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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1902

Page

2

Carrara Paint Ad Promises Long-Lasting Finish at Half Cost

An advertising piece extols Carrara Paint as durable and affordable for houses, barns, and fences. It lists famous users like Waldorf Astoria and Field Museum, claims no fading or cracking, and offers 50 free color samples from the Barberton Ohio works with a guarantee.

Casey Cottage Waldorf-Astoric New York City Pennsylvania R. A. Co Pullman Palace Car Co Chicago Telephone Co Central Union Telephone Co Field Museum Chicago Kenwood Club Ceeeee Cincinnati Southern Denver & Rio Grande R. R Wellington Hotel Carrara Paint Agency Carrara Great Field Museum

Mayor Collins Seeks Subway Bill With Boston Elevated

Mayor Collins and Boston Elevated officials continue talks to craft a compromise subway bill. He aims for a year healthful bill this session but declines open discussion while reiterating the need for the metropolitan affairs committee to have the first real knowledge.

Collins Boston Elevated Committee On Boston Legislative Committee

New Evidence in Lajoie Case Sparks League Fight

At a closed conference of American league magnates in Cleveland President Ban Johnson announced plans to appeal the Philadelphia injunctions against Lajoie Frazer and Bernhart to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. New evidence will be introduced, potentially reversing the prior ruling as the league vows to press the fight. Attending magnates included Shibe Goldman Bruce Comiskey Angus McNamara Postal Killilea Kilfoyle and Somers.

Cleveland Ldagus Hollenden Ban Johnson Lajoie Frazer Bernhart Common Pleas Court Philadelphia Pennsylvania Supreme Court Johnson Supreme Court American League National League Benjamin F. Shibe Harry Goldman Baltimore John N. Bruce St. Louis C. A. Comiskey Chicago F. Angus James McNamara Detroit Fred Postal Washington H. J. Killilea Boston Messrs. Kilfoyle and Somers

Elects New Officers at Boston Christian Endeavor Union

The Boston Christian Endeavor Union elected officers at its Lorimer Hall meeting. Appointed president Robert H. Magwood Dorchester Second Church and vice president Henry H. Busby Tremont Temple.

Boston Christian Endeavor Union Lorimer Hall Robert H. Magwood Dorchester Second Church Henry H. Busby Tremont Temple H. L. Gates Union Congregational L. B. Jackson Larendon Street Baptist Clarence Pond Clarendon Street Baptist Philip J. Allston A. M. E. Zion C. M. Bramhall Pilgrim Congregational John B. Grove Phillips Congregational South Boston Mrs. Green East Boston A. P. Waterman Brookline Linda Walker Roslindale

City Point Dance Hall Opposed by South Boston Residents

A full aldermanic committee hearing in South Boston heard women and residents oppose both a dance hall and a proposed vaudeville theatre in City Point. Key figures included William H. O’Neil backing the theatre license, while Senator M. J. Sullivan and Judge Fallon led opposition, citing disturbance and morality concerns. The session adjourned with further testimony planned.

Aldermanic Committee City Point William H. O'Neil Charles T. Gallagher Cannes O'Neil George W.W. Anderson Bowen M. J. Sullivan McInnes Southston Anderson Jamaica Plain South Boston Fallon Boston South Boston Savings Bank Board of Investment Bank Alderman Bowen Hill O’neil State House Mr. Hill Alderman Dowd Robert J. Johnson Gate of Heaven Shields McInnee James B. Means South Boston Improvement Association Mr. Means South Boston Park Norris William Barry Fifth Street Barry Hortimer Downing

Candidates for Judge in State Legislature Fight

A Fall River delegation urged Hugo A. Dubuane for a judge seat as three additional associate justices near approval. Names tied to the governor’s choices include James B. Carroll, John H Casey, Walter Robinson, L. E. W., Weeks, Connolly, Coughlin, and others from across Massachusetts. The list features candidates from Gloucester, Springfield, Pittsfield, Hyde Park, and New Bedford with strong backing for Flaherty of Gloucester, Turtle of Pittsfield, and Harris of East Bridgewater.

Fall River Grime Weeks John W. Connolly John T. Coughlin Edmund Cote Hugo A. Dubuane Robert O. Harris East Bridgewater Herbert Parker Lancaster Willian Turtle Pittsfield Charlies A. de Courcy Lawrence John Flaherty Gloucester James B. Carroll Springfield United States John H Casey Walter Robinson Robinson EB. A. Hitchcock Chicopee Thomas W. Kenefick Palmer James E. Cotter Hyde Park Bram Bristol Way Dubuque Lemuel le Baron Holmes Milligan District Court of New Bedford T. Phelps North Adams John B. Ratigan Oroeeter Messrs Flaherty Turtle Harris

Joy Line Maintains Summer Boston New York Fares

The Joy line keeps popular rates at $2 one way or $3 round trip for Boston to New York and return all summer via Providence service. Last Boston departure is 3:42 AM from South Station. Direct service also runs, with a boat leaving Boston on Saturdays. Through rooms and info are at city passenger agent George F. Tilton, 214 Washington Street, Boston.

Joy Line Boston New York Providence Bouth Tion Boston Array Sobme Giving & Gaylight Uourday R. Island Sound George F. Tilton Washington Street Ston Main

Chandler Thinking Club elects officers for next year

The season closing meeting at the Pope building elected officers for the next club year. Helen Goodwin becomes president, Burlin Game and Adelaide Young are vice presidents, Crosby is secretary, and Burnett is treasurer.

Chandler Thinking Club Pope Helen Goodwin Burlin Adelaide Young Is Crosby Burnett

Weld Freshmen Beat Newell in Thrilling Charles Regatta

In a fierce spring race on the Charles the Weld Freshmen defeated both Newell eights in all three events. The winning second eight surged ahead in the final 20 strokes to beat the first Newell by a half length while the second Newell trailed by a few feet. Richmond stroked the winning shell as No 7 collapsed for Newell. Time was 10 minutes 8.5 seconds. The crew: Stroke Richmond 7 Bayrs 6 Joy 5 Abbot 4 Hall 8 Bowditch 3 Winsor bow Crocker coxswain Itney.

Charles Wray Richmond No. 7 Shell Newell Vail Newell Club Weld Longwood Bridge Union Boat House Bayrs Joy Abbot Hall Bowditch Winsor Bow Crocker Itney

Ward Wins Prize Again in Winter Whist Tourney

Harry H. Ward captures first prize for the third time in the season’s play within the local American Whist Club winter tournament.

Ward Harry H. Ward

Osmo-Chemic Doctors Offer Free Month Treatment

The Osmo-Cemic Physicians in the Colonial Building Boylston Street announce a limited time offer giving a full month of treatment and all medicines free to any patient starting before May 15. The program aims to show their method for chronic diseases and includes testimonials from J N Rubin and Mrs Maggie Haney praising X-Ray guided evaluation and relief from neuritis eczema and other ailments.

Southern rider Walthour tops 10 mile pace at Cambridge

Bobby Walthour arrived from Atlanta and posted a 10 mile ride near 1 minute 28 seconds per mile at Charles River Park, best yet. Albert Champion also ran 10 miles under 1 minute 30 seconds, shedding his spring lead to the Southerner as Nat Butler and Louis Mettling prepare to challenge him Saturday evening in the 25 mile race. James F. Moran, Chelsea’s pride, gears up for May 30 at Revere against Walthour with rear man D J McCann from Little Rock. Richard F. Kelsey and Frank N. Bemis are reappointed handicappers for District A.

Bobby Walthour Cambridge Atlanta Charles River Park Albert Champion Champion Nat Butler Louis Mettling Mettling James F. Moran Chelsea Hot Springs Messrs Richard F. Kelsey Frank N. Bemis National Cycling Association Batchelder Board of Control

Bancroft Named Freshmen Crew Coach at Harvard

Bancroft, son of General William A. Bancroft, will coach Harvard freshmen rowing starting today. He will lead the squad through the season until the June race with Yale, having rowed against Yale in three Harvard appearances.

Hugh Bancroft Harvard Crimson Bancroft Yale William A. Bancroft

Why Be Fat Don't Endanger Life By Excess Fat

Guidance warns against excess body fat and overindulgence that can harm health. Emphasizes moderation to protect stomach and overall well being with practical advice framed like a cautionary message.

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free Month Treatment

The Osmo-Chemic Physicians in the Colonial building advertise a special offer for new patients. Anyone starting a treatment before May 15 will receive one month of care and medicines at no cost. They promise a free X-Ray examination and a guaranteed cure if the case is curable. Out-of-town patients are urged to travel by train for treatment.

Boylston Street

Heart Disease Cured Claim by Saugus Woman

Mrs Ella Clifford of 16 Robinson Street Saugus Massachusetts reports long heart trouble and head symptoms improved after treatment by Dr Plunkett. She says her head is better and her heart 100 percent better and expects a complete cure, praising the Osmo Chemic doctors.

Ella Clifford Robinson St Saugus Mass

Boston Woman Describes Prolonged Visual Trouble

Mrs Maggie Haney of Ma Huntington Avenue Boston Mass says she suffered for some time with a severe visual trouble and a long...

Maggie Haney Huntington , Ave Boston Mass

Free X Ray Examinations Provided By Osmo-Chemic Physicians

Osmo-Chemic doctors offer free X ray examinations to determine the exact cad of a patient’s trouble with a comprehensive Ray outfit and special Fluoroscopic attachment. They promise absolute certainty in diagnosing ailments and invite individuals to come for examination at no cost.

Osmo-Chemic Treatment Claims Cure All Diseases

A fragmented health notice asserts tissues consist of minute cells and disease comes from disordered cells. By supplying nutriment to diseased cells, perfect health allegedly returns. The Osmo-Chemic physicians offer a non allopathic, non homeopathic treatment claimed to follow a fixed scientific law.

Permanent Offices of Camo-Chemle Physicians in Boston

The Camo-Chemle physicians maintain permanent offices in Boston with lengthy leases. They boast the largest and most elaborately equipped facility in the country. Their Mr Treatment is claimed to reach every diseased part of the body and invigorate the patient. The inspiratory and hot air treatments are said to heal inflammation and gain endorsement from leading physicians and scientists globally.

Boston

Those Living At A Distance Descriptions For Health Advice

Persons living at a distance are asked to write describing their symptoms of their case in detail. The Demo-Chemic physicians will curate literature and offer free advice based on the descriptions.

The Osmoc- Chemic System of Medicine Adverts

The Osmo-Chemiс System of Medicine advertises Dr J L Plunkett offering consulting services in Boston Massachusetts with office locations at Colonial Building and 100 Boylston Street. Hours 9 am to noon 2 to 4 pm 7 to 8 pm daily with one day closed.

M. D Pemanent Colonial Building Boyston St Boston Mass J. L. Plunkett J. P. Tae

Weetamoc Racing Sloop Builds Break New Ground at South Boston

The Weetamoe a 60 rate racer from George Lawley & Sons South Boston nears completion. Gardner Cox design features long slender ends hollow hull and plate construction with Tobin bronze plating 22 midship frames to curb galvanic action. Lippitt yacht owner Haff to command Captain Haff formerly led Wasp Quisetta crews.

George Lawley & Sons Boston Weetamoe H. F. Ppitt Providence R. I Gardner & Cox New York Harry P. Haff Lippitt

Helpern Beats Veteran Norrington In City Checker Match

Helpern a 15 year old pupil from Brimmer School stunned top players by defeating S. D. Norrington of Chelsea in an exhibition at Wells Memorial Hall. A rising talent, Helpern started playing last September and lives at 45 Lagrange Street.

Helpern Norrington S. D. Norrington Chelsea Wells Memorial Hall Brimmer School Lagrange Street

Bates May Open Ball Game

Lieutenant Governor Bates will throw out the first ball to open the American League season at Huntington avenue grounds tomorrow afternoon. State Senator Mike Sullivan hoped Governor Crane would attend but could not. Legislature members have been invited and Treasurer Gavin expects broad attendance by the club.

Mike” Sullivan Bates Huntington Avenue Grounds Sullivan Crane Gavin

Britons After Trophy II Challenge For Davis Cup

Secretary Palmer RE Presbrey of the United States National Lawn Tennis Association announced a cable challenge from Secretary Newburn of the English Lawn Tennis Association on behalf of Great Britain for an international Davis challenge trophy contest. The trophy was defended by Whitman, Davis and Ward in August 1900 at Longwood Cricket Club, Boston, against Gore, Black and Barrett for Britain. it has since been held by the US association.

Palmer RE. Presbrey United States National Lawn Tennis Association Newburn English Lawn Tennis Association Great Britain Messrs Whitman Davis Ward Gore, Black and Barrett Longwood Cricket Club Boston

Eastern League opens with four matchups today

The season starts with Toronto at Buffalo, Montreal at Rochester, Newark at Worcester, and Jersey City at Providence. Thomas B. Kelley of Brockton is among the appointed umpires for the opening day games.

Toronto Buffalo Montreal Rochester Newark Worcester Jersey City Providence Thomas B. Kelley Brockton

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Real Health Cure

Claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, strengthens the system, and offers lasting cures for fatigue and humors. Describes superior effectiveness vs other medicines, asserting substantial health restoration at low cost and promising a cure.

Deaths in Mattapan and Quincy Notice of Funerals

Death notices from Mattapan report the death of Joseph B Randolph aged 5 at the end of April with a funeral on May 1 at 1 pm behind 800 Norfolk Street Mattapan relatives and friends are invited. In Quincy Mary Trude Cantfill nee Powers wife of J M Cantfill aged 24 is mourned with a funeral at Saint Ny Relatives invited to attend with further notices.

Broad Mattapan Joseph B . Randolph Norfolk Street Quincy Mary Trude Cantfill Powers J M. Cantal

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