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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1905
Page
2
Mary Lawler registry clerk at the Waterbury post office was robbed by a hoodlum with a revolver last night. She warned him the weapon was loaded and called for help as masters and staff rushed in. a glove on the floor provides detectives a clue. She insists she did not surrender any money.
Miss Nichols a stenographer in the U S marshal's Cleveland office is appointed special deputy to guard Mrs Cassie L Chadwick. Nichols never leaves the noted prisoner a moment while she is outside her cell.
Patrolman William F. Cassidy of Division 10 acted quickly when a gas main fractured at 20 Warwick Street Roxbury. He alerted authorities, opened windows, aided a WLAN family and a 60 year old woman found unconscious, and helped evacuate others as the gas line was repaired. He credited a cat’s meow with awakening Mrs White.
A persuasive offer promotes Dr. Shoop's Rheumatic Remedy with a free dollar trial. The author explains rheumatism as blood poison filtered by kidneys and outlines the remedy's goal to remove poison and stop its formation. The letter claims twenty years of testing, a costly German chemical, and invites readers to request a free one dollar package and accompanying book by writing to Dr. Shoop in Racine Wisconsin.
A short note explains that mild cases are sometimes cured by one package bought at about forty thousand drug stores.
Washington March 14 Senator Fred T Dubois of Idaho chaired a Mothers Congress session centering on The Purity of the Home He denounced Mormon doctrines and polygamy urging Senate action against Reed Smoot and a constitutional ban on plural marriage He warned Mormon political influence spans Utah Idaho Wyoming and beyond with a rising national role and party alignment Shes Margaret Dye Ellis spoke on The Defence of Home and Country and other leaders addressed The Real Woman Autobiographies of Childhood at the gathering
Augustus Bohn an electrician was fatally shocked while drilling through a brick wall at 31 Hawkins street, the Edison Electric Light Company building. He touched a live feed, causing instant death. he was married and lived in Maplewood, employed by J. M. Anderson of 293 A Street, South Boston.
Twelve Newport fishing companies that ship most fresh fish from the port plan to land the catch at Montauk Point and use rail to shorten New York delivery by nearly half a day. A director based in the city said the change is under consideration but unlikely this year.
Division 34 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians reports St Patrick’s Day arrangements are completed with over 125 attendees in Parkman Hall. An 8 o’clock program of music and readings is planned for Friday. Last night 14 applications were received, nine new members were initiated, and several committee reports were deferred to March 26.
Members from over 15 branches of the Ladies Auxiliary tied to the Ancient Order of Hibernians and their friends will attend the grand Irish tea at Appleton Hall Paine Memorial building tomorrow evening. A long running committee has worked weeks perfecting arrangements.
Odorless antiseptic Catarrlets claim rapid relief by soothing the mucous membranes and calming nasal catarrh. Promoters advise pairing with Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify blood and address the constitutional cause for radical, permanent cures. Available by mail from C I Hood Co or Metcalf's stores and druggists.
Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce a two week window for a month of treatment free of charge including all medicines and free X ray examination. Public letters from patients are cited as support for the program and the limit of facilities nears withdrawal.
Health over money theme used to push Osmo Chemic Company offered free month of treatment and medicine for those starting before April 1. The ad urges readers to verify testimonials, seek proof from clergy and doctors, and not delay as demand may limit access by March 31.
A public notice proclaims free X ray checks using radioactive solution and the Osmo-Chemic Screen to detect disease in any body part. The service is available at no cost to the patient.
New York march 14 ladies face a changing fashion as Paris prescribes a form without a diaphragm. Miss Elizabeth A. C. White of the Dressmakers Protective Association opens a semi annual convention in the Masonic Temple and demonstrates methods to achieve slimness by corset removal and posture exercises.
St Patrick's Day observance by Brighton Divisions 14 and 49 will be at Parnell Hall on Friday evening. Hon. John H. Lee will deliver an oration followed by a banquet with Peter Duggan as toast master. A music program precedes the banquet. state and county officers and division presidents are invited.
Advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as curing colds and sore throats. It instructs readers to call for the full name and look for the signature of E. W. Grove, price listed as 25 cents.
A sequence of patient letters extols Osmo-Chemic physicians. Emma R. Gough of York Beach Me.--cures stomach trouble and cancer patient reportedly improved after treatment. Mrs M S Woodworth of Leominster Mass says her stomach trouble and breast issues improved. Daniel Carney of Lancaster Mass claims cure of bleeding piles.
Letters from Rev L A Church of Solvay and others praise Osmo-Chemic physicians for dramatic health recoveries. Clergyman from Solvay credits life saving care for bronchitis. Boston and Lynn correspondents report bronchial catarrh and spinal neuritis improvements.
Burlington Vermont March 14 exhaused from nursing her son who is sick with typhoid fever Mrs Franklin Do Barnes a widow 76 was found this morning in an adjoining room with hands and feet frozen She died later from exposure effects
In East Wilbraham on March 14 an elderly woman who sought work at a woodchoppers' camp last December was found dead in a clearing. She told Foreman David Duquette she could work as a man, but he declined. Authorities think she became lost in a storm and died from exhaustion.
Ida Fletcher or Levy 22 from Connecticut was found dying of starvation in a Harlem room with an eight month old baby. She refuses to name her parents and says she came to New York from a Connecticut town a year ago. Quick consumption has left her with only days to live.
In Homestead Homeville and Munhall the stork’s visit led to 31 births to wives and mill men on Friday and Saturday. The births caused several departments to shut down, prompting Superintendent Hunt to investigate and then congratulate the households on the happy news.
Milford New Hampshire resident John F. Grafton endorses Osmo Chemic treatment for rheumatism in a signed testimonial.
Emma A Coburn of Manchester New Hampshire writes she was treated successfully for a nerve and stomach trouble by Osmo Chemic physicians in one month and would seek their care again. The signed letter endorses the treatment and methods.
John J. Gregory of 17 Mt. Auburn Street Watertown Massachusetts writes a testimonial praising Osmo-Chemic physicians for Neuralvia pains around his heart and side noting his condition was worse than stated and that he improved wonderfully.
Mrs. Hattie Felt of Salem Massachusetts lauds the Osmo- Chemie physicians for saving her life after jaundice resisted local doctors. She notes they are now treating her rheumatism with confidence of a cure. Signed Mrs. Hattie Felt.
Rose Kimball of 482 Central Street Franklin Falls New Hampshire endorses Osmo Chemic as effective for neuralgia and urges sufferers to try it citing doctors’ claims.
Mr KEK F Matlocon of Candia Village New Hampshire writes that after Osmo-Chemic treatment his chronic diarrhea has improved his eating ability. He says he can eat anything and is better now than in eight years. Signed E F Maloon.
Mrs E Lowe of Leominster Massachusetts commends the Osmo- Chemic physicians for treating her successfully for women’s troubles and signs the testimonial Mrs BE Lowe.
The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine lists J. L. Plunkett M D as chief consulting physician. Permanent offices are in the Boylston Building with entrance at 18 Boylston St., Boston Massachusetts. Office hours are 9 am to 12 pm, 2 to 4 pm, and 6 to 8 pm daily, closed Sundays.
In Rowley on March 14 the town elected license by 99 to 73 amid local feuds over recent town hall and school expenditures totaling 26 000 dollars. Voters blamed school committee member Arthur W Peabody for misplacing the new school two miles from most children, while support for liquor licenses reflected a shift among the younger residents.
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