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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1904

Page

5

Peruna touted as cure by grateful Peruvians and users

A testimonial recounts how Peruna relieved congestive catarrhal stomach troubles after other remedies failed. The piece asserts women nationwide praise Peruna, crediting word of mouth for its popularity. It notes Dr Hartman offers free confidential advice from The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio.

Morse United States Nostraums Dr. Hartman S. B. Hartman, M Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

Daughters of the Revolution hold annual national meeting

The Daughters of the Revolution gathered in Copley Hall for the general society's annual meeting. President-general Miss Adeline Wheelock Sterling presided with officers and the Massachusetts regent welcoming attendees. Treasurer reports show a balance of 1767 and funds totaling about 1,800. Nominating committee proposed officers including Adalard Ingraham as president and Adeline F. Witz as first vice president. Afternoon session featured reports from officers and state regents across Canada and several states. Massachusetts noted growth in chapters and membership, with West improvements as well.

Daughters of the Revolution United States Canada Copley Hall General Society Adeline Wheelock Sterling Massachusetts Frank EB. Fitz Miss Sterling George W. Hodges New Jersey Adalard Ingraham New York Adeline F. Witz Adaline A. Sterling Net Caroline P. Heath Mary A. Hunt Pennsylvania Mary F. M. Casey Emma I. Ferris Mary E. Wallis Margaret Zane West Virginia Alice Grant Herndon Augusta M. Stanley Martha Brankin Ellen M. Austin Long Island Tarquinia L. Voss Indiana Katharine B. Gallison Martha Scott Sanderson Minnesota Emily Rathvon Colorado Connecticut Delaware Illinois Maryland Alexander M. Ferris Newton East West

RECORD HELPS WIFE ESCAPE IN US COURT

George P Record alias Bray alias Miller took full blame to shield his wife Carrie B Record from a sentence tied to a scheme to defraud via United States mails. The indictment against Mrs Record was filed away and she was released on her own recognizance. Record faced two counts and received 18 months in Charles Street jail. both were promoters of the Lawrence Produce Company swindling farmers across New England.

George P. Record Bray Miller United States Lowell Record Charles Street Carrie B. Record Lawrence Produce Company Lawrence New England

Boston Public Library marks fiftieth anniversary fete

Thousands attended an informal reception last night honoring the Boston Public Library on its 50th anniversary. Mayor Patrick A. Collins and the Board of Library Trustees hosted the event, celebrating the library’s founding and legacy in the community.

Patrick A. Collins Board of Library Trustees Boston Public Library

Crowded Chelsea Bars Close As Overflow Crowd Fills Piedmont Area

All bars from Chelsea bridge to the Revere line were packed last night with revelers. Two doors were shut for several minutes as crowds could not be accommodated, leaving patrons outside.

Chelsea Bridge Revere

Fear and Violence At Fore River Shipyard

At Fore River ship works gates a group of Quincy police stood guard as strikers faced possible violence. Fore River Company General Manager H G Smith said conditions changed with 200 former strikers seeking reinstatement. Hugh Kirke of the Shipwrights Union returned and vowed the strike would continue to the bitter end backed by the union treasury, while police noted no local incidents of disorder.

Quincy, Muay Fore River Ship Works Quincy H. G. Smith Fore River Ship and Engine Company Hugh Kirke Shipwrights’ Union Tony National Treasury

PIANO MOVERS ALL ON STRIKE IN CITY

All 115 workers at a local moving and teaming company walked off the job and reported to union headquarters at Kossuth Hall. None reported for work at J W Gook Steinert and Bons or William Ridlin filers. A conference with employers may occur today. employers did not fill positions yesterday.

Kossuth Hall J. W. Gook Corporation Steinert & Bons William Ridlin & Co

Plumbers in Malden Strike for Higher Pay

Malden workers walk out for a 60 cent daily raise. Eighteen plumbers are out after the union proposed a schedule a month ago, with only one boss signing. They remain out until demands are met.

Malden

Constructors Strike in Boston Area Demands Travel Expenses

Elevating labor action by eight Boston firms and their New England affiliates prompts a coast to coast style travel expense demand. Mills reports two firms accept the union terms, six refuse, 160 workers set to strike today.

Boston New England Mills

Union Executive Board and Wage Pact Update

The Shsset Metal Workers Union 17 last met electing an executive board: R. Filmore J. F. Kennedy R. A. Paikwieth J. H. Winfield M. J. Izgerald and F. A. Faulkner. United Garment Workers Union 1 last night voted that its secretary inform all employers that on and after Aug 1 they would adopt the present wage and hour. Journeyman painters of Somerville who went out Monday for higher pay have secured 12 signatures to their agreement, none from the Master Painters Association.

Shsset Metal Workers’ Union R. Filmore J. F. Kennedy R. A. Paikwieth J. H. Winfield M. J. Izgerald F. A. Faulkner United Garment Workers’ Union Sca Somerville Master Painters’ Association

Roxbury Girls Fight Over Jacket In Street Brawl

Two Roxbury women, Alice Collins and Mabel Neice, aged 21 and 22, fought for over 15 minutes at Albany and Southampton streets over ownership of an Eton jacket. Passersby watched as officers intervened and both women were escorted away. the jacket was torn beyond repair.

Alice Collins Manning’s Court Roxbury Mabel Neice Sarsfield Street Albany Southampton Streets

Counsel Move to Quash Indictments in Glasgow Fraud Case

Counsel for James A. Shedd John W. Trafton and William Munroe have filed a motion to quash the indictments. The move follows indictments tied to alleged Glasgow manufacturing frauds and is the first action by the defense since charges were issued.

James A. Shedd John W. Trafton Customs William Munroe Glasgow

Reciprocity Mass Meeting in Faneuil Hall May 16

Massachusetts business leaders planned a mass meeting at Faneuil Hall on May 16 to discuss reciprocity with Canada and Newfoundland. A nonpartisan petition bearing 85 140 signatures was forwarded to Major Henry L. Higginson. President Whitney of the Chamber of Commerce announced the event to examine regional trade benefits through reciprocal treaties.

Massachusetts Henry L. Higginson Whitney Chamber of Commerce Faneuil Hall Canada Newfoundland

Readers Invited to Inscribe on Johnny's State

The Post invites readers to submit inscriptions on general topics for Johnny's State. It highlights past bright ideas from freak headlines and war poems and offers a chance for witty or poetic contributors to gain newspaper fame through this new opportunity.

The Post

Forty Acres of Sheds Burn at Indianapolis Yard

Fire swept the Union Stock Yards in Indianapolis burning forty acres of livestock sheds and pens. Two jars of cattle were consumed in the blaze reported this morning.

Indianapolis Ind Union

South Boston Man Pleads Guilty in Lottery Mail Case

James J. Surene pleaded guilty in the US Circuit Court to depositing lottery tickets and drawings notices in the mails. He was fined 150 dollars plus costs and was arrested last February.

James J. Surene South Boston United States

Roxbury High School Alumni Elect New Officers

Miss Josephiné Hammond of the class of 94 was elected president of the Roxbury High School Alumni Association at its annual meeting held last evening in the school hall. Frederick Erickson was named vice president, Clara B. Hathaway secretary, Anselm Bacon treasurer, with directors John W. Dodd, Herbert Morse, Florence Hale and Pearl Kennedy elected to the executive committee.

Josephiné’ Hammond Roxbury High School Alumni Association Frederick Erickson Clara B. Hathaway Anselm Bacon John W. Dodd Herbert Morse Florence Hale Pearl Kennedy

Gove & Co Moves to Larger Quarters on Merrimac Street

"Nothing succeeds like success" fits Charles Gove & Co as they expand to meet rising demand. Yesterday morning a work crew moved the firm from Canal Street to new offices at 78 and 80 Merrimac Street, proving energy and progress invite space.

Charles Gove & Co Canal] Street Merrimac Street

Boston City Hospital Trustees Reelect Leaders

At yesterday’s annual meeting, Boston City Hospital trustees reorganized and re elected A. Shuman as president and Conrad W. Rueter as secretary.

Boston City Hospital A. Shuman Conrad W. Rueter

Morphine Opium And Other Drug Habits Test Offer

An advertisement extols a cure for morphine and opium habits offered as a free test bottle. It quotes physicians praising the medicine, notes widespread private use by six thousand doctors, and promises dramatic life improvements with letters returned if desired. The St James Society solicits patients through Suite 158 at 1183 Broadway.

Europe Charles Thompson East St. James Society Broadway New York

Boy Acquitted on Law Points in Juvenile Case

Dedham May 2 Judge DeCourcey presided a Brookline case where 10 year old James Donnellon faced breaking and entering and larceny from Ames on Cypress street. A jury found him not guilty after defense argued the infant between 7 and 14 may lack capacity, burden on prosecutor to prove intent. Assistant D A Nutter represented the government. Walter Gollins Boston spoke for the defendant.

Dedham Dexter Nutter Apeared Walter Gollins Boston

Osgood pleads not guilty in customs false entry case

Charles Osgood of Osgood Bray Co a Summer Street cutlery firm pleaded not guilty in the U S Circuit Court yesterday. He was indicted by the grand jury and arrested amid a custom house investigation. The complaint alleges a voucher for woods shipped here under valued imports was tendered.

Charles Osgood Osgood, Bray

John Hunt a Life Saver at East Boston Pond

A gallant rescue near Cottage street playground East Boston saved Edward O'Brien 12. When the boy slid into icy water his cries drew John Hunt from 44 Maverick Street. He tore off his coat, jumped in, and gripped the boy by the hair as he sank for a third time. The rescued lad recovered after hours and was released from danger.

Cottage Street Boston Edward O'Brien John Hunt Maverick Street Hunt

Track Games at Harvard Tie Up the Meet Start

Harvard track events list multiple sprint and field wins with winners M G Perkins E J Dives H B Young R E Bollard F W Bird R F Bauer F H Schoenfuss F J W Ford R B Gring and Frost. Distances include 125ft 10in hammer throw and 11ft in pole vault.

D. Hamilton M. G. Perkins E. J. Dives H. B. Young Mite S. T. Hubbard R. E. Bollard F. W. Bird

Massachusetts Receives Civil War Fund Refund

The Treasury Department sent Massachusetts a warrant for 1 611 740 dollars, refund for expenses incurred in raising volunteers for the Union army during the Civil War, payable to the state governor.

Washington Treasury Department Massachusetts

Skipper Dies Aboard Train In Haymarket Square

Captain Joseph Silva of the Gloucester fishing vessel Catherine De Innes fell ill on an elevated train and died on a bench at Haymarket Square station after taking sick aboard the Gloucester ship.

Joseph Silva Gloucester Catherine de Innes Haymarket Square

Washington Credit Co Moves to 782 Washington St Store

The Washington Credit Company, long established in the city, vacated the old corner building at West and Washington and relocated to 782 Washington Street opposite Hollis Street. The new ground floor store boasts large display windows and a wide range of clothing and wearables. During the opening week, patrons receive purple stamps, and the firm pledges low prices, generous credit, and satisfaction guaranteed with branches in Springfield and Haverhill.

West Washington Streets Washington Credit Company, Clothiers and Outfitters Washington Street Hollis Street Washington Credit Company Springfield Haverhill

Soothes Away Headache Claims

An advertisement featuring E. P. Wilbur of Pacific Grove Cal promotes Orangeiie as a tonic that tones the system and dispels dull feeling, claiming headache relief as part of its effects.

E. P. Wilbur Pacifico Grove Cal

Revered Doctor Defends Clerical Standing After Duffy’s Claim

A Greenleaf Michigan minister Rev Archibald McLeod D D publishes a bold open letter defending his clerical status and long service in the United Presbyterian Church. He names colleagues and presbytery officials to prove his ordination and asks for the accuser’s name and address. He also states he has benefited from Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey despite being a temperance man.

A. McLeod Greenleaf Michigan Duffy D. D. Greenleaf Mich Duffy Malt Whiskey Co United Presbyterian Church Detroit Luther McCampbell Almont Maxwell Birmingham United Presbyterian Church of North America Knox College Toronto Ont Lindsay Ontario Chatham Archibald Leitch Cass City Anton Penny

Duffy Malt Whiskey Ad Promises Cures and Health Boost

A broad appeal from the Duffy Malt Whiskey Company claims physicians and nurses endorse the tonic whiskey. The ad asserts cures for coughs colds grip bronchitis pneumonia and stomach troubles. It touts nerve soothing effects and full health impact with a $1.00 bottle price and a free medical booklet from Rochester New York.

Duffy Duffy Malt Whiskey Company Rochester N. Y

Trial in Superior Court on jury influence charges

P. J. Gough a tailor at 76 Summer Street and Timothy Hurley a bartender at 8 Broadway South Boston were arraigned in the third session of the Superior Court charged with attempting to influence a jury and each held in 36000 bonds.

P. J. Gough Summer Street Timothy Hurley Broadway Boston Superior Court

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