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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1905
Page
2
James Brenick of South Boston was found unconscious in an East Boston manhole early yesterday as gas suffocation threatened. Jack J. Silva a local businessman and another resident aided in rescue, Brenick lifted to safety at the last moment.
Inspector McCausland traveled to Philadelphia to escort Charles H. Smith alias F C Murphy alias C J Walker, arrested there for uttering forged checks, as charged by Chief Watts in Boston.
An Iowa man from Dubuque recalls severe rheumatism affecting ankles knees and elbows. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring health within months, says his family uses them and urges others to obtain genuine pills from druggists or the Schenectady company.
Miss Emily Ensign of Youngstown Ohio, a Vassar College freshman, was found drowned in the college lake at 1 am. Investigators say she felt unwell yesterday and took headache powders, possibly overdose or accidental intoxication leading to wandering and entering the water in darkness.
Henry M. Whitney cast his ballot at Town Hall Brookline at 10 10 am in a touring car amid enthusiastic greetings He predicted a substantial state plurality and spoke on reciprocity to friends including G Loring Briggs He avoided answering who he voted for and hurried away with busy schedule.
Brookline voted 8246 of 4300 legal voters with Whitney ahead of Draper by over 300. Native son sentiment strong as Brookline supported Whitney and Bartlett high. Prentiss Cummings led state senate votes with 2189 while Richard Cunningham trailed at 893. Governor race showed Curtis Guild 1938, Bartlett 1219, Carey 16, Wylie (S) notables.
John B. Moran, long seen as a leading criminal lawyer and fiery politician, was elected district attorney of Suffolk County. He has spearheaded anti ring campaigns and opposed the Stevens administration, signaling continued reform efforts in Boston politics.
Judge Loring vacated the final decree entered last Saturday in Mary R. Wells and Cecil P. Wilson versus Massachusetts Institute of Technology by inadvertence. A hearing will be granted for MIT to argue that the original decree is too broad.
Public notice of a promotional offer by J Q Adams & Co agents for Webster’s International Dictionary. First 500 readers get a free 1905 New General Atlas of the World with leather bound dictionary for $1 down and small weekly payments. Address coupon to 120 Boylston Street Boston.
Osmo Chemic physicians promote a liberal offer for all patients starting treatment by November 15. The program includes consultation and a free examination with their perfected X ray and other instruments. They claim to cure chronic diseases using radiant light remedies and guarantee a careful diagnosis before treatment. Hamilton Street Boston’s 18 Boylston Street facility is cited as a permanent, reputable establishment. Patient Helen Sherman testifies to improved hearing after treatment.
A dated broadside touts Osmo-Chemic methods claiming to treat asthma bronchitis consumption deafness dyspepsia eye diseases facial blemishes goitre heart and kidney liver diseases pain and swellings nerve piles rupture rheumatism tumors and more. It offers a free trial if you apply by November 181.
Ambrose P. Chase of 41 Moore Street West Somerville reports severe hearing loss after La Grippe and persistent head noises. After six Osmo-Chemic treatments begun Sept 26 he notes progressive relief, can hear conversations on a car and cites overall health gains from Civil War veteran.
Mr T D Billings of 36 Leigh ton street Lynn Massachusetts says after years of catarrh and failed cures he improved after Osmo-Chemic treatment hearing restored and condition better than expected. He urges others to see these doctors.
Mrs. A M Sherman of 27 Otis Street Newtonville Massachusetts says after a fall injured her right knee a trip to the Osmo Chemic offices cured her earlier trouble. She received several treatments and now can go alone with a limp greatly improved.
John Brown Moran, born in Wakefield Mass on April 27 1859 and son of John and Ellen Moran, emerged as an independent minded lawyer in Boston politics. He planned rallies and claimed to be the Jerome of Boston promising open grand jury access and crackdown on crime. Moran remained unmarried with legal residence in Boston and kept Roxbury practice through a family office transfer.
The article defends a mixed diet of grains fruits and meats arguing meat offers concentrated nutrition. It endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for aiding digestion especially for nervous dyspeptics and cautions against useless laxatives.
Eben S Draper, born in 1858 in Hopedale, elected Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. He rose from Draper factory apprentice to Draper Corporation selling agent and prominent Republican figure, noted for worker housing projects and civic philanthropy.
The body of Arthur W. Clark brother of Alderman Louis Clark of 44 Mill Street Dorchester who died by suicide before a mirror in the Hotel Bellevue New York was brought to his father's home on Mill Street yesterday afternoon. The family of the dead man are now.
Advertises a cold cure with laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Promises refund if ineffective and notes E. W. Grove's signature on each box. Price listed as 265 cents.
The article states that Mr. Clark died by self destruction, not foul play, despite a $25,000 bank balance and no known enemies. He had visited his parents about six weeks earlier and was in good health and spirits. A letter to his mother dated the Saturday before his death showed no troubling mindset.
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