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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1903
Page
5
On May 1 Newburyport welcomes liquor reopening with chaotic scenes as crowds pour in from nearby towns. Bars stay busy from 6 AM. arrests are for drunkenness only. Local officials and notable tradesmen join the revelry until crowds thin by early evening.
In a stormy session the Massachusetts House debated charges that two members pressured Conway Water Co for graft. Robinson and McInerney dissented on the bill while Cantwell denied involvement. Lawler and Cantwell figures feature in alleged payoffs, with Cantwell described as a legislative agent but not a lobbyist.
Consul Barnes and other national figures praise Peruna as a catarrh remedy and tonic. Letters from Almont Barnes Mark H. Dunnell and fifty congressmen claim its effectiveness for debilitation, colds, and recuperation. Notable endorsers include General James Longstreet and Judson Lyons.
A stream of testimonials from prominent figures including Hon. Alphonzo Hart and C. B. Scott praise Peruna as a cure for catarrh and a tonic. Letters from health officials and governors highlight its health benefits and cleansing effects, with a free book offer and Hartman’s doctor guidance.
Mr and Mrs Raphael Coll of 7 Jasper Street Winter Hill Somerville celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last night in a full family gathering. Nine grandchildren and five children attended the event, marking fifty years of marriage for the couple.
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