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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1903

Page

2

Zema-Cura Promises Cure For Eczema And Skin Ailments

An advertisement touts Zema-Cura as the sole positive cure for eczema and related skin diseases. Personal testimonies from Miss Alice Blanche and W. C. Richards claim lasting relief after four bottles, with Dr. John W. Stone endorsing ZEMA-CURA and U-AH-MA. The ad warns against opiate lotions and urges direct order from The Zema-Cura Co. New York.

John W. Stone National Capital N. Y. Ave N. W Washington, D. C

Sleeper divorce case ponders who shall keep boys

Judge Fessenden urged a fair plan for the two Sleeper children after the divorce suit. He questioned custody amid the mother's prior move out of state and suggested a third party or neutral arrangement. Counsel planned to meet and report a proposal to placement with either grandmother or the paternal home.

Fessenden Harding New Hampshire Mr. Harding

Morning Fire in Brighton at 5 Lincoln Street

A morning blaze in Brighton broke out shortly after 1 am in a dwelling at 5 Lincoln Street. The fire, centered in the cellar, forced several families to flee in their night clothes, escaping with no reported injuries.

Brighton Lincoln Street

Mrs. Katherine Coughlin One Of Oldest Women In State

Sudbury May 26 Mrs Katherine Coughlin now 86 is one of Massachusetts oldest women She was born in Kildare Ireland May 19 1799 she left home at 18 and has lived in the United States 86 years over 60 years in Sudbury Her husband died about 20 years ago All of her children are dead but she has six great grandchildren living.

Katherine Coughlin Sudbury the State Massachusetts Kildare Ireland

Man Indicted on 21 Counts of Alleged Coal Theft

A Superior Court yesterday indicted by 21 counts accuses the defendant of larceny tied to coal orders. He allegedly accepted orders with fake sale prices claiming $10 a ton instead of $12. He pleaded not guilty and was held on $2000 bail.

Superior Court

Bill in Equity Against Archbishop Williams

Fred O. Thompson filed a bill of equity in the Salem Superior Court seeking an injunction against William J. Barry and Archbishop Williams of Boston to stop construction of a Catholic church on the Mudge estate in Swampscott and to declare the deed null and void.

Lynn Fred O. Thompson W. H. Niles Salem William J. Barry Archbishop Williams Boston Mudge Swampscott

Reply to Mr Goldstein Letter in the Post

Lawrence Massachusetts reader rebukes Mr Goldsteins Socialist exit reasons. He says Goldstein was run over by the ice wagon and repeatedly drenched by a hose, vowing a book will not ease his wounds.

Goldstein Socialist Movement Goldstein Haseen Ne. Lawrence Mass

Fire Rips Through Five Story Block at 137 Oliver Street

A fire starting about 6 45 pm burned the upper four floors of a five story brick building at 137 Oliver Street corner of Purchase. Three alarms called out a large fire department response for nearly three hours. Two firefighters were slightly injured and the structure faces heavy losses including the third to fifth floors. Firefighting was hindered by street repairs cutting hydrants and limiting water access. The H Co Busch Publishing Co suffered major losses alongside the building owners Young & Kemp.

Oliver Street Purchase Box 51 Peter McNealy Purchase Street Cheswell Federal Qoliver Street Young & Kemp Oliver Streets H. Co. Busch Publishing Company Occu

Honest Skeptic Converts to Grape-Nuts After Recovery

A Cincinnati man credits Grape-Nuts with ending years of digestive agony and near death. After testing foods and abandoning prejudice, he reports a 10 pound gain in five weeks, steady sleep, no sour belching, and renewed vitality. Postum Co. supplied his name from Battle Creek, Michigan.

Cincinnati Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Spring Time to Cure Warns Against Patent Medicines

The Osmo Chemia physicians warn that spring demands cleansing and revitalizing treatment for all, not random patent remedies. They claim many spring tonics are dishonest and urge patients to seek proper care, offering a reduced rate and free trial light treatment for those on or before May 30th.

Orrine CO Pope Building Washington, D. C Washington St Hanover Jaynes & Chapin CO Summer St Ek. H. Jaynes & CO. Inc Warrenton

Free X Ray Examinations At Osmo-Chemic Physicians

The Osmo-Chemic Physicians offer absolutely free N-Ray examinations to determine the exact cause of trouble. Their advanced X-Ray outfit includes a special Fluoroscopic attachment enabling full body inspection to identify afflictions with certainty.

Fire causes heavy losses in a Purchase Street building

A blaze damaged multiple floors and stores on Purchase street. The Crucible Steel Company of America on the first floor suffered substantial fire loss, while Atlantic Heat and Power Company in the basement and Backus Gas and Gasoline Engine Company on the second floor sustained water and fire damage. Hoseman Richard O'Brien injured slightly by a falling timber and a Protective 2 member knocked down by a bursting hose pipe.

Crucible Steel Company of America Atlantic Heat and Power Company Backus Gas and Gasoline Engine Company Purchase Street Richard O'Brien Protective 2 Downey

Socialist Club mourns death of Representative MacCartney

At a Boston Socialist Club meeting resolutions were adopted on the death of Representative MacCartney. A 12 member committee was named to attend the funeral and another to arrange a memorial in Boston. The club will send a large floral piece and invites members to attend.

Boston Socialist Club Representative MacCartney Boston

Osmo-Chemic doctors claim cure for Roxbury woman

Mrs. C. Brown of 261 Ruggles Street Roxbury Massachusetts says after years of stomach trouble and rejection by other doctors she sought Osmo-Chemic treatment. She received X Ray examination and took the light cure twice weekly and feels cured though still under treatment until declared completely well. She praises the doctors honesty.

C. Brown Ruggles St Roxbury Mass

Osmo-Chemic Cure Claim Leads Chelsea Woman’s Asthma Cure

Mrs. F. S. Dodge of 185 Washington St Chelsea Massachusetts reports long asthma suffering followed by Osmo Chemic treatment she stopped last fall and has not had an attack since praising the cure and Osmo Chemic physicians.

Dodge Washington St Chelsea Mass S. Dodge

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Endorsed by Civil War Veteran Captain

Captain Woodruff of the First Precinct New Haven Police and Civil War veteran endorses Osmo-Chemic Physicians. He states years of sleep loss pain and stomach distress ended after treatment begun last September. He reports regaining 30 pounds and restored strength, sleeping well, with stomach pain gone. May 4 1905.

First Precinct New Haven Samuel J. Woodruff Police Kensington Street Conn

Osmo-Chemic Light Treatment Praised by Arlington Woman

Mrs J B Longridge of 16 Belknap Street Arlington Massachusetts credits Osmo-Chemic doctors with relief from years of nervous and stomach troubles after X-ray examination and treatment. She calls the doctors a godsend to suffering humanity and says her health has improved significantly.

J. BR. Longridge Belknap St Arlington Mass J.B. Lone Gridge

Light Cure Claims Throat and Rheumatism Relief

Mrs W FE Reamany of Everett Massachusetts reports stopping hemorrhages and curing rheumatism after Osmo Chemical light therapy. She recalls throat bleeding and says X rays showed throat origin and treatment relieved all symptoms. She recommends the Osmo Chemic light cure to others with throat troubles or rheumatism.

Osmo-Chemic doctors aid prominent Odd Fellow

Edward T. Peterson of Somerville Massachusetts a longtime diabetes and rheumatism sufferer praises the Osmo-Chemic treatment. He says the care has given him relief and he finds the doctors honest and gentle men who keep their promises.

E. T. Peterson Stone Ay Somerville Mass Edward T. Peterson

Marvelous Osmo-Chemic Treatment Benefits Mrs Raymond

Mrs W B Raymond of 762 East Ltd Street South Boston Mass reports four years of severe nervous trouble. She credits Osmo-Chemic light treatment after X ray examination for marked improvement and reduced nervousness, with sessions twice a week and ongoing progress.

W. B. Raymond East Ltd St South Boston Mass

Osmo Chemic System of Medicine Chief Physician Office

J. L. Plunkett M D chief consulting physician announces permanent offices in the Boylston Building Boston with suites 8 9 10 floor entrance 18 Boylston Street Mass office hours 9 am to 12 m 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 8 pm daily.

J. L. Plunkett Boylston Building Boylston St Mass

Postoffice Bribes Tale From Ryan Exposes Scheme

John J. Ryan describes a get rich quick turf investment operation run from Cincinnati and St Louis linked to Washington Post Office officials. He details meetings with Joseph M. Johns of Rockville and D V Miller of Washington, wiring cash and letters for mail privileges, and a later fraud order amid renewed pressure.

Cincinnati, O John J. Ryan D. V. Miller Postoffice Department Washington Joseph M. Johns Parke County Rockville Ind St. Louis Newport Post Office W. J. Vickery Cincinnati R. M. Fulton Ryan Post Office Department St Louis Johns Terre Haute Miller Attorney-General Wea

Johns Arrested in Conspiracy Case Tied to Miller Bribe

United States Marshal Henry C. Pettit telegraphed from Rockville Ind to the department announcing the arrest of Joseph M. Johns, charged with conspiracy in the alleged bribery of Daniel V. Miller, assistant attorney for the Post Office Department. Johns will be tried with Miller in Cincinnati.

Washington United States Henry C. Pettit Rockville Ind Joseph M. Johns Daniel V. Miller Post Office Department Johns Miller Cincinnati

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Zema-Cura Alice Blanche Miss Blanche Allegheny City Eeczema W. C. Richards Home Insurance Chicago Ill Zema-Cura CO West 22d St New York Sir Jellison Church St Lowell 4. B. MicConnell Chemic-Electro Institute Swathieerine Coughlin Jones William J. Jones Schofield MR. Goldstein Purchase and Socialist Club Maccartney Captain Woodruff ODD Indorses Incorporated R. T. Russell & Son White Dental R. H. White Co Oxford Wall Cox Tremont ST J. Newman & Sons Tremont Street Hennessey William J John Margaret Hennessey Hampshire Street St. Francis de Sales Vernon Street Sullivan Patrick Dr. Sullivan Patrick Manahan Heath Street Church of the Blessed Sacrament Centre Street Cambridgeport
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