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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
2
Miss Lucy Durant of St. Louis writes of headaches sleeplessness and despondency ending with gratitude for Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. She credits renewed health energy and happiness to the medicine and invites readers to contact Dr. Greene in Boston for advice.
Three alarms were rung just before 2 AM for a blaze at 628 525 Washington Street a five story brick and stone building. The upper floors burned gutting the structure with extensive water damage and potential losses around 100000. Occupants included J G Small White Dental Company Thompson Odell and others with various tenants on each floor. District Chief Hussey was injured during firefighting.
A visiting delegation including Boston & Albany President Bliss and New York Central President Calloway examined the East Boston terminal facilities. Rumors of major combines involving railroad and steamship lines with East Boston terminals stirred talk of reshaping one of the world’s great ports.
The steamer Schleswig was wrecked on a reef at sea last night while chartered by the United States Fruit Company. All aboard are believed lost or dead, and the entire cargo of fruit is likely ruined.
The body of George Shedd, who was crowned here during the late freshet, was found in a local area about eight miles below Lewiston. The identity was confirmed and authorities investigated the death as a local incident.
A tenderfoot questions a miner about sinking a shaft for ore. The miner answers briefly, noting there is not enough evidence of a cent charge and the dialogue hints at a cautious, terse assessment.
The first serious trouble in the line men's strike cut electric wires in Brighton last night leaving lights out on South street and around Chestnut Hill avenue. Inspectors traced breaks to partial cuts twisted apart and two hours were needed to restore service. No suspect is identified though a boozy lineman is suspected.
Union leaders report widespread support among linemen in Lowell Lawrence overhill ewburt Lynn and Salem for a nine hour Saturday strike. Philadelphia to Boston recruitment efforts faltered as only a few joined. May 11 strikes loom in Worcester and Springfield. officials expect disruption to telephone and electric services.
A Vermillion Dakota woman attributes years of twitching limbs and sleepless nights to coffee and reports relief after stopping coffee and using Fostum Food Coffee. She details nightly cold feet, restlessness, and fear of catching cold, claiming her symptoms disappeared after changing to Fostum. The cereal company is named as a source for an application name.
Police protection was increased at Bartlett street stables after a railroad strike prompted fears of violence. About twenty linemen worked on wires while fifty union men watched and twelve police patrolled the scene. Extra patrols remained on duty through the night with no violence reported.
Agent Bradford of the Linemen's Union interviewed line men from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company in Haverhill. They vow to strike Saturday if the union demand for a day wage of $3 is not granted, with the Lowell union planning a Friday meeting that will draw many Haverhill men.
Twenty two union housesmiths on the new Elevated station at Atlantic avenue and State street quit work yesterday after wages fell from 33 1 3 cents to 31 2? cents per hour. Helpers also faced reductions from 28 cents to 22 1 2 cents per fur.
Fifteen manufacturing machinists in Boston met with a Lodge No. 24 committee at the Quincy House to discuss the nine hour movement set to begin May 20. The conference showed manufacturers likely to grant the demands on that date. About three machinists were initiated last night.
President Frank McCarthy of the State branch of the American Federation of Labor organized a union last night for women employed in a tobacco factory in this city. Over 60 members attended. The group will be named Tobacco Workers No. 73, the first of its kind in New England.
Eleven Massachusetts members of Congress attended a complimentary dinner for retiring Congressman George W. Weymouth hosted by the Fitchburg Merchants Association at the city hall. Senator Hoar could not attend. Weymouth served as toastmaster as speeches praised his career and the Massachusetts delegation. A public reception followed in City Hall.
W H Brinton, president of the Peru Plow and Wheel Works in Peru Indiana, said a merger may create a great trust of all implement makers in the United States with capital between 50 and 75 million dollars.
The notice lists travel routes via Royal Blue Line from May 10 to Philadelphia and Washington with a May 24 stop at Gettysburg and other places. It notes personal conduct and stop-over privileges and invites readers to call or write A J Simmons at 21 Washington for illustrated descriptive pamphlets.
An advertisement touts Munyon's Witch Hazel Soap as a universal remedy for rough hands complexion pimples blackheads and facial blemishes plus cures for cuts wounds and skin inflammations. It also markets hair and baby care benefits and links to various Munyon cures with a 25 cent price and an inhaler for catarrh asthma grip and bronchitis at 1 dollar.
A conference in Arlington between Swan’s counsel Alexander Nelson and town officials at Dr. Young’s office yielded no substantive progress. Nelson left without proposals, and the town officials questioned why he came, noting searches for a cash book and property attachments tied to Swan. Relatives named disavow interest in Swan’s rescue. Harrison Swan cites hereditary influence in the events.
Mrs Emil Hinger of West Roxbury died at home from burns suffered in a bonfire during the afternoon. She was about 60 years old.
An advertisement extols spring cleansing of the blood by humors and impurities. It claims headaches biliousness nausea nervousness and tiredness stem from impure blood and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as America's greatest spring medicine to purify blood, cure skin diseases, improve appetite and sleep.
In Boston the Amulet Magazine promotes the League of Love praising the amulet as a symbol of universal affection. Ex Alderman M H Cleary and several women from Roxbury and Cambridge speak of happiness, peace, and renewed romance tied to wearing the amulet. Poem by Tim Coakley and notes on membership and circles.
The esteemed Cincinnati physician Dr. John P. Haig has achieved marvellous success in his medical practice enhancing patient care and outcomes in the city. He is recognized for his leadership, skilled diagnoses, and progressive treatment approaches improving local health standards.
A new issue of 100 mile ticket is placed on sale at stations along the Boston and Maine line at noon on May. Tickets cost $10 each and are valid for travel within the state under this fare schedule.
A consolidation of about twenty natural gas counties in Ashington and Green counties with a capitalization near 12 million dollars is underway and expected to be completed soon.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an alleged act of violence in Brooklyn involving a man and his sister-in-law with a motive tied to a monthly meeting of a street railway association. The fragment mentions John fe Gasham and a topic “Prevention of Accidents” as a sublet or subsidiary focus.
A horse owned by a professor bolted on a Cambridge avenue, threw its rider into the air and landed on a bystander, injuring the person as onlookers watched. The rider was found unable to continue and sought medical help.
Joseph Jefferson ends his Boston engagement with Cricket on the Hearth and lend Me Five Ghill lings at the Boston Theatre, followed by the Giddy Throng from New York. Francis Wilson finishes at the Museum with Little Red Riding Hood. An array of stars visit Tremont, Hollis Street, Park, Grand and Castle Square theatres, featuring Annie Russell, Otis Skinner, Yeats and Browning pieces, and Boucicault’s Led Astray.
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