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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1904

Page

2

Paine's Celery Compound Endorsed by Officials and Workers

A Philadelphia and national survey of endorsements for Paine's Celery Compound highlights testimonials from Theodore E. Payne Standard Secret Service Bureau chief and C I Jones Chicago union agent. Other users describe relief from nervous tension liver trouble and insomnia after using the remedy and praise its curative potential. Prof E E Phelps Dartmouth University identifies Paine's Celery Compound as a nerve cure.

Philadelphia Paine Theodore E. Payne Standard Secret Service Bureau Chas I. Jones Union Chicago E. E. Phelps Dartmouth University

Paine's Celery Compound Ad Boosts Nerve Vitality

Vintage ad copy urges readers to visit their druggist and buy a bottle of Paine's Celery Compound. It promises a dramatic boost in nerve force and lasting relief from low spirits and poor health.

Paine

Fast 100 yard base running showdown between Dougherty and O'Neill

Macon March 16. The Collins team faces internal strife over a proposed 100 yard sprint race between Pat Dougherty and Jack O'Neill to decide who is the faster base runner. Collins may allow the race in May if both perform well, drawing national attention from Boston through the circuit.

Pat Dougherty Jack O’neill Jack O'Neill Collins Huntington Avenue Dougherty O'Neill Harry Bay Bay Ray Macon Parent Lachance Stahl Ferris Farrell Tannehill Boston Noah Fred P. O'Connell

Erik XIV Dramatic Show Aids Boston Swedish Girls

The Frederika Bremer Society of Boston presents Erik XIV King of Sweden at the New Century building Huntington avenue this evening. Proceeds aid Swedish working girl welfare. Miss Sigrid Sofstedt Sarah Beacon street is society president. Leading role by F W Birchall with a concert of Swedish airs preceding the play.

Frederika Bremer Society of Boston Erik XIV King of Sweden New Century Building Huntington Avenue Sigrid Sofstedt Beacon Street F. W. Birchall Birchall

Big crowds at the automobile show in Symphony and Horticultural halls

A third day drew a large audience as about 100 cars demonstrated around the halls. Buyers varied from first timers seeking runabouts to experienced motorists aiming for touring cars. Many visitors, including physicians, favor lighter models. Night crowds feature high fashion and knowledgeable attendees. Exhibitors anticipate strong sales and new accessory displays.

Kilfire extinguisher demo curbs roaring fire at show

At the auto show a Kilfire powder extinguisher demonstration stopped a gasoline-soaked pine lumber blaze in 50 seconds. Pope Manufacturing Company representatives, led by W. E. Eldridge, showcased the device amid roaring flames reaching 100 feet.

Pope Manufacturing Company United States W. E. Eldridge The Pope Company

Fourteen Trips Arrive With 656700 Pounds Of Fresh Fish

The fish pier reported fourteen trips delivering 656700 pounds of mixed catch yesterday including 335000 haddock and 315000 cod with smaller amounts of hake pollock and cask. The Regina led with 120000 pounds of haddock and cod. several vessels sailed to Gloucester and other ports.

Roxbury Latin Relay Team to Race Dorchester High in Schoolboy Meet

The Roxbury Latin relay team trained by Hughie McGrath will face Dorchester High at Mechanics Building next Saturday. Team members Rogers OBrien Wendell Watson Kennedy compete in 40 yard dash and hurdles while Captain Watson aims to lower the relay record.

Fast Roxbury Dorchester High Chickering Roxbury Rogers O'Brien Wendell Watson Kennedy Mechanics’ Building Dorchester High School Brighton High Boston Boston College Hughie McGrath Charlesbank Gym Mechanccs Jack Wendell

Maritime Arrivals and Clearances Reported in Mini Almanac

The almanac lists arrivals and clearances of steamers and schooners with routes including Admiral Dewey to Port Antonio and Hero to Cuba, plus vessels like Bechuano cleared in New York. It notes wind directions and sailings from Boston and nearby ports with multiple barges to Bayonne and other points, reflecting a busy maritime trade period.

Admiral Dewey Israel Port Antonio Jam Hero Nor Kars Banes Cuba Bodo Figanschow Sama Noyes Parthian Smith Philadelphia Frank Po. Wing James S. Whitney Grove New York Aransas Burton Penobscot Allan Portland City of Gloucester Ober

Towing Barges And Vessels From Lynn And Nearby Ports

Shipping report lists towing barges Paxinos Henry Clay Preston from Lynn and Hammond Eagle Hill Lincoln Lackawanna Hoboken. barges Chemung Shickshinney Wyalusing New York. Bys sus Buckler Baronet C W Morse Co. David Wallace J H Rutter Honey Brook Port Johnson. C R R of N J Nos 1 2 12. schooners Jacob M Haskell Newport News Sadie C Sumner Fannie Palmer coal port 8 S S Thorp. Barkentine Athena bound to Buenos Ayres. and tugs Gettysburg Philadelphia to Boston Waltham towing Thaxter for Boston.

Paxinos Henry Clay Preston Lynn Valley Forge Hammond Eagle Hill Lincoln Lackawanna Hoboken Chemung Wyalusing New York Byssus, Buckler and Baronet C. W. Morse, Co David Wallace J. H. Rutter Honey Brook Port Johnson N. J Jacob M. Haskell Newport News Sadie C. Sumner Apalachicola Fannie Palmer S. Thorp Barkentine Athena Buenos Ayres

Mass Y M C A Meet Draws Large Entries Tonight

A large number of entries have been filed for the annual Massachusetts Y M C A athletic meet to be held at the Cambridge Y M C A tonight. Representatives from all Y M C A organizations in the country are expected to be present.

William Wallace Massachusetts Automobile Club Readville American Automobile Racing Committee Wallace A. E. Morrison Widridge J. G. Phelps Mr. Wallace Jack Snow W. E. Eldridge Massachusetts Y. M. C. A Cambridge Y. M

Ailments and Symptoms Listed for Medical Concern

A catalog of complaints includes constipation inward piles fullness of the blood in the head acidity of the stomach nausea heartburn disgust of food fullness or weight in the stomach sour eructations sinking or fluttering of the heart choking sensations when lying down dimness of vision dizziness on rising fever headaches dull pain in the head deficiency of perspiration yellowness of skin and eyes chest pains sudden flushes of heat and burning in the flesh. A few doses of medicine are implied.

Obesity Food claim promises dramatic weight loss

An advertisement extols a so called Obesity Food that supposedly redirects ingested nutrients to muscles and organs, eliminating dieting or exercise. A testimonial from Arthur K. Wallace of Abington claims rapid weight loss from 362 to 212 pounds in eight weeks, urging readers to send name and address for a free trial package from Prof J Kellogg in Battle Creek Michigan.

Arthur K. Wallace Abington J. Kellogg Kellogg

Five Master Grounded Off South Boston Flats

The Elizabeth Palmer, a large five masted schooner, grounded on the flats near the coal pier off South Boston while shifting from Metropolitan coal pockets to a Chelsea wharf. Wind and current hindered tug efforts as a fleet of vessels, including the John S. Chandler and Ida M. Dalby, struggled to refloat her.

Elizabeth Palmer Coal Pier New State Pier South Boston Congress Street Chelsea State Ledge John S. Chandler Francis C. Hersey Ida M. Dalby Commercial Police Guardian Chandler

Reception for John Turner in Boston

The English trade unionist John Turner, guest at a Boston reception, was detained last October on grounds of anarchism at Elms Island by U S immigration officials. Turner, an organizer for the Retail Clerks of England, is in the United States to lecture on cooperative associations and awaits a Supreme Court decision that could let him stay to speak in major cities.

John Turner Phenix Turner ElMs Island United States Immigration Commissioners Boston England America Supreme Court Io Country

Boston Labor Unions Meet For Relations Study And Growth

Labor groups across Boston gather as unions send representatives to the opening of committee hearings on employer employee relations. Five Steamfitters join last night raising 7% new members in six months. Local unions report expanded dues and education plans while updating meeting places and schedules.

Boston Commission Sim Myers Central Labor Union Boston Bartenders’ Union 77 Appleton Street Canal Street Steamfitters Brass Workers William Shea Housesmiths and Architectural Iron Workers’ Union Stair Builders’ Union Washington Street Hardwood Finishers' Union Interior Decorators’ Association

Lehigh Valley Tour to Gettysburg and East Coast Cities

A seven day Boston departure offers a guided itinerary to Gettysburg Harper's Ferry Washington Philadelphia and New York. All expenses from Boston priced at $30 with arrangements by A J Simmons of the N E P A Lehigh Valley R R located 298 Washington Street Boston.

Lehigh Valley Boston Gettysburg Harper’s Ferry Washington Philadelphia New York A. J. Simmons Lehigh Valle R. R Washington Street

Anti-Saloon League honors Emmons at first state meeting

The Massachusetts Anti-Saloon League Association held its first annual meeting and banquet in Faneuil Hall. Emmons received liberal applause for confronting liquor reform duties. Speakers included ex-Mayor Fosdick, Senator Remick, Rev. Morgan, ex-Mayor Carter, and M. J. Fanning who cited growth from 11 to 15,000 interested.

Fosdick Fitchburg Massachusetts D. H. Remick New Hampshire Charles L. Morgan Central Congregational Church Jamaica Plain George N. Carter Chelsea

First B. J. Aiken Club Ball Opens in Boston

The first ball of the B. J. Aiken Club will be held at Commonwealth Hall in East Boston this evening with Bernie Aiken serving as floor director.

B. J. Aiken Commonwealth Hall Boston Bernie Aiken

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Secret Service Great Bureau Paine’s LABOR J. I. Sanberg 16Th Street Minneapolis Collings Horner Lajoie Clevelands Armour Waddell Athletics Rube Jim McGuire New York Americans Jocomobile Company OF America Berkeley ST Talk St. Louis Charles J. Glidden New England Mr. Post R. H. Johnston Augustus Post Free Lance New York-Pittsburg Readville Track Memorial Day Empire City C. B. Shanks Elliott C. Lee Winton E. R. Thomas Buffalo Alexander Winton Charles B. Shanks Ferey Owen Automobile Clubs Worcester Providence New Bedford Marlboro Brockton Springfield Albany Utica Syracuse Rochester Erie Cleveland Buffum Simon Buffalo, N. Y Fish Pier Haddock Ida M. Silvia Mooanam Natalie B. Nelson Gloucester Slade Gorton Fish City Regina Jerry Shea Nickerson Marshal L. Adams Robert and Arthur Elmer B. Gray Ellen Gleason Harvester Oliver S. Killam Caviar Reliance Viking Quartermaster Henry Wilson Richard Learson Pallas Joe Kemp John Ford Big Bay Bern Peter W. French Scott Doane Leader Liverpool Leyland Line Philadelphian London Lancastrian Ole Kars John C. Hall States Cestrian Grand Junction White Starner Cymric Pier 6 Hoosac Docks Queenstown Charles M. Cox Cox Margery Cox Lawrence D. Cox Moulton Cox I’. L. Higginson Higginson IL. B. Wade Shipping News Bechuano (Br Wind Northwest Mystic Louisburg C. B Tallahassee Savannah Nantucket Baltimore Norfolk H. EF. Dimock Charles F. Mayer Portsmouth N. H Ae Ooay South Amboy Bala Radar Haverford Woodbury Astral Bayonne S. O. Co Boxer Saucon Shawmont Teaser Bear Ridge Robesania Mars Waltham Thaxter Y. M. C. A. Meet Adway’s Pills Radway & CO Elm St N. Y Emmons Aiken Club SLOAN Liniment
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