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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1904
Page
4
Dr. Frank M. Sisson of Lyons New York recounts how his patient J A Noble after years suffering with the worst form of kidney disease was completely cured by Warner's Safe Cure.
Collector of the Port George H. Lyman travels from New York to Washington to discuss the recent overhauling of the customs service. He aims to meet Special Agent Ralph W. Clayton, who led the Glasgow Manufacturing Company prosecutions and helped remove Colonel W. W. Castle, machinery appraiser, triggering a nationwide machinery shutdown. The case has stirred Republican leaders and Congress, reflecting tensions with Assistant Secretary Robert Armstrong and fallout for McKinley ally Colonel Castle.
Lawyer Fuller moved to dismiss three sailors Bartlett Rasmussen and Lind charged with enticing sailors from the Ad die Lawrence during a strike. He argued no written or printed agreement existed and the master had not signed. Lind allegedly sought to lure men to another schooner. Testimony suggested the sailors left voluntarily. After a lengthy legal review the Superior Criminal Court jury was dismissed and the judge postponed ruling.
Suffolk county president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians opens a convention next Sunday afternoon at the Wells Memorial building 95 Washington Street. Treas. Cornelius J. Coghlan and Alderman James M. Curley are expected to attend along with division presidents from 1 to 20 named in the roster.
The roster names Thomas J. Kelly through John KE Noonan with ages and roles, plus additional regular attendees Captain John H. Dillon and the Rev. John J. Harkins. The text lists many names and ages indicating a group or society meeting attendance.
Boston fish dealers vow to sue over a new order that would tax salt and water used to preserve pickled fish at the same rate as the fish itself. Officials and representatives from Congress are cited as backing the move, while merchants claim the tax is unfair and will raise prices.
The 1904 Boston University graduating class elected Harold A. Edson as class marshal, Edith Benner as class prophet, Paul Dorchester as class orator, Ruth R. Cole as historian, Maizie B. Whiting as salutatorian, John E. Charlton as presentist, Charles A. Parker as statistician, Elizabeth J. Fardy as valedictorian. Class day exercises set for June 1 at Tremont Temple.
A period advertisement asserts that a free sample of Tobacco-Specific cured numerous individuals from tobacco use for over a year. It lists many names and towns and claims the remedy is harmless, tasteless, and can be added to drinks or foods without the patient knowing. The Rogers Drug & Chemical Co. offers a free sample by mail to those who send name and address.
Policeman Mosher of Station 3 lost the Municipal Court contest yesterday while a young woman he had arrested on a disorderly person charge, Miss Ethel Richardson, was discharged by Judge Sullivan. Witnesses testified to her hard work and good character, and the courtroom audience mourned as she expressed distress.
Trustees prepare to issue plans once the Legislature consents to allow the institute to hold property up to 5,000,000. The approval will enable the release of detailed designs and development steps for the Arioch Wentworth Industrial Institute.
Governor Bates gained favorable support from a taxation committee for a proposed 2 percent inheritance tax. Several committee members dissented on the bill, indicating mixed sentiment within the group.
A break in a 30 inch supply water main near Pleasant and Tremont undermined the roadway, collapsed sidewalks, flooded cellars, and made subway traffic dangerous. southbound trains were halted after 11 o'clock as a precaution.
Representative Frank J. Linehan of Boston urged a bill to create three Suffolk County commissioners two Boston residents and one from Chelsea Winthrop or Revere to take over powers from city and county officials. The measure would be put to voters at the next state election with Boston arguing it lacks representation and county expenses are paid without county-level approval.
A guaranteed cure claim for piles is offered with PAZO OINTMENT. The druggist will refund money if it fails to cure within 6 to 14 days, indicating a bold sales guarantee for hemorrhoids treatment.
City solicitor De Rochmont of Chelsea Representative Fred Munroe of Chelsea and Sheriff Seavey of Suffolk county spoke in opposition as revenues were deemed insufficient and something was described as radically wrong.
E. Gauss markets Gauss' Combined Treatment from 2437 Mate St Marshall Mich promising a free trial package to cure catarrh. The ad argues the cure clears poisons, roots out disease, and promises future purchases as proof of effectiveness. It urges sending name and address to receive the trial package.
Henry H. Rogers testifies in the Boston gas hearing before Judge Barker. He says he sent for J. Edward Addicks and Addicks generally came, then criticizes a lawyer for a letter of January 1903. The exchange centers on the “other fellow” and potential funds for Delaware restructuring, with Rogers denying sending a $5089 check. Clarence Venner, bidder at the Delaware sale, tests whether funds came from others. judge rules on questions.
Harvard sent several crews from Weld and Newell clubs on the Charles in fine weather. Three varsity crews competed with captain Dillingham at bow in the varsity eight, replaced by Flint as Dillingham moved to New London. Referee W A Mieckelsohn of Columbia was chosen for the Thames race. Morning events include freshman and four car races, with varsity at 12 30 noon. Varsity lineups feature Foster as stroke and Lloyd as bow in one shell, and Smith stroke with White bow in another.
Colonel William F. Cody Buffalo Bill testified in a Wyoming divorce suit that Mrs. Cody tried to poison him three years ago. He said he will be absent in Europe when the case is tried and answered questions from his attorney and Mrs. Cody’s counsel in Denver.
Boston merchants press for freer U S Canada trade relations. Petitions circulated among business houses yield several thousand signatures on the first day. Signers include leading figures across all major industries and trades.
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