Peruna Claimed as Universal Cure for Catarrh
An advertisement style feature touts Peruna as a universal remedy for chronic catarrh and related lung symptoms. It cites testimonials from Mrs. J. Benson of Seattle and J Louis Pfau Jr of Chicago, and notes widespread belief in Peruna's efficacy along with a free book offer from The Peruna Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander J. Thomas
Albert Lea
Minn
Peruna Medicine Co
Peruna
Clara Thomas
J. Benson
Seattice
Wash
Benson
Guardian Grand Circle, Women of Woodcraft
Seattle
Pacific Coast
J. Louis Pfau, Jr
Times - Herald
Chicago
Hartman
Peruna Medicine ‘Co
Columbus
Ohio
The Disappearing Brick of Park Street Tales
A long reminiscence recalls the Park Street disappearing brick marked J A G and other famed bricks. The piece retells legends of bricks that vanish and reappear, including jokey games and mischief by a milkman and a jealous neighbor, with curious inscriptions like God is love.
Painter barely survives fall on Dorchester roof spikes
John W. Roach of Brookline was working on a Columbia road Dorchester ridge when he slipped and dangled above water drain spikes. He swung for moments until coworkers lowered a ladder and pulled him to safety.
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John W. Roach
Brookline
Columbia Road
Dorchester
Lowell Seeks Second Jackson President Nomination
Rev William Waldof Jackson Jr a Lowell preacher turned candidate claims the nation yearns for the second Jackson He sells photographs of Our Next President to fund his rail fare and touts a self written platform favoring gold expansion protective tariffs and merit based public service His headquarters are in his hat and he plans to attend the Philadelphia convention if funds allow
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Lowell
Ben Butler
Jackson
William, Waldof,Jackson, Jr
Butler
Old New Hamp
Shire
Philadelphia
United States
Globe
Pacific Ocean
Orient
Saree Pariotian
Alvancing Clrtion
Mystery brick on Park Street traced to James A. Gray
The Post learns bricks on a Park Street sidewalk are made by James A. Gray of Saco Maine and bear his initials JAG on one side. Some bricks with the initials appear irregularly and vanish, with residents reporting inconsistency and even a woman claiming second sight led to a trance near Park and Tremont streets.
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Park Street
J A G
Post
James A. Gray
Saco
Neighbor Sues Over Break In and Damages
A strategic neighbor sued for breaking and entering and alleged intent to the door. The court awarded substantial damages to the plaintiff. Beware of the white brick.
Ambassador White Awaiting Washington Guidance on Meat Bill
Berlin May 2 United States Ambassador White says he has not yet received instructions from Washington on whether to protest the amended meat inspection bill. He will act only after Bundesrath approval and the Emperor's confirmation. The German Butchers' Association has protested the measure and urged Bundesrath approval.
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Berilin
United States
White
Washington
Associated Press
Bundesrath
William
German Butchers’ Association
Bundesrath Pat
Censure for Water Board Potentially Dismissed
A special committee reports likely ousting Metropolitan Water Board members H. H. Sprague H. P. Walcott and Wilmot R. Evans after an inquiry prompted by Representative Walsh and Governor Crane. Proposals include merging the board into another state commission and extending private corporate laws to public bodies. The panel plans a mild censure for contract practices and shanties while pursuing broader reform.
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Metropolitan Water Board
H. H. Sprague
H. P. Walcott
Wilmot R. Evans
David I. Walsh
Clinton
Crane
Water Board
Walsh
Public Service Committee
Sewerage and Park Commissions
Sprague Jury Convenes in Murder Case at South Berwick
The coroner's jury in the Sprague murder case resumes tomorrow at 9 a.m. Sheriffs Miles of Saco and Spencer of Berwick have three new witnesses. The meeting is expected to be final and a report will be made on whether they can name the murderer.
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South Berwick
Sprague
Miles
Saco
Spencer
Berwick
Fifteen Patrolmen Named for Promotion List
Superintendent Eldridge announced the list of fifteen patrolmen eligible for promotion to sergeant, from a field of eighteen exam entrants. Top names include JM. H. Crowley of Station 6, Albert Moran seventh, Gustaf Gustafson twelfth, with the largest group from Station 4. Other ranked officers include R. J. Newe, R. F. Quirk, C. B. Brazer, W. H. Allen, EB. Butters, J.B. Driscoll, J. F. Dobbyn, J. F. Hanrahan, J. W. Riordan, W. F. Rubens, EB. G. Maguire, and J. W. Pyne.
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Eldridge
Lst
JM. H. Crowley
Station 6
Albert Moran
Gustaf Gustafson
Station 4
R. J. Newe
R. F. Quirk
C. B. Brazer
W. H. Allen
EB. Q. Butters
J.B. Driscoll
J. F. Dobbyn
J. F. Hanrahan
J. W. Riordan
W. F. Rubens
EB. G. Maguire
J. W. Pyne
Police Transfers Face City Department Shakeup After Licenses
The Police Board plans transfers to move division heads from outlying stations to key city posts after license work winds down. The first general order will affect captains only, with later action likely to promote minor officers and retire long‑located officials.
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Police Board
Pemberton Square
Police
Larry Cain
Station 4
Lagrange Street
Brookline High School Class of 1900 Dance
A Brookline High School class of 1900 dance drew a large Boston Newtons and Brookline crowd to Shaler Hall last evening. The hall featured school colors and plants. dancing lasted until midnight. Matrons Mrs. George W. Quinsler Mrs. J Willard Tuckerman and Mrs. E P Eliot oversaw the event. ushers were Holwill Tuckerman Marshall and Strickland from the senior class.
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Boston
Newtons
Brookline
Brookline High School
Shaler Hall
George W. Quinsler
J. Willard Tuckerman
E. P. Eliot
United States Demands Suppression of Boxers in China
United States actions in China push for suppression of the Boxers, the secret society blamed for massacre of Christians. State Department instructs Minister Conger to demand prompt stamp out orders and protection for Americans, aligning with European powers but not joining a concerted action.
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Washington
United States
China
Conger
State Department
Japan and China Protest Inoculation Policy in San Francisco
Tokyo and Beijing lodge strong protest over compulsory anti plague serum inoculation for Japanese and Chinese residents in San Francisco. They demand equal treatment with Caucasians and warn against discrimination while supporting general public health measures.
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San Francisco
Washington
Keizero Nabeshim
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Dr. Thomas
Albert Lea, Minn
Dr. Hartman
Chief Guard Relief Corps
Robson Post
Pfau
the Central Trust CO
Mrs. Thomas
Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Minnesota
Guardian Grand Circle
Women OF Woodcraft
Josephine Benson
Peruna Medicine. Co
J. Louis. Pfau, JR
Central Trust Co
Dwight Street
John. W. Roach
Campaign Fund Small
William Waldof Jackson
William W. Jackson, JR
MckKinley
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Granite State
Joe’ Bickford
Mr. Bickford
Mr. Jackson
Bryan
Captain Kidd
Sprague Jury
Douglas Shoe Co
Ow. Waw
W. L. Douglas
Berreel
Young Abe Pipi Apa
Summer ‘St
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Lical
Washington ST
Essex
Court ST
Cor. Howard
City Hall Ave
Sono
Donger
Japan
Finn
George F. Finn
John Z. Crowley
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