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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
5
The text argues for a mixed diet including grains fruits and meats and cites meat as a dense source of nourishment. It endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a diges tive aid and urges daily use after meals to improve digestion. It warns against cheap laxatives and emphasizes using a safe digestive remedy endorsed by doctors.
Carmack denounces wealth concentration and trust power, arguing smaller property holders own little of the wealth while trusts dominate. He credits Roosevelt with early ideas on government ownership of mines and claims trusts violate laws, urging the public to resist conspirators and back moves against the political economy.
In Woburn on October 23 the bribery committee report sparked a heated session with a member ejected, aldermen trading insults over lottery tickets, and a street railway location order triggering renewed turmoil before the council adjourned amid calls for police.
Senator Carmack assailed Theodore Roosevelt and Republicans over trusts and tariff reform, mocking calls to tighten laws and accusing the party of tolling the trusts for campaign funds. He contrasted harsh rhetoric with scant results, urged voting Democratic, and referenced Philippine issues and lynching debates amid Dorchester speeches by Gore, McNary, Gallivan, and Walsh.
Cleveland October 23 The general Methodist missionary convention reports that 250000 was raised by 11 p m for mission work during the session. The drive followed two speeches by S Earl Taylor and John R Mott with subscriptions flowing from large gifts and many smaller pledges. Bishop Thoburn announced additional hope of reaching 300000 with a 25000 incentive, spurring renewed offerings as the drive continued toward the goal.
In London Oct 23 Irish Nationalists pressed Wyndham with questions and attempted an adjournment to discuss Belfast rioting on Oct 19. Devlin sought the adjournment amid clashes with Protestant MP Sloan as Balfour closed debate on the Belfast issue and the education bill proceeded.
A vintage endorsement promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a pure vegetable remedy for what is described as womanly disease and nervous exhaustion. The letter from Miss Ellen Alma Bryan claims improved appetite sleep and mental balance after two weeks of use.
Fire alarm from Box 7 reached Chemical 4 after 2 am for a blaze in Peter Larkin's grocery at 54 West Dedham Street. Fire broke through a door near an oil tank, saving a possible explosion. An old two story house housed three families Collett Maguire and Fitzpatrick, with smoke forcing quick evacuation and Mrs Fitzpatrick and Mr Collett’s children unsafe.
Description of ornate European marble fountain valued at $25,000 installed in the Egyptian garden of Mrs. Larz Anderson’s Brookline estate. The piece features three cupids and is part of ongoing landscape work with terraces, statues, and plans for a chateau like head gardener residence on Pond Street.
New York Oct 23 John D Rockefeller offered 500000 to Columbia Teachers College if the institution raises 19000 to cover debt and 250000 as an additional gift. He makes the donation as a thank offering to Almighty God for the preservation of himself and his family after a fire destroyed his country home at Porantico Hills.
Frank K. Munsey acquires controlling interest in the Boston Journal Newspaper Company with minority partners the Drapers of Hopedae and Colonel William D. Sohier of Boston. The sale nets protection for all parties and secures Stephen O'Meara's independence for life while Munsey plans a high grade Republican newspaper for New England.
The National Spiritualists' Association continued its convention yesterday in Berkeley Hall. A special committee's report was read and accepted. A resolution was adopted to dispense with local State representatives.
Sergeant Driscoll and Division 4 officers raided 11 Oxford Street shortly before 9 last night and arrested eleven Chinese men for gambling. Besides the money on the table, the furniture was seized and a patrol wagon carried it away.
Germany unveils a new Koch Inhalation system claimed to cure consumption. Prof Koch is said to be employed by the German government and the method uses vapors of antiseptic oils to fill lungs, allegedly killing germs. Boston doctors are invited to join a monthly instructional class and free consultations are offered at 301 Boylston Street.
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