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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1901
Page
2
An advertisement claims Omega Oil is the permanent remedy for a tired back caused by strained muscles and tendons. It asserts immediate renewed strength after applying to the back, reduces soreness and inflammation, and asserts ingredients unseen before will refresh muscular tissues.
Beverly reports a new social club named the Old Maids Club with quirky bylaws. Penalties include chocolates for flirting and candies for winking, expulsion for marriage, and a ceremonial farewell banquet. Rumor claims the club may be a ruse to spur Beverly’s courtship activity among men.
Frank Chibo, an Italian employee of Newling & Snowling, fired five shots at a construction train on the firm's private railway three times this afternoon. Bullets peppered the cab, one nearly struck engineer Charles Monette. police pursued, Chibo fought then surrendered and was jailed. No motive given.
The Apollo Club under Emil Molienhauer opened its season in Chickering Hall with a well attended concert. The program ranged from Netherland folk songs to romantic pieces, including Tilkowsky and Gounod selections. Edward Ey. Osgood and James Jerick sang solos, Horatio W. Parker's Three Words drew an encore, and Mrs. Caroline Shepard assisted with Reinhold Hermann songs. Remaining concerts are listed for June 10, March 7, and April 18.
Edward Dunvellen of Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania credits seven years of almost constant itching piles to Pyramid Pile Cure. He says a single 50 cent box cured him completely and notes it is sold by all druggists. A free book on piles causes and cure is offered by Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
Aleppo Temple of Boston held a Shrine ceremony in the Mechanics' Association building forming a caravan to Mecca. About 2000 Shriners attended with rich cargo and an escort. several dozen applicants were only fairly reliable. The event featured Aleppo proverbs served with food and drink and ran from 6 PM to early morning.
Nov 15 reports from the Baby Mine disaster at Pocahontas Virginia indicate a worsening situation with nine bodies recovered and up to 15 more believed trapped. Fire brigades from nearby towns assist as rescue work continues and the mine’s main entry extends six miles into West Virginia.
A correction notes that claims about hod and brain nourishment are linked to MORANGEINE powders. The notice emphasizes the need for accurate labeling and cautions readers regarding the product’s claimed benefits.
Dr Raphael Lasker of Chabel Sholom Temple marked 25 years since joining in 1887 in Warren Street with a large ceremony. The board presented a $769 testimonial gift as thanks for his pastorate and leadership over the growth to 265 members plus former members.
The Magid Hope Silk Manufacturing plant on North Bow Street in Milford sold at public auction to Jesse A. Taft for 19200, with $2000 taxes and a $20000 mortgage. Largest creditor George Otis Draper of Hopedale, who held about 150000 claims, will form a new company to reopen the mill within three months for spun silk yarn using a standard process. the plant, valued at about 74314, originally cost 320000 and will employ more than eight workers when fully running.
Postmaster Hibbard orders vaccination for all postal employees. Firemen relief fund reports a deficit of 1571.50 dollars. Street improvements fund of 500000 dollars exhausted under street commissioner. Dennis Gillespie held on 200 dollar bail in East Boston. Laura Brightman 23 of New Bedford arrested on warrant for stealing 1270 dollars from Helen Stone. Boston Dartmouth Alumni Association met at University Club. Curtis Club dined at Youngs. N H Barker injured by horse. elbow fracture. A horse bite injured Thomas Parker’s hand.
A sixty year old woman recalls coffee harming her growth and health as a child, describing chest pains and heart palpitations. She credits Postum Cereal Coffee as a safe, healthier alternative after switching with her family, noting improved health and urging others to consider it, while requesting her name be omitted.
In Sandy Hook New Jersey on November 15 a test of Inventor Gathmanns gun failed due to fuse detonation issues. The same day the regulation 12 inch coast defense rifle succeeded on a duplicate target. Second Gathmann trial planned tomorrow with inspector present.
The Evening News reports IrishNationalists have offered Paul Kruger a safe parliamentary seat in Ireland due to Lord Kitchener's proclamation making him de facto a British subject. In Kingston Jamaica the US yacht Kanawha with Governor General Wood arrived from Santiago and will depart soon. In Pekin the Chinese Court arrived at Kai-Fong-Fu after detours to fund entertainment and road repairs. Manila reports the Chamber of Commerce cables Roosevelt urging a Pacific cable to boost rubber exports and Philippine business.
Senator Nevada N Stranahan received a Roosevelt letter offering the post of port of New York collector starting April 1. Stranahan will accept and has gone to Washington with Col John T Mott to confer with the President.
A private test at Indianhead examined a Carbon Steel Company armor plate using a soft low grade backing and a high carbon face. The 6 inch thick plate resisted a 6 inch gun after cracking, with inventors claiming successful union of the two steel trades in the casting.
The special session advanced the law revisions with many amendments mainly polishing wording and correcting drafting. Senators debated city, railroad, taxation, and juvenile reform provisions, with several changes adopted and others tabled before sending most chapters to the House for action.
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