afloat and faced public scrutiny amid ongoing tensions.

North Packing and Provision Company New England Dressed Meat and Wool Company Medford Street Somerville Teamsters’ Union Boston New England

Chelsea Woman Drives Wagon After Teamsters Refuse

Miss Annie F. Allyn of Marginal street Chelsea calmly sat on the seat of her deserted wagon and drove to Battery wharf after 11 oclock. She runs five teams and conducts Dad’s business mainly carting for the Cabot Limp Black Company. Yesterday morning all regular teamsters refused to work and she secured work with difficulty.

Miss Allyn Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company Post Miss Alton Chelsea Batttery Wharf Annie F. Allyn Marginal Street Cabot Limp Black Company

Free distribution offer for Smiths Buchu Lithia pills cure claim

A Boston advertising notice proclaims Smiths Buchu Lithia Kidney Pills cure Brights disease and Diabetes in early stages. It details a free May 26 event at 41 Tremont St offering 100 free pills, explains a promised future free supply, cites Mr William Clements of 114 Spencer Ave Chelsen Mass as a cured case, and lists price 25 cents per box with directions and dietary list.

Tremont St Bright Smith Boston William Clements Spencer Avenue Chelsen Mass

Mayor Collins Asks Hanna to Mediate Teamsters Strike

Mayor Collins telegrams Senator Hanna requesting the National Civic Federation use influence to settle a broad rail and transport strike. The reply anticipated this morning urges invoking Civic Federation aid to check the threatened spread of the dispute which could rival San Francisco’s unrest.

Collins Hanna National Civic Federation San Francisco Civic Federation Patrick A. Colilins

Adaims Express strike threatens morning work stoppage

James J. Gilligan, agent for the Union Express Company, warned a Post reporter that many Adaims Express Company teamsters may quit tomorrow morning though the strike has not yet affected his force. National Express Company officials declined to forecast events, saying no opinion could be spared about the future.

Adaims Express Company James J. Gilligan Union Express Company Arch Street Post National Express Company Franklin Street

Freight Handlers Continue to Move Boston Cargo in Providence

Providence officers of the Freight Handlers' Union say they will continue to load freight from Boston and other places unless ordered otherwise by supreme authorities. The Boston strike is affecting freight volume in Providence and New England, but union officers remain ready to act on higher command.

Providence R. I Boston New England Supreme Et Aa

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