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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
4
Remarkable rescue of prominent Indiana man Mr. E. S. Stroh of Angola. After three lung specialists gave him up to die, he credits Dr. J. Lawrence Hill with curing him at home using Retional Treatment. He urges readers with lung ailments to request the free $2.50 treatment and mail 20c for postage.
Elbridge Henry Goss author and banker died at his Melrose residence after a brief pneumonia illness. He was 78 and served 24 years as treasurer of Melrose Savings Bank. Goss wrote a life of Paul Revere in 1891 and belonged to the New England Historic Genealogical Society and the American Historical Society. He served in the Massachusetts Legislature in 1874 and 1875. He is survived by a son and a daughter.
A citizen offers $13.72 for the man who carried gypsy moth eggs into Rhode Island from Massachusetts. The message questions a red ink tax bill and urges political reform, arguing no politically connected man should serve on any finance commission. The author muses on the origin of a lone moth found in Sudbury.
Boston resident George J. Raymond announced his address at 364 Washington Street Boston Mass. A brief public notice lists the contact for correspondence and business inquiries related to his name.
New York reports the Democratic national committee has a campaign fund just over 220 000 dollars with about 180 000 collected from contributors. Denver headquarters report 5000 dollars including a 1000 dollar check from former Senator William A Clark. Notable donors include Nathan Straus Delancey Nicolls Jacob Ruppert Roger Sullivan Perry Belmont and Moses C Wetmore among others in a list of 1000 dollar givers.
Chicago reports that National Chairman Mack stated he did not know New York headquarters publicized campaign contributions or the amount. He added the contributions will be officially disclosed on Oct. 15 and expressed a wish for the funds they claim to have.
The Sheinwald Shoe Syndicate is selling three large stocks at 40 and 42 Summer Street. Brands include Luddy & Currier George Snow and Crockett. Men women and children shoes plus rubbers are offered at prices well below regular.
A home remedy is recommended as the only logical treatment for the malady. The author cites a simple prescription now used in hospitals: one ounce syrup of sarspaparilla, one ounce toris compound, and half a pint of whiskey. Shake and take a tablespoon before meals and at night.
The death of Emery Jones, a resident of Parker's Corner, South Groveland, is reported with the location and basic notice of the passing.
In Haverhill two Boston and Northern trolley cars collided on Main street near the Bradford bridge at 6 30 this morning. One man Emery Jones died after being trapped in the vestibule. Motorman Benjamin Dresser survived with serious injuries and possible loss of a leg. Mary Sheehan and Leo Ryan were hospitalized in serious condition and others were injured.
In Lowell on October 9 ex-Senator Joseph J. Flynn of Lawrence won the Democratic nomination to oppose Congressman Butler Ames in the fifth district. A contested convention and questions over legality may force the State Ballot Law Commission to decide which convention is lawful. Humphrey O’Sullivan praised Flynn in a speech supporting the nomination.
Washington Oct 9 The army retiring board finished its inquiry into Colonel William F Stewart known as the Fort Grant exile It is understood the board found him seriously afflicted with valvular heart disease and incapacitated for further service
A diver named Carney nearly died when his air lines and heavy chain tangled as he became trapped under a wooden funnel in 20 feet of water near the Charles River. Fellow diver John Jacobson tried to help but stayed aboard, while a derick lift raised Carney after 24 minutes, saving his life. doctors say he’s expected to be discharged soon. Carney, a Quincy resident and longtime submarine diver, regained consciousness after extensive treatment.
The Suffolk county Democratic convention at Faneuil Hall nominated Arthur W. Dolan for register of probate and John F. Cronin for clerk of the Supreme Court. Dolan ran unopposed while Cronin defeated ex Senator Daniel V. McIsaac 187 to 67. John I. Sullivan’s name was initially linked to James Donovan but was not presented.
W. J. Bryan denounced President Roosevelt for campaigning for Taft in Galesburg Illinois. He said Taft offered no real reform and attacked the Republican party for injustice to laborers and the public, standing on the same platform as Taft a few days after Taft spoke there.
The Donovan and McNary factions aligned for McIsaac while a rift opened between McNary and Lomasney. McNary arrived without credentials. Jeremiah McCarthy refused admission. McClellan chaired as Lomasney’s supporters controlled the gathering with credentials and ward-by-ward counts noted.
A large Knox College audience witnessed William Jennings Bryan delivering a speech on justice and labor. He contrasted Democrat and Republican stances, accusing Republicans of bowing to corporate lobbyists while urging humane treatment of workers and recalling Lincoln Douglas debates.
A Boston labor scene itemizes a Stationary Engineers' Union 16 meeting at 614 Tremont Street to plan responses to non union pressure. Reports from Elevator Constructors Union 4 foresee new large jobs in Boston. Local unions endorse representatives for reelection and coordinate with Building Trades Department and Carpenters District Council. Delegates named for State AFL convention in Lowell.
Mrs Mabel Osborne 25 shot herself yesterday afternoon at 2 30 pm with a 22 calibre revolver. She lived with her husband at Suite 25 Madison Place behind 1098 Washington Street and was said to be a drug clerk in the North End. She told officers she feared she had consumption and later said I did it to end it. Her condition at City Hospital remained critical overnight.
The piece notes the nervous strain dressmakers endure during busy seasons and its toll on health, mentioning fatigue and fainting spells. It asserts there is one tried remedy to help overworked women recover and endure.
For thirty years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills. It has helped thousands of women with displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities uterine pain backache bearing-down feeling flatulence indigestion dizziness and nervous prostration. Try it.
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