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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1905
Page
2
Ambitious advert claims Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root cures kidney liver and bladder troubles and offers a free sample bottle and pamphlet by mail Readers are urged to write Dr Kilmer Co at Binghamton New York and mention Boston Daily Post for the free offer.
Fall River mill operatives recall last winter's 12 percent wage cut and press Textile Council for restoration to pre strike rates. Some expect a compromise around 7 percent while others warn of renewed trouble if rejected. Union officers attend a New York convention as mills debate margins and possible raises.
Official census figures show 63 619 unmarried men of marriageable age in South Dakota versus 24 884 women. There are 694 divorced men and 672 widows. The state tops the Northwest in birth rate.
Martha A. Turner widow of Warren Turner and a real daughter of the Revolution died at 8 p.m. Saturday at 67 Cedar Street. She was born June 6 1826 in Gardiner Missouri and was the daughter of Thomas Doyle with twin brother Henry L. Doyle, her father having fought with George Washington.
Ottawa news reports A. B. Aylesworth of Toronto being sworn in as a member of the privy council and postmaster general replacing Sir William Mullock who has retired.
Arthur J. O'Brien of the Greaves Wayland estate was burned to death when a hay barn burned Saturday. George E. Watson, his fellow worker, suffered severe burns while trying to save animals and remains in Waltham Hospital in great pain. Both men were unmarried and had known each other since boyhood.
The account recalls a ship sinking after a long voyage in heavy seas. Only William Grissell and Alfred Arthur survive the ordeal aboard a shifting raft. They endure thirst and hunger while waiting days for rescue, with Captain Maxwell and crew lost to the sea before Stillman F. Kelley finally rescues them.
May Evangeline Campbell of Back Bay won a ten dollar reward for uttering thank you sir when offered a seat by a Boston Post reporter aboard a Meeting House Hill car near Hotel Cecil in Dorchester. The telegraph operator, 23, described gratitude as natural and easy to say, and hoped the incident would inspire more women to express appreciation in crowded cars.
The Stillman F. Kelley on its maiden trip rescued two crewmen Warner and Thomas. Captain Maxwell sailed the ill fated boat with seven men aboard. The vessel built in Pair Haven shipyards in 1886 weighed 785 tons gross and 626 jet tons, 160 feet long. Captain Fred H. Allen of Everett led the Stillman F. Kelley with R W Hichborn of Searsport sighting the castaways. Both rescued men recovered and will be shipped home.
Max Henry Newman presides over the club as three members depart to study for the priesthood. Harry Donlan heads to Georgia, Walter J ambert to Brighton, and James L. Maguinness to New York. The club, non-spectarian, is praised for advancing learning.
A scene shows varied responses as a young woman nods in acknowledgment while a middle aged woman smiles coldly, reflecting subtle social dynamics during the event.
A Salem reader recalls Boston Post women tipping 10 dollar bills to men who vacate seats and urges similar behavior locally. The note contrasts a Beverly car scene where a woman resists giving up space, arguing with a reader who says others should stand to let her read.
A satirical note from the Lynn Times mocks a Boston Post courtesy commissioner who uses trains to test politeness. It proposes awarding a yearly Times subscription to any woman who can show she does not wedge into crowded cars, forcing tired men to give up seats.
A Boston Post stunt hires a "courtesy commissioner" to ride rush hour street cars and pay $10 to the first man who offers his seat to a woman. The paper also sends a man to offer his seat to women and pays $10 to the first woman who thanks him aloud. The setup aims to study street car politeness under reward.
The funeral of Prince Troubetskoy rector of Moscow University and liberal leader who died in St. Petersburg on October 12 was held in Moscow on October 16. Enormous crowds attended as students controlled the proceedings and police were conspicuously absent.
In Dedham on Oct 16 Michael Geist of Rockland Street East Dedham allegedly hurled a pot of Saturday beans at his son Tony during a supper quarrel wounding him. Geist fled the house and is believed to have escaped toward West Roxbury.
The girl, aided by a T year old, described how, after doors at 8 Prince street were left open, they entered a room and opened a trunk. Alberta produced $11 she claimed to have stolen, then led officers to a hidden knife, silk handkerchiefs, and costly silks and lace curtains found in a cellar.
Abraham Lincoln Lodge A O U W held a whist party and dance in Deacon Hall last evening with upwards of 150 couples in attendance. Ros tosky won the first whist prize a gold watch chain and Wise took second. Miss R Goldman captured the ladies first prize. Dancing followed the whist.
William McMorrow of Mason street protective department married Miss Anastas ia Egan of Revere yesterday in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Revere Rev Father Lee officiated. The bridal party included the bride her father Thomas Egan her sister Miss Alice Egan bridesmaid and Daniel J Hurley of Milton best man.
The Irish language classes in Roxbury will reopen Thursday evening for the fall and winter term at Sherwin Public School on Sterling Street and Madison Park. Classes run 7 to 9 30 p m with free instruction for applicants. D P O Callaghan has enlisted Gaelic scholars for the winter term and the chief organizer of Ireland is expected to attend the opening.
While Herman Manters waited for a car at Shawmut avenue and Union Park street his bag containing about 12 dollars of tailors tape skeins of silk was snatched. The 60 year old resident of 75 Union Park street saw the thief run toward Roxbury.
Albany October 16 The Admiral Prindle Mining Company of New York is incorporated with a capital of 250000. Directors include Josiah Quincy of Boston.
Snow falls at Bayreuth in northern Bavaria as unseasonable cold grips Germany. Temperatures plunge across Bavarian towns and across the nation amid an early onset of cold weather.
The Pyramid Drug Co offers thousands of free trial treatments for piles to prove its cure. Suppositories stop congestion, restore circulation, heal sores, and avoid surgical operation. After trial, a full package costs 50 cents. send name and address for immediate mailing. Pyramid Building Marshall Mich.
An ad promises a guaranteed cure for piles itching bleeding or protruding with PAZOOINT MONT. If not cured in 6 to 14 days your money is refunded by your druggist. The offer emphasizes a refund and a quick treatment window.
Promote regularity and strength for girlhood to motherhood with Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. Aimed at headaches backaches nervousness and uterine conditions the tonic is described as vegetable safe and endorsed by medical writers. Also promotes sleep and reduces despondency for overworked women and nurses.
Inspector Charles W. Rice of the state fire marshal reports the Dorchester blaze near Hoyt's block and Glover's corner was caused by a discarded lighted match in a pool room alley. He notes no alarm was needed and urges cleansing to prevent further fire scares.
Catholic clergymen and prominent Foresters attended the 25th anniversary of St. Alphonsus Court of Foresters in Tremont Hall Roxbury. W A Loftus served as toastmaster as Rev Peter C Quinn High Chief Ranger Daniel Cronin and others responded. A vocal and instrumental concert followed by a banquet featured Faye Daly Mahan Sullivan Connolly Finn Leslie Woods and others.
Ottawa report says Frank Dixon, husband of a Brooklyn declared claimant, was arrested in Montreal after his wife alleged elopement with her daughter. A mutilated body found in a Boston Harbor suitcase sparked rumors, but Norah Dixon later denied the body was hers and linked Dixon to no confirmed Boston murder.
At a Havana convention the Liberal party decided to stay away from the forthcoming presidential election and notify the Moderate party that Liberals will not be responsible for any acts that may occur. Manifestoes will explain the reasons, cited as extensive registration frauds.
Mrs Bridget Slattery aged 61 of 368 Athens Street South Boston died suddenly in front of 872 Athens Street yesterday of natural causes. She collapsed shortly after leaving her home and was found unresponsive.
Ad touts Bromo Quinine tablets to curb a cold in one day with a money back offer. Mentions price 26 cents per box and bears W. Ove’s signature on the package.
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