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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1904
Page
2
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder remedy. It cites testimonials from I C Richardson and promises a free sample bottle and informational book by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.
Mrs Lilly Hintz sues her wealthy husband for divorce claiming his embrace of the “simple life” after reading Rev Charles Wagner drives him into living in the cellar of their Evanston Avenue home. He cooks, roams the fields, and requires his wife to join the austere life.
The Board of Aldermen granted a license to the Music Hall Theatre to hold performances yesterday, allowing continued live shows at the venue.
The Rev. Father Mendl preached against women masquerading as men and men as women during All Hallows Eve at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Montclair New Jersey. He urged parishioners to avoid such practices and said police should act to stop them.
New Haven October 31 President Charles S Mellen of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad declared against the seniority in service policy at a conductors meeting He argued ambitious young men should not be blocked by a rule that favors older workers He said he does not want the oldest conductor and engineer handling future four hour trains between New York and Boston if such runs become a reality.
The divorce cross libels of Pearl and Mesrole Kiokjian draw lawyers as the husband’s suit is dismissed for apparent condonation. Yesterday his counsel sought reopening with newly discovered evidence. Admitted in part, wrangles persist as authorities await rulings. The wife testified to alleged cruelties with a police corroboration on part, and the case resumes this morning.
Captain John Doyle longtime Cunard Line employee died at his East Boston residence Sunday. He sailed from Liverpool in youth, moved to America about 40 years ago, and served Cunard until his death. He leaves two sons and one daughter. Funeral from 89 Webster Street East Boston Wednesday at 9:15 am with a requiem mass at Assumption Church at 10 am. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery Malden.
The Daily Post will print One Illustrated Proverb each morning and two each Sunday in the Sunday Post. The Boston Post offers two thousand dollars in gold for correct proverb solutions or nearest correct solutions from the Series of Proverb Pictures. Prizes include 2000 in total with 100, 50, 25, and 10 gold awards across four prize tiers.
The document explains post contest rules for a proverb puzzle, including coupon usage, mailing addresses, and prize policies. It also profiles Miss Mary Thompson Meyers, an executive clerk to Boston’s Democratic city committee, noting her influence, height, appearance, and role in directing ward chairmen.
Advertisement for Dr King’s Painless Dentistry promotes the Natural Gums feature to hide artificial teeth and offers full sets with Natural Gums at a discount. It lists prices for gold crowns bridges and fillings, mentions free painless extractions with set orders, hours, and a local contact number with lady attendants.
Bradley Martin Jr and Helen Phipps marry November 2 at Beaufort Castle in Inverness Scotland. The ceremony features a large Highland element with kilts, attended by Ambassador and Mrs Choate who travel to Inverness for the event. Helen Phipps is daughter of Henry Phipps of Pittsburg and New York.
A shabby woman has claimed the Broadway and Forty-second Street downtown subway station as her home, sleeping on a soap box for three nights. Tenderloin officers tried to move her, but she remains, stating she is waiting for a train. Police will not intervene unless a complaint arises.
Ernest F Angell of 682 Massachusetts Avenue Boston describes his recovery from severe consumption after treatment at the Koch Institute 175 Tremont Street Boston Starting December 10 1903 he worsened then was discharged cured April 18 1904 He reports health improved and urges others with lung disease to seek free examination at the institute message emphasizes the Koch vapor treatment as curative and timely action.
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