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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1906
Page
3
A United States senator from South Carolina commends Peruna for stomach issues. The ad copy states dyspepsia stems from stomach catarrh and that Peruna relieves such catarrh, not serving as a direct cure for dyspepsia.
Washington letter from Hon. M. C. Butler ex U S Senator of South Carolina endorses Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. He says he used it briefly and feels relieved and calls it a wonderful medicine and a good tonic.
Dr S B Hartman announces a laxative-enhanced Peruna remedy for stomach catarrh and dyspepsia. He notes several years of requests from grateful friends and claims the addition should boost Peruna’s beneficial character.
Margaret Daly Loughlin and Harry L. Loughlin filed voluntary petitions in bankruptcy in the U S District Court. They report liabilities of 16250 and assets of 700. Secured creditors include J F Murphy 500 and W T Rooney 200. Major unsecured creditors include Gillen Publishing 1500 John Ward 5000 and Union Advertiser 400 among others.
A Camden New Jersey woman details relief after using Cuticura Ointment Resolvent and Soap for eczema spread from scalp to face. She reports skin clearing after four bottles and urges others to try the complete treatment.
The 200 ton bark Helen A Wyman under Captain David Van Horn arrives in New York after a 40500 mile voyage from Boston Harbor. He and his wife recount outwitting German authorities at Luderitz Bay to recover 7155 and collecting for delays. The ship carried hay for German troops and returned with the first cargo of mahogany from Congo regions.
A mob of foreign mine workers battles state constabulary in Mt Carmel area. Two clashes injure 13, including a merchant's wife, with one dead. Troops fortify a stockade at Stuartsville as reinforcements gather and order returns to quiet.
James Brooks aged 79 vanishes again on eve of family gathering in Brattleboro as his children Charles W. Brooks Edwin D. Brooks and Mrs Martha J. Bowers expect a reunion. An elderly man later claimed kinship at Putney saying he served in the Civil War and owned a Lisbon North Carolina ranch. He showed a roll of hundred dollar bills and appeared well, but tracing him remains futile.
In Paris a vase yielded the ossified heart of Rameses II king of Egypt famed for persecuting Jews. French scholars Lortet Hugouneng and Renaut of the Louvre arranged the discovery and examination at the museum.
Superintendent of Police William H. Pierce resumes duties following a seven week absence due to an appendicitis operation.
Mrs Grace Birks of San Francisco and her husband Harry Birks arrived in Boston after fleeing a quake wreck in California. She recounted waking to plaster showers and rushing into the street in night clothes, then sheltering in Golden Gate Park with a blanket tent. Others arriving included Mrs Dickran Hurmezian and her family, who fled through burning streets to Oakland before making their way to Boston.
Miss Charlotte F. Center of Gloucester describes the Oakland disaster and says San Francisco reports cannot be exaggerated. She notes that over 200,000 people are being housed fed and clothed.
The Massachusetts Association for the Relief of California appointed a committee to investigate and care for needy arrivals from California. Members are Dr. J. F. Lewis chairman, Dr. Charles P. Putnam, David F. Tilly, and Herbert H. White. Relief seekers should contact Dr. J. F. Lewis at Room 28 State House Boston.
California funds to Kidder, Peabody reach 691962 with estimated 20000 more from the state. Daily intake 36768, list of donors includes Hollis French, Allan Hubbard, United Injector Co., Woodley Soap Mfg. Co., and many city and church groups. Total Massachusetts contributions rise to 711692 with additional statewide pledges.
The Hon. W. L. Merry, U S minister to Costa Rica, came in on the San Jose from Port Lamon. He stated he is on vacation and will depart for Washington then San Francisco. He sees no immediate danger of uprising as Costa Rica’s new President Clito Gonzales Quiquez prepares to take office May 8 and Congress met for its first session yesterday.
Inquiries for unreported relatives and friends in San Francisco continue to arrive at the Post. Names include F H Foster Barton Vermont. R J Berry Malden. Mrs R J Cochrane Dorchester. Mrs Joseph Fields Charlestown. Mrs Etta Harriman San Francisco. and Charles Averett Cambridge, with each from a listed sibling or relative in California.
Hartford April 30 The Scottish Union and National Insurance Company reports from its San Francisco agents that losses from the recent fire exceed 1 million dollars.
Representative Hearst introduces a House resolution to appropriate 2,500,400 dollars for disaster relief. The bill directs the War Department to spend the funds, as practicable, entirely within the state to ensure Ionia residents receive full benefits.
A letter received yesterday by Matthew Cummings state president A O H from national president J E Dolan asks that remittances for San Francisco be made to the national office.
Advertising claims quick permanent relief from piles without surgery. It promotes a self administered suppository treatment sold by Pyramid Drug Co from Marshall Michigan with free trial and subsequent mail order options.
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