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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1903

Page

4

Tuberculosis Congress Promotes United Action To Cure Consumption

The American Tuberculosis Congress in New York declares half a million Americans suffer from consumption. Dr. Henry D. Holton warns 400,000 may die without rigid cooperation to fight current cases and prevent new ones. The Hoff Cure is touted as a home treatment with a strong call for physician and public backing and a nationwide cooperative campaign.

New York Henry D. Holton Congress American Tuberculosis Congress Uas Frederick Hammann Adolph Hoff Vienna Medical Legal Journal Professor Hoff Europe America American Bureau Prof. Hoff Third Avenue 10Th Street Knight’s Drug Store Court Street Boston Hoff

Late Ocean Liners In Charlestown Dock Arrival

Fully two days behind time the Cambrian last of belated liners arrived at Pier 4 Hoosac Tunnel docks Charlestown at 8 yesterday morning with 1700 tons general cargo Captain Edward B Lee reports a rough passage a stowaway Michael Williams 22 a native of Quebec will likely be deported on next Cambrian eastward trip The Sarmatian from Glasgow 700 tons cargo including Scotch whiskey arrives about 10 days out The Indian after 63 hours from Philadelphia Central Wharf longest voyage Captain Thacher says Admiral Farragut from Jamaican ports storms avoided at Chatham saloon passengers listed etc.

Leyland Line Cambrigday Hoosac Tunnel Docks Charlestown London Edward B. Lee Cambrian Michael Williams Quebec Glasgow Quaker City Hopkins Admiral Farragut Long Wharf Jamaican Chatham H. D. Prowd Claude H. Burke John 8

Boston Luncheon Hosts French Cruiser Troude Officer Lineup

Boston Chamber of Commerce president William H. Lincoln entertained Captain E. Aubry commander of the French cruiser Troude at an Exchange Club luncheon. Attendees included George H. Lyman port collector W S Stanton US engineer C W Bartlett lighthouse inspector and French consul Duncan Bailly Blanchard. The Troude departs tomorrow for Martinique via Charleston.

William H. Lincoln Boston Chamber of Commerce E. Aubry Troude Exchange Club George H. Lyman W. S Stanton United States Boston C. W. Bartlett Duncan Bailly Blanchard Martinique Charleston

Took A Straw Vote On Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

An advertising agent in Pittsburg notes fellow travelers using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals. He interviewed twenty three men at tables and in a hotel office, finding nine regularly take the tablets for indigestion irregular meals and travel. Others praise relief from gas, sour stomach, and acidity, with claims of safer, healthier digestion. Sold by druggists everywhere.

New York Pittsburg Stuart

Citizens for aliens after Malden court session

Malden district court held a special session tonight with Judge Bruce presiding. Sixteen aliens were naturalized and fourteen men took out their first papers, marking a notable local citizenship event.

Malden District Court Bruce

Two Years For Boy Forger

Alfred W. Hurd, a Medford youth earning $1.50 weekly, forged his employer Mr. Young’s name on three notes totaling $260. He claimed he believed he deserved greater pay. The judge sentenced him to two years on Deer Island.

Alfred W. Hurd Mr. Young Medford

Chiquita The Mexican Midget In Critical Condition

Chiquita a 26 inch tall Mexican midget, married to Anthony Woeckner of Brim Penn, remains in critical state after a cesarean operation performed yesterday. Doctors say the procedure was the only way to save the life of the tiny woman. Scientists anticipated the maternity with interest and blame lack of proper care for the dangerous condition. She is believed to be the smallest fully developed woman in the world.

Brim Penn Chiquita Anthony Woeckner

Dowie's Army Starts Today In Zion City Parade

Followers of John Alexander Dowie gather in Zion City for the start of the restoration army bound for New York. Dowhites travel from the West North West Manitoba and western Canada with 600 guards and a similarly sized baggage train.

Chicago John Alexander Dowie Zion City Restoration Army New York Northwest Manitoba Canada Puget Sound California Ees God

London Honourables Return Welcome in Boston Era

The Honourables, former members now in Richmond, return from Montreal to Boston to a festive homecoming. Crowds greet at Island Pond Vermont and Lancaster New Hampshire with British flags and crowds of up to 1500. The visit includes speeches by Governor Jordan and Lord Denbigh, a kiss-on-the-lips moment, and a reception before the party proceeds to Brookline and Boston for banquets.

Richmond United States London Island Pond Vermont Admiral Schley Lancaster N. H Jordan New Hampshire Lord Denbigh Colonel Hedges IF. H. Smith The Honourabies Lassie Mt. Washington House Bretton Woods Woods Europe I Intervale Somersworth Newburyport Salem Lynn Canada States England America Ancients Brookline Franklin Park de Lumichrast Parker House Somerset Honourable Artillery Company

Donovan Comments on Dorchester Sewer Work

Superintendent of Streets Donovan responds to Alderman Stewart's order in the Board of Aldermen session, about Dorchester surface drainage. He says if the Harvard Improvement Association voices residents' views, it would thank the street department rather than aid a partisan attack.

Donovan Alderman Stewart Board of Aldermen Dorchester Harvard Improvement Association

Brave BrunswicK Fur Club rider Mrs Hitchcock in Derby chase

Mrs Thomas Hitchcock Jr a New York society leader rode astride among about 100 hounds at Barre despite a head wound from a fall over a stone wall. She remounted in rain and continued the chase with the pack until weather halted the hunt.

Barre Brunswick Fur Club Thomas Hitchcock, Jr New York Society Hitchcock Katherine Hessenger Mrs. Hitchcock

Swindled Women to Face Baker in Chicago Hearing

On return to Boston Professor Harry W. Baker, famed for second sight, faces swindled women from Brookline Wakefield Winthrop and Boston. Indicted on 16 counts, he collected about 2700 from about 50 women via visions and love advice at his Tremont street office. Two Boston inspectors depart for Chicago with governor papers, hearing set October 23.

Boston Harry W. Baker Tremont Street Chicago Watts Bates Baker Cleary Shields

Mind Reader Baker Held in Chicago on Bond

H. W. Baker, arrested in Chicago on a Boston confidence game charge, is held in 6000 bond for a hearing on October 23. He allegedly posed as a mind reader and spiritualist to swindle several people.

Chicago H. W. Baker Boston Baker

Cripple Loses $50 000 Suit in City Case

Judge Hitchcock ordered a verdict for the city in the case of J A Bradlee who sued for 50 000 damages. Bradlee a ferry engineer assumed risk by taking the position. He served notice of appeal after the ruling. Bradlee was injured when caught in a defective engine.

Hitchcock J. A. Bradlee Bradlee Sherman L. Whipple

Souvenir edition honors visiting artillery companies in Fall River

A finely illustrated souvenir edition issued by David P. Keefe honors the Honourable Artillery Company of London and the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston for their Oct 6 visit. Copies will be presented at the banquet to each H A C member and more elaborate copies to President Roosevelt, King Edward, Governor Bates, ex Governor Crane, Lieutenant Governor Guild, and Hon. John R. Lane. The volume lists the honorary committee and features many illustrations of Fall River landmarks.

Honourable Artillery Company London Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Boston Fall River David P. Keefe Roosevelt Edward Bates Crane Guild John R. Lane

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