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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1900

Page

5

Peruna touted as cure for nervous depression in women

Letters from Mrs. Cook Newark and Philadelphia describe recovery from long illness after using Peruna. Testimony claims relief from extreme nervousness and consumption symptoms, with praise for the tonic and a call for a free summer catarrh book from The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus Ohio.

Anne Rees North Fifth Street Philadelphia Peruna Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio

Crippled Catharine Lathrop Taken to State Hospital

New York on May 4 reports Catharine Lathrop, destitute and hopelessly insane, removed from her West Brighton home to the State Hospital for the Insane at Poughkeepsie. She is the daughter of Commodore.

New York Catherine Lathrop West Brighton Staten Island State Hospital For the Insane Poughkeepsie

Edwards System of Mental Healing Promotes Vitalized Nerve Force

The Edwards System promises drugless cures through Vitalized Nerve Force, claiming to strengthen physical and mental health while aiding doctors, teachers, speakers, and performers. It touts scientific basis, asserts cures for constipation headaches insomnia and pelvic diseases, and follows stories of Mrs. Lathrop and Dr. Rankin.

Edwards Manvink Perenne London

Notice of Dr Edwardes Office Hours

Dr Thomas A Edwardes lists office hours Sundays 10 to 8 and 140 sure 1010 as location reference for patient visits.

Thomas A. Edwardes M. D

Porto Rico Declared American Territory by Judge

United States District Judge Lochren ruled that ratification of the peace treaty with Spain made Porto Rico American territory under the U S Constitution without further Congressional action. The decision involved Raphael Ortiz seeking freedom from Stillwater Prison claiming a jury trial in his Porto Rican murder case.

ST. Paul, Minn United States Lochren Spain Porto Rico Raphael Ortiz Stillwater Congress

A New Cigar in Town Fer nandina Introduced

La Fernandina cigar arrives from Bernard Stahl & Co New York praised for Havana tobacco and modern factory. Daniel Frank & Co of Washington Street named distributor representative for Boston area dealers and smokers seeking a mild delicious smoke at wholesale prices.

la Fernandina America Bernard Stahl & Co New York Fernandina Cacey Boston Daniel Frank & Co Washington Street

Last Washington Tour Schedule Amid Rail Line Closure

Tour notes show the final Washington trip of the season under the enonaity 6 co uc tourist prem of theie vania railroad. Departure set for May 4 with a May fd Luray stop and a Bell at in oO tour Agent at 26 Washington topet Wine.

Enonaity Uc Tourist Prem Theievania Railroad Washington Topet Wine

Royal Blue Line Tours From Boston to Gettysburg and Washington

Royal Blue Line schedules a Boston departure on May 18 offering a tour package at $35 with all expenses included. From New York the rate is $2 for a similar itinerary. ErrlGenny conducted the trip with Weekington Street address listed in Boston under A. J. Simmons, N. B. A.

Royal Blue Line Boston New York Weekington Street A. J. Simmons

Stricter Barber Shop Rules to Curb Contagion Adopted

The Board of Health approved immediate rules requiring clean shops, sterilized utensils after each use, separate towels, running water, and prohibition of powder puffs and sponges. Barbers must wash hands after every customer, and lump alum is banned. Cheaper shops near transit hubs face biggest impact while higher-end shops align with standards.

Board of Health Board of Health Standard Washington Street Boylston Newspaper Row

Stage Matters. Boston Theatre and Music No. 1

Manager Chamberlyn negotiates with Lulu Glaser Thomas Q Seabrooke Dan Daly and Marie Dressler for The Cadet Girl. Edouard Strauss Vienna Orchestra signs for Back Bay Music Hall Nov 12 for one week. Ringling Bros Circus arrives Boston with two daily shows next week. Big street parade Monday. Boston Museum closes with Wheels Within Wheels after Why Smith Left Home. Pop concerts in Mechanics Hall May 10. Rich’s popularity grows at Hollis Street Theatre. Rogers Brothers in Wall Street opens May 14 as benefit. Klaw Erlanger Opera Company forms led by Jerome Sykes with Foxy Quil ler first. Follows The Highwayman reprise.

Chamberlyn Columbia Theatre Lulu Glaser Thomas Q. Seabrooke Dan Daly Marie Dressier Edouard Strauss Vienna Orchestra New Back Bay Music Hall Ringling Bros’ Circus Boston Huntington Avenue Boston Museum Smith Mechanics’ Hall Charles J. Rich Hollis Street Rogers Brothers Wall Street John J. McNally de Koven Foxy Quiller Mr. Sykes Broadway Tokio Tremont Grand Opera House Julia Morrison Dore Davidson Chattanooga Miss Morrison W. A. Whitecar Maclyn Arbuckle Fred W. Peters Dan Mason Lee Snyder H. F. Roberts Brandon Douglas E. A. Eberle Rose Snyder Gertrude Roosevelt Blanche _ Carlyle Anita Bridger Annie Yeamans Lady Slavey Marie Dressler Petite Adelaide Fanny Rice Comedienne Rosina Vokes Keith Lafayette Johnson and Dean Blocksom and Burns Gertrude Mansfield Daryl Wilbur Mouliere Sisters Dillon Brothers Castle Square Theatre Grand Theatre The Howard Isham

Maxwell Murder Case Jury Finds Manslaughter Verdict

In Portland on May 4 Judge Putnam delivered a one hour and forty five minute charge in the Maxwell murder case. The jury retired at 11 45 am and returned a verdict of manslaughter against Maxwell a few minutes after 2 pm. Sentence is set for next Tuesday at 11 o'clock unless court plans change.

Portland Maxwell Putnam

Mason Kidder marriage rumor links to divorce decree

New York May 4 It is rumored that Jack Mason of Daniel Frohman s company and Kathryn Kidder known for impersonating Mme Sans Gene plan to marry. Mason previously divorced Marion Manola and is not to remarry in this state. The wedding may occur in Jersey City on May 13.

New York Kathryn Kidder New Jersey Jack Mason Daniel Frohman Mme. Sans Gene Mr. Mason Marion Manola Miss Kidder Jersey City

Langtry Plays Near Boston in Glowing Uproar Tour

Mrs. Langtry and The Degenerates complete a nationwide tour with stops in Washington Boston and other cities. The engagements feature Sapho at Bowdoin Square Theatre and a busy slate of vaudeville acts and plays at Tremont Grand and Keith’s with matinees and evening performances for a week.

Wanted a case of health for all ages

An old advertising notice touts a miracle health remedy sold by Kiraks Chemical Co at 10 Spruce Street New York New Jersey area. It promises relief from various ailments with claims of sleep, pain banishment, and extended life. Five cents mailed yields ten thousand testimonials and a mailed answer.

Kiraks Chemical Cos Spruce St New Jom

Sunday Services at First Baptist Church Listed

Readable parts indicate a Sunday schedule for First Baptist Church with mentions of Reverend activity and general offerings. Specific times and full location details are obscured in OCR, but the notice confirms worship services and a sermon by the Rev.

First Baptist Church Commonwealth Venient

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