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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1903

Page

5

Munyon Paw Paw touted as cure for nerves and digestion

An Advocate promotes Munyon's Paw Paw and Paw Paw Laxative Pills as cures for dyspepsia insomnia and nervousness. A Providence testimonial from George Restle backs the remedy, along with Prof. Munyon claims of universal relief and warnings against alcohol. Pills priced at $1.00 per bottle and 25 cents for Paw Paw Laxative Pills.

Malta George Restle Washington St Providence R. I Munyon Prof

Morse Iron Works in Brooklyn Closes Over Labor Troubles

New York Oct 5 Labor difficulties force the definite closing of Morse Iron Works and Dry Dock Co in Brooklyn a leading Atlantic coast yard The plant last year contracted over 1 000 000 dollars and employed about 2200 men with a 23000 weekly payroll President Edward P Morse cites continuous labor troubles and unions as the cause noting ships yards nationwide have lost money and some entered receivership The closing costs Brooklyn workers millions and ends a long era of activity on the coast

New York Morse Iron Works and Dry Dock Company Brooklyn Atlantic Edward P. Morse

Old Colony launched at Chelsea for Boston to Plymouth route

The sidewheel steamer Old Colony was launched at Montgomery's Chelsea shipyard at 10 30 this forenoon to run between Boston and Plymouth next spring. Miss Eva Galiano will christen the 2200 ton vessel built by J K Montgomery. Captain Joseph T Galiano, Hull selectman, will command when on the route.

Old Colony Boston Plymouth Chelsea Montgomery Eva Galiano Joseph T. Galiano Hull Chelsea Shipyard

Gartland Case Seeks Postponement Amid Election Tensions

In Municipal Court Judge Wentworth considers a continuance in the case of Representative John J. Gartland Jr. charged with issuing a political circular injuring rival John J. Mansfield. Moran objects to any delay past the State election, threatening to withdraw if granted. The matter targets the recent Democratic caucuses and the Senate race in the fourth district. The case is postponed to November 5 or two days after.

Wentworth John B. Moran Mr. Moran John J. Gartland, Jr Ward John J. Mansfield Michael J. Creed Gartland Moran Mr. Mansfield Mansfield Senate Sullivan Creed Counsel Moran

Ratification rally planned for Dorchester Senate bid

A ratification rally for Stephen P. Galvin in the Dorchester district is set this evening at Ward 20 Young Men’s Democratic Club headquarters on Dorchester Avenue near Linden Street. Invited speakers include Congressman McNary Senator Gore and Galvin opponent John F. Cusick. other speakers include O Connell Tworoger Hunt Cooney Byrne. The event signals a broader aggressive campaign with rallies planned district wide amid ongoing registration.

Stephen P. Galvin Dorchester Young Men's Democratic Club Dorchester Avenue Linden Street McNary Fred S. Gore John F. Cusick Galvin Joseph F. O'Connell Philip Tworoger Thomas F. Hunt Charles L. Cooney James F. Byrne Mr. Galvin

Columbia Needs Ten Million for University Plans

New York October 5 President Butler reports to Columbia University trustees that ten million dollars is required to fund the university's plans. Gifts totaling 1,721,895 have been received this year with further promises including the Pulitzer gift for the School of Journalism. Butler notes the journalism school will enter a new academic field and is viewed as a promising venture by the university and much of the newspaper press.

New York Board of Trustees Butler Columbia University Pulitzer

Parks Seeks Peace With Employers Under Arbitration Pact

Samuel Parks, walking delegate of the Housesmiths and Bridgemen Union, returned from the Iron Workers convention in Kansas City and said he favors peace with employers under arbitration. He plans to retire as leader for a younger, more vigorous successor and denied plans to strike on the East River bridge. Employers' association members said they will not recognize Parks or the Housesmiths Union, but all trades unions back the peace plan and work will resume.

New York Samuel Parks Housesmiths’ and Bridgemen's Union Iron Workers’ Union Kansas City East River Employers’ Association Parks Housesmiths’ Union

Melrose City Alderman Resigns and Board Accepts

Melrose October 5. Alderman Daniel E Gibson of Ward 8 resigned after moving to North Conway New Hampshire. Two candidates were named John Do Slayton and Harry C Woodill and sent to a committee for report. Mayor Buttrick nominated Elbridge H Goss to fill library trustee vacancy. Maplewood and Danvers Street Railway seeks track locations on Newburyport turnpike, hearing set for October 26. City physician appointment ordinance failed 10 to 8.

Iron-Ox Tablets Offer Natural Digestive Reform

Sleeplessness and fatigue stem from disordered digestion. Iron-Ox Tablets claim to tonify the entire digestive system, build nerves, cleanse blood, regulate bowels, and provide a gentle, non purgative laxative effect. They emphasize gradual, permanent improvement rather than quick drugging, warn against alcohol based tonics, and offer fifty tablets for 25 cents from The Iron-Ox Remedy Co. Detroit.

Iron-Ox Remedy Co Detroit Mich

Sentence in horse trade case and other court actions

In Superior Criminal Court Judge Sherman heard an appeal for Harold G. Cavanagh, who advertised a horse as sound then sold it to a New Hampshire publisher. Restitution was arranged and Cavanagh was sent to the reformatory. William J. Tower received five months for larceny. James Murray, linked to a pickpocket known as Lake Shore Hal, was sentenced to 3 to 5 years in state prison. Robert T. Green, a newlywed 24-year-old, was jailed in the reformatory for hotel room thefts at Copley Square Hotel and other properties.

Sherman Superior Criminal Court John H. Casey Harold G. Cavanagh Somerville Cavanagh New Hampshire Casey Reformatory William J. Tower House of Correction James Murray Chief Watts Inspectors’ Department Erie County Penn Lake Shore Charlestown Arested Boston T. W. Proctor Robert T. Green Copley Square

Blood Wine touted as cure all for chronic ailments

Advert reads Blood Wine as a powerful blood purifier claiming to cure kidney disease rheumatism lung trouble stomach liver and bowel issues. It promises rapid recovery within three weeks and includes testimonials from Wm. Bowie Annie Krechhubel and John Foster describing dramatic improvements and life saving effects.

Annie Krechhubel F St Louisville John T. Foster Manchester Rock of Gibraltar

Verdict Expected Today In Public Assembly Case

The Superior Criminal Court has spent the last three days hearing Granville Martin W M Trotter and Bernard Charles charged with interrupting a public assembly at the Booker T Washington meeting held at the new colored church on Columbus Avenue and Northampton Street. The jury was given the case shortly before 4 PM yesterday and a verdict is expected this morning.

Superior Criminal Court Granville Martin W. M. Trotter Bernard Charles Booker T. Washington New Colored Church Columbus Avenue Northampton Street

Famous Coffin School at Nantucket Reopened

Nantucket October 6 The school founded in 1827 by Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin of the British navy reopened today as a manual training school. It will operate with the public school system under instructor George M. Morris of Boston.

Nantucket Sir. Isaac Coffin Boston

Blood Wine Cure Claim from Covington Man

A Covington, Kentucky man named R. R. Searcy testifies that Blood Wine cured his night sweats, cold, lung trouble, and consumption fears. He also says his wife was relieved of years of stomach trouble and endorses the remedy to friends.

Covington R.R Searcy

Free Trial Bottle Offer From Blood Wine Makers

Allow distant customers to obtain a free trial bottle by mailing a coupon to Louis Daudel in Worcester Massachusetts. The advertisement promotes direct purchase from the manufacturers and provides a no-cost sample through a mailed coupon.

Louis Daudelin CO Worcester Mass

Blood Wine at Houchaton and Duttons

Blood Wine is available at Houchaton and Duttons offering a bold experimental blend. Local patrons can find the product in stock with limited quantities and store promotions during the weekend sale.

Houchaton & Dutton’s

Bloody Monday Ends in Arrests at University Hall

The Cambridge clash between freshmen and sophomores ends with six or seven rushes on the steps of University Hall and arrests for two men held in $100 bail. The frenzied night spills into Massachusetts Avenue with eggs, street-car pranks, and police in force preventing further violence.

Hollis Hall University Hall Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge

No Limit Poker Club For Turf Plungers

A new poker club named the Reliance opens on Thirty-second Street New York to serve turf plungers. It features no limit games and a kitty take from four tables averaging about $200 an hour, reflecting a $100000 outlay.

New York Thirty-second Street Reliance

Royal Blue Line October Tour to Washington

Boston departure Thursday October 22 for a week long trip to the national capital at 27 dollars covering all expenses except supper on the Fall River line. The itinerary includes daily activities arranged by the conductor in charge with details available from Joseph P. Taggart N B P A Royal Blue Line 360 Washington street Boston.

Boston National Capital Joseph P. Taggart Royal Blue Line Washington Street

Japan moves to force Russia from Manchuria by Oct

London report says Russia must withdraw by October 8 under a solemn agreement, but evidence suggests it will resist. Russia has about 300,000 troops in the far east, 30 forts at Port Arthur plus 60,000 barracks, 80 ships near Port Arthur, while Japan masses troops in Korea and readies transports for rapid reinforcement. Officials say Japan will demand evacuation or war, with actions to follow depending on Russia's next days.

London Russia Japan Far East Manchuria Port Arthur Korea Paris

New Status of Thayer Case Involves John Hancock Suit

Judge Hammond sustains plaintiff in Thayer v John Hancock Mutual Life Ins Co and strikes out impertinent and scandalous allegations. Court rejects that death time disclosure rule used to deny payment, ruling it not law in Massachusetts.

Thayer John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company Hammond John Hancock Company Massachusetts

Deer Island Boat Grounds Prisoners Freed After Stranding

Fifty three prisoners on the regular Philadelphia to Deer Island trip were offered freedom when the steamer ran aground near Governor's Island. They behaved well and were transferred to the police boat Guardian for aid. The tide rose within an hour, the vessel pulled off, and she docked safely later that night.

Philadelphia J. Putnam Bradlee House of Correction Deer Island Governor’s Island Guardian

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Brooklyn Concern Nantasket Steamship Companies J. K. Montgomery Columbia Sam Parks Melrose City Wm. S. Bowie Loules Daedalin Co Davontax Co The Worcester, Mass U. S.A Martin Trotter Charles Booker Washington Famous Coffin School Lithia People’s Price Www F.smith CO Summer St John A. Cram Manton, R. I Smith A. B. Carr Caledonia, Ark Washington Emperor OF Governor’s Island Flats
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