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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
4
Brockton Mass resident Daniel R Ryan endorses Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey claiming it strengthens his system and restores sleep after overwork. He describes becoming less nervous, enjoying restful sleep, and feeling better than ever due to the tonic.
An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure stimulant and tonic. It claims benefits for nerve strength digestion and longevity, and cites medical uses for coughs colds and lung diseases. The copy warns buyers to obtain genuine product from licensed sellers and provides contact for a medical booklet from Rochester New York.
The Luce primary election bill passed to be engrossed after the Nye amendment struck the Dyar Boston referendum clause and another amendment made it mandatory in all cities. Democrats supported it. four Republicans opposed. It now returns to the House for concurrence.
The Senate investigation panel will hold a 10:30 a.m. session in Room 426 to receive testimony. George J. Raymond, author of charges of alleged bribery tied to Senate Bill 194 to ban bulk merchandise sales, is summoned. Chairman Frost notes the course depends on developments with no other persons summoned yet.
The House adjourned with Speaker Myers pleased at routine business progress after disposing of the firemen bill. Ham of Boston sought a one day postponement of the gas consolidation bill, a move voted down. The barbers’ bill rejection was not reconsidered, and a two hour voting bill article remained unacted. The Boston Municipal Court justice salaries bill was sent to the General Court, while watchmen salaries were referred to Ways and Means. The gypsy math bill advanced to engrossment, the nurses 70 hour bill eyed a third reading, and Brockton’s new high school commission bill remained under discussion.
A new collection of Greek and Roman antiquities donated by Francis Bartlett goes on private view at the Art Museum. The show, in the two basement rooms, features marbles terra cotta bronzes coins jewelry and items such as Aphrodite head The Weeping Siren mounted Amazon head Venus Ammon and a colossal vase with related classical works.
Adams Express sale at Lewis J. Bird's auction rooms drew crowds as prizes changed hands from 25 cents to 75 cents. A pine cabinet sparked a guessing game before a spectator proclaimed it a second hand incubator, while a wicker rocker and a camera drew interest. The Hvelfest sale proved profitable by intrinsic value.
A historic ad claims biliousness stems from a torpid liver and poor digestion. It promotes Iron-Ox Tablets as a non purgative tonic that rebuilds the system and avoids alcohol based compounds while warning against habit forming liquids. Price is 25 cents for fifty tablets from Iron-Ox Remedy Co Detroit Mich.
Speaker Myers told a Post representative he would back a formal inquiry if anyone presents specific facts showing bribery or corruption in the Legislature. He said rumors exist but lack concrete evidence and urged accusers to bring forward specifics for prompt investigation. He noted many rumors target the House and warned against unwarranted notoriety.
Judge William Sullivan urged a city boxing school for Italians as a solution to a stabbing case involving Frederic Corrado aged 16 on Endicott street. Community leaders and Rev Father Ubaldus condemned the idea saying Italians are unfairly labeled and prisons hold few Italian inmates. Local Italians warn the plan could provoke unrest in the North End.
Women flock to the third floor white sale at Jordan Marsh Company in Boston where muslins underclothes shirts infants wear linens and blankets are offered at bargains. A second strong sale on hosiery on the ground floor complements the event as the store reports two simultaneous sales succeed by attention to customer needs and merchandising acumen.
In New York on May 13 the majority of 6900 subway strikers returned to work pending arbitration. The Team Drivers Union voted to resume operations and await a resolution. About two hundred teamsters reported for duty today with more anticipated to follow.
New York May 13 doctors discuss Dr Robert Coleman Kemp method to revive hearts after cessation using a powerful heart stimulant and saline infusion with a pump. Trials on dogs show 11 of 28 revived with post revival survival beyond 24 hours, while experts caution result depends on skilled use and animal limitations.
Appotanio Neviris aged 30 was badly burned over his arms head and body by a kerosene stove explosion yesterday morning at 259 West Third street South Boston. City Hospital physicians deem his recovery doubtful.
At yesterday's Executive Council meeting the Governor named James P. Francis of New Bedford as trustee of Taunton Insane Hospital replacing Gerard C. Tobey of Wareham who resigned. Charles W. Jackson of Monson becomes assistant medical examiner of the First Hampden district. John T. White of Arlington, Jopharus H. Whitney of Medford, and Charles H. Burritt of Boston are appointed or reappointed as district police members.
An advertising snippet urges readers to try Triscuit as a nourishing, delicious cracker. The message invites grocers to stock the product and touts it as a healthful snack.
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