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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1903
Page
4
Col Gaston leads a Massachusetts Democratic rally with Hon Charles Hamlin Congressman William McNary and James E McConnell. Richard Olney II and others denounce Republican excesses in debt taxes and park projects while urging economy and reform.
Strong individuals harm themselves by ignoring colds and pneumonia risk. Dr Hilton s No 3 is promoted as a quick cure for colds grip and throat troubles and claimed preventive against pneumonia. Advertising copy urges readers to write Dr G W Hilton Lowell Mass for free advice and offers a 50 cent bottle at druggists.
The Hon. Richard Olney's letter to John W. Corcoran, President of the Democratic Club of Massachusetts, voices strong support for the state's campaign themes. He condemns Republican attacks on a Democratic secretary of state candidate and critiques state and national governance, noting debt growth, tax increases, and extensive state offices as flaws. He urges vigilance against graft and urges voters to oppose long, unbroken party rule.
A lengthy Republican critique discusses Governor Bates, the Confederate soldier issue, and Democratic rallys at Hyannis Yacht Club. The piece accuses the Democratic syndicate of using paid editorial space and questions the party’s stance on Union and Confederate veterans, arguing the issue is a self serving political tactic.
An advertisement by Paul Breedan of Cincinnati lauds Dr Pettingill's Kidney-Wort Tablets claiming relief for long standing kidney and liver trouble. The copy warns of rheumatism headaches brick dust deposits and nighttime urination and offers free symptom advice from Dr Pettingill in Burlington Vermont.
Governor and Lieutenant Governor defend state finances against Democratic accusations. They correct Gaston’s estimates of net debt and income, note misstatements, and argue expenditures reflect legacy policies and metropolitan district debt. They urge clear proof of charges and emphasize prudent administration.
An advertisement touts Dr Agnew s Ointment as without an equal for all skin troubles priced at 35 cents. The short copy emphasizes universal efficacy and value for readers seeking topical relief.
Boston Police Board member Judge Emmons spoke on The Board of Police and Its Work in the City of Boston before the Essex Congregational Club. He defended the Chinatown raid, explaining Chinese exclusion law requires each Chinese person to prove eligibility, with police acting as U.S. marshals to secure certificates. He argued avoiding a clash prevented greater trouble and credited the police for doing what was necessary.
James Sharp of Needham was jailed on a drunkenness charge. His six year old daughter asked to go home as he cried that the family is unlucky. His wife had been arrested two weeks earlier after a clash with a policeman in the North End. The child was sent to a Chardon street home while the father repented.
Mer. O Callaghan of St Augustine's Church South Boston appoints Charles MacLaughlin, longtime St Peter's Dorchester organist, as organist and director of music. MacLaughlin also directs the new Choral Society of South Boston, with first meeting Friday evening in St Augustine's choir chapel.
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