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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1904
Page
2
A New York mother traces her infant Charlie’s dreadful eczema to near-fatal sores. After using Cuticura Ointment and Soap, his skin clears and he sleeps better. She urges publication to help other mothers with sick babies.
In Williamsburg New York Jacob Reiss manager of a beer wagon confessed in Manhattan police court he is married with a child but engaged to several young women as a business ploy to gain more orders. The judge scolded him and ordered a placard declaring his status be worn.
The Boston Post announces a daily illustrated proverb prize with $2000 in gold to be awarded for correct solutions or the nearest correct solutions. The scheme includes daily prizes and two Sunday prizes, totaling $2000 in gold across 25 prizes.
The notice outlines rules for a Proverb Contest run by The Boston Post. It specifies that answers must be on coupons printed with each Proverb Picture, one answer per coupon, numbered sets mailed after the contest closes to Proverb Editor in Boston. It allows multiple sets and duplicates, with eligibility including all except Post employees, and notes the Boston Post Proverb Book as a reference, while reserving the right to amend conditions.
In Pittsburg on November 1 Jimmy Massey offered five dollars per kiss to three young women at Fifth avenue and Elm street. One woman knew him and filed a complaint. Alderman Barton sentenced Massey to ten days in jail plus costs, but he refused to pay and was committed.
By the death of Archbishop Elder of Cincinnati Archbishop John J Williams of Boston becomes the dean of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church in the United States. He is in his 88th year born April 27 1822. There was a difference of about three.
The text notes Archbishop Elder born in 1819 and Archbishop Williams who continues vigorous daily work from 7 AM Mass to 9:30 PM, unchanged in methods. It also cites Cardinal Gibbons as next oldest, born July 23, 1834, slightly over 70.
The Royal Academy of Music awarded the Ross scholarship to Emile Henry Medicus of Youngstown, Ohio, for flute playing.
Delegates gathered in parlor cars as dust was cleared. An elderly delegate kissed a severe looking colleague in glasses, while her husband, the lone male present, wore a fixed cigar glare as the bell rang. The scene framed a curious social moment surrounding the candidate’s arrival.
Miss Gussie Rhinesmith suffered severe burns and lost her hair when a celluloid comb near a lighted gas jet exploded. She stood before a mirror when the comb touched the flame and instantly burst into flames. Bystanders rushed in, covered her with a blanket, and smothered the fire.
Philadelphia reports Jacob Marsh, a former New Yorker, claims he was compelled to marry Miss Sadie Lewis in New York City after she and her brother threatened him with a pistol. They reportedly forced him to City Hall, resulting in a June 26, 1898 marriage, an action Marsh now seeks to annul.
The skeleton of a man was found in Hadley Woods by three hunters on November 1. Two bullet holes in the skull and a revolver with two spent cartridges nearby suggest self-inflicted death. Medical Examiner Branch of Amherst believes the man had been dead about two months. James McKay of the State police also examined the scene.
Newton mayor issues circular urging residents to destroy brown-tail moths on private property during cold weather to save fruit and shade trees, noting city can only care for street and public trees.
Two men die and two others are fatally injured with one severely hurt after a dynamite blast in the Guffey company well at Batson oil field. The charge was set to loosen casing and collided with the casing during removal.
Margaret Flynn sued Paul Butler and Blanche Ames over damages from the Tewksbury magazine explosions. A verdict for the defendant was ordered after plaintiff evidence. The suit moved via common law against multiple defendants and the court directed selection of named defendants for further prosecution. Lawyers say the result will influence other unsettled cases, with about a dozen more pending and more than 100 settlements achieved.
The Associated Charities of Boston urged the establishment of a juvenile court in their 2th annual report delivered at Steinert Hall. They warned lack of such a court harms youth and society and called for more volunteers. Officers elected include Clerk George A. Goddard and Treasurer Henry B. Cabot with several directors listed.
Cincinnati report confirms Senator Fairbanks reconciles with daughter Adelaide Timmons and her husband Ensign Tim mons U S N after their marriage upset. She calls him by telephone, plans to visit Indianapolis and then Washington to see President Roosevelt.
In a tale echoed by the sea, the Kelvin, a new 500000 dollar steamer with 1200000 dollar cargo, vanished off Hatteras on Oct 7 after a claimed curse by a Kobe geisha. Crew of 41 arrived on the Ponce from San Juan, recounting a mysterious disaster and famine aboard rescue attempts.
In St. Louis Justice Campbell witnessed the renewal of vows by C Anasstassia Dit Natalia and his wife after a quarter century of marriage. Both natives of oriental countries, they renewed for another 25 years in his courtroom. They have a 12 year old daughter present at the ceremony.
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