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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1902

Page

4

Marvelous Growth of Hair Announcement Sparks Demand

A renowned physician chemist of the Altenheim Medical Dispensary announces a compound that grows hair on any bald head. He offers free trial packages to all who write, enclosing a 2 cent stamp for postage. Ages and sexes see rapid results, with hair restoration claimed for eyebrows eyelashes and scalp.

Altenheim Altenheim Medical Dispensary Butterfield Building Cincinnati Ohio

Democrats Close Strenuously At Saratoga Convention

At the Saratoga Democratic State convention the final hours grew tense yet ended with a unified ticket. William S. Devery was unseated after a loud exit, while Bird for governor and a full slate for state offices were nominated amid objections and a packed hall. Devery left amid chants of support and later spoke from the hotel steps.

Saratoga N. Y New York William S. Devery Devery United States Bird Coler Kings Charles WN. Bulger Oswego C. M. Preston Ulster Frank H. Mott Chautauqua John Cu

Platform Adopted: New York Democrats Plank Outline

Saratoga Oct 1 The Democratic platform outlines tariff revision and trust policy with emphasis on regulation and reform. It lists positions to curb abuses, promote competitive practices, and adjust duties to balance industry and consumer interests. The document frames the party's tariff and trust stance for forthcoming political contests.

Woburn Bribery Case Heads to District Attorney

In Woburn on October 1 the city special counsel will present Braden Brady’s bribery evidence to District Attorney Sanderson concerning rival street railway franchises to Cummingsville. Brady blocks votes, lists eight opposing aldermen, five supporting, amid Rule 11 disqualifications and tied votes.

Woburn Philip J. Doherty Sanderson Brady Board of Aldermen Cummingsville Lowell & Boston Beggs, Carter and Holland Railroad Committee Felch, Hooper and Brackett Greaney, Lynch and Aylward McHugh Jowell Company Brown, Parker and

Ninth Met Democratic Convention Adjourns to Friday

Delegates Kjekcher Conry and Dennison agree to meet Friday evening after adjourning the ninth congressional Democratic convention. A previous session at Faneuil Hall was moved due to Socialist Labor party reception for James Connolly of Dublin. Captain Clark led as proxy for Conry and signatures of all delegates were filed in the adjourned records.

Kelcher Conry Dennison Faneuil Hall Socialist Labor Party James Connolly Dublin Daniel M. Driscoll Peter F. Tague John F. Nolan Thomas F. Clark East Boston Kellner Denison Clark

Bold Thieves Fail In Coal Block Heist On Washington Street

Three men attempted to carry away a half ton block of anthracite coal from in front of the F. C. Warren Coal Company on Washington near Canton. Patrolman Lane interrupted the theft, the block split on the sidewalk, and officers guarded the fragments until owner arrived.

Back Bay Washington Street F. C. Warren Coal Company Washington Canton Street South End Albany Street Lane Water Front Warren South

Tariff revision and anti trust stance in Democratic platform

The document argues for commercial freedom and tariff reform aligned with Jeffersonian principles. It condemns trusts and monopolies in coal and beef, warns against protective tariffs as enriching a few, and supports reciprocal trade, wholesale tariff revision, and reducing taxes when not needed for revenue. It links these aims to protecting consumers and expanding markets abroad.

Jefferson Democratic Party National Democratic Platform

Birdsall pledges tariff protection against monopolies in Iowa

Judge B P Birdsall accepting the Republican nomination for Congress in Iowa’s third district says the party will not yield on protection. He warns monopolies and trusts oppress the people and vows to destroy them by reciprocity and tariff readjustment to spur competition with world markets.

Clarion B. P. Birdsall Congress Henderson Republican Party Iowa

Brookline Officers Stop Runaway Horse at Country Club

Brookline patrolmen Minahan and Downes halted a frightened black horse pulling a carriage on Walnut Street near Joudley Street. The vehicle broke away near Clyde Street, the horse dashed toward the Country Club gates, and was stopped within feet of women crossing near the caddy house.

Brookline Minahan Downes Country Club James McDonald Walnut Street Joudley Street Clyde Street

Printers Strike Hits Rand Avery Firms

34 Rand Avery compositors walked out in a strike led by 13 non union workers. Earlier press men quit, and the firm filed an injunction against the typographical union and allied trades. New England Railway Printing, allied to Rand Avery, also filed suits against the Allied Printing Trades Council and other printing organizations.

Rand-Avery Company Typographical Union Allied Trades New England Railway Printing Company Rand- Avery Company Allied Printing Trades Council

Aged VanDerlip and Coe Sentenced

The aged defendants faced the court as Judge Aiken imposed a maximum eight year and minimum seven year sentence for VanDerlip while Henry Coe received five years. Both men appeared frail and likely unable to endure long terms, with their families in mourning as they were led to the prisoners' room.

Lowell Aiken VanDerlip Henry Coe Mr. Coe Coe

Convention in Sixth Salem District Nomination Stakes

The sixth district Re pune congressional convention convenes tomorrow at 10 in Danvers Town Hall to decide the nominee. Ex Senate A P Gardner leads with 76 delegates, needing 66 to name the candidate, with E P Shaw at 34 and Raymond at 20. Contest expected over Gardner's nomination. Judge Abbott of Haverhill presides, Moody declining to chair.

Salem Danvers A. P. Gardner E. P. Shaw Raymond Gardner Judge Abbott Haverhill Abbott Shaw Moody

Dreyfus Replies on Zola Letter After Tragic Loss

Paris in October 2 reports a Siecle letter from Dreyfus received after requesting lines on Emile Zola. Dreyfus says the moment is too sad and his grief too great to speak publicly. He calls Zola a great and noble friend and notes he has just lost something precious.

Paris the Siecle Dreyfus Emile Zola

Disturbance in Court at Irish Prosecutions

In Birr County hearing on appeal by Edmund Haviland Burke and Michael Reddy the court was cleared for interruptions. Reddy remained in custody while Haviland Burke was paroled. William Hastings editor of Western News Ballinasloe Galway convicted under crimes act for incitement intimidation and conspiracy and sentenced to two months. The case is on appeal.

Dublin Birr Kings County Edmund Haviland-Burke M. P Micheal Reddy Haviland-Burke Reddy William Hastings Western News Ballinasloe County Galway

Doctor's Favorite Remedy Claims Kidney Cure

E N Green of Canandaigua New York says years of kidney bleeding ended after using Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. The ad claims the product cleanses blood and restores energy, offering 50 cent and one dollar bottles with a mail order sample.

E. N. Green Canandaigua N. Y David Kennedy Dr. David Kennedy Corporation Rendou

Nye Osgood wedding a brilliant event

Miss L Osgood married Norman N Nye at C E Osgood's Roxbury home in a lavish ceremony under a floral arch. The reception featured extensive decorations, gowns of duchesse satin and crepe de chine, and a grand display of presents, with the couple departing for an extended honeymoon.

C. E. Osgood Mayfair Street Roxbury L. Osgood Norman N. Nye

Luce Hovey Wedding Draws Brookline Society

At First Parish Brookline noon ceremony united Miss Mary Hovey daughter of Mrs and Mrs Clarence E Hovey with Matthew Luce son of the late Matthew Luce of Marlboro street The affair was simple due to the groom’s father’s recent death The bride wore white satin en train with circular tucks The bridesmaid Miss Alice Hovey wore white taffeta silk En route guests included Mrs Albert S Bigelow Mrs Lyman Mrs Sargent and many other Brookline and Chestnut Hill residents with detailed gowns reported in vivid style

Walter Allman Winchester Paisley Miss Pearl Lamb Mrs. Osgood Mrs. Whitney Miss Whitney Fred W. Allen Georgie Birch Miss Kenney Miss Wight Garceau Walter Alflman Henry S. Dewey Frederick W. Allen Dixon Wakefield Wight Eitinge Walters George Eddy Nye Brookline Mary Hovey Clarence E. Hovey Matthew Luce Marlboro Street Miss Hovey Alice Hovey Luce James A. Lowell Chestnut Hill Harvard Mary Luce Webster Albert S. Bigelow de Ford Bigelow Gladys Williams Bert Bigelow Quincey A. Shaw, Jr Arthur W. Blake Beatrice Blake Charles S. Sargent Miss Sargent Mrrs. Lyman Batiste Andrew Robeson Tallor Marlon Fenno Liberty Mrs. Worth Dr. Weld Quinny” Shaw Bert Pigelow Albert Harding Joseph B. Moors George W. Gregerson Hugh Cochrane Shepard Bolles Harding Kendall Richard F. Bolles Granville T. W. Braman Moors Otis Kimball Estelle Kimball Miss Braman Mandell Miss Webster Charles 8. Sargent Mme. Robeson Fred Jayman Frank Gair Macomber Miss Weld Miss Whitman Moses Williams Moses Williams, Jr Newton Philip Frick Flint Street M. E Somerville Ruth Rishell W. Rishell Boston University School of Theology Newtonville Methodist Church Eugene Antrim Trinity Church Springfield Charles Hillard West Chelmsford Edmund Willey North Beverly Mr. Stockdale E. T

Soule reverses, then reenters race for Senate presidency

President Rufus A. Soule of the Massachusetts Senate alternately withdrew and reentered the race at New Bedford yesterday after three ballots he was renominated by acclamation He says he remains a candidate for the presidency and relies on pledges from returning Senators His opponent is Senator George R. Jones of Melrose who claims pledged support Soule’s reentry promises a bitter contest with Jones asserting Soule intended to withdraw in his favor.

Rufus A. Soule Massachusetts Senate Senate New Bedford Soule George R. Jones Melrose Jones

Bids Opened For Louisiana Battleship Construction

Washington Oct 1 bids for the Louisiana battleship were opened at the Navy Department. Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co submitted the lowest bid to build the battleship within 41 months from contract date for 3 990 000 dollars.

Washington Louisiana Navy Department Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company

American Woman Arrested in London

A stylish American woman named Rachel Elizabeth Hurd was arrested in London on charges of acting as an accomplice to Henry Conrad of Baltimore who faced trial for attempting to forge and obtain a wax impression of a post office box key near the stock exchange. She carried 2000 dollars in gold, believed to be proceeds. Bail for both prisoners was set at an unspecified amount, with no surety yet available.

London Rachel Elizabeth Hurd Henry Conrad Baltimore Fisher Stock Exchange Conrad

Free Cure for Rheumatism Promised by John A. Smith

A sensational advertisement offers Gloria Tonic as a free trial cure for rheumatism gout sciatica lumbago and related blood diseases. John A. Smith claims hundreds of thousands cured and sends trial boxes with a free health book to applicants at their own expense. Endorsements from notable figures and institutions are cited.

Gloria John A. Smith Smith Quintero University of Venezuela E. H. Plumacher United States Macadam Surgeons Hall Edinburg Health London Mr. Smith Germania Bldg Milwaukee Wis

Lowell Gifford Bride Dennis Gifford Marries Freeman Lowell

Miss Romania Dennis Gifford daughter of Benjamin D Gifford M D of Boston and Chatham wed Freeman Lowell M D yesterday at the groom's Somerville home College avenue Rev F B Allen of Boston officiated A R Perry M D former city physician of Somerville was best man Miss Millie B Gifford sister of the bride served as bridesmaid

Romania Dennis Gifford Benjamin D. Gifford Boston Chatham Freeman Lowell College Avenue Somerville F. B. Allen J. Stephen's Episcopal Church A. R. Perry Millie B. Gifford

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