Swamp Root Free Sample Offer in Boston Post
An advertisement for Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root Kidney Remedy promises a free sample bottle by mail to readers of the Boston Daily Post. It touts kidney and bladder benefits, cites testimonials, and notes two bottle sizes plus an informational book mailed with samples. The note asks readers to mention they saw the offer in the Post.
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Post
Cottage St
Melrose
Mass
I. C. Richardson
Kilmer
Binghamton
Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Child Labor Critique by Jane Addams in Boston
Miss Jane Addams spoke on child labor at the New Century building under the Consumers' League of Massachusetts. She cited Italian fathers who rely on working children and noted some stores treat girls more kindly than those in Chicago.
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Jane Addams
Chicago
New Century
Consumers’ League of Massachusetts
Patrolman Saves Girls From Runaway Horses
Three schoolgirls were saved from being struck by a runaway garbage wagon pulled by two frenzied horses on Sumner Street East Boston. Patrolman Abraham L. Kulam of Station 7 shouted to warn the girls, then sprang to seize the lead horse and drag a safe clearance as the animals halted in front of McVey Bros. drug store after a 15 foot pull.
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Abraham L. Kulam
Station 7
Sumner Street
Boston
Cottage Street
Killam
McVey Bros. Drug Store
City Pushes Tax on Commonwealth Flats in South Boston
A Boston Senate committee held a morning hearing on a bill to allow taxing lessees of the Commonwealth flats in South Boston. Boston Wharf Co. valued property at about 32 million, arguing state leases reduce private tax base. No opposition was noted as the hearing concluded with support from multiple officials and merchants associations.
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Senate Committee On
Boston
J. P. Russell
Boston Wharf Company
Bailey
Russell
Mr. Russell
S. Howe
East Boston Company
J. B. Cobb
Boston Merchants’ Association
Commonwealth
Francis C. Weld
T Wharf
Representative Vinson
Moses Williams
C. W. Whittier
W. H. White
G. 8. Howe
George Fred Williams At Faneuil Hall
George Fred Williams speaks at Faneuil Hall recalling Rhode Island as the scene of the first battle. He cites recent news of a victory and urges listeners to defeat those who in 1896 and 1900 betrayed them and allowed Republicans to win.
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Rhode Island
Inspiration to Williams at Boston labor rally
George Fred Williams addressed a packed Faneuil Hall amid labor support. He urged Democrats to abandon semi Republican leaders and align with labor and the people, calling for loyalty to the majority and a fight to redeem Massachusetts Democracy. He warned against leaders who ignore the will of the people.
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George Fred Willams
Organized Labor
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Massachusetts
Democratic Party
New England
Hearst
Real Democracy
Commonwealth
Coffee Poison Pain and Postum Cure in Carthage Woman’s Tale
A Carthage Missouri woman describes her husband’s health decline linked to coffee use and rapid recovery after switching to Postum. He gained weight and regained eye clarity, with the family abandoning coffee entirely. The ad touts Postum and its booklet The Road to Wellville, urging a 10 day trial.
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Carthage
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Hearst Backed as Real Democrat Lead in Massachusetts
A Boston rally at Faneuil Hall attacks party false leaders and praises William Randolph Hearst as the true Democrat. Speakers rebuke party insiders, defend labor ties, and pledge a competing slate for St Louis delegations while invoking Hearst’s vitality in Massachusetts politics.
Loffa Receives Eight Year Sentence in Assault Case
Joseph Loffa was given eight to nineteen years by Judge Harris in the Superior Criminal Court for attempting to assault a young girl. Contencio Disanti, convicted of assault after an attempted murder charge, drew two years in the House of Correction. Eliza Welch was fined fifty dollars for exposing liquors for sale. Jank H Edwards was fined twenty five dollars for being found in an opium joint.
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Joseph Loffa
Harris
Superior Criminal Court
Contencio Disanti
House of Correction
Eliza Welch
Gale
Jank H. Edwards
No Experts Decline Audit of Revere Town Books
Revere citizens at Town Hall last night did not hire an expert accountant to audit town department books. A heated debate split the warrant article, and the meeting voted to build a foot bridge over Snake River near the Boston and Maine railroad bridge in Chelsea.
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Revere
Snake River
Boston & Maine Railroad
Chelsea
Munyons Paw-Paw Cure Promises Wide Proof From Doctors
Letters from officials and doctors across the country tout Munyon s Paw Paw as a universal remedy for dyspepsia nervousness sleeplessness and blood disorders. Endorsers include John Hancock mayor Charles R Disharoon Dr Frank Murtha chemist D A Catford physician Thomas C Carter and Wall Street broker James O Watkins who report rapid improvement and recommend the product to sufferers.
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John Hancock
Washington, D. C
Winfield Scott Hancock
Charles R. Disharoon
Salisbury
Frank P. Murtha
New York
Munyon
D. A. Catford
Philadelphia
James O. Watkins
Wall Street
Broad St
N. Y
Spring Humors and Remedies Outlook
Spring humors bring pimples boils fatigue bilious fits indigestion and headache. The remedy emphasized is a treatment to cleanse and strengthen the system, with a method to follow for restoring health and energy.
Resolution Endorses Candidacy Closed With Support
A political item notes a body ending its business by adopting a resolution that endorses a candidate. The move marks formal support within the group and signals a public backing ahead of elections. The record reflects a decisive vote and the named candidate's leadership role within the organization.
Hearst Men Meet at the Revere House
About 163000 Massachusetts Democrats, led by Francis P Curran, formed the Massachusetts Hearst Association at the Revere House. The two hour meeting aimed to counter the State committee plan, contest every ward, and take control of the State organization. An executive committee by congressional district was named with James H Doyle to lead the ninth district and Francis Curran as president.
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Massachusetts
Revere House
Francis P. Curran
Cambridge
Hearst Association
State Committee
Charles A. Dean
Wakefield
Hearst
John O'Gara
Spencer
Philip J. Doherty
Boston
William A. Davenport
Greenfield
Thomas L. Davis
Salem
Chrystal
North Adams
Charles D. Lewis
Framingham
Feeney
Woburn
Arthur Harrington
William F. Murray Jr
Philip Tworoger
Harry Lloyd
Cohasset
William Davenport
Benjamin Cook
Northampton
Joseph A. Smith
Worcester
John F. Dervin
Gardner
John T. Cahill
Lawrence
Andrew H. Patten
Danvers
Dennis A. Tirrell
Chelsea
John P. Fee
Hearst Tickets Sought In City Caucuses
Papers were taken out yesterday at the Democratic city committee headquarters for delegates to the national convention and may be issued until Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. It is expected Hearst tickets will appear in caucuses in every ward of the city.
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Democratic Party
United States Supreme Court
Northern Securities Company
United States
U. S. Supreme Court
Democratic City Committee
Hearst
Woman Loses Fifty Year Savings of Gold Coins
Caroline Reed lost a small stash of thin gold coins she saved for 50 years for old age. The $150 hoard vanished when a pocket hole let the bag slip from her stocking pouch during a walk from Tremont Street address to another. She searched all day with no clue or police breakthrough.
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Caroline Reed
Tremont Street
Police After Flat Workers
Police pursue two gangs of well known crooks blamed for widespread flat burglaries using false keys open windows porch climbing and rear entrances. Detection efforts target Back Bay with plain clothes squads while Captain Hall and Division 16 assign detectives to the cases and press for the ringleaders.
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Detective Bureau
Hall
Division 16
Guaranteed Cure Ad for Paz Out Ment
A druggist promises a cure for FP RS licking bleeding or provietion plies with a money back guarantee if Paz Out Ment fails to cure within six days. The ad claims a refund offer and cites a specific remedy in stock.
Davis Granted Sentence For Carlisle Embezzlement
George B. Davis former Carlisle tax collector was found guilty of embezzling 700 of town funds in October 1902 and was sentenced in East Cambridge Superior Court to two and a half years at hard labor in the House of Correction.
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George B. Davis
Carlisle
East Cambridge
House of Correction
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