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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
2
Osmo-Chemic physicians tout a new actinic light and X ray therapy claiming rapid relief from cancer, consumption, asthma, and other incurable diseases. Patients sit or lie while light is applied directly to affected areas with free examination and trial until November 15.
New York November 5 The Molineux poisoning trial resumed with expert handwriting testimony. Dr Elwell argued common handwriting traits appear in half of all writings while Warren Drake cited numerous differences suggesting not all samples are by the same hand. Mrs Stephenson, linked to the mailed poison packet, appeared under subpoena but may not testify as defense considers calling other experts. The court adjourned with questions lingering over Barnet and Cornish letters and the defense indicating a full day of expert testimony ahead.
Henry Devlin known as the King of Hobos was arrested by Special Officer Goode and jailed at Station 2 on a charge of professional beggary. A well dressed, educated con man with decades on the road, he carried bank letters of recommendation and lived at the Salvation Army house 87 Green Street in Boston.
Inspectors from headquarters yesterday arrested William R. Holmes 20 of 161 West Ninth Street South Boston Thomas J Welsh 19 of 45 School Street Quincy and Abraham Schwartz 43 of 87 Hudson Street on charges of larceny and receiving stolen goods The group allegedly stole 48 shoe taps valued at 10 from George James Company on Lil Beach Street during the past months Schwartz is accused of disposing of the taps for the youths
Dr Jelly examined former Policeman Knight of Somerville for sanity in a defense oriented report. If sane, the case will go to trial. if not, prosecutors may seek another alienist examination.
Senator Moe Comas received a telegram from President Roosevelt dated Philadelphia November 5 praising Maryland’s performance and thanking Comas for his telegram. The note expresses cordial regard toward Maryland and notes the president’s appreciation.
James Liston and John J. Dedrick were attacked by four men on Rutherford avenue near Cambridge street. They were dragged from the wagon. one was knocked unconscious. An ambulance was summoned. one assailant named John J. Carleton was arrested, others at large and identified as recently discharged teamsters.
Officials of the Boston and Maine Railroad appeared before the railroad commissioners with a petition to issue 10 909 shares of additional capital and 1000 in 3 1 2 percent 20 year bonds to fund floating indebtedness abolition of grade crossings and other improvements General Auditor W J Hobbs and counsel W B Lawrence attended with no opposition.
Sydney Nova Scotia reports Signor Marconi has received a long wireless message from Poldhu Cornwall proving transatlantic telegraphy via the new system is practicable for commercial use. The Carlo Alberto’s commander said the message arrived off Sydney Harbor on Saturday with several messages from Cornwall aboard, including congratulatory notes to Marconi from the Czar of Russia and King Humbert.
The third Cambridge Council 74 Knights of Columbus grand ball gathered a large crowd at Union Hall. Mayor McNamee, a past grand knight, led the march with Miss Harriet Whelan, followed by Grand Knight James T. Whelan and others including Deputy Grand Knight John J. Downey, Chancellor Hubert Smith, Warden Sylvester and wives, and numerous representatives and city officials.
A Siloam Missouri groceryman's wife describes her nervous temperament and coffee harms. After switching to Postum Food Coffee her health improved swiftly, sleep returned, heartburn and nerviness disappeared, and she gained weight and vigor. The Postum Co. in Battle Creek endorses and supplies it.
New York November 5 Bird 8 Coler spoke at Willoughby Street headquarters of Kings County Democrats expressing that he does not concede the election and will wait for the official count. He accused Republicans of fraud and urged observers to monitor counts in the state and city. He praised support from home and said upstate figures differ, hinting at a possible surprise outcome.
Albany voters tally shows Governor Odell leading Coler by 12,887 as county clerks report statewide totals. Odell holds a total plurality of 135,972 with Coler at 123,085 across counties.
Revised returns show the Rhode Island legislature will be Democratic on joint ballot. The Democrats gained steadily across the state and elected mayors in key cities, marking a strong statewide surge not seen in a decade.
Dr. L. F. C. Garvin of Cumberland appears elected governor by about six thousand votes over Republican incumbent Cc. D. Kimball of Providence. Adelard Archambault trails for second on Garvin’s ticket. Republicans lose ground in several offices. Granger wins in Providence district. Capron held in second district. Garvin born Nov 13 1841 in Knoxville Tennessee. educated at Guilford College and Amherst. served in 51st Massachusetts. earned MD from Harvard in 1867 and has practiced medicine since.
Former Senator David B. Hill stays in his Albany office all day tallying returns and avoiding quotes. He hints at challenging credibility of the results while William Barnes Jr. denies claims Albany County was bought by Republicans. Governor Odell declares victory despite calls for fraud investigations.
Close allies of Representative Cannon of Illinois say he will be easily chosen to preside over the next House. The New England delegation, especially Massachusetts, is solid for Cannon as Littlefield’s candidacy is not seriously regarded.
Francis White of Rockland Mass says thirteen years of incurable pain vanished after Osmo-Chemie doctors in Boston diagnosed stomach cancer with X ray and treated him. He credits Dr Plunkett and the Osmo-Chemic method for dramatic improvement and thanks God for the chance to live.
Ward 6 Democratic chairman Thomas J Grady defends the party stance against Conry charging he has long opposed Ward 6 candidates. He notes Fitzgerald influence shaped nominations and says East Boston’s interests justified backing Kelher as Conry faced rejection. He urges honesty and solidarity within the party and laments Conrys stance.
A rally in Ward 15 supported Alderman Slattery and opened headquarters at 191 Dorchester Street. John J. Ahearn Frank Nicholson and William J. Murphy spoke along with Slattery. The Charles H. Slattery Club elected officers and planned a rally at the Ward 12 courthouse next Saturday evening.
A brief ad touts Fels Naptha soap for saving clothes and time by avoiding wash boiler hot suds and bad smells. It claims cleaner fabrics, gentler handling, and relief from backache and heartache on washday. It urges readers to try the soap while following directions.
Emma Peterson of Everett Street Allston Massachusetts says she suffered asthma and bronchitis for nine years. After trying many specialists without relief she visited Dr Plunkett who used X ray confirming prior diagnoses. She reports improvement and better sleep since starting the Osmohemic treatment, praising their work and claiming they do as they say.
Mr. John Hagan of 20 Silver St Cambridge Mass reports a hernia relief after Osmo-Chrinic treatment. He says pain eased, work resumed, and he now feels no discomfort, praising the Osmo-Chemic doctors for a painless cure.
Salem man E M Davis reports chronic intestinal indigestion and stomach congestion from nervous disturbances. After X ray and Osmo-Chemic treatment, he says he slept better and could eat without pain. Davis endorses the Osmo-Chemic Physicians as helping suffering humanity.
Mrs Joseph D Silva of 83 Kneeland Street writes from Boston on October 8 1902 praising Osmo Chemic treatment for a fibrous womb growth after years of failed therapies. She credits avoiding surgery and reports recovery and gratitude to the Osmo Chemic physicians for avoiding loss of organs.
The Osmo-Chemic physicians state they never accept a case without certainty of the cause, which can only be determined by a scientific X-Ray examination. Their X-Ray outfit is described as the most elaborate and complete in this field.
In Massachusetts 853 towns report John C. Chase of Haverhill won 32.9 percent as Socialist governor candidate, a statewide rise with strong gains in manufacturing centers. Brockton and Haverhill led in voter support, with notable increases in Brookline Arlington East Bridgewater and many others. Lynn Malden Chelsea Springfield Cambridge also show sizable year over year gains.
The Young Men's Democratic Club celebrated Gore’s near victory and major gains in Ward 20, cutting the Republican majority from 1200 to under 200. Speakers included John F. Garrity E J Doyle Joseph M Kelley and Joseph F O Connell. The meeting launched a vigorous municipal campaign with nightly rallies and renewed confidence in Democratic aldermen. Ward 20 will host a wide stumping effort with dual rallies several evenings per night across the ward.
A testimonial and wedding anniversary reception will be tendered to the Rev. and Mrs. Simon P. W. Drew, Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Minot Large Hall, corner of Springfield and Washington streets.
Cyrus Walker aged 40 living at 78 Williams Street was arrested by Sergeant Driscoll of Division 4 last night for violating the liquor law at 45 Eliot Street where he operated a dance hall.
A notice invites patients to come for a free examination using a Fluroscopic attachment to inspect all parts of the body and determine the cause of any affliction with absolute certainty.
Osmo-Chemic physicians invite patients treated by others for catarrh asthma bronchitis consumption cancers or tumors who have not found relief to seek care. The invitation offers a free examination and trial treatment to those who come forward, emphasizing relief after repeated failures.
New book by J L Plunkett M D chief consulting physician advertised with office in Boston. Permanent offices at Boylston Building suites 8 9 10 third floor entrance 18 Boylston Street hours 9 a m to 12 m 9 to 4 p m 7 to 8 p m daily closed Sundays.
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