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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1903
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a world famous kidney remedy. It claims kidney trouble causes many symptoms and offers a mail sample and discount bottles, urging readers to report urine condition and mention reading the Boston Daily Post.
An English entrant highlights a serious blow to fast automobiling as cars suffer mechanical failures. American J B Worden remains in Bordeaux race with touring car. speed limits now curb fast times between Bordeaux and Madrid. Senator Prevost plans legislation restricting racing speeds and street use.
More than 750 Clan na Gael members gathered at Clan na Gael Hall in South Boston to honor Rev Father Sheehy of Limerick. A $1000 gift was presented by the group along with a musical program and speeches expressing high regard for his work and gratitude for his acts of kindness since arriving in America.
Sadie McLeod a 21 year old Boston girl is held in Newton on a charge of alleged larceny of two letters belonging to Bruce R Ware a Boston manufacturer and treasurer of the Associated Charities. She was arrested by Inspector Fletcher. home address 76 Harrison Avenue Boston.
Spring humors bring pimples boils and eruptions with loss of appetite tired feeling bilious fits indigestion and headaches. The remedy to restore health and strengthen the system is to take a suitable tonic or medicine recommended by medical advice.
A Oneida New York mother explains avoiding coffee for children, switching to Postum. She cites improved health for herself and her husband, noting Postum as a warm, safe alternative that helps without harming youngsters.
Attorney-General Parker filed Merrill extradition papers with Governor Bates but action was delayed by other business. Captain Dugan of police headquarters spent the day at the State House seeking signature to mail the papers to New York for today’s hearing. The Governor is expected to act today and Dugan left for New York yesterday to request a continuance for the case.
John H. Wales also known as William H. Jones was arrested on Green street Charlestown after four months eluding police. He ran a coal relief station on Warren street last winter and is accused of taking money from would be buyers and sending nothing in return. The grand jury indicted him.
Miss Helen Medora Stone of Winthrop announces her engagement to Dr. Frank R. Silver of Cambridge. The Amherst and Harvard Medical School graduate is a noted musician with Handel and Haydn Society ties and a summer sea figure in Winthrop. The couple’s friends expect a near-term marriage.
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a trusted spring medicine for women, claiming it strengthens the nervous system, improves blood and complexion, and cures irregularities and related ailments. A testimonial from Mrs. M. A. Morris of Tilton Arkansas credits the remedy with ending whites and irregular menstruation after two bottles.
Concord holds a three part observance for Ralph Waldo Emerson with town schools, Harvard figures like Norton and Higginson, and clergy in a civic ceremony at Town Hall. Afternoon events at First Parish Church feature Norton and Hoar among speakers while a public banquet closes the day.
Officials publish a diagram showing the ravages of consumption in Boston and urge the Koch Tuberculine treatment sold at 36 Boylston Street for diagnosis and trial treatment. The ad claims many former sufferers nationwide and locally have recovered.
At a Boston Music Commission meeting Charles T. Dolan was re-elected chairman for the ensuing year. The chosen leader will oversee commission activities and policy.
Captain Augustus H Lewis died at Somerville Hospital after a five week illness. He served as a coast pilot during the Rebellion and was later promoted to acting master.
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