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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1904
Page
5
Grand Army Commander and a U S Treasury Woman Employee reported relief from backaches and kidney pains after using a celebrated kidney and liver remedy. The advertisement touts swift cures and miraculous powers, urging readers to try the product for similar relief.
Burlington Vermont January 22 1904 testimonials claim Dr Pettingill's Kidney-Wort Tablets cure kidney trouble. Brick dust in urine cited as danger. Urges readers to consult a pharmacist and contact the Burlington College Street office for free advice.
Governor Bates weighs an array of candidates for the police commissioner post as Adams’ term ends May 1. The selection must include two Republicans and one Democrat under the law. A long list includes Barry Conry Moran Slattery Gore Quinn Baker Cunniff Adams Galvin Fallon Douglass Wells Dean and other prominent Boston figures.
The White Star steamship Cretic reached Hoosac Tunnel docks after a 24 hour delay. In steerage Madr Hendrick Hanson of Stockholm, aged 25, died of heart failure and was buried at sea as his fellow passengers looked on. Hanson had expected to join Nebraska wheat fields and reunite with his young wife and infant.
Wallace Hams wife to run the Brookline dairy and farm while he faces imprisonment for embezzlement. She cites 60 acres and 23 cows as a foundation for a comfortable living and vows to avoid outside aid. The community praises her independence in a time of tribulation.
Harry J. Lewis, 10, of 14 Benedict Street, Somerville, wandered to Lexington Saturday afternoon after riding an electric car for 10 cents with a man who helped him back home. His worried parents raised a general alarm before he was found safe, and they noted he had been given the ride by a stranger who offered him passage.
Firemen battled a stubborn blaze at Highland Foundry, 1301 to 1845 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, for the third time in two years. Alarms sounded after midnight with a second alert. Several firefighters were overcome by smoke. Night watchman George Webber suspects incendiary origin. Loss estimated at $7000.
The St John City, second steamer in a new Fowey to port service, docked at Mystic wharf with 2045 tons of china clay. A harsh voyage included hurricane winds and gales, deck damage, and two Austrian Jewish stowaways found aboard. The ship replaces the Polynesia in service with the London City connection.
The New Hub Club in Back Bay proposes a kennel for overfed dogs trained by a New York expert. A rotating exercise reel, bath and sleeping rooms, and walls adorned with noble canine engravings are planned. Ladies maids rooms will offer reading, while valets may enjoy a smoker and pool table. Members must prepare their own lunches. opening night is Sept. 12.
Anna Hyden of 8 Belmont Street Somerville spilled kerosene and stepped on a match starting a small fire she tried to smother with her hands. Fire department answered Box 45 alarm. no significant damage.
Police from Division 10 raided a house at 14 Pontiac Street and arrested six men for gaming on the Lord's day. Among those booked were Robert P. Johnson, 30, John Hanson, 40, Paul Lindow, 40, James Anderson, 45, George Swenson, 52, and James W. Cleary, 48. Hanson was added for being present during the raid after acting as an interested spectator. The house had been under surveillance, according to investigators.
Mrs Jack Gardner brings a limited public viewing to her palace this week with tickets at a dollar each for four days. Herrick reports all tickets sold for the week. Mrs Jack returns from New York to oversee ticketing and exclude impersonators.
Promoter claims Paw-Paw cures for dyspepsia stomach troubles nervousness sleeplessness rheumatism and catarrh. Quoted testimonials from Dr Frank P Murtha and others endorse the natural vegetable remedy with Druggists selling Paw-Paw Tonics and Laxative Pills at 25 cents a bottle.
Peter Murphy, 14, of Somerville, confessed to breaking into the Union Square depot of the Boston & Maine Railway several times over the past year and a half. Police say he stole marked money totaling about $2.30 that was found on his person after concealment and forced entry via a window.
March 27 The Rev Charles H Stackpole urged Methodist Church members to unite denominations along trust lines He argued a church trust could cut costs and improve public life By merging 10 or 12 Melrose churches into a single board that meets regularly for moral welfare and to combat lawbreaking officials.
Richmond Va March 27 Scores of boys senseless from cocaine use crowd grassy hillsides police testify this morning. He cites druggists selling cocaine to youths and notes the habit spreading rapidly. Also promotion of Royal Blue Line tours from Boston to Washington with stops in New York and Philadelphia for 25 dollars, April 8 22 and May 6. details through Joseph P Taggart Boston.
Chester Vermont reports a night fire destroyed five business buildings in the town center with an estimated loss of about 50 000 dollars. The incident highlights the extent of damage to the commercial district and potential impacts on local commerce.
The Emerson Literary Club of East Boston has issued a challenge to the Hebrew Educational Association for a public debate in the near future.
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