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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1904
Page
2
A medical offer promises a complete radical cure for deafness for a fixed ten dollar payment. Dr Blair advertises treatment available to all applicants before January 1. The deal emphasizes that the price is not monthly but a one time fee and claims no failures so far.
An advertisement extols Doctor Blair's Medico Osteopathic Treatment as a guaranteed cure for deafness and head noises. It promises a limited time offer: $10 covers all treatment costs if begun before June 1, with the payer receiving full care until cured. Aims to persuade readers to seek treatment at his office.
The article extols rapid cures achieved without prolonged treatment using poisons and dangerous drugs. It claims people were restored to health in an incredibly short time and urges readers to investigate the claims for themselves.
All applicants will receive consultation and act as signal without cost. Doctor Blair's diagnosis will be sent free to any address upon application.
Supreme Court set aside a $5000 verdict for Levi Hudson as administrator of Joseph P Pope estate against Lynn and Boston Street Railway Co. Pope was placed from a Scollay Square car for Lynn at about 8 pm on Sept 7, 1898. The conductor failed to collect the fare and Pope was left by the track in Lynn marshes, later run over on the return to Boston.
Rosa Coston, a colored girl, was found not guilty after being accused of stealing $1 from Patrolman Rhodes of Station 10 on Church Street. Judge noted her word was as good as the officer’s and that doubt warranted acquittal while Ruddes spoke on police duty and morality.
Police listing returns were handed to election commissioners last evening to tabulate. Commissioner Curtis, in charge, noted last year’s deadline of May 12 was extended by six days by law, and said the lists have been corrected and are now complete.
Mrs. M. R. Parker of Roxbury says five years of deafness ended after Doctor Blair's Medico-Osteopathic Treatment. She had been advised by Eye and Ear Infirmary specialists with no success and could not hear ordinary tones. After a short course she reports hearing again and attending a society meeting without trouble.
Mrs Amanda Cate of 21 Gaylord Street Dorchester recounts a long hearing impairment improved by Doctor Blair's Medico Osteopathy. She explains initial inability to hear ordinary conversation or lectures, rapid improvement, and a theatre performance on April 19. Gratitude to the Almighty and to the doctor is expressed.
Doctor Blair offers a free copy of Osteopathy What It Is And How It Cures along with the history of the New Science. The publication includes opinions from prominent men and women and can be obtained by applying at the office or writing for it.
J W Seavey of 101 Arch St Boston details years of deafness and inability to follow speech. After a few weeks of Blair's Medico Osteopathic Treatment he heard a Lodge meeting clearly and expresses deep gratitude for the relief and new world opened to him.
Mr Emerson narrates years of deafness ending after six weeks with Doctor Blair Medico Osteopathic Treatment. He reports persistent deafness prior to treatment and gratitude for restored hearing enabling him to hear ordinary conversation again. He endorses the method as the future for ear troubles.
Mrs M J Clark of Boston Massachusetts had suffered asthma for four years and could not work as a masseuse. After five weeks of Doctor Blair’s treatment she reports no attacks and a return to health, vigor, and a sense of being a new woman.
In Worcester the House paused action on a 60 000 bill to hire parasites to attack gypsy moths. Rep Jewett and Rep Paige argued it diverged from agriculture committee plans, which favored a 300 000 measure. two committees aim to craft a satisfactory bill. Woodward of Ludlow signaled a substitute mirroring agriculture provisions but shifting funding to cities and towns from the State Board of Agriculture.
An active search is underway for a woman who left John Rainold dead in a Central House room on Green Street after registering as John Reynolds and wife. Autopsy offered no clear cause. organs will be sent to Harvard professor Wood for analysis. Police descriptions of the woman vary, and she left at 7 am after Rainold paid with ten dollar bills. The body remained unclaimed at Briggs' on Howard Street.
Fernando Arbos, concert master and first violin of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has severed ties with the orchestra and will return to the Royal College of Music in London as professor. Rumors say Frank Kneigel may lead next season at Symphony Hall.
Governor Bates sent in nominations to the Council yesterday for two clerks: Augustus B. Leonard of Fall River named clerk of the Second District Court of Bristol and Orsino G. Sleeper of Newton named clerk of the Municipal Court of Boston.
Frank J. Cashin sued the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad for injuries from a two train collision at Avon on Sept 17 1901. The full bench of the Supreme Court sustained a verdict of 40000 for Cashin who lived in Springfield. Forty persons were injured in the crash. Cashin suffered a broken left arm three broken ribs and internal injuries.
Boston University varsity departs for Hamilton New York to face Colgate University in a next day game after a stop at Ashburnham to play Cush ing Academy. Players Henry Dumphy captains shortstop Bruckshaw Cof fey Hayes Cole Reddy Lucas Stuart Castello pitch Queen Wynkoski manage.
In Senate debate on a petition to end the East Boston tunnel toll, Senator Bemis said the attorney general viewed such legislation as unconstitutional. He moved to amend the committee report to allow petitioners to withdraw, an amendment adopted as the report was accepted.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, at its May meeting, voted to offer to the selectmen of over 300 Massachusetts towns twenty dollars to help establish watering troughs or fountains for animals. Each installation would bear an iron cup for humans and be inscribed with the words Blessed are the merciful in memory of Arioch Wentworth.
City Marshal Thomas Burckes posted bonds to free Bessie McDonald a murder witness after eight weeks in jail citing pity for the girl and her promise to appear whenever summoned. She was released May 18 and expected to be available if needed.
May 18. Governor Bates will visit Waltham on June 9 as guest of the Waltham Business Men's Association for its annual ladies night. He will be accompanied by Edward B. Callender and Guy A. Ham. Maynard Hall is booked for the reception and banquet. The organizing committee includes Representative Doty as chairman and numerous city officials and local leaders.
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