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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1904

Page

5

Munyon Remedies Promise Safe Home Health Cures

A historical advertisement extols Munyon remedies as safe non experimental cures for rheumatism kidney disease constipation colds and more. It touts Paw Paw tonic laxative pills and rheumatism cure plus a free Guide to Health and Witch Hazel products urging women to use facial cream soap and talcum for refined skin care. The copy claims universal harm free use and money back if ineffective.

Munyon Bright Manyon

Wreck on Worcester Albany Freight Kills Tramp

The Worcester to Albany through freight was wrecked at Springfield at 6 30 tonight. A tramp riding the train was killed and train crew members Thomas Bowler and Peter E Champagne were injured. Bowler is a Worcester flagman and Champagne a Worcester brakeman.

Worcester Albany Springfield Thomas Bowler Peter E. Champagne Bowler Champagne

Barry’s Fight With Police In Somerville

Jeremiah Barry a 20 year old coal handler of 24 Linwood Street Somerville resisted patrolmen Rice and Arnold during arrest for ununun enness last night. He was tackled after a desperate struggle. Rice suffered an eye injury and a nose wound while Arnold lost his badge. Barry’s head bore wounds requiring stitches from city physician Dr Dearborn. Rice required medical attention for his injuries.

Jeremiah Barry Linwood Street Somerville Rice Arnold Barry Dearborn

Fire alarm as furnace muff endangers Maplewood baby

In Malden on November 7 a muff hurled into a furnace pipe at George Geer’s home on Webber Street caused a fire scare. A 3-year-old child asleep on the second floor narrowly escaped smoke suffocation.

Malden George Geer Webber Street Maplewood

Minister's Letter Endorses Pyramid Pile Cure

Rev W E Carr of Danville Virginia testifies that Pyramid Pile Cure cured his bleeding piles after a single fifty cent box. He urges others to try it and notes the drug is sold by druggists for fifty cents with a free informational book from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan. He warns against substitutes and invites sufferers to request the book detailing causes and cures.

W. E. Carr W. E. Carr, 355 No. Holbrook St Danville Mr. Carr Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Wind up of State Campaign Ends Lively Massachusetts Race

The Massachusetts gubernatorial race pits William L. Douglas against Governor John L. Bates in a close contest as Douglas illness limited his Boston appearances while Bates runs a vigorous campaign. The Republican state organization warned of legislative concerns as two U.S. Senate seats open next winter, Lodge's long term and Crane's short term.

William E. Russell Mr. Douglas Republican State Organization Bates Roosevelt United States Lodge Crane Hoar

Boston Democrats Confident Ahead of Election

A wave of confidence runs through Boston Democratic leaders on the eve of the election. Ward chairmen predict Parker for president and Douglas for governor with swings from 2,000 to 12,000 in their wards, and several officials see Douglas and Parker winning statewide.

Flaherty And Talbot Both Claim Victory

Democratic state committee chair Flaherty says the committee finished its work and the case is in the people’s hands with a favorable verdict expected. Republican chair Talbot claims full party support from president to General Court and predicts increased Legislature seats and two U S Senators with a strong vote.

Flaherty Democratic State Committee of Massachusetts Talbot United States General Court

Douglas Seeks Substantial Victory for Massachusetts Change

William L. Douglas, Democratic governor nominee, predicted a substantial majority at the polls, relying on workingmen and sober-minded business men who support change in state management. He urged unity for tomorrow’s vote and stressed voters want new state leadership.

William L. Douglas Massachusetts

Fitzgerald Predicts Douglas and Campbell Victory

Fitzgerald says he has followed state affairs, visited Plymouth county thrice, and expects Parker to trail Bryan 1900 results. He forecasts William L. Douglas as governor, Boston plurality about 20,000 for Democrats, and re election of Kelcher McNary Sullivan to Congress. Democratic gains include two more House seats and three county offices Oliver Stevens District Attorney Fred H. Seavey Sheriff Veaneis Campbell Clerk.

John A. Kelcher Parker New York Indiana New Jersey Connecticut William L. Douglas Douglas Boston Campbell Superior Court Daniel V. McIsaac McNary Sullivan Kelcher Arthur W. Dolan Boston Common Council James F. Powers Henry S. Fitzgerald Plymouth County Judge Parker Bryan Kelcher, McNary and Sullivan Suffolk County Oliver Stevens Fred H. Seavey Veaneis A. Campbell

Cuban Officer Kills American in Pinar del Rio

A despatch from Pinar del Rio reports that J. T. Cleveland, an American, was killed there by a Cuban policeman. No further details have been received.

Havana Pinar del Rio J. T. Cleveland

Man Arrested in Package Theft Ring Involving 150 Dollars

Through the detective force of the American Express Company and Inspector Rooney, Charles H. Fourcault of 1 Hancock Street was arrested for thefts totaling over 150 dollars. The scheme involved drivers delivering packages to accomplices who pawned them. several drivers are suspected and more arrests are anticipated.

American Express Company Rooney Charles H. Fourcault Hancock Street

Petition for Auto Line Held Over by Aldermen

John J. Bush seeks a license to operate touring autos from Granary burying ground to Concord. Alderman Kneeland, backed by the Cab and Carriage Drivers Union, objects saying autos run without a license and a public hearing is needed. The board will reconsider and the license committee will hear the case next week.

John J. Bush Granary Burying Ground Concord Alderman Kneeland Cab and Carriage Drivers’ Union

Boston Symphony Quartet Opens Series With Bach and Beethoven

The Boston Symphony Quartet debuted a six concert run assisted by Max Zach, presenting D minor Quartet, Bach Ciaconna, and Beethoven Quintet in C major Op. 29. New lineup with Hess replacing Arbos strengthened ensemble, praised for tone and polish. Next concert slated for Monday evening November 28.

Boston Symphony Quartet Max Zach Schubert Ciaconna Beethoven Arbos Messrs. Roth Ferir Krasselt Willy Hess Mr. Arbos Hess Bach

Ada Rehan to Star at Majestic Theatre Next Week

Ada Rehan receives strong mail orders for seats at the Majestic Theatre in Boston. The first week repertoire includes The Taming of the Shrew with Miss Rehan as Katherine on Monday Tuesday Saturday night and Saturday matinee and School for Scandal with Miss Rehan as Lady Teazle on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Charles Richman leads an allied company with Mrs. Thomas Barry William Redmond and Oliver D Byron. Seats go on sale tomorrow. mail orders will be filled in receipt order.

Ada Rehan Boston Majestic Theatre Shrew Miss Rehan Katherine School For Scandal Lady Teazle Charles Richman Thomas Barry William Redmond Oliver D. Byron Smith

Miss Minnie Clifford to Leave Barnum and Bailey This Week

The Barnum and Bailey show farewell engagement by Miss Minnie Clifford marks seven years of novelty and audience favor. Other acts include Mlle Tunison, Carl Fritz and his educated dogs, Professor Hall the magician, James Morris the elastic skin man, and a variety program with Herman Fuller and a cast of performers. Amateur night is scheduled for Friday.

Minnie Clifford Mlle Tunison Carl Fritz Professor Hall James Morris Herman Fuller Bone Annie Walsh Jennie French Nellie Lionel Davis and Brown

Lionel the lion faced boy at Austin and Stone's Museum

Lionel the lion faced boy draws huge crowds at Austin and Stone's in Austin after arrival from London at great expense. The marvel is shown outside only in a few major U.S. cities. He is intelligent yet gains temper from mistreatment. his manager notes little trouble since departure.

Lionel Austin & Stone London America Billy Wells Mabel Milton

Bolton Predicts General Victory for Republicans in Boston

President Bolton of the Republican city committee says indications favor a large GOP vote. He predicts Roosevelt gains statewide, a Democratic city majority under 10,000, Bates with about 37,000 in Boston, and GOP victories in multiple senatorial districts with Foss likely defeating Sullivan in the 11th.

Fred E. Bolton Republican City Committee Boston Roosevelt Bates Foss Sullivan

Bates Seeks Victory By Usual Republican Vote

Governor John L Bates predicts a large Roosevelt plurality in Massachusetts and a gubernatorial win for the Republicans. He says conservative voters are free from partisan deceit and that the people want a governor for all the state rather than any class.

Bates John L. Bates Roosevelt Massachusetts

Circus Sideshow Features Living Skeleton and Notables

The 6 feet long spectacle drew crowds as George Brown, weighing 49 pounds of flesh on 31 pounds of bones, among acts like Ricton the juggler and Joe Baum the perfect man. Other acts included the Robertos in an impalement, Demarcos on flying rings, Ben Hur in a snakes den, Reis monkeys, and waltzing mice, with Ella Heyes and a array of vaudeville performers on stage.

Gentle Sex George Brown Ricton Joe Baum Victor Basile Robertos Demarcos Ben Hur Ella Heyes Frank Cowan Ida Campbell Paulettes Carlos and Filhardo Cook Mrs. Hodges Beach and Beach Melrose Elmer Barker Spraguellos Mason and Starr

Bispham Presents Mullerlieder Recital at Jordan Hall

David Bispham gave the second of four recitals, performing Schubert’s Mullerlieder op 25 with Harold O Smith as accompanist. A fair audience heard the youthful 1823 cycle, based on Muller poems about a miller and hunter and a mill maid, praised for vivid text setting and some delightful songs.

David Bispham Jordan Hall Franz Schubert Esterhazy Muller Caroline

Bispham Recital Delivers Artistry Despite Diction Bar

The vocal recital by Mr. Bispham pleased with artistic tone though his German diction was not fully clear to non native listeners. Accompanist Mr. Smith offered no distinctive touch. Bispham will perform Schubert Die Winterreise in full on Wednesday afternoon November 16 at Jordan Hall.

Bispham Smith Jordan Hall Schubert

Perkins Institution sale of students work at South Boston

A rare exhibit and sale of work by Perkins Institution graduates at the girls department 629 Broadway South Boston on November 10 from 10 am to 10 pm. The Alumnae Association hosts a fair to fund an agent to dispose of the blind women's work. Exhibits include articles from friends. the girls' orchestra performs at intervals and at 4 pm Mrs. Julia Ward Howe will speak. Admission tickets printed in raised letters are available at 383 Boylston Street.

Perkins Institution For the Blind Broadway South Boston Julia Ward Howe Boylston Street

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Smoke Baby Klein Bay States The United Brockton Ernor John L. Bates Burrell Hon W. L. Douglas McIsaac Malachi L. Jennings Parker and John P. Riley John L. Kelley Philip O’brien John F. Cronin Peters Hugh PD. Montague Benjamin W. Wells Henry E. Bowden Walter L. Sears John C. Crosby Chickering Governor Bates Guild Fitzgerald W. T. A. Fitzgerald Democratic City Committee Auto Line Beecham Nickelodeon Austin & Stone’s Museum Bolton Perkins Institution ST. Louis Exposition
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