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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1901

Page

2

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promoted as Blood Remedy Cure

An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as the internal cure for catarrh, arguing local nose and throat treatments fail because catarrh is a blood disease. The letter from Wm. Zimmerman of St. Joseph recounts lasting relief after using the tablets and explains how to obtain the little book and tablets from Marshall Michigan firm and druggists across the U S and Canada.

Stuart Wm. Zimmerman St. Joseph IF. A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich United States Canada

Hetty Green Keeps Vigil Beside Dying Husband

Hetty Green the richest woman in America is at the bedside of her dying husband in Bellows Falls Vermont accompanied by her daughter Sylvia Howland Green. Her son Edward H R Green is racing to reach home from Texas before death. Edward A Green is nine and long separated from his mother.

Bellows Falls Hetty Green America New York Sylvia Howland Green Green Homestead Texas Edward H. R. Green Lone Star State Edward A. Green

Death of Roswell T. Smith in Nashua at 76

Roswell T. Smith died in Nashua New Hampshire at age 76 from heart trouble. A renowned mechanical engineer, his notable invention was an embroidery loom. His work spanned varied projects including for the American Shearer Company. A widow and three children survive.

Nashua N. H Roswell T. Smith Mr. Smith Erican Shearer Company

AUL EXPENSES TOURS TO BUFFALO

Individual and independent trips to the Pan-American Exposition on the all inclusive plan with choice of Hudson River Riaxara Falls Thousand Islands St Lawrence River Montreal Quebec White Mountains and more Tickets covering transportation at lowest rates via attractive routes Send for circulars Simmons and Marsters agents 290 Washington Street Boston.

Buffalo Hudson River Riaxara Falls Thousand Islands St. Lawrence River Montreal Quebec White Mountaine Simmons & Marsters Washington Street Boston

Ward 21 caucus scandal leads to multiple sentences

The court sentenced Patrick Kane to three months for breaking caucus laws while Charles Le Clair was defaulted and later sought by the government. Witnesses described a scheme with Joslyn Averill and Winsloe to steer votes at 24 Ruggles street and the opera house with marked ballots and payments.

Charles le Clair Patrick J. Kane Dana Street John Winsloe Temple A.winsloe le Clair Horace G. Allen Kane Bolster R. A. Bolt Kilby Street Mr. Codman E. CC. Wright Edgewood Street Allen Joslyn Averill W. W. Lord E. T.young Ruggles Street Eliot Street Miss Sawyer Winsloe Newmarch Bofdman Hall Dudley Street Opera House Mr. Winsloe Witness Young Ruggles Street House Edward Young Harkness Wise Opera Eadly

Two Cambridge Firemen Charged With Misconduct

Two call men, William H. Buchanan of Hook and Ladder Company 1 and William H. Hanson of Engine Company 2, appeared before Mayor Dickinson on charges of conduct injurious to the fire department. Evidence showed Buchanan’s prior conviction for assault and battery and Hanson’s for intoxication. The mayor will render a decision later.

Dickinson Cambridge Fire Department William H. Buchanan Hook and Ladder Company William H. Hanson Engine Company 2 Buchanan Third District Hannon

Potts of Waverly praises Williams Pink Pills cure

Eli Potts, a 76 year old veteran from Waverly Ohio, testifies seven year battle with locomotor ataxia was cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills after two years of progressive weakness. He describes nervousness dizziness and loss of muscle control and notes lasting relief after starting the treatment. Notary public W R A Hays attests to the sworn statement dated 1900. Pills sold by druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY at 50 cents a box, six for 2.50.

Eli Potts Waverly Ohio Fourteenth Tennessee Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady

Boer Losses Mount in Zululand Fort Attacks

In Zululand near Fort Itala and Fort Prospect General Botha led about 4000 Boers and British troops in a 19 hour clash. The Boers suffered heavy casualties with 332 dead and 300 wounded, while British garrisons at Fort Italy and Fort Prospect endured fierce assaults before the Boers withdrew despite heavy losses.

Durban Fort Itala Fort Prospect Zululand Botha Italy Bruce Hamilton Emmet Grobelaar Fort Italy Major Chapman Kitchener Hamilton Kane Lefroy Léfroy

Collision Repairs Sink Alaska in Fall River Harbor

The British schooner Alaska bound for Sackville New Brunswick returned to port after a collision in Fall River Harbor with the Taunton barge. A tow tug pushed Taunton into Alaska causing a large hole. Alaska towed to Read's ship yard for repairs before heading to New York to load coal for Sackville.

Fal River Alaska Sackville N. B New York Taunton Staples Fleet Cohunnel Read

Postum Coffee Aided Health Breakthrough Report

A Placerville Idaho woman credits Postum Food Coffee with improving health and weight for Miss G after three months of use. The doctor notes earlier trials failed due to underboiling. proper brewing for fifteen to twenty minutes yields a pleasant flavor and positive results.

Miss G Postum Lorence Dougherty Placerville Idaho

Rumor of Wheeler Son Impostor Recruits in Boston

A Boston report debunks claims that Lieutenant Joseph Wheeler Jr or any other officer would replace Major Ammon A. Augur in charge of army recruiting. A sergeant notes impostors posing as officers have appeared, with a supposed sister seeking the fake lieutenant.

Joseph Wheeler, Jr Boston Army Wheeler Post Joseph Wheeler Crawford House United States Army General Wheeler Artillery Corps Fort Adams Newport R. I A. Post Hanover Street Ammon A. Augur Twenty-fourth United States Infantry Court Street Augur

Schley to retire October 9 and navy promotions follow

Washington Oct 4 Rear Admiral Schley will retire October 9 by age limit while the court of Inquiry continues. Captain Frank Wildes, active in Manila Bay, leads captains promoted to rear admiral. Captain Henry Glass moves up next. Additional gains include Commanders Gilmore Leutz advancing to captains and Lieutenant-Commanders Staunton Bartlett promoted to commanders.

Washington Schley Navy Frank Wildes Boston Manila Bay Henry Glass F. P. Gilmore Eugene H. C. Leutz Sydney A. Staunton Charles W. Bartlett

Solemn Feast Of St Francis At St Leonard Church

Hundreds from across the city attended the solemn feast of St Francis at St Leonard Church Prince Street. The nine day novena preceded the mass celebrated by Rev. Ubaldus with Deacon Leonard and Sub-deacon Pacifius aiding. The event ended with benediction and the profession of members of the laity tertiary order of St Francis.

St Leonard Prince Street St. Francis Father Ubaldus Father Leonard Pacifius

Boston & Albany double track prompts Pan American appeal

The Boston and Albany railroad advertises its modern double track route from New England to Buffalo and Niagara Falls. It touts new vestibuled day coaches with high back seats and comfortable service. Tickets for continuous passage and eight day returns are offered at 12 dollars.

Boston & Albany Railroad New England Buffalo Niagara Falls Pan-American

Navy gunboats repaired at Portsmouth yard for southern service

The U S Eagle was placed in the dry dock at the Portsmouth navy yard to be repaired for service in southern waters and ordered to Havana. The Marietta will also enter the dry dock with rush orders to finish in twenty four days before heading to South America.

Portamouth N. H Eagle Navy Yard Havana Marietta South America

Autumn total tour to Washington trip via Boston noted

Autumn Motal News tours to leaving Boston on Thursday evening Oct 17 and 31. Rate 27 dollars covers all expenses for a week including five days in the national capital with visits to Philadelphia and New York. Longer stops permitted. Illustrated pamphlet and itinerary available from Joseph P Taggart NBA 211 Washington Street Boston.

Boston National Capital Philadelphia New York Joseph Pp. Taggart Washington Street

Body of Thomas Davis Found Floating Near Harrison Square

The body of Thomas Davis of 9 Freport Street Rochester was recovered at about 11 am near the New York New Haven Hartford railroad bridge at Harrison Square. He was about years old and leaves a widow and four children. Davis was connected with the water department and resided near Albany Street yards.

Thomas Davis Port Rohester New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Harrison Square City Hospital Davis City of Boston Albany Street

Young Millionaire Weds Wednesday at Aldrich Estate

John D. Rockefeller Jr to marry Abbie Green Aldrich daughter of Senator Nelson W. Aldrich at the Aldrich Rhode Island estate on Narragansett Bay. ceremony at 11:30 am will be followed by a breakfast for 600 guests with a diamond tiara valued at 50 000 reportedly from Mrs Rockefeller.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr Aldrich Rhode Island Warwick Neck Abbie Green Aldrich United States Nelson W. Aldrich Providence Narragansett Bay James G. Vose Senator Aldrich Wild Duck Mrs. Rockefeller

Giblin Withdraws From AlderMan Race For Harmony

Thomas J. Giblin withdraws from the East Boston alderman contest paving the way for John J. Kelly to seek a second term. He joins the Common Council ticket, backing General P. A. Collins for mayor and pledging to push harbor, sewer, and waterfront development while advancing Democratic unity in East Boston.

Boston Thomas J. Giblin John J. Kelly Giblin P. J. Kennedy William J. Donovan Joseph A. Conry Collins Democracy Kelly Post Council John L. Kelly Patrick A. Collins Common Council

Aguinaldo Denies Dewey Promised Philippine Independence

Congressman Kahn of California, just back from the Philippines, reports Aguinaldo explicitly denied the claim that Dewey promised independence to the Filipinos. The interview clarifies recent rumors about U S aims in the archipelago.

San Francisco Kahn California Philippines Aguinaldo Dewey

Miss Long Dies After Naval Hospital Service

Miss Long, once a Washington social figure, died after a life marked by public duties and nursing service. She served aboard the Dolphin during February, hosted by the navy yard banquet, and later cared for wounded soldiers in Brooklyn’s Naval Hospital. Her health declined after a winter illness, with family seeking relief in Colorado air.

Mer Miss Long Navy Yard McKinley Hobart Washington Naval Hospital Brooklyn Colorado

Miss Long Returns Home After Healthful Sojourn

Charity made her a popular Cabinet ladies' set member representing her mother. Miss Long had gone to Colorado for health, seemed to improve and started home to Massachusetts. A relapse in Chicago followed, then improvement after reaching Hingham, but she grew rapidly worse when her father reached Washington and arrived in Hingham last Tuesday.

Miss Long Colorado Massachusetts Chicago Hingham Washington

Tremont Temple Seeks $100000 to Retain Dr Lorimer

The Tremont Temple executive committee sets up committees to raise 100000 dollars to keep Dr Lorimer in Boston. Already eighty dollars has been received in three contributions.

Tremont Temple Dr. Lorimer Boston

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