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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1907
Page
2
An advertisement urges readers with rheumatism kidney liver or bladder trouble to try Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer and Co It lists symptoms and warns of kidney disease dangers while promising natural help and a free sample offer via mail from Binghamton New York.
Freshman class at Amherst College faces strong hazing opposition as President Harris asks students to discontinue the practice. The move follows widespread concern over hazing incidents and the administration’s call for reform.
Mrs Sophie Wambaugh formerly Sophie Finlen of Denver married in court last Friday after arraignment on a charge of obtaining 3000 dollars from her prospective husband William Wambaugh. She disappeared today after securing more than 3000 dollars from him.
Joseph Swain announces that State Senator William C Sproul of Chester Pennsylvania, alumnus and board member, has funded a telescope to be among the largest in the eastern United States, marking a major enhancement for the college's astronomy program.
A 60 year old writer describes severe overwork and brain fatigue from Civil War research. After using Grape-Nuts for three years he reports renewed mental efficiency, 30 pound weight gain, better sleep and appetite, and says he can write two words daily without overwork. The testimonial ends with a note from Postum Co. Battle Creek and a plug for The Road to Wellville.
Governor Hughes sends praise to the Russian famine relief committee in a letter to Secretary Samuel J. Barrows and includes a personal donation of 100 dollars as New York joins the fundraising drive.
Frank Rockefeller of Cleveland attends the Circuit Court trial of his suit against Henry Goss to recover 265000. The case was called for trial today in St. Louis.
Nantucket reports a ferocious storm with thunder lightning a 50 mile gale and heavy snow isolating the island as the steamer could not make its usual trip.
Newton March 11 Burglars struck Amos F Adams residence while he and his wife attended church stealing jewelry valued at 700 dollars. Police suspect the same active gang from earlier breaks and believe a rear window jimmy entry was used. Authorities say a clue has been found and the gang will be captured soon.
Charles E. Cox known as the errand boy's friend appeared in the Superior Criminal Court and received a two year sentence at the House of Correction for larceny. He stopped errand and messenger boys with bundles and after talking to them a few minutes prompted them to run errands for him then took the bundles and vanished with them.
The March term of the Divorce Court for Suffolk county heard numerous uncontested divorces with most granted nisi. Cases include Isabella Attwood vs Orlando Attwood for assault and separation, Rebecca Goldstein vs Abraham Goldstein for desertion, and Mary Aldrich and Mary Starr among others, with several suspensions awaiting further evidence.
Opening day of the Siegel Challenge Sale at Henry Siegel Company drew vast crowds in Boston and vicinity. Prices across the store were slashed with some items cut in half, including over 6000 yards of silk. The rug and millinery sections attracted thousands, signaling the start of a record bargain week.
Alderman Daniel A. Whelton of Ward 8 and Martin Lomasney depart Boston for four weeks or more traveling to Jacksonville and Palm Beach Florida for health and rest. Whelton expects to return by next Tuesday for the board meeting. A special meeting on Wednesday will focus only on drawing jurors for Suffolk County.
A cablegram from Professor Kreutz of Kiel Germany announced a new comet to the Harvard Observatory. The discoverer is Giacobini of Nice. The discovery date is given as March 9, 4040 at Greenwich time with precise coordinates right ascension 7h 4m 1.4s and declination south 18° 21′ 17″.
A brief 1900s style ad touts a cold cure promising one day relief. It notes Bromine and a laxative, references Druggists refund money if it fails, and includes a signature line claiming Groves. The price listed is 26 - 5 cents per box.
President Roosevelt intervened to stop all Japanese legislation in the California Legislature via telegram to Governor Gillette. The Assembly, urged by the governor, voted to take no action, shelving bills on age limits for Japanese children, a public Sino exclusion measure, and a Japanese naturalization protest.
West Roxbury residents asked Mayor Fitzgerald to back House bill 77 permitting a 350000 loan outside the debt limit to widen Centre Street. He refused, citing city beautification costs and limited funds for schools and a new consumptives’ hospital. He stated he cannot advocate the bill.
Captain Orville C. Oliver long noted mariner and master of the Bay State of the Portland division died suddenly at his West Somerville home. Born in Phippsburg Maine, 52 years ago, he followed the sea since boyhood and rose to master at 30. He leaves a widow and daughter. he was a Mason of strong character.
Mrs. Bridgett of 16 Nixon Street Dorchester will celebrate her 100th birthday tomorrow A daughter hosts the gathering with friends relatives from New England The birthday cake will feature 100 candles Her late husband was a sea captain and she came to this country in 1860 She knits sweaters daily and plans her hundredth sweater before the celebration.
The Post Office Department says no color line will be drawn for white and Black railway mail clerks working the same runs. White clerks in the Middle West reportedly seek to avoid proximity to Black colleagues by requesting changes. Officials state that no discrimination could or would be made, noting objections to shared cars for meals and rest during long runs.
Private Fred Dube of the Highly-ninth Coast Artillery stationed at Fort Banks Winthrop was arrested by Winthrop police charged with assaulting Charles E B March a builder from 399 Winthrop Street. The incident at Battery station occurred about midnight last Thursday with claims of robbery of over $900.
Advertises Pazo ointment claiming cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Includes guarantee and refund offer.
Hanover street station reports no word on Michael J. Crehan, the Charlestown patrolman who vanished from 167 Chelsea street last Thursday. Despite growing belief of self harm, investigators find no clear motive or reason for disappearance as search continues.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce a limited offer to provide one month of treatment and all medicines free to any patient who applies before March 16. They advertise free X-ray examination, claim cures for chronic diseases, and report out of town patients arriving by train seeking cures.
Prominent citizens from Massachusetts New Hampshire and beyond testify to benefits of the Osmo-Chemic light treatment for cancer rheumatism neuritis fistula and heart pain. Names include D C Bixby Melville A Stone Wm McConnell D B King Jessie Heaton C L Welch Henry Fleming C E Minot Edward Swenson and others.
Charles R. Hatch a former warder at the Charles street jail was exonerated by a Superior Court jury on the charge of permitting prisoner George H. Gaskill to escape. Indicted nearly a year ago the case went to the jury yesterday after a trial last week and the panel returned a not guilty verdict after a short deliberation.
Mrs. Margaret E. Reilly widow of John Reilly longtime Roxbury resident passed away at 176 Walnut Avenue Roxbury She was known for charitable deeds in Roxbury Charlestown and Greater Boston Survived by sons Edward F Reilly and John Austin Reilly and daughter Miss Ellien M Reilly Funeral services set for St Joseph Church Circuit Street Roxbury tomorrow morning
Charles W. Kelley was found dead in a cell at the Lagrange street station. The medical examiner reports death from acute inflammation of the pancreas.
Advertisement for Dyspeplets sugar coated tablets claim to cure sour stomach heart burn and indigestion. Available in 10c 25c and $1 sizes with a quick acting formula.
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