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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1902
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It links kidney health to overall wellness, claims hospital use and doctor endorsements, and offers sample bottles by mail with a Boston Daily Post reference.
Police investigate a case resembling the Adams poisoning and Botkin incidents as a box of chocolate mint candies received at Station A appears to contain narcotic poison and pins. Mrs. Harry F. Ackenhausen, just married, survived after physicians treated her for severe shock and possible poisoning. Her husband is in business on Ridge avenue.
Ambassador White writes to Henry Seligman detailing Roumanian persecution of Hebrews. He calls the acts monstrous, compares them to Louis XIV’s Huguenot laws, and urges action. White plans to present recall letters to Emperor William at noon and dine with the Emperor and Empress afterward.
Dr Lorenz the Vienna surgeon left St Louis for Chicago to reexamine Miss Lolita Armour before New York. John Kearney offered any sum to keep him in St Louis longer, but he refused even at $100,000. He examined 60 children here and said most would be cured. He visited the exposition site and hopes to return to the United States in 1904 for the exposition.
Statehood for Oklahoma and continuance of New Mexico and Arizona as territories is the recommendation said to be urged by Senator Beveridge and fellow members of the sub committee of the Senate committee on Territories after a hurried trip through the three territories.
First lady funds Electro Therapeutic Hospital equipment amid claims Osmo-Chemic light therapy cured Edward VII and General Grant. Advertisement touts free consultation before Nov 29 and a six day window for a trial treatment at 390 Main St Charlestown MA, featuring testimonials and broad claims of cancer and tuberculosis cures.
Busy market days described with crowded aisles, wagons, and stalls. Turkeys are plentiful but scarce in quality, driving first grade prices to 30 to 35 cents per pound and poorer grades above 20 cents. Fruit and produce suffer with pears at 50 cents a dozen and oranges up to 70 cents while sweet potatoes double in price.
In accordance with its usual custom the Boston Industrial Home will provide a Thanksgiving dinner for the poor at the home, corner of Davis street and Harrison avenue. Contributions of provisions, cash or clothing will be deeply appreciated and duly acknowledged.
The first in a Mascagni concert series occurred at Symphony Hall last evening featuring excerpts from The Eternal City and William Ratcliff, plus Nebuchadnezzar and 1812 Overture. Bellatti and Cappelli starred in solos, with strong ovations. a concert version of Cavalleria Rusticana followed under Mascagni's baton.
Milkman F A Oxnard complains of repeated bottle thefts from his wagon. Police flag down a wagon driven by Patrick White and find many Oxnard bottles. White flees as officers move to arrest him.
The body of Annie Butler, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Butler, was found about 4 PM in Chestnut Hill woods, three fourths of a mile from her home. She had epileptic fits and had been missing since July 13, with believed forceful disappearance.
New York November 25 The 16 inch rifled gun built for government service is finished after more than two years of work at Watervliet Arsenal. It will be shipped to Sandy Hook tomorrow for official testing next month marking a historic military ordnance milestone.
John F. Tulley aged 40 of 82 Pearl Street Brookline fell yesterday around 5 on Tremont Street near Brookline Street. He sustained a fractured skull and was taken to the Relief station where doctors believe he will recover.
Burglars entered the sleeping room of George O. Mitten at 30 Folsom Street Roxbury early yesterday morning and stole a $100 diamond pin and a $7 watch. Neither Mr nor Mrs Mitten heard the thieves.
A Milton Mills woman with a weak stomach and fatigue from overwork credits Grape-Nuts with restoring her health. After trying the cereal she reports lasting strength, improved digestion, and daily energy, noting even her children crave it. The advertisement ends with a signature from Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan.
Mrs. Patience Hardy of 45 Warren Street Stoneham Massachusetts recounts five years of stomach trouble. After consulting many doctors she was told various diagnoses. Dr Plunkett used X Ray to detect cancerous humor and began Osmo-Chemic treatment. She credits progress and improved health.
A historical note claims relief from excruciating pain and suffering with light treatment, including a cure in cancer cases and nearly immediate relief from coughing in consumption. The fragment presents strong claims without scientific support.
Chicago police had pursued George Withyman alias Stone for nine years after a murder in Chicago. He worked as a chef at the Hotel Turner in 1890s, alleged to have killed his assistant Robert Nelson. Inspector Froest of London arrested him at The Tunnel chop house and sought return to face indictment. Witnesses remain alive. The case stays on Criminal Court docket.
Colonel Thomas P. Ochiltree, renowned wit and romance writer, died in Hot Springs Virginia after a year of heart weakness worsened by a cold caught at the funeral of lifelong friend John W. Mackay. The death follows an extended illness marked by pneumonia and influenza complications.
Mrs Jennie Davis of Huntington House Cortes Street Boston reports years of stomach trouble ending after X ray examination revealed a cystic tumor. She claims rapid improvement and widespread cures of tumors by Osmo-Chemic treatment, praising the doctors and their results.
Mrs Jennie Batchelder of Suncook New Hampshire credits Osmo-Chemic doctors with saving her life after years of severe right side pain emaciation and a near death. She describes traveling to Boston underwent X Ray treatment and two months of care gaining 23 pounds and relief from a tumor adhesion and tuberculosis related diarrhoea.
Osmo-Chemic Physicians advertise free X ray examinations claiming their elaborate Fluroscopic outfit can determine the cause of any ailment with absolute certainty. They invite the public to come and be examined at no cost.
Dr J C Plunkett chief consulting physician lists permanent offices in Boston at Boylston Building Suite 8 9 10 3d Floor Entrance 18 Poylston Street with daily hours 9 to 12 1 to 4 7 to 8 and closures Sundays and Thanksgiving Day.
Claims by a 1910s advertisement that consumption is contagious and cured by inhalation using Koch Tuberculine and the Koch Lung Cure inhalation system. Names Dr Edward Koch and the Koch Lung Cure Co of Boston appear, urging readers to request a booklet with testimonials.
Obituary notes Colonel Ochiltree born in Texas was the first native Texan elected to the U S House of Representatives. A veteran of the Texas Rangers and Confederate service he later served as U S marshal and Texas emigration commissioner, with a career in journalism and AP reporting including Brussels 1892.
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