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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1902
Page
2
Letters from Malden Charlestown and Charlestown residents praise Jaynes Blood and Nerve Tonic as a cure for acute neuralgia after La Grippe and indigestion debility. They claim relief from nervousness and blood diseases.
A series of reader testimonials from Boston Everett Amesbury Revere and Milton Mass laud Jaynes Blood and Nerve Tonic for curing loss of appetite dyspepsia debility nervousness and despondency. Patrons include N S Southwick P Deveney H B Titcomb Mrs John Wilson and WM Welch detailing improved health after use.
Boston merchant George F. Washburn outlines a bold plan to invade New England with a chain of arcades built on profit sharing. He envisions absorbing existing stores across categories, a cooperative bank, and a wholesale depot, all cash based with branch credit.
A large gathering at Central Congregational Church in Chelsea heard a letter from Rev. Robert A. MacFadden reading that he had received the church action and was taking the matter under advisement. The congregation awaited his decision on withdrawing his resignation.
About 400 Polish Catholics in Adams will obtain a church. Bishop Beaven of Springfield has appointed Lentz of Chicopee as pastor. A lot on Prateau street is paid for and the group has $4000 in cash saved over years. Hon. W B Plunkett pledged $500 upon ground being taken.
A nearly $200,000 transfer in East Boston waters adds three large wharves to the Hastera Wharf and Storage Company. The Massachusetts Wharf Trust also shifts 45,500 feet of land beside Atlantic Works to the new entity, including Mayo and Hunter’s wharf estates. The sale signals a pivotal waterfront consolidation amid anticipated terminal improvements and rising transoceanic trade.
Officials deny any compromise on a 30 year lease for the Washington street subway. They insist 2 years is the limit, with 20 years as a practical maximum, and that the Associated Board of Trade and Public Franchise League would not support a 30 year term.
Adams May 11 Horace Steinberg and Isaac Kaatz were arrested earlier on liquor distilling charges and released from custody after paying a 1125 dollar fine and surrendering two small copper stills seized by government officers.
John Smith of East Walpole forced his way into a Sunday wedding at a 160 Canal Street hall, tried to take a seat at the banquet, hurled a glass, was struck with a bottle, then fled. Smith suffered a compound skull fracture and was taken to City Hospital Relief Station. the couple Powll Schmracks and Aggie Gruteie wed at noon with 40 couples present.
The Plant Investment Company's trolley lines and electric light plant in Jacksonville Florida were purchased by Stone & Webster of Boston. The new owners plan to unite holdings in a single company with Tampa Savannah Columbus El Paso and Houston properties. Development aims include eliminating grade crossings by rebuilding a long viaduct over railroad tracks and expanding Phenix Park.
May 11 report from Plymouth describes a forest fire that began in Carver and spread into Plymouth. Firefighters fought through the day with chemical engines and equipment, burning acres of woodland and damaging bog houses along Nigger Pond Ose Pond Clew Pond and Palace Pond while winds threatened a resurgence.
City leaders press for partisan realignments in paid posts across Bath Commission secretaryship cemetery chair and treasurer roles. Morse to be replaced by a Democrat if mayor approves with Brackett’s removal urged amid accusations of campaign activity. Crocker expected to be confirmed. other posts including deputy sealer Minta and election office changes loom as Kennedy finalizes lists.
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