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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1902

Page

3

Why Be Fat Useless Drugs and Patent Medicines

An advertisement offers a free trial package of a weight loss remedy by Prof EF Kellogg of Battle Creek Michigan. It promises safe natural treatment to reduce weight, ease breathing, and improve comfort, claiming rapid benefits and testimonials, with request for name and address to receive sealed materials and usage directions.

EF. J. Kellogg W. Main St Battle Creek Mich Philippines Postume Co

Poison Plot Reported In Assonet Farm Water

Effort to poison a whole family reported at Assonet six miles north of Fall River. Frank Barrows noticed milky water from a well after sugar of lead was added. Dr. C A Briggs confirmed poison in the water. hard water prevented a fatal outcome. Footprints in soft earth suggest an outsider at the scene and an investigation will trace the culprit.

Fall River Assonet Here Frank Barrows Barrows C. A. Briggs

Irish Deputy O'Doherty Resigns Under Dublin Pressure

In Donegal the United Irish Tague forced the resignation of William O'Doherty from the House of Commons after his attendance at the coronation in Westminster. O'Doherty stated his intent to resign and denounced separatist aims as impracticable, while the Donegal league urged his exit.

Dublin United Irish Tague Donegal O'Doherty League William O'Doherty House of Commons Edward Westminster AtYghey

Nationalist MPs Tackle Abstention Tactics in Ireland

The Pall Mall Gazette reports an Oct. 7 meeting of Nationalist MPs, led by John Redmond, weighing complete abstention from the autumn Parliament session to avoid backing the coercionist government over the education bill. Catholics favor the bill, promising a lively debate. Redmond and Dillon attend the U S convention in Boston. Healy would direct party work in their absence.

London Pall Mall Gazette John Redmond Irish Parliamentary Party Messrs. Redmond and Dillon America United Irish League Boston Healy

Nationalist M P John Roche jailed for incitement boycott

John Roche national member of the House of Commons for the east division of Galway was sentenced at Mt Bellew Galway to six months at hard labor under the crimes act for inciting the boycott of land owners.

London John Roche House of Commons Galway Mt. Bellew

Bohemian Girl shines under Savage company at Tremont

At the Tremont Theatre the Henry W. Savage opera company presented The Bohemian Girl, Balfe’s three act opera, praised for tunefulness and craft. Adelaide Norwood again impressed as Arline with Marble Halls, Marion Ivellas as Gypsy Queen shared vocal honors, and Lloyd D Aubigne as Thaddeus. The cast, chorus, orchestra, scenery, and costumes drew strong applause from a large attentive audience.

Tremont Theatre Henry W. Savage Opera Company Balfe Leonora Arline Marion Ivell Miss Norwood Lloyd D’aubigne Thaddeus F. J. Boyle Devilshoof William Paull Count Arnheim Charles Fulton Charles Scribner N. MceGahan

Somerville Constable Kenney Faces Dual Larceny Charges

John J. Kenney a Somerville constable was tried on a larceny charge for taking 14 dollars from William F. Frazier. A second charge of larceny for 74.67 dollars from Thomas Allen was issued with Oct 8 as the appearance date. Witnesses included Frazier and his brother in law David Ross. The case centers on fees collected by Kenney for papers served.

John J. Kenney Somerville William F. Frazier Wentworth Captain Perry Mr. Kenney Thomas Allen Kenney Allen David Ross Mr. Frazier Frazier Constable Kenney

Divorce Suits on Docket in Newport Appellate Court

In Newport, 42 divorce cases appeared in the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court amid new laws. Florence Livingston seeks relief against Robert A. Livingston, with Judge Douglass ruling for Mrs. Livingston after depositions. Caroline Barezingky seeks support relief from Bernard Barezingky. Dr. William Davis, part of a wealthy Moorestown family, faced a desertion claim by Emma D. Davis. prior five year old suit was withdrawn, new entry allowed.

Newport Nhiwport Sept Supreme Court Florence Livingston Robert A. Livingston Douglass William Davis Emma D. Davis Moorestown N. J

Norton & Taunton Railway Granted Franchise Expansion

A 20 minute hearing before the railroad commissioners yesterday granted Norton & Taunton street railway a right to extend their franchise into Foxboro and Sharon.

Norton & Taunton Street Railway Foxboro Sharon

Gaston and party rally Boston wards 22 and 23

Democratic leaders William A. Gaston John A. Sullivan and William T. A. Fitzgerald addressed large crowds in Ward 22 and Ward 23 Roslindale. Gaston urged organized democracy and enthusiasm to boost voting, while Sullivan praised the candidate and urged turnout to defeat Foss and elect Democrats in November.

William A. Gaston John A. Sullivan Congress William T. A. Fitzgerald Democratic City Committee Patrick F. Donovan John A. Coulthurst Gaston Coulthurst Roslindale Sullivan Boston Foss Donovan Massachusetts Democratic Party Democratic Party of Baltimore Republian Party

Boston Eyes Walkhill Street Purchase for Mt Hope Cemetery

Boston city officials seeking to expand Mt. Hope Cemetery in Mattapan have identified a tract on Walkhill Street adjacent to the current grounds as a potential acquisition. The move aims to add land for future burials and cemetery expansion.

Boston Holbrook Walkhill Street Mt. Hope Cemetery Mt. Hope Mattapan

Land deal ties cemetery land to Holbrook estate sale

A New England aldermen meeting connected a land deal to the Holbrook estate cemetery site described as containing a 480000 foot parcel with a large barn and pasture. The estate owner reportedly lives in New York with a son in Boston while cows graze on the property.

Holbrook New York Boston

Haverhill Station Agent Isaac B. George Dies by Shooting

Isaac B. George a well known Haverhill resident aged about 73 ended his life at his Cedar street home by shooting in a state of melancholia caused by heart trouble. For 40 years he served the Boston & Maine Railroad including 20 years as station agent and two years ago moved to the local freight yard. He leaves one daughter.

Haverhill Isaac B. George Cedar Street

Mary Silva Held On Larceny Charge In Cambridge

Mary Silva was arrested Monday by Chief Inspector Murray on a warrant charging larceny of 200 dollars from Tony Perry, keeper of a night lunchroom near Brookline street transfer station. She claimed Perry owed her. In court she was ordered to furnish 500 bonds for appearance on October 7.

Mary Silva Cambridge Murray Tony Perry Brookline Street Perry

Osmo-Cemic Physicians Move to Larger Osmo-Cemic Offices

The Osmo-Cemic Physicians announce their relocation to the Boylston Building at Washington and Boylston Streets to accommodate a rapidly growing practice. To celebrate the move they offer free X-Ray examinations and all medicines at no charge through October 15, urging prompt action to avoid crowds.

Boylston Building Washington and Boylston Sts United States Boytston Bldg Washington

Osmo Chemic doctors promise cure via X-ray tests

Personal letters claim relief from gastritis intercostal neuralgia and cancer symptoms after Osmo Chemic treatment. Statements from Mrs. Arthur Blake, J. J. Brown, Mrs. Ella Soley, and Nicholas Whelen praise X-ray diagnostics and recovery. Notes describe cancer signs and other abdominal disorders and long-term complaints.

Arthur Blake Cunard St Roxbury Moce Plunkett Fila Colty Allston St Boston Moex Ella Soley

Osmo-Chemic X-Ray Cures Cancer Claim

Marvellous results in cancer cure are claimed by Osmo-Chemic Physicians in the Boylston Blog. They say instant relief from pain, gradual disappearance of cancer, and a permanent cure is possible with their X-ray method. If cancer is suspected, consult the Osmo-Chemic Physicians at once for examination.

Boylston

Armour wheat spread nets record 31.5 million

Chicago summary notes Armour’s wheat trading spread earned 31.5 million dollars on 15 million bushels. The operation spanned May to September with buys of July and sales of September, liquidating the spread gradually. Armour bought September and sold December as August moved, with September priced modestly above or below December at times. The firm publicly pursued September wheat, remaining long and willing to sell.

Chicago Ill Armour

Durand Chosen Democratic Governor Candidate in Michigan

Detroit Sept 30 The Democratic State central committee named L T Durand of Saginaw as the party’s candidate for governor He replaces his brother who retired due to illness in a surprise decision shaping Michigan politics this fall

Detroit Mich Democratic State Central Committee Today L. T. Durand Saginaw

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets promise digestion aid

The remedy for dyspepsia appears as pleasant tablets or lozenges with vegetable and fruit essences, pure pepsin, and diastase. One grain of active principle digests 3000 grains of food, and regular use after meals demonstrates merit by aiding digestion without bowel irritation.

Stuart Tuart

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Publish Free Disease Lectures Book

Patients far from the city are invited to write for a newly issued book from the Osmo- Chemic physicians. The volume contains lectures on their specialty and is provided at no cost.

SSMO CHEMIS SYSTEM OF MEDICINE Office Details

J L Plunkett MD chief consulting physician directs the SSMO-CHEMIS SYSTEM OF MEDICINE with permanent offices moved to Suites 8 9 10 3d Floor Boylston Building Entrance 18 Boylston and 657 Washington Sts Boston Mass Office hours 9 am to 12 m 2 to 4 pm 7 to 8 pm daily Office closed on Sunday

J. L. Plunkett M. D Colonial Building Boylston Building Boulston Washington Sts Boston Mass

Hamlin Opens Harvard Course in National Government

Hon Charles S Hamlin began yesterday as a Harvard instructor in a course on The Administration of the National Government. Crowded rooms forced moves to Lever Hall and then the Fogg Art Museum where nearly all seats were filled. He praised Roosevelt and Cleveland, urged party loyalty, warned against independent voters, and outlined a two party path for young men to influence politics. The lectures run Tuesday Thursday and sometimes Saturday at 9, with a second course to be offered by Frederick J Stimson in the second half year.

Charles 8. Hamlin Harvard Sever Hall Lever Hall Hamlin Fogg Art Museum Roosevelt Cleveland Frederick J. Stimson

Widow Mrs Fish Granted Letters of Administration

Surrogate Gerald grants Mrs Fish widow of Nicholas Fish letters of administration on the estate. Petitioner states the husband left about 275000 dollars in personal property.

New York Fish Nicholas Fish

Obituary notices for Finn Barrar and Prendergast in Roxbury era

Death notices from South Boston and Roxbury list Bartholomew Finn age 28 years 6 months funeral October 1 from 219 st to Mt Benedict West Roxbury with mass at Ss Peter and Paul s. Joanna Barrar age 72 funeral October 2 from 237 Dudley St to St Matrick Church with mass at 9 45. James Prendergast age 68 funeral October 2 from 10 Dromey Avenue to St Patrick s Church for 9 a m mass. Relatives and friends invited in all items.

Finn St. Patrick's Church Dudley Street Blue Hill Avenue

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