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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1904

Page

2

Relatives 10 Get Peabody's 400000 Verdict

The jury returned a verdict in C. F. Jenney et al. v J. L. Peabody et al. confirming a will that leaves about 350000 for an industrial school for girls at Norwood, with 30000 to relatives. Contestors alleged unsound mind and undue influence. Osborn relatives in Missouri likely to share in benefits.

Peabody Will Norwood C. F. Jenney J. L. Peabody Henry O. Peabody Messrs D. M. Hill Jacob Peabody Denver Asa L. Peabody California Clara Vasey Chicago Hannah Sawyer Boston Osborn Missouria

Malden youths fight over Maplewood girl in yard clash

In Malden on a Sunday evening two Ward 7 youths fought for a Maplewood girl. They squared off in the school yard then near the old Maplewood stone crusher, trading blows for about 15 minutes until friends separated them. A black eye and minor facial cuts were noted, the bout ending in a draw.

Malden Maplewood Ward 7 Maplewood School Yard

Bogan Leaves Watts Office After 29 Years of Service

Inspector Joseph D. Bogan of Chief Watts force will retire after 29 years in the police department. A Civil War veteran born Charlestown November 20, 1846, he joined in 1875 and progressed from Charlestown station to plain clothes sleuth and later inspector. He will be pensioned with $800 pay. Chief Watts plans to retire older members and hire younger replacements.

Police Joseph D. Bogan Watts’ Force Inspector Bogan Charlestown Watts

Seven Years For Negro Forger Held In State Prison

Meyer Jonston was sent to the State Prison from the Superior Criminal Court for four to seven years for forgery. His comrade Eras mus C. Reed received five to eight years for the same offense. Both men are colored. Henry Woods jailed for stealing silk and Herbert T. Clark for polygamy received 18 months and one year respectively.

Meyer Jonston Superior Criminal Court Erasmus C. Reed Henry Woods House of Correction Herbert T. Clark

Brown's Case Sent to Norfolk Grand Jury

Charles L. Brown charged with breaking and entering Avalon apartments on Harvard Street Brookline was held to await the Norfolk grand jury in 300 bail. He is accused of operating in the guise of a hook agent.

Brown Norfolk Charles L. Brown Avalon Apartments Harvard Street Brookline

Italians Protest Forbidden to Perform in North End

A Boston letter from Vincent Potenza argues against banning Italian bands in the North End. He cites Sunday music by Salvation Army as a precedent and says Italian musicians have played for 20 years without provoking issues, noting they stop 300 feet from churches and move past Christ Church on Salem Street.

Emmons North End Board of Police Pis Ihs Salvation Army Judge Hmmons Charter Street Christ’s Church Salem Street Prince Street Boston Vincent Potenza

Masters Say Bakers Will Get Less Pay

Master bakers warn wage cuts are coming as material costs rise and profits vanish. Small shops raised wages but struggle. many will downsize loaves or raise prices. Industry shifts to machinery like mixers, dividers, scales, and specialized pie girl systems to cut labor costs.

Masters Master Bakers’ Association Committee On Board of Trade Middle West South

Cast Iron Columns Under Fire In Tall Buildings

New York May 10. George A Just, contracting engineer and member of the New York building code board, says cast iron columns in tall buildings provoke the fiercest debate among builders and engineers. He cites editorials urging disuse, notes steel column designs, and mentions varied height limits proposed by officials and journals. The topic gains wide attention as H DeB Parsons’ paper prepares for discussion by the American Society of Civil Engineers on May 18.

New York George A. Just Darlington Engineering News New York Sun Hopper Record and Guide Department of Buildings Scientific American Just H. Deb. Parsons American Society of Civil Engineers

Crocker Trial Again Set Before Judge Braley

The Uriel Crocker case returns to the Supreme Judicial Court on Monday as Judge Braley hears a motion for a new trial filed on behalf of Mrs. Crocker.

Uriel Crocker Judge Braley Supreme Judicial Court

Road to Wellville Mention Sells Short on Shelf

A terse note notes a small book titled Road to Wellville and a brief package reference, likely in a bookstore or catalog item. The fragment hints at a sale or listing but provides limited context or full details.

Winchester clerk pleads guilty to dual larceny charges

In Superior Court before Judge DeCourcey yesterday, George B. Hodgden of Winchester admitted guilt on two counts of larceny totaling 23000 dollars from the Bigelow Carpet Company and the Clinton Wire Cloth Company where he served as clerk. Hodgdon faces sentencing tomorrow.

DeCourcey George B. Hodgden Winchester Bigelow Carpet Company Clinton Wire Cloth Company Hodgdon

The Marvel of Curing Deaf and Disease by Osmo-Chemic Radiant Light

Remarkable claims recount cures once deemed incurable by Osmo-Chemic physicians using Radiant Light. Doctors and patients alike praise X-Ray violet light and radium therapies for locating and destroying germs, offering rapid restoration and hope for chronic ailments.

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free X-Ray Exams

Free examination method uses Radio-Active Solution the X-Ray and Osmo-Chemic Screen to detect disease in any part of the body. The service is offered at no cost to patients.

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Market Modern Healing Claims

An advertisement extols Osmo-Chemic Co physicians as up-to-date experts with licensed, college education and world-wide experience. It warns against unskilled imitators delivering dangerous 20th century remedies and notes pastors and physicians bringing patients to rejuvenation and health through Osmo-Chemic remedies.

Medical Examining Board of Mass Cis Akornatas

Deafness Healed by Radiant Light Treatment at Albany Clinic

The testimonial from L. K. Wagner of Central Avenue Albany describes three weeks of radiant light therapy improving his left ear. He had endured years of deafness despite consults with several doctors and medicines. After a thorough Osmo treatment and x rays, he reports steady progress and plans to continue for permanent relief.

Central Avenue Albany BH. Wagner

Deafness Cured by Radiant Light Treatment

A series of testimonials from individuals in South Portland Lynn Mass and Falmouth Me claim deafness and ringing in the ears were treated with Radiant Light therapy. They report restored hearing and improved vitality after treatment.

Peter Bockline Sam Setoot South Portland Ay Wilson Lowell Lynn Mass Sarah McFoote Pac Art de Iisen Falmouth Arti St Ie Mabe

Osmo Chemic doctors help Mrs. N. E. M. N. recover

Mrs N E M N of West Bearboro Massachusetts describes years of nervous weakness from overwork cooking heavy kettles. After three months of Osmo Chemic treatment she reports no headaches, strong appetite, sound sleep, and able to do her own work again.

Moulton West Bearboro

References By Permission to Prospective Patients

A faded fragment lists various physicians and professionals in a reference style, noting patients referred to L. W. Holmes in Westport and others in New York Portland Maine and Deerfield. Names include Dr Philo C. magvey and J. Gnade with brief mentions of bronchitis nephritis tumor and diabetes cases.

Mcaranthen J. Gnade Deerfield Newes Wiliam Washington St Seen Mass Julian RO York Ons

Medical ad seeks patients for ongoing treatment plan

A dated, fragmented notice offers monthly payment for medical treatment by physicians. It mentions chronic conditions including bronchitis asthma cancer and tumors. The ad invites individuals who have been treated for months without improvement and are seeking ongoing care to join the program.

Clergymen Defend New England Morals in Debate

A New York paper quotes Dr Dixon in Brooklyn criticizing New England moral tone while others like Dr Crane Berkeley Temple and Rev Henson of Tremont Temple defend regional differences. Clergy discuss East West temperament and effects of travel on morality amid policing and revival culture.

Boston New England New York Dixon Ruggles Street Brooklyn Allen F. Stockdale Berkeley Temple Henson Tremont Temple

Comman ded to Pray Hickey Runs Away Case in Municipal Court

Abraham Davis reportedly told Ben Hickey to pray and then reversed words on Melrose street in the South End last Saturday night. Hickey alleges Davis pointed a revolver. A white girl was involved. The case was postponed for grand jury review with bail set at $500.

Abraham Davis Ben Hickey Melrose Street South End Hickey Davis Hickey Tran Municipal Criminal Court Grand Jury

Royal Blue line tour from Boston to Gettysburg and beyond

The Royal Blue line tour leaves Boston May 20 with stops at Gettysburg Harper's Ferry Washington and Philadelphia plus a Reading Penn side trip and Mt. Penn trip. Morning and afternoon carriage tours with Captain Minnigh as lecturer. Three and a quarter days in Washington and Philadelphia plus possible Ger stopover. All expenses $82 except supper on Fall River line. Send postal for details to Joseph P. Taggart N BP A 360 Washington street Boston Mass.

Erson Royal Blue Line Boston Gettysburg Harper's Ferry Washington Philadelphia Reading Penn Mt. Pennsylvania Gttysburg Minnigh Fall River Joseph P. Taggart Washington Street Mass

Gettysburg and Washington Tour From Boston

A Pennsylvania railroad organized tour will depart Boston on May 27. The package costs 22 dollars and includes carriage drives and hotel expenses plus all necessary costs except copper on the Fall River line returning. Tour details available from the tourist agent at 236 Washington Street, Boston.

Gettysburg Washington Pennsylvania Railroad Boston Fall River Line Washington Street

Free X-Ray Exam Trial at Gene Dental Office

The notice invites readers to visit any Gene office on the sixteenth for a free X-Ray examination and trial of a new light treatment with medicine at the low rate until cured. It promotes free care and ongoing treatment until full recovery.

Deafness Cure Claimed By Albany Woman

Mrs J W Stewart of 66 Clinton street Albany New York says she suffered deafness in her right ear for ten years and in her left ear for about three years after consulting many doctors she found relief from a claimed remedy called The Radiant Light Treatment. She urges others with deafness or head noises to try it as it is presented as superior to other physicians treatments.

Duffy E. H. Bowne Kingston, B. J Dffy Governos & Medicine Ualater Duffy Matt Whisa C. Cale T Key Co Rochester New York J. W. Stewart Clinton Street Albany N. Y Pavel

Hearing Restored After Doctors Failed to Relieve Deafness

Mr. R. S. aaies, residing at 11 Haute inson and, reports deafness in one ear persisted despite doctors and hospitals. He says relief came after a new treatment restored hearing.

R. S. Aaies Hauteinson von Maes

Osmo-Chemic light cure praised by patient Wilkins

A manIncomplete account claims ten years of bronchitis and deafness healed by Osmo-Chemic light cure after failed treatments at Massachusetts Hospital. He states hearing restored and breathing eased, endorsing the remedy and signing R. S. Wilkins.

Massachusettes R. S. Wilkins

Fragmentary Osmo-Chemic System ad copy

An incomplete advertisement notes a business titled Osmo-Chemic System or Medicine with a list of numbers and a Washington street address. The text mentions hours and states the office is closed Sunday.

Zim St. St Wasshonter Tespm

Governor to Name Forester in New Draft Bill

Ways and Means committee reports the bill to create a State forester position to be appointed by the Governor in the Senate. The draft replaces selection by the State Board of Agriculture with gubernatorial appointment.

Ways and Means Committee State Board of Agriculture

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B. H. Bowne Bogan Protess Crocker Wellville The Hodgden Dr Crane Dr. Crane People’s Temple St. Louis Minnesota Alabama Kansas City William Henry Harrison -Emmons Dr. Henson Beecham’s Davis Optical CO Park Square Opticians Park SQ Aasry Tartu Forester Dr. Felt Chemical Co Summerst Nyy Painiess National Dental Parlors Winter Street Col. Music Hall Vorenberg’s Frances Damon Een
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