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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1904
Page
14
The doctor’s story highlights Warner's Safe Cure as a popular remedy, with numerous physicians recommending the product to patients. Cited testimonials suggest broad medical confidence and patient satisfaction, reflecting widespread use across diverse cases and regions.
Collector of the Port George H. Lyman travels to Washington after visiting New York to confer with Special Agent Ralph W. Clayton regarding customs service troubles. Clayton helped indict Glasgow Manufacturing Company members and former examiners Shedd and Trafton over smuggling cases and helped form a commission that led to Colonel W. W. Castle’s suspension. The case involves Armstrong’s refusal to reopen Castle’s removal, stirring Republican and Congressional anger and tying Castle to Hanna and McKinley era alliances.
The defense argued no valid written agreement and no term under law for the three sailors Bartlett Rasmussen and Lind charged with enticing sailors from the Ad die Lawrence. The judge dismissed the jury after defense counsel cited federal seamen laws and incomplete proceedings.
The Suffolk county president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians plans to open a convention next Sunday afternoon at the Wells Memorial building on Washington street. Treas. Cornelius J. Coghlan, recently ill, is expected to attend along with Alderman James M. Curley who has recovered. Representing division presidents listed include Martin E. Joyce, Michael McDonnell, Join Dolan, John N. Melody, and others up to Malachi Crave and William Doherty.
The passage lists numerous individuals by name and age such as A Flynn 41 John Finnerty 42 Dennis J Cronin 43 Patrick J Clements 44 and others including Major T J Clements 47 Captain William F Henderson 48 and John J Noonan 74. It also notes additional regular attendants Captain John H Dillon county vice president and the Rev. John J Harkins.
Boston fish dealers vow to fight in court against a new order requiring them to pay the same tax on salt and water used to preserve pickled fish as on the fish itself. They cite Congressmen’s advice and expect litigation over the tax treatment and its economic impact on the trade.
A vintage testimonial ad claims tobacco habits can be cured by a free sample package of Tobacco-Specific. It lists numerous names as endorsers and asserts the remedy is harmless, tasteless, and can be given in drink or food. The Rogers Drug & Chemical Co. offers a free sample by requesting name and address.
Policeman Mosher of Station 3 lost his case in Municipal Court yesterday. A young woman, Miss Ethel Richardson, arrested on a disorderly conduct charge, was discharged by Judge Sullivan after witnesses testified to her good character. Her health was noted as poor and her courtroom support drew tears from onlookers.
Trustees announce readiness to issue plans for the Arioch Wentworth Industrial Institute once Legislature consents to allow holding property up to 5 million dollars. The move signals groundwork for the new institute and its planned facilities pending formal approval.
A legislative committee recommended a 2 percent inheritance tax and forwarded the measure for consideration though several dissenters on the committee on taxation voiced objections during the discussion.
A break in the 30 inch water main near Pleasant and Tremont undermined the road, caved sidewalks, flooded the vicinity, and made subway travel hazardous leading transit authorities to suspend southbound trains after 11 o clock as a precaution.
The graduating class chose Harold A. Edson as class marshal and Miss Edith Benner as class prophet at Jacob Sleeper Hall. Paul Dorchester was elected class orator, Ruth R. Cole historian, Maizie B. Whiting salutatorian, Elizabeth J. Fardy valedictorian, with John E. Charlton presentist and Charles A. Parker statistician. Exercises set for June 1 at Tremont Temple.
Representative Frank J. Linehan of Boston urged a bill to elect three county commissioners for Suffolk two Boston citizens and one from Chelsea Winthrop or Revere transferring powers from the Mayor Aldermen and Middlesex county to a new board. The act would go to the county voters at the next state election with Boston paying the bills despite lack of representation.
A fragment recalls a public dispute where the city’s finances are cited as failing when revenues lag. The opposition includes City Solicitor De Rochmont of Chelsea and Representative Fred Munroe of Chelsea, signaling a broader conflict in governance.
An advertiser claims his Gauss Combined Treatment for catarrh cures the disease and offers a free large trial package by mail. He states continued use will lead to full cure and prompts readers to send name and address to Marshall Mich. for the free trial. He asserts widespread success and pledges personal contact to justify the ad expense.
Henry H. Rogers, the oil magnate, testified in the gas hearing before Judge Barker, saying he sent for Addicks and that Addicks often came. He described Addicks as controlling the Delaware company funds and claimed Lawson sought to profit him. The proceedings touched on letters, finances, and potential collusion, with questions about a registered letter and a $5089 check.
Harvard crews rowed on the Charles from Weld and Newell clubs with three varsity boats. Dillingham was replaced at bow by Flint in the varsity eight as he was in New London. Referee W A Mieckelsohn of Columbia to oversee the Thames race with morning freshmen and four oared events and the varsity at noon. Varsity stroke Foster leads one boat with Johnson Sanger Derby Oveson Judd Switzer Lloyd as coxswain. other boats feature Smith Duffy Filley Lawson Shuebruk Gill Pleasonton coxswain Flint. third boat includes Brownell Kellogg Shepherd Swain Richmond Durfee Ober White coxswain Wiener.
Colonel William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill testified in a divorce action filed in Big Horn county Wyoming. He said his wife Mrs. Cody attempted to poison him three years ago and described the testimony as part of cross examination by her counsel. He will be absent in Europe when the case is tried.
Boston merchants launch campaign for freer trade with Canada. Petitions circulated among business houses yield several thousand signatures on day one. Signers include leading citizens from all major industrial and commercial sectors.
Benj Zaugg of Hot Springs Arkansas writes he has suffered for nearly two years with liver illness causing yellow skin and eyes, sleepiness, and stomach pain. After using the advertiser's pills he reports significant improvement and requests a “Book of Advice.”
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