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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1904

Page

2

Fishing Girls Minstrel Show Featured In Cambridge Thanksgiving

Cambridgeport Gymnasium presents a Thanksgiving Day minstrel show titled Fishing Girls in Aquinas Hall Prospect street. Performers include Boston contralto Alice Powers Hall and Cambridge sopranos Margaret Sweeney Mael L. Doherty Ett a Powers Gertrude Flannigan Sue O'Neil Margaret McKenzie Anna Cox among others.

Cambridge Cambridgeport Gymnasium Aquinas Hall Prospect Street Boston Alice Powers Hall Mar Garet Sweeney Cambridgeport Gym Minstrels Mae L. Doherty Etta Powers Gertrude Melvin Katherine Flannigan Alice Powers Sue O'Neil Margaret McKenzie Anna Cox Margaret Sweeney

Waltham Woman Sues for Southern Fortune in Bradley Estate

Mrs. Rosina Bradley Willis of Waltham and Fred Bradley of Boston sue in the U S Circuit Court at Asheville North Carolina to claim all real and personal property left by the late William L Bradley Their claims arise from alleged adoptions made in youth and involve estates in North Carolina and Georgia with total value estimated between 15000 and 20000 dollars The defendants include Bishop Horner and Hendersonville Episcopal church trustees and a Georgia trust company continues as the suit seeks return of cash proceeds from the estates

Waltham Rosina Bradley Willis Warwick P. Willis Fred Bradley Boston United States Circuit Court Asheville N. C William L. Bradley Augusta Georgia Hendersonville North Carolina Horner Episcopal Church

North Adams Trolley Crashes Into Freight Car

A trolley car carrying 26 passengers collided with a freight train at the State street grade crossing in North Adams on November 23. One freight car and the trolley were tipped over but no serious injuries occurred. some passengers sustained bruises and cuts from broken glass. The cause was blamed on slippery rails.

North Adams State Street

The Value of Charcoal Charcoal Lozenges Promote Health

Charcoal is described as a safe purifier for the digestive system and breath. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are praised for cleansing the stomach and bowels, improving complexion, whitening teeth, purifying breath, and benefiting the liver, with a Buffalo physician endorsing daily use at twenty five cents a box.

Stuart

Boston New York trolley line opens with strong patronage

New Haven Connecticut November 23 The Boston to New York through trolley link via Wallingford opened at 6 am with cars running hourly all day. The 10 am car carried Stephen Hartung of New York en route to Boston, the first through passenger. Governor Chamberlain and party rode from New Haven to Meriden last night on the theatre trolley car.

New Haven Conn Wallingford Boston New York Ternoon Stephen Hartung Governor Chamberlain Meriden

Daily Post Proverb Gold Prize Offer

The Boston Post offers a $2000 gold prize series for proverb puzzles printed in the Daily Post and Sunday Post each week. Correct or nearest correct solutions win prizes in gold including $1000, $250, $100, $50, $25, and $10 increments totaling $2000.

Bright Minds Daily Post Sunday Post Boston Post

Fresh Air Talk At Boston Women Club Meeting

New York, Nov 28. At the Political Study Club discussion on fresh air Mrs. Lee of Boston says townspeople believe in fresh air and seven senses. Lecturer Amelia L. Caulkine urges women to breathe deeply and exercise. Mrs Cory admits corset use. mothers rule the world. teachers are their assistants. lack of air and sun harms babies reaching maturity.

New York Political Study Club

No Bride kissing Says Judge s Wife

In Inbasey City New Jersey Justice of the Peace James McMahon plans to stop kissing the bride at ceremonies after his wife Mrs McMahon warned him during a wedding. The couple argued as she yanked him away and he agreed to refrain.

Inbasey City N. J Justice of the Peace James McMahon Grove Street McMahon Mrs. McMahon Mary

Open Air Nap Boosts Health For Cleveland Toddler

A daily two-hour outdoor nap in rain or shine has made Elizabeth Hanna, three, robust in Cleveland. Begun as a suggested treatment by the Hanna family physician when she was a newborn, the child now enjoys near perfect health aside from occasional cold conditions. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of the late Senator Hanna.

Cleveland, CO Elizabeth Hanna Dan R. Hanna Senator Hanna Hanna Elizabeth Cleveand

Proverb Problem No 82 Announced in Sunday Post

Special notice announces the final Proverb Problem No 82 in the Sunday Post for December 18. Contestants may submit their lists by 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 81, with fully prepaid postage.

Sunday Post

Boston Post Proverb Contest Rules Summary

Instructions set for a Proverb Picture contest printed on Post coupons. One answer per coupon, due by December 31, mailed to Proverb Editor in Boston. Coupons numbered and sorted by contestants, multiple sets allowed in separate envelopes, duplicates allowed but kept together. Official Proverb Book is available for 25 cents. use optional but not mandatory. The Post reserves the right to amend conditions.

P. O Boston Mass Everyt Iigs Extert Boston Boston Post Office of the Post Post They Post

Court of Special Sessions Jails Shoplifters in Deterrent Move

In New York the Court of Special Sessions sentenced two men and two women to jail for stealing from stores. The sentences ranged from 15 to 80 days, with Kate Smith among those jailed. A lawyer argued one woman stole to buy medicine for a sick child. Justice Wyatt and Hinsdale defended the deterrent aim despite a dissent by Justice Zeller.

New York Court of Special Sessions Philip M. Goodhart Justice Wyatt Kate Smith

Munroe Acquitted After Eight-Week Trial

William Munroe, president of Stone & Downer Co., is acquitted in U S District Court on charges of conspiracy to defraud the government of duties on imported lace fabrics. The court freed Munroe after United States District Attorney Moulton stated no grounds remained for a verdict against him.

William Munroe Stone & Downer Company United States District Court Glasgow Manufacturing Company Custom House United States Moulton Melvin O. Adams Munroe

Harvard Pop Nights Aim to Boost College Spirit

Harvard plans a series of pop nights at the Harvard Union to foster spirit with music and light refreshments. The Union, as a club in Cambridge, can order beer on special occasions while soft drinks remain available. A musical committee will assemble college songs for student singing. University Orchestra conducts under J. W. John.

Harvard Harvard Union Cambridge Union University Orchestra J. W. John

Proverb Contest Rules Explain Answers and Duplicates

The Proverb Editor clarifies that type written, ink, pencil, or stamp do not affect scoring as long as legibility is good. Duplicates mean multiple same-number coupons with different answers are discouraged. sort answers numerically and mail in one envelope.

Specialty Store Tremont T store names retail success

The article notes MacDonnell's Tremont Street store in Boston achieves remarkable success due to liberal retailing methods and department specialization. It emphasizes wide choice and moderate prices attracting the buying public.

MacDonnell Tremont T Boston

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Ad claims Laxative Bromo Quinine

An old style advertisement offers a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee. The box bears E W Grove's signature and is sold for 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Remarkable Attleboro cure claim Koch Treatment

In Attleboro a woman shares that after years of coughing and weakness she was cured by the Koch Inhalation Treatment for pulmonary consumption. She praises the Boston Koch Institute and invites others to inquire, noting relief from asthma bronchitis and catarrh and offering home treatment with free advice.

Koch Edgar Tregoning West St Attleboro Mass Boston Koch Institute Tremont Street Tremont Theatre

Walcott Accused of Not Aiding Widow in Dance Hall Death

Mrs. Nelson Hall widow of a man killed by Joe Walcott denies claims that Walcott provided pecuniary aid after her husband’s death. She says she has seen or heard nothing from Walcott since the incident and notes the small insurance payout she received, half of a policy not yet a year old.

Nelson Hall Joe Walcott Walcott

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