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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1904

Page

2

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Offer Promoted by Boston Post

The Boston Daily Post advertises Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder remedy promising free sample bottles by mail. It cites kidney trouble as a common cause of illness and claims strong doctor and hospital support while urging readers to request samples and a free information book.

Post Cottage St Melrose Mass I. G. Richardson Ag Net Kilmer Pinehamton N. Y Swamp Root Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton Boston Daily Post

Deaths and funeral notices from Boston area papers

Death notices list Lu cinda T Daniels of Jamaica Plain aged 88 years 5 months 6 days with services at 59 Wyman street. Catherine Larkin of East Boston aged 54 with high mass at Church of the Assumption. Mary A McCrae of West Somerville aged 62 years 7 months 14 days with funeral at 48 Cameron avenue. George C Westar of Roxbury aged 42 with mass at St Francis de Sales. Mary widow of Michael Bran Ryan of Belmont with mass at St Joseph's Church and burial at Calvary Cemetery. notices invite relatives and friends to attend and note affiliations and addresses.

Daniels Jamaica Plain Lucinda T John Daniels Federal Wyman Street Larkin Boston Cathérine Peter Larkin Rae Everett Street Church of the Assumption McCrae West Somerville Mary A Kenneth McRee Cameron Avenue Westar Roxbury George C Mary A. Whitaker Holland Michael Bran Brennan Common Street Belmont St. Joseph’s Church Calvary Cemetery Waltham

Rubber Strike Remains Unsettled at 1% Hanover Street

Rubber Garment Workers' Union 174 reports the strike at 1% Hanover Street continues with 35 members opposing a 30 percent wage cut still out. A Saturday conference with Cooperative Rubber Company management produced no solution. A new meeting is planned as union officials present a price statement. The union also elected Bernard Weinberg as president, George Gamer as treasurer, and Bernard Mattress as sergeant-at-arms after dismissing three officers for aiding strikers.

Rubber Garment Workers’ Union Hanover Street Co-operative Rubber Company Management Bernard Weinberg George Gamer Bernard Mattress Union Rubber Company

Brighton protest against liquor licenses in Brighton district

William H. Howes, vice-president of the Brighton Public Order League, met Governor Bates at the State House with resolutions adopted by 65 district organizations. He criticized the Police Board for not replying to a March 22 letter and announced plans to appeal to the Governor of the Commonwealth.

Newton Brighton and Newton William H. Howes Brighton Public Order League Bates State House Brighton Post Commonwealth

Killer at Kensington Ends in Wife and Self

Charles G. Forster, formerly a White House clerk and brother of Rudolph Forster, shot and killed his wife at his Kensington Maryland home and then died by suicide.

Washington Charles G. Forster White House Rudolph Forster Kensington

Denver Cruiser Makes Second Harbor Arrival For Trials

The protected cruiser Denver arrived in the harbor for a second time within a year to begin a trial run off Cape Ann. The ship, built for shallow waters, must reach 17 knots on contract, with sister ships Cleveland Tagoma and Des Moines set for 16.5 knots. Beaver failed earlier due to heavy seas, returning to Philadelphia after builders trials showing over 18 knots.

Denver Cape Ann Cleveland Tagoma Des Moines Usta Beaver Cour&e Philadelphia

Manley Retires From Politics

Augusta based report notes Hon J H Manley announces retirement from political life. Kennebec Journal to publish tomorrow morning a letter from the former official, detailing reasons and future plans.

Augusta Kennebec Journal J. H

Chelsea Aldermen Clash Over License Board and Pay

Aldermen Collier claimed Chelsea backed rum and Mayor Willard by the license commissioners. Young defended the Mayor and board as heated debate defeated a salary cut. The board approved 400 for the chairman and 800 for others, and passed a 63 492 77 budget for school contractor payments. Assistant assessors were elected John D. Smith David Rubinovitz Harry L. Giggey George A. Evans and B P Nichols.

Chelsea Willard Alderman Collier Young Board of License Collier John David Rubinovitz Harry L. Giggey George A. Evans B. P. Nichols

Dartmouth star pitcher Varney shoots balls at African dodger

Ex Dartmouth captain Dike Varney threw baseballs at an African dodger in George Jones' 981 Washington Street bar. The first pitch hit the dodger and started a lamp fire. The dodger quit, the cashier was absent, and Varney kept two balls as souvenirs.

Varney Dartmouth

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Vitality

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best habit for spring wellness. It claims to overcome lassitude, increase vigor, boost appetite, strengthen the weak, purify and cleanse the blood, and improve appetite sleep and appearance.

Bates Defends Solitary Prisoners at Charlestown

Governor John L. Bates says every inmate in solitary at Charlestown was satisfied with treatment and had no complaints after discussions. Dr. George W. Galvin of the Emergency Hospital continues his probe into alleged cruelty at state penal institutions, planning further meetings and awaiting affidavits. Support from prominent figures and potential funding are anticipated if more charges are proven.

Charlestown John L. Bates George W. Galvin Galvin State House Dr. Galvin Bates

No Transfer Of Boston Americans In Doubt

Ban Johnson neared Boston as midnigh t approached and a final decision on the Henry Killilea sale to John F Fitzgerald was reported refused for business reasons. Att orney Joseph C Pelletier said Killilea will retain his stake for the 1912 season while crowd-seat renovations at Huntington avenue proceed.

Ban Johnson Boston Joseph C. Pelletier Johnson Henry Killilea John F. Fitzgerald Pelletier Killilea Iends Chicago New York Huntington Avenue

Gragg Attacks Olin In Hooker Statue Row

The Hooker statue inscription dispute persists with a committee decision to resist changes. Captain I P Gragg replies to Secretary of State William M Olin arguing that the secretary exploits his position and lobby influence to sway the matter during Chairman Gove's hospital absence.

Gragg Olin Hooker Statue Row Hooker Committee On State House Gove of Waltham William M. Olin I. P. Gragg Hooker Brigade Committee Gove

Merger Effort Moves to Cuba Congress

A Havana communication reports Levi P. Morton D A Smith Sir William Van Horne and attorneys for J J Hill and J D Rockefeller pressing President Palma to allow a securities company to domicile in Cuba. The issue to be raised before the Cuban Congress meeting April 4 references the Northern Securities merger ruled unconstitutional by the U S Supreme Court.

Mobile Ala Havana Levi P. Morton D. A. Smith William van Horne Canada J. J. Hill J. D. Rockefeller Palma Cuba Northern’ Securities Company United States Supreme Court Big Money

Legislature Supports Soldier’s Daughter Annuity Debate

In the House Representative Thorburn opposed rejecting an annuity of 72 dollars to Roxanna N Wilford invalid daughter of a Civil War veteran. Committees split with military affairs favorable but ways and means against. Other members urged state duty, while a Boston primary hours bill failed. The house sustained the prior view and rejected Battis bill.

Thorburn Marblehead Roxanna N. Wilford Committee On Committee On Ways and Means Ward Buckland Massachusetts Schofield Ipswich Brigham of Marlboro Luce Somerville Boston House Lince Battis Bill

Misery Island Club Faces Receiver Hearing

The Misery Island Club met at 28 State Street to discuss its condition as resignations mount. Hercules Iron and Supply Co through counsel seeks a court to appointment a receiver so creditors receive proportional sums.

Misery Island Club Charles G. Chick State Street Hercules Iron and Supply Company

T. H. Taggart Named Examiner At This Port

Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw ordered examiner T. H. Taggart of Philadelphia transferred to this port to fill the vacancy created by the death of Examiner Dimond ten days ago. He will serve here until a successor is appointed.

T. H. Taggart

Jamestown Pupils Joke After Advertising Quiz

Amusing incident in Jamestown New York public schools shows advertising influence. In a recent exam a student was asked for English derivatives from the Latin ego and answered Egg-o-See, a playful nod to brand familiarity.

Jamestown, N. Y

Pastor of Grace Ghurgh Everett Reclaims Health by Quinona

A Grace Evangelical Church pastor from Everett Massachusetts testifies Quinona restored his health after nervous prostration. He reports strength, restful sleep, improved digestion, and renewed vigor after half a bottle. He urges others to try Quinona and notes free guidance from The Quinona Company in Boston.

Grace Ghurgh Everett Quinona E. Hilton Post Grace Evangelical Mass Quinona Company Hartford St Boston

Policeman Injured in Arrest of Drunken Suspect

Patrolman Thomas Shea of the Cambridge police fought with Bartholomew Shea last night at Banks and Flags streets. Bartholomew resisted arrest with kicks and blows. the officer clubbed him. Bartholomew faces drunkenness and assault charges in court this morning.

Thomas Shea Cambridge Police Bartholomew Shea Bartholomew Banks and Flaggs Streets

Judge Emmons Defends Chinatown Raid Against Riot Threat

In a Worcester Street speech at St Rose Hall invited by Knights of Columbus members Judge Emmons argued the Chinatown raid prevented a Boston riot. He said two rival tongs planned violence and one had purchased 100 revolvers, praising timely action to protect citizens.

St. Rose Hall Worcester Street James B. Hayes Council Knights of Columbus Emmons Chinatown Board of Peace Boston

Brigham Linked to Murder Probe Aboard Cambrian

Carl Brigham, suspected in the murder of Miss Celia Smith at Derry New Hampshire, is reported to be aboard the Leyland line steamship Cambrian en route to London. Scotland Yard detectives are expected to await the ship’s arrival by tug before it docks.

Carl Brigham Celia Smithm Derry N. H Leyland Line Cambrian London Scotland Yard

Dr Edward Koch Promises Cure For Bronchial Catarrh

Dr Edward Koch inventor of the Koch Inhalation, visiting Boston at No 361 Boylston Street claims bronchial catarrh is often mistaken for consumption and offers vaporized medicines inhaled to the lung seat. He says his method, proven and natural, can cure such diseases and will examine sputum free while in town.

Edward Koch Boylton Street Boston Bogton Boylstom Street

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