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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
2
Many women experience persistent health problems misattributed to womb trouble or female weakness while the true cause is often disordered kidneys. The article urges awareness and early detection to relieve distress and improve wellbeing.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for back pain nervousness and fatigue tied to kidney and bladder trouble. It claims Swamp Root strengthens kidneys acts as a tonic and offers a free sample by mail with the Binghamton New York address on each bottle.
Mrs. E. Austin of 19 Nassau St Brooklyn writes she suffered from longstanding weakness and urinary issues. After using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root she felt relief and continued with the product, claiming renewed strength and elimination of symptoms.
A special notice promotes Swamp Root with a free sample bottle and a book of testimonials. Readers are directed to write to Dr. Kilmer and Co. in Binghamton New York and mention the Boston Daily Post. Purchases of fifty cent and one dollar bottles are available at drug stores.
Mary Upham Berry, former matron at the Waterbury Insane Asylum, testifies to a legislative committee in Burlington accusing the administration of ignoring her recommendations. She recalls a post mortem bath and patient care criticisms as hearings continue.
The body of Dr Albert B Craig who died Sunday in Philadelphia from cerebral spinal meningitis arrived in Newton on March 15. Mrs Craig and her parents accompanied the body. funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 30 pm at 119 Grasmere street Newton.
Dedham residents discuss gown costs for graduation. Superintendent R W Hine says simple gowns are best and expenses should be decided by parents and pupils, not by legislatures or school committees. High School Principal George F Joyce Jr urges keeping gowns simple and discouraging expensive options.
Admiral Whiting, injured by a trolley car, will not sail on the Pacific Mail steamer Siberia to Manila for naval courts martial. Doctors report injuries are not serious and he will delay the voyage.
By 128 votes, Dr George H Francis defeats Charles E Riley in a close Brookline water board race. Riley had carried the contest to the polls after a 19 vote caucus loss amid wagers and townwide interest. Other results: William Craig over Timothy F Corey for Selectman, Thomas H Talbot over Charles A Bowditch for Assessor. Polls closed 5:15, meeting opened 7:45. warrant articles partly referred to a 30 member committee.
William Donohue a 50 year old Charlestown resident and car inspector for the Boston and Maine railroad had both legs cut off when a train backed over him in the Boston yard. He died before reaching Massachusetts General Hospital.
Attempts to enter the home of Professor J. H. Ripley at 216 Brooks Street were reported late at night. Edward P. Ripley, the professor's son, seized a club and pursued the intruder to White Street before he vanished around a corner. A short time earlier a man was seen in the dining room.
South Boston citizens deck their streets with national colors and Erin green for Evacuation Day events. A 10:30 a.m. program at South Boston High School, then a 2 p.m. parade along Dorchester Street to Dorchester Avenue ends with a 350-seat banquet at Gray's Hall hosted by local dignitaries and veterans groups.
James H Vahey will lecture on The Day We Celebrate at St Alphonsus Hall tonight. The event features professional musical selections and is organized by Frank X Fitzpatrick and the St Alphonsus Association music committee.
In Hardin North Carolina Earl Carpenter twenty one shot and killed A M Kale thirty five at close range during a mill dispute over hiring help Kale fired first but died soon after Carpenter is unconscious and likely to die Kale and Carpenter were mill officials involved in a quarrel over employment of help in the plant
A sales pitch claims nervousness stems from inside nerves and offers Dr Shoop Restorative as a remedy. It promises free booklets on various ailments and a dollar bottle sent at the maker's expense, with sales reaching forty thousand drug stores.
Mary E Barrows imprisoned 20 years for her husband s murder in Kittery Maine seeks pardon. A hearing before the Governor and council featured supporters including Elizabeth Akers Allen and John B Donovan while County Attorney George L Emery opposed. The petition was tabled for executive discussion.
Waterville Maine March 15 Mayor Horace Purinton and City Marshal Adams conducted liquor shop inspections citywide. Proprietors were warned to obey the prohibitory law or face consequences. those visited reportedly complied, and the town is described as dry tonight by observers.
An advertisement extols charcoal as a safe purifier for the stomach and bowels, asserts benefits to breath skin and teeth, and endorses Stuart’s Charcoal Lozenges for gas relief and overall health. A Buffalo physician touts their advantages and price as twenty five cents a box.
In New Bedford on March 15 George S Tripp, who served two years of a three year sentence for forgery, was pardoned to support his aged father. Representative John B Lowney and Martins Sullivan backed the petition. Tripp, once undone by liquor, returns to care for his father, with Warden Bridges noting his good prison record. He received new clothes and $3.
Crowds gather for day two of the Patrick murder trial as ex Senator Hill finishes defense arguments and Assistant District Attorney Gans outlines the prosecution case. Patrick's family attends, his wife and children arriving with support, while Mrs Patrick voices confidence in his innocence. Prosecution to close likely tomorrow.
An advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes money back refunds if it fails and displays E. W. Grove's signature on each box.
The piece compares Ceylon and India teas, noting about ten varieties of Ceylon tea and eight of India tea. Hill grown teas are praised for fragrance and nourishment, with five grades from top leaves to lower stems, ending with a claim about the best grade used for a famous product.
Police Superintendent Melvin H. Campbell of Allegheny was found guilty of accepting money to aid and abet in maintaining a house for the sale of liquor without license and for immoral purposes. He is first among 125 graft cases involving several Allegheny City officials and others charged with illegal resorts.
Lieut Francis Boone, recently convicted by court martial, attempted a desperate escape from Vancouver Barracks Washington. Sentries shot him as he fled, inflicting two serious non fatal wounds. Reports say he courted death at the hands of the guards.
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