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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1901
Page
2
An 19th century style advertisement urges readers with back pain, lumbago, nervousness, insomnia, and kidney concerns to try Munyon’s Kidney Cure. It claims kidneys fail to filter impurities causing illness and touts free medical advice at Tremont Temple, plus a 25 cent bottle from druggists.
Moses F. Harriman an aged photographer was found dead in his Penacook studio this forenoon. He had been dead about a week. No foul play suspected, heart failure believed. He lived alone in a hut that served as his studio. One hundred fifty dollars in his pockets and notes for similar amount. He is survived by three sons and two daughters in distant locales.
Weymouth residents on Webb street and Mt. Pleasant fear a man in women’s clothes who has chased and attempted to kiss several women over ten days. One girl resisted, the rest stayed silent. Saturday night he appeared again near Commercial street then fled into the woods as pursuers closed in.
A testimonial from Bishop S G Ginner of St Paul a physician proclaims Duffy's Malt Whiskey cures severe erysipelas typhoid fever and debility noting its superiority to cognac. The ad warns against bulk sales and promotes sealed bottles $1.00 per bottle with free medical booklet and two game counters offered to readers.
Nantasket will host a new US fortress at Telegraph Hill with heavy guns, barracks, tunnels, and a hospital, costing hundreds of thousands. The fort guards the main channel to the inner harbor, backed by Fort Warren, and will require at least a regiment in war and a larger garrison in peacetime.
The Second Church in Boston celebrated its 252d anniversary in Copley Square with a large congregation. Rev. Thomas Van Ness, the current minister since 1893, reviewed the church’s history from its 1650 origins as a branch of the First Church through leaders like Increase Mather and Cotton Mather to the present era, noting continued vigor and harmony.
The first lecture at the Civic Service House 112 Salem Street drew a large North End audience. Professor Leo Wiener of Harvard spoke on Progress and Petrification, while house head Meyer Bloomfield presided. Inspector Watts noted a potential mix up in the Douglass probate case amid talks of Crooks and a wanted pickpocket Tessie Hamilton across the continent.
In Samar sixte en miles from Tarangnan Captain F H Schoeffel of Company E Ninth Infantry faced about fifty bolomen and armed insurgents. Despite their attempt to rush the Americans the assault failed and the insurgents scattered. A corporal and a scout were killed and one private wounded among the American force. sixteen bolo men were killed, while riflemen escaped. Ten Hotchkiss guns will be sent to the southern islands for mountain operations. Captain Herman Hall of the Twenty first Infantry conducted days of scouting in Batangas province with four engagements. He estimated bands of rebels at 30 to 50 each and captured one insurgent officer and 60 000 pounds of rice. General Sumner praised Captain Hartman and his First Cavalry troop for routing 400 entrenched insurgents at Buan, Batangas, calling it the severest blow to the insurgents since Sumner took command.
A Boston police inspector locating another crook in the West says efforts to bring Tessie back have stalled. Tessie Hamilton, also known as Tessie Ellis Annie Evans and Annie Graham, was taken from Inspector Douglass in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday after a...
A large audience at the Columbia Theatre enjoyed a Perkins Band concert last night. Soloists included Zelda Rotall soprano Jer ome Proctor trombonist John Abbott baritone and Curtis Morse monologist among others. The program was well received.
William Melden aged 35 and Antoine Dennis were aboard a dory off Pond Village North Truro when a sudden squall capsized the boat. Melden sank after urging his partner to shore and could not be saved. Dennis was rescued by Manuel J. Gaspie, an 18-year-old passerby, after clinging to the craft. Dennis survived the cold voyage home with serious near hypothermia but will recover.
An ad-promises instant dispelling of fatigue nerves and blues with a timely Orangeine powder. It markets stress relief by addressing fatigue and nervousness as a simple, fast-acting remedy.
Miss Louise Boden of New Bedford, daughter of Edward Boden Jr., is arrested in Roxbury on charges of robbing Miss Helen A. Stone of diamonds and money. Chief Watts says she is not guilty and will be released when the case is heard this week. Boden, a woman detective, is known to local lawyers.
An article argues dieting is wrong for dyspepsia and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets which aid digestion by enabling ample meals. It claims the tablets digest 1800 grains of meat and that regular use after meals benefits those with poor digestion and appetite. Boston and New York note.
Lieutenant Edward Wawick Pinkham assistant surgeon US army spoke at the South Congregational Church citizenship class on the Philippine situation. He recently served with the Ninth Infantry in the islands and argued education of children as the path to western civilization, while disparaging natives yet planning to keep U S control. He displayed bolos and blow guns and noted a return to the Philippines soon.
The Coal Teamsters and Helpers local Union 21 announces its sixth annual ball set for December 9 at Union Park jlall. The event aims to raise funds and celebrate members with a community gathering and music.
The text notes winter advancing and appetite shifting to hearty foods. It promotes mince pies as a breakfast to midnight treat and recommends adding Hub Punch as a flavoring. It suggests grocers supply the punch and claims it makes pies more appealing and digestible.
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