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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1903
Page
2
A blaze in Aberdeen, Washington, killed four people and destroyed about 150 buildings, with losses exceeding one million dollars. Details from a Times special report note the extensive destruction across the city.
Democrats plan a two night campaign in Boston ahead of the November 3 state election. President William T. A. Fitzgerald arranges more than 100 speakers to rally support with Colonel Gaston and the state ticket. Ward chairmen meet to organize 25 meetings, with Chairman McNary mobilizing top talent for the city effort.
Testimony of a former coffee drinker who swapped to Postum Cereal Coffee reports rapid health gains after 12 years as a coffee user. He describes improved nerves and stomach after quitting coffee, meat, and tobacco, and credits Postum with restoring digestion and wellbeing. The ad directs readers to boil 20 minutes and enjoy with cream, with a plug for The Road to Wellville booklet.
In North Anson Maine on October 16 the woods search for two men known as the Norridgewock burglars was renewed with vigor. The Burns brothers fled into New Sharon about 19:00 with a small red dog that helps identify them as lawmen tighten the net.
Boris Sarafoff, famed Macedonian leader, is reported dead. confirmation received from Salonica dated October 16.
Walter Emerson aged 38 of 28 Bowdoin Street Dorchester fell from a Meeting House Hill car yesterday afternoon. He was taken to City Hospital with a fractured skull. Thieves stole tobacco packages and cigar boxes from a wagon on Washington Street near Haymarket Square. two young men in dark clothes were seen fleeing the scene.
Michael Murray, 30, of 189 Harrison avenue, entered a restaurant at 109 Washington street late last night. After a hearty meal he bolted for the door and struck an Elevated post, cutting his head badly. He was treated by a doctor and arrested on a charge of drunkenness.
Lincoln Neb Oct 16 W J Bryan announced he would undertake a European trip he had doubted earlier and would leave within a few days for the voyage amid lingering uncertainty about the exact timing.
Governor Bates nominates Francis W. Sprague a 24 year old lawyer with a Boston office for the Newton Police Court clerk position to fill the vacancy.
Henry S. Whittlesey resigns creating a vacancy. The assistant clerk, a long-time employee, Mr Sprague, steps forward as a candidate. Sprague is a Boston University Law School graduate with early schooling in South Boston and English High.
The text lists symptoms of dyspepsia including nausea between meals belching vomiting flatulence and nervous headaches and notes the longer it is neglected the harder it is to cure.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills promise a radical and permanent cure, strengthening and toning the stomach and digestive organs for natural function. Testimonials of remarkable cures mailed on request from C. L Hood Co., Lowell, Massachusetts.
In Boston at the Democratic State headquarters clerk Edward F. McSweeney assists Chairman William McNary managing visitors campaign issues and balloons. He notes many cranks and ads pass through daily as Gaston supporters push the field. He reports eight hundred daily calls and the push for lithographs and ground floor campaigns.
Patrick Mahoney, Cigarmakers Union president, railed against David Goldstein an ex Socialist now opposing the party. He charged Goldstein with being an enemy of organized labor and a traitor for his past beliefs. The attack followed Goldstein's recent break with the Socialist cause and his crusade with Martha Moore Avery. Representative Carey spoke later at the meeting.
W Franklin Sterling a 43 year old painter living on Waltham Street left a suicide note bidding farewell to his wife and children. He attempted to kill himself by gas in his room but was found by his landlady and remains alive though unconscious at first. doctors say he will recover.
Judge New burger ordered a special panel of jurors today to try Sam Parks the labor leader next Monday.
An advertisement argues Iron-Ox Tablets are true tonics that build the system without harmful after effects. It contrasts tonics with stimulants, claims gradual, natural improvement, and notes the product costs 25 cents per aluminum pocket case, with Detroit based Iron-Ox Remedy Co. as manufacturer.
In Lincoln Nebraska on October 16 Mr Bryan replies to a Massachusetts friend that he never suggested or advised nominating Olney or any other man who did not openly support the platform and ticket in 1896 and 1900 He says no candidate should be considered unless fully committed to the people's interests in the two recent nationwide campaigns.
The Rev George F Kettel formerly of Christ Church Baltimore married Bessie Broughton, a divorcee, after a prior marriage to Clarence Frankel. Bishop John Scarborough refused to approve his call to Christ Church Palmyra near Philadelphia, halting the transfer.
A terse ad promises a guaranteed cure for piles with bold claims of relief without pain. It targets readers seeking quick, decisive treatment and implies money back if not satisfied.
Charles McKenna a 38 year old longshoreman came to the city two weeks ago after failing to find work. He slept at the Wayfarers' Lodge and in a shed near the East Boston ferry until a watchman drove him away. Found on a rooftop at 42 Battery street he was taken to the Relief station and doctors say he suffers from exhaustion and starvation with little hope of recovery.
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