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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1902

Page

4

Ladies Cure Tobacco Habit Tells How It Can Be Done at Home

Mrs. Emma Wing of Mendon Michigan describes an at home method to quit tobacco secretly. A trial package is mailed free to anyone who sends name and address. Her testimonial claims a tobacco specific product cured her husband entirely of chewing and snuffing after more than three months.

Emma Wing Mendon, Mich Rogers Drug and Chemical Co Fifth and Race Sts Cincinnati Ohio

Tannhauser in English at Tremont by Savage Company

Henry W. Savage present Wagner's Tannhauser at Tremont Theatre in English for the first time locally. Joseph Sheehan starred with strong acting, Adelaide Norwood as Elizabeth, Fred Goff as Wolfram, Maud Ramey Venus, Mise Du Fre the Shepherd Boy, and Francis J. Boyle as Hermann. Chorus and orchestra received praise. Carmen to follow with Marion Tvell.

Joseph Sheehan Adelaide Norwood Elizabeth Winfred Goff Wolfram Evening Star Maud Ramey Venus Mise Francis J. Boyle Hermann Carmen Marion Tvell

Floating dock to be moved to please Cuba

Secretary Moody ordered the floating dry dock at Havana removed to Pensacola Navy Yard to avoid angering Cubans. The plan cancels repairs in Havana and shifts the vessel to ready status for voyage, reflecting U S authority in the island’s main harbor.

Washington Moody Havana Pensacola Navy Yard Alavana United States

Royal Blue Line Tour Leaves Boston for East Coast Trip

Delighted traveler takes a seven day escorted tour departing Boston October 28 via Fall River line. Priced at 27 dollars covers all trip expenses including hotel board in Washington and visits to Philadelphia and New York with stop over privileges. Application forms available from Joseph P Taggart N K E P A 211 Washington Street Paston Mass.

Delibtful Boston Fall River Line Washington Philadelphia New York Joseph P. Taggart N. KE Paston Mass

Missing Papers Offer $200 Reward in Boston Burglary Case

W H Cogan, former Boston police inspector, posts a Sunday ad seeking return of financial statements taken from his trunk during a burglary at 40 State Street. He claims the papers were to be used in a civil suit and describes the theft, a pursed escape, and a leather handbag left behind.

Robert Ff. Clark W. H. Cogan Peabody &J Boston William J. Cogan Peabody Street Roxbury Post

Lords Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary in Wollaston

Mr and Mrs Joseph R Lord marked their golden wedding at home in Wollaston on Oct 7 with a $200 gold purse presented by Rev Jesse Wagner Their family ties include Mrs Ruth Elizabeth Cheney sister of the late Governor Cheney and ex president Orin Cheney and US consul Elias Cheney Guests included relatives from New Hampshire and other states.

W. C. Pierce Dover N. H Fannie R. Lord Lord Governor Cheney New Hampshire Orin Cheney Bates College Elias H. Cheney United States Curacoa H. ©. Bonney Denver Col J. P. F. Smith Meredith, N. H Moses Cheney Henniker G. Bonney A. A. Kidder Charles H. Fish Charles H. Swan Roxbury

National Association of Manufacturers fights eight hour bill

Indianapolis Oct. 7 The National Association of Manufacturers is sending circular letters to urge manufacturers to defeat the eight hour bill in Congress. The circular, signed by President D. M. Parry and Secretary Marshall Cushing of New York, says the group does not oppose organized labor but opposes the bill as harmful to foreign trade and competitive standing with British manufacturers.

Indianapolis Ind National Association of Manufacturers D. M. Parry Marshall Cushing New York Great Britain

Miss Rain confesses push led to death on Ohio River

Threw rival into Ohio River near Bridgeport Ohio Miss Rodella Rain confessed to Wheeling Police Chief that in a quarrel with Miss Gay Smith over their lover she pushed Smith into the river. Smith's body was found yesterday and Miss Bain will be held for murder.

Bridgeport Rodella Rain Rice Wheeling W. Va Miss Gay Smith Miss Smith Ohio River Miss Bain

Simmons College to Open Tomorrow in Boston

Simmons College Boston will open tomorrow morning with eighty enrolled students. Dr Henry Lefavour serves as president and Miss Sarah Arnold as dean. The curriculum covers household economics teaching preparation library work science nurse training English literature languages stenography typing cookery and housekeeping with some courses taught at the Institute of Technology and physical training at the Boston Normal School of Gymnastics.

Simmons College Boston Henry Lefavour Sarah Sh Arnold Institute of Technology Boston Normal School of Gymnastics Huntington Avenue Huntington Chambers

Porto Ricans Held as Aliens by U S Court

A United States Circuit Court ruling states that a Porto Rican citizen is not a U S citizen and may own land here without immigration interference, but remains an alien under the law despite insular decisions.

New York United States Circuit Court Lacombe Porto Rico United States

Miss Hogan Hosts Social at Miss Mollie Mogan’s Home

A musical social was held last evening at the residence of Miss Mollie Mogan 14 Irving Street. Performers included Miss Annie Walsh and Miss Lillian Nevins singing, with Mr Charles Galman performing coon songs and dancing. Supper followed and dancing continued late. Attendees included Mrs Hogan, Miss Mollie Hogan, Miss Murray, Miss Bentley, Mr Wetherbee, Miss Walsh, Miss Burke, Mr Power Jr, Miss Nevins, Miss Snow, Mr Cummings, Miss McDonald, Mr Charles Galman, Mr A Hunt, Miss Kelly and Clarence Snow.

Mollie Mogan Irving Street Annie Walsh Lillian Nevins Charles Galman Hogan Mollie Hogan Murry Bentley Wetherbee Miss Walsh Burke Power Miss Nevins Miss Snow Mr. Cummings Miss McDonald A. Hunt Miss Kelly Clarence Snow

Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted as Permanent Rectal Remedy

An ad touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a long sought permanent treatment for piles. It claims instantaneous pain relief, non narcotic ingredients, and radical healing by contracting capillaries and absorbing tumors. Offered for 50 cents to 1 dollar per package with a free book from Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan.

United States Canada Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Labor Federation Debates Political Affiliation at Brockton Meeting

The State branch of the American Federation of Labor discussed McCarthy’s report on political affiliation. Union leaders from Boston and Lowell argued for or against tying unions to a party while McCarthy urged neutrality. Brockton hosts, women delegates honored, and a Canton Hall ball capped the day.

Brockton State Branch American Federation of Labor McCarthy Patrick Mahoney Cigarmakers’ Union of Boston P. T. Barry Theatrical Stage Employees’ Union of Boston Joseph Conbury Lowell Federation of Labor Delegate Cook Boston Typographical Union Annie Bowen Annie Hicks Dennis D. Driscoll Canton Hall

Meeting of Sarsfield Branch to Elect Delegates

The Sarsfield branch of the United Irish League will meet at St James Hall 18 Kneeland street on Sunday Oct 12 at 8 pm. Delegates for the national convention in the city Oct 20 21 will be elected and other Irish national cause business will be discussed.

Sarsfield United Irish League St. James Hall Kneeland Street Henry Carter Adama University of Michigan Carroll D. Wright United States Commissioner of Labor Herman Just Illnois Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Organization of Labor Edgar &. Clark William A. Baldwin, Jr Long Island Railroad Jobo J. Keane Dubuque Twentieth Century Club Ashburton Place Ola Corner Washington and School Streets

Ten year old testifies in Kilroy murder trial

Mary Kilroy aged 10 daughter of defendant Michael Kilroy testified through sobs recounting her mother Margaret Bryan’s death after she saw her father slap and harm her mother. Neighbors described regular Saturday quarrels as the trial moves forward.

Kilroy Mary Kilroy Margaret Bryan Marion Street Boston Reissmans James Collins Michael Kilroy

Kilroy and the mystery timing of a hanging

A witness recalls Kilroy mentioning danger and a planned execution at ten that morning. The remark hints at a looming, unclear event and raises questions about motive and involvement in the case.

High School Girls Spot New Comet View on Boston Common

A group of 12 South Boston High School astronomy students, guided by their teacher, viewed the new comet 1902 Perrine through a telescope on Boston Common. The comet briefly appeared with Saturn visible, then vanished before the group could confirm it.

Boston Common “Observatory South Boston High School Boston Common

President Roosevelt vows no negro exclusion from party councils

Bishops from New Jersey North Carolina and New York met President Roosevelt in Washington to learn if Republicans in the South seek to exclude Black voters. The President said color would not bar any man from consideration or appointment, stressing character intelligence and community regard as primary.

Washington Alexander Walters New Jersey G. W. Clinton North Carolina I. N. Carruthers New York Roosevelt South Alabama

Generals Corbin Wood and Young to Lunch with King Edward

London dispatch reports General Corbin General Wood and General Young will dine with King Edward at Buckingham Palace on October 13. The occasion signals high level Allied coordination as war turns.

London Corbin, Wood and Young King Edward Buckingham Palace

Supposed Murder in Jersey City

The body of a man with his legs tied together was found floating in the river at Jersey City. Police believe the man was murdered.

Jersey City New York

Gallinger declines challenge on liquor question

Concord N H Oct 7 The Democratic State committee challenged a joint debate between Governor candidates over liquor policy. Senator J H Gallinger chair of the Republican State committee declined the request.

Concord N. H Democratic State Committee J. H. Gallinger Republican State Committee

Dr Agnew Catarrhal Powder Endorsed by Rev Dr Bochror

The ad claims Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder cures catarrh relieves foul discharges and purifies breath. Rev Dr Bochror of Buffalo says both he and his wife suffered catarrh but found relief within ten minutes after using the powder.

Bochror Buffalo Agnew

Stage Matters at Tremont Opens Benefit Seat Sale

Opening seat sale for a fuel relief fund show at Tremont Theatre features Savage and Schoeffel presenting scenes from Faust Il Trovatore Martha and Aida with full company. Bertha Galland to perform Notre Dame in Philadelphia then at Colonial. Oswald Yorke joins. Various engagements and productions listed across Boston venues through October 15.

Savage and Schoeffel Tremont Theatre Faust Martha Aida Mr. Savage Bertha Galland Notre Dame Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Miss Galland Colonial Oswald Yorke Nat Goodwin Maxine Billiott Broad Street Theatre Altar of Friendship Jack Mason Hollis William Gillette Arizona Grand Opera House Climbers Majestic Theatre Patrick Campbell Boston Jeannie Colonial Theatre Denman Thompson Old Homestead Serts Hall Caine Washington, D. C Viola Allen Miss Allen Beerbohm Tree London Ponna Roma Roma Mr. Caine Donna Roma Westerly R. I. Daniel Sully Down By the Old Mill Lake Hill Ulster County N. Y Mr. Sully

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