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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1902

Page

4

No Quarrel in Death House

Mrs Blanche C Molineux denied a Sing Sing death house quarrel with her husband Roland B Molineux amid divorce proceedings The New York report quoted her as calling the rumors wild and false and said the fabrication originated in Sioux Falls South Dakota General Edward L Molineux declined comment on the rumor and said any statement would come from lawyers

New York Blanche C. Molineux Sioux Falls Roland B. Molineux Sing Sing Molineux Louix Falls

Will of Edwin A W Harlow Admitted to Probate

The will of the late Edwin A W Harlow of Quincy was admitted to probate in the Norfolk registry. Public bequests include Harvard University two thousand dollars Brown University two thousand dollars Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals two thousand dollars American Baptist Home Mission Society and American Baptist Missionary Union one hundred shares each of Phenix Furniture Company Grand Rapids Michigan. The residue goes in equal shares to Harvard and Brown Universities.

Dedham Edwin A. W. Harlow Quincy Norfolk Harvard University Brown University Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty American Baptist Home Mission Society American Baptist Missionary Union Phenix Furniture Company of Grand Rapids Mich Warvard and Brown Universies

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Offer Blood-Acting Cure

An article argues catarrh is a blood disease and praises Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, a blood-addressing internal remedy with Red Gum and Blood Root. It claims tablets cure with no cocaine or opiates, and cites Albany druggists noting quick relief and lasting results after a week. Sold by druggists for fifty cents.

Stuart Albany

Old and New Prices for Necessities

The cost of living has risen 2 to 10 percent over five years with rents and fuel, groceries, and dairy products climbing. Meat up 20 percent since 1892, beef 18 to 20 cents wholesale now 20 cents, pork 20 percent higher. Butter and eggs 10 percent higher in two years. flour dearer, winter superfine $2.60 to $2.80 today from $2.10 to $2.20 a decade ago. Coal priced at about $4.50 a ton ten years ago. Clothing costs rise from $15 suit to $18-$20.

Freight rate rise urged by major railroads

New York reports railroad presidents east of the Missouri River urge a 10 percent general advance in freight rates. They cite higher wages and cost of supplies and warn that without larger earnings railroad prosperity and maintenance funding cannot continue. Some sources say leaders had already planned the increase before wage hikes were announced.

New York United States Missouri River

Not a general increase for Boston & Albany workers

Vice President Van Etten of the New York Central and Boston & Albany executive head refutes reports that Boston & Albany division employees would share in the 10 percent raise voted for New York Central yard and trainmen. He says the report is incorrect though he plans to grant a raise.

New York Central Road van Etten New York Central Boston & Albany Boston & Albany Dvision

Wage Equity Across Railroads Warned By Boston & Albany Official

A Boston and Albany official states no wage increases for staff where pay already exceeds rival lines by 10 to 20 percent. He vows to harmonize compensation across the Vanderbilt system, with material raises expected on the Boston & Albany in some areas due to new operation methods. He notes railroads will share higher incomes in good times, and adjust again during downturns.

Central Boston & Albany Vanderbilt

Boston & Maine Railroad Raises Wages by 750000

President Tuttle stated the Boston & Maine has added about 750000 to employee wages in the last three years. He said wage readjustments and equalization have kept pace with industrial revival for about 20000 workers, noting no wage reductions during the downturn.

Boston & Maine Tuttle President Tuttle Boston & Maine Railroad

Quincy Weds Miss Dietrick at First Church in Boston

Miss Marguerite Dietrick married Wilbur G. Quincy of Ashmont in a ceremony at the First Church at Berkeley and Marlboro streets. The Rev James Ents officiated amid white chrysanthemums. The couple will reside at 249 Seventh Street Buffalo NY, with Miss Dietrick and her sister soon at 68 Marlboro Street.

Berkeley Marlboro Streets Marguerite Dietrick Wilbur G. Quincy Ashmont James Ents Quincey William Coffin Brookline Harvard A. K. Pope William Lloyd Garrison, Jr Charles Cole Edward Wheeler Herbert Wadleigh Henry Kean Julia Quincy Dietrick Quincy Louise Dietrick John Gordon Battelle Columbus George G. Quincy Battelle Pride George Bingham Ecru Miss Carroll Quincey S. William Chick Henry E. Raymond Frances Raymond Margaret Raymond Edward A. Adams Ruth Barnet Edwin Sheafe George A. Doane Lilla’ Doane Marion Doane Miss Parker George Quincy Edward P. James Frederick W. Briggs Joshua Merrill, Jr Grandin William Everett Mrs. Quincy Seventh Street Buffalo N. Y

Reardon Duggan Nuptials In Quincy Parish

James Fr. Reardon a prominent Atlantic businessman married Miss Mary A. Duggan at St. John s Catholic Church in Quincy. Bridesmaid Miss B Elizabeth Desmond and best man John H Murphy of Neponset attended. Reception followed at Atlantic home. Couple to tour three months visiting New York Philadelphia Washington and San Francisco.

Quincy St. John’s Catholic Church James Fr. Reardon Atlantic Mary A. Duggan Frigalletti B. Elizabeth Desmond West Quincy John H. Murphy Neponset Fannie Duggan New York Philadelphia Washington Fromce San Francisco

Aunt Jeannie at Colonial Theatre Review of Campbell in Benson comedy

Last night Mrs Patrick Campbell starred in Aunt Jeannie at the Colonial Theatre, first city presentation. The plot centers on Daisy Hanbury and her engagement while Mrs Halton schemes against Lord Lindfield to protect her niece, leading to a dramatic truth and reconciliation. Vaughan Glaser impresses as Lindfield, Amy Lamborn shines as Daisy, with strong supporting work and detailed set design. The play repeats tonight.

Patrick Campbell E. F. Benson the Colonial Colonial Theatre Jeannie Diana Lindfield Tandfield Daisy Lord Lindfield Braithwaite Mrs. Halton R. C. Herz

Griggs and Hoxsey Wed in Peterson Church Ceremony

J Leavitt Griggs son of former US Attorney General John W Griggs and Miss Ruth Hoxsey married today at St Pauls Episcopal Church in Peterson New Jersey.

Peterson, N. J J. Leavitt Griggs United States John W. Griggs Ruth Hoxsey St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Endurance Tests Span Submarine Torpedo Boat Adder

In Cutchogue Long Island the Adder began a 12 hour endurance run at full speed at 6 30 this morning. By 2 p m she had reached eight knots over Peconic Bay waters. The Moccasin also launched at 2 p m to start its 10 mile endurance test.

Cutchogue L. I Adder Peconic Bay

New Club Planned From Clark Funds on Rivington Street

Plans outline a club on Rivington and Cannon streets funded by Alfred Corning Clark bearings. It will offer coffee temperance drinks and modest meals at set prices with nominal membership fees to avoid overcrowding. If successful similar clubs may rise citywide. Mrs Potter also to build a guild house in Elizabeth New Jersey and a chapel in East Thirty first Street for Incarnation parish.

Rivington Cannon Streets Alfred Corning Clark

Sherlock Holmes Endorsement on Orangerie Powders

Mr William Gillette defends Orangerie Powders as a wonderful remedy claiming it is the only certain headache cure with permanently good after effects. The remarks present Holmes style endorsement highlighting lasting relief from headaches.

William Gillette

Kennedy Favorite Remedy praised by Boston hospital head

Albert C. Smith of Suffolk Hospital lauds Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney liver bladder and blood diseases plus rheumatism to claim rapid relief and cures in severe cases. Promotion asserts universal efficacy with sample bottles and mail offer from Rendout New York.

Albert C. Smith Suffolk Hospital and Dispensary Charter Street Boston Mass David Kennedy David Kennedy Corporation Rendout N. Y

Potter's wife builds Edward Clark Club on Cannon Street

Mrs. Potter begins erecting a club house honoring Edward Clark father of Alfred Corning Clark. The building will feature a cafe on the entire first floor and is planned for No. 73 Cannon Street beside Neighborhood House.

New York Bishop Potter Edward Clark

Cabmen Strike Statement From Unite 126 Delegation

A statement from the carriage drivers union describes a strike in the hotel district. A delegation from Cummings Bros. cabmen asked for a committee to meet Mr. Cummings. Their demand was for $1 more weekly pay, raising pay from $11 to $12. The request was denied and one man was discharged. Ten drivers left work and remain out.

Cummings Bros Cummings

Express Messenger Foils Train Robbery Near Trinidad

Express Messenger H W Sherwick shot one robber during a hold up on his train. Three others fled after the attacker fired on them. The gang had forced Engineer John Guilfrill to board and set a dynamite fuse under the baggage car but it failed to ignite. The wounded bandit lay in the brush awaiting aid. he is unidentified and uncooperative.

Trinidad Col H. W. Sherwick John Guilfrill

Dr David Kennedy Eye Salve for All Eye Ailments

A historical small notice advertises Dr David Kennedy's Magic Eye Salve claiming treatment for all eye inflammations and diseases priced at 25 cents. The terse classified style underscores its medical cure claim and accessibility.

David Kennedy

The King of Champagnes and a Cham pagne for Kings

Cook's imperial Extra Dry, made from the pure juice of the grapes.

Fels Naptha Soap Hunts Out Dirt and Stains

A brisk advertising line touts Fels Naptha soap as removing all dirt leaving clothes whiter and sweeter with less wear and no hot water needed, emphasizing easy cleaning and gentleness on fabrics.

Be Sure and Read Page 9 and Tell the Children

Instruction to readers to view page 9 and relay the news to children. No specific event, names, places, or dates are present in the readable text.

Coal Cargoes Arrive From Foreign Ports At Philadelphia Harbor

A slim 6303 tons of bituminous coal from Cardiff and Louisburg arrived aboard the British steamer Sir Richard Grenville and the Norwegian Athalie. The shipments are bound for the Boston Elevated Railway and Everett coke works. For the week ending Nov 15 port receipts totaled 108 840 tons. Tug Swatara and Buccaneer towed coal barges in, while several vessels and tugs departed with coal and barges bound for Philadelphia area facilities.

Sir Richard Grenville Cardiff Athalie Louisburg, Co. B Boston Elevated Everett Philadelphia & Reading Swatara Philadelphia Oak Hill Hammond Thomaston Buccaneer Dessoug Oracle Prescott Palmer George W. Wells Catawissa Alaska Gilberton Reedy Island Lykens Preston Silver Brook St. Nicholas Valley Forge Elmwood Merriam Buck Ridge

New England Woman's Press Association Meets at Vendome

The New England Woman's Press Association marked its 17th anniversary with about 13 members present. Emma Shaw Colclough spoke after returning from central Africa as members prepare a manuscript magazine with each contributor submitting an original piece. The publication will be edited by E H Merrill and read at the next meeting around Christmas.

New England Woman’s Press Association Vendome Emma Shaw Colclough Central Africa E. H. Merrill

Consumption Now Curable by Free Trial Package

The ad proclaims a guaranteed cure for consumption by Dr. Derk P. Yonkerman. It claims many past recoveries, offers a free remedy package and letters of gratitude, and urges those with lung trouble to write to 980 Shakespeare Building Kalamazoo Michigan for a trial.

Derk P. Yonkerman California Shakespeare Building Kalamazoo Mich

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Molineux BROWN Pennsylvania Union Pacific Southern Pacific West Shore Nickel Plate Missouri Pacific Wheeling & Lake Erie Texas Pacific Pittsburg Lake Erie Denver & Rio Grande Wabash Rio Grande & Western St. Louis & Southwestern Lake Shore Erie Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Southern Railway Sidney W. S&s Burkhart Cincinnati Miss Dietrick ARES W. L. Douglas Fife Douglas Heyl W.L. Douglas Strong Brockton, Mass BOSTC Washington ST Cor Essex Summer ST Lincoln City Hall Ave Court ST Cor. Howard Reardon—Duggan Griggs Mrs. Potter The New York Herald Edward Clark Memorial Club Sherlock Holmes Yonkerman Mall
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