Kidney trouble warning in Swamp Root ad claims
A Boston Daily Post advertisement endorses Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy. It lists numerous symptoms including back pain and urinary issues, promises free sample bottle and information, and notes availability in drug stores with address in Binghamton New York.
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Nature
Bright
Swamp-Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Bingham
Bae
Tate ‘Ous
Boston Daily Post
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Rumor on Midnight Liquor Bill and Governor’s Sign
Gossip claimed Governor Guild would not sign the midnight liquor bill but aides said a conference with Rep Luce of Somerville and Ames of Baston discussed a Boston only provision. Eva Brown of the Faxon Temperance Bureau opposed the measure. Letters flood the governor from statewide opponents of 12 o'clock legislation.
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Guild
Luce
Somerville
Ames
Baston
Olly
Boston
Eva Brown
Manmeer
Faxon Temperance Bureau
Rube Waddell Held By Wife Over Desertion
Philadelphia April 30 George Edward Waddell known as Rube the famed left handed pitcher was hauled before Magistrate O Brien by his wife May Waddell who alleged desertion and lack of support. Bail set at 600 The wife testified she came from Boston two months ago and he failed to pay her board.
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Philadelphia
George Edward Waddell
Waddell
Boston
George Edward
Tucker Appeals May 15 Petition Growth In Massachusetts
Charles L. Tucker's com mutation petition will reach the Governor about May 15. Nearly 65,000 names were added yesterday with new signatures arriving from Lynn and Attleboro. Tucker's counsel will present the petition to the Governor around May 15 and expect more signers than first anticipated.
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Charles L. Tucker
Tucker
Vahey, Innes & Mansfield
Lynn
Attleboro
Glen Falls
Massachusetts
James H. Vahey
Mayor hints Franklin Institute site in South End
In a Common Council session Mayor Fitzgerald signaled a Franklin Institute location in the South End. He later told a Post reporter a site near Berkeley and Belmont streets could be bought under 100000 and recommended to the Franklin Institute trustees. He warned assessors to combat tax dodging, noting prior losses from low assessments.
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Fitzgerald
South End
Franklin Institute
Franklin
Institute
Forner
Berkeley Andleton
The
San Francisco Prepares for Possible Supply Shortage
Facing a looming supply crisis, the citizens committee plans measures as Mayor Schmitz reports 700 carloads of food distributed since April 18 while 108 cars remain en route. He warns that if numbers are accurate San Francisco will soon be worse off than a week ago and questions the adequacy of available funds to buy more supplies.
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San Francisco
Citizens’ Committee
Schmitz
General Committee
Harbors Suffer Severe Damage In Blizzard Encounters
Forced to seek harbors from a blizzard and mountainous seas the schooner Pardon G. Thompson and the Georgia E. arrived at this port with major damage. Thompson ran aground to prevent sinking after losing jibboom and fore topmast while leaking 1200 strokes per hour. Georgia E. driven onto Fishers Island reef, keel damaged and bilge stove in, towed to Rockland for repairs. Captain Evans reported heavy labor aboard Thompson and continued voyage to Boston after clearing wreckage in Bass Harbor.
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St. John
N. B
Pardon G. Thompson
Evans
Georgia E
Morrill
Thompson
Rockland
Evang
Bass Harbor
Boston
Fisherman’s Island Reef
Maine
Eastfield Arrives After Five Day Late Ocean Crossing
The steamer Eastfield reached port with 100 tons of iron pyrites after a 26 day Atlantic crossing from Spain. Captain E W Jones described severe gales and a voyage where the crew struggled to move on deck and made limited daily mileage during much of the trip. In Augusta Maine authorities consider grand jury actions in the Mattie Hackett murder case with warnings about contempt of court for public disclosures.
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Spain
Eastfield
E. W. Jones
Ocean
Boston Harbor
Bermuda
Augusta
Mattie Hackett
Superior Court
Thomas Leigh
M. Thompson
Hall
Alice Cooper
Professor links coffee to national restlessness and health decline
A Chicago University professor tells students that tea and coffee consumption at meals can be more injurious than liquor for some men. He warns coffee causes stomach trouble eyes and blood issues and says many will quit coffee for better health and ability to do things in the world.
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Chicago University
Church Pays Off Mortgage After Community Drive
Rev. W. D. Bainbridge, pastor of Hill Memorial Baptist Church in Allston, reported success in clearing the church mortgage of 3000 dollars. By noon he had over 2000 dollars and by 10 pm the final contributions arrived, crediting coverage in the Boston Post for mobilizing donors.
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W. D. Bainbridge
Hill Memorial Baptist Church
Allston
Boston Post
Patent medicine reform vote defeats Peabody amendment
The House yesterday afternoon defeated the Peabody amendment to the patent medicine reform bill by a 90 to 108 vote. The measure, reported by the public health committee, advances to engrossment. Mr Peabody of Cambridge offered the amendment requiring labels to state alcohol above 3 percent. the committee bill limits alcohol to what preserves ingredients.
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Committee On Public Health
Peabody
Cambridge
Fight Over Water Meter Plan Opens in House
The House opened debate on a bill to require water meters in every city and town within the state where water is used, following a report by Dr. Faxon of the water supply committee.
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Faxon
Water Supply Committee
Postum as a coffee substitute builds health says users
An advertisement extols Postum as a coffee replacement that restores health and relieves headaches and other ailments. Readers share claims of relief from kidney trouble neuralgia eczema rheumatic pains and general well being after switching to Postum, produced by Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan. The ad cites user testimonials and notes a related booklet The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Major George H Teague Dies In Wakefield
Wakefield mourns Major George H Teague a prominent resident for over 30 years who died after a brief illness early this morning The community notes his long service and local leadership in the town.
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Wakefield
George H. Teague
Concord Club Ball Attracts City And State Figures
About 1200 guests attended the Concord Club of Ward 12 third annual ball at Paul Revere Hall last evening. Major Devine General Kelley Mayor Fitzgerald and many city officials joined social leaders in a grand procession led by Street Commissioner James H. Doyle.
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Concord Club
Ward 12
Paul Revere Hall
Major Devine
Kelley
Fitzgerald
Don”’ O’connell
William J. Barrett
Common Council
William T
Doyle
Thomas P. Roche
David Leahy
Dennis Mahoney
James Curley
May Herlihy
Dennis J. Sullivan
Gallivan
May Brennan
James H. Doyle
John F. Egan
Dennis H. Mahoney
Hugh J. Quinn
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