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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1902

Page

2

Slugger case baffles Boston Cambridge police

Police admit they cannot trace the so called Jack the Slugger after months of assaults across Brookline Cambridge and Boston. They lack clues descriptions and even fear the attacker may be white or black. Officials hope to catch him in the act rather than identify him.

Jack the Slugger Jack the Slugeger Brookline Cambridge Boston Batchelder Soderquest Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey advertised as medicine

Readers report cures for consumption and coughs after using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. Letters from Denver to Rochester praise its health benefits and claim doctors and hospitals recommend it. Cautions warn against imitations and urge buying only the genuine product sold by druggists or direct from the Rochester company.

Duffy Daffy Duffy Malt Whiskey Company Rochester N. Y

German Government Model Sanitarium for Consumptives Opened

International delegates inspect a pine woods sanitarium built for 2.5 million dollars from workingmen's insurance funds. It houses 600 with tuberculosis and chronic diseases, separated sections, non-infectious division accepts only those not bed-bound, max stay 14 weeks, aims to restore workers to health as an economic duty to families.

Ing Pine Woods

Open Letter to Secretary Shaw on Mineral Water Duty

Samuel W. Mendum writes to Secretary Shaw urging tariff policy relief for a Maine mineral water company ruined by the Dingley tariff. He notes 80 percent duty on barrels and 1205 49 percent on water, paid under protest, and asks for customs relief at the Vermont line to revive the American industry.

United Question Clubs Maine Canada United States Boston Vermont Line Moody United States Customs Boston Custom House New York Vermont

Tailoress Margaret Connell Dies Sudden at Home

Margaret Connell, 40, of 19 Hendry Street and a worker at a tailor shop 103 Court Street, fell ill yesterday afternoon and died at Relief Hospital. Authorities list the death as due to natural causes.

Margaret Connell Hendry Street Court Street Relief Hospital

Pew Gains Controlling Interest in City National Bank

Gloucester report states William A. Pew cashier has bought the controlling stake from various stockholders and now holds absolute control. An entirely new board of officers will be elected.

Gloucester William A. Pew City National Bank

Towle in Milton Addresses Trust Battle in Boston Rally

The Hon. William W. Towle spoke at a Milton library rally denouncing J Pierpont Morgan and the trusts. He urged a license system taxing interstate railroads and modeled on government supervision to prevent overreach and protect the public.

William W. Towle Milton Carmack McNary Towle Roosevelt United States J. Pierpont Morgan Trusts Senator Carmack Tennessee Boston Congress United States Senate Morgan Syndicate of Railroads Government of Catmack William S. McNary House of Representatives Democratic Congressional Committee National Congressional Committee Democratic Party E. W. Carmack Josiah Quincy Massachusetts J. Thayer John R Thayer Worcester Mr. Quincy Mr. Thayer Gaston Morgan Mr. Morgan W. Murray Crane

New Steamship Service to Opera Port Bristol Route

A new fortnightly steamship service between this port and Bristol to start in August with berths at Pier 3 Hoosac docks. Initial sailing on Nov 10 will mark the Imaum departure, followed by Ikbal Inkum and Iran on the line. Service may switch to weekly if demand grows. Furness Withy & Co. will handle local representation while J H Welsford & Co. currently operates a Galveston to Liverpool line.

Bristol Hoosac Imaum Ikbal Inkum Iran Furness, Withy & Co J. H. Welsford & Co. Limited Galveston Liverpool

District option rally at Morgan Chapel tonight

A district option rally is set for Morgan Chapel on Shawmut Avenue this evening at 8 o’clock. L. W. Richardson of Dorchester and other speakers will address attendees.

Morgan Chapel Shawmut Avenue L. W. Richardson Dorchester

Ranch family credits Postum Coffee with health gains

In Wood Lake Nebraska Mrs Paul Kennicott reports swapping to Postum Coffee for nearly a year and notes less headaches fewer heart palpitations and improved health while cooking for a large household plus using Grape Nuts daily to support the diet.

Far West Wood Lake Neb Paul Kennicott Omaha

Interesting Programm for Prince of Siam in Boston Visit

The crown prince of Siam, Maha Vajiralongkorn, arrives at Back Bay station next Wednesday at 5 40 p m. A guest list includes Gov Crane, Lt Gov and top officials with a dinner at Hotel Somerset. He may stroll Boston with his suite and play ping pong late at night.

Prince of Siam Boston Somdeth Chowla Maha Vagiravudh Crown Prince of Siam Back Bay Orient Somerset Dartmouth © Street Commonwealth’ Avenue Crane Executive Council Lyman Collins State House Commonwealth Exeter Beacon Street Prince Chackrabongse Rajavalodh Sarasiddhi Mon Anuvatro Luang Surayudh United States Ilera Cambridge Boston Theatre Boston Tunnel Subway Elevated

Irish Envoys in Lowell Rally Supporters and Pledge

Over 2000 people gathered at Huntington Hall to hear Michael Davitt and John Dillon M P speak on the Irish cause. Five hundred dollars was pledged and resolutions denouncing English land and ardism methods were adopted. The visitors were escorted by Company M M V M and presented to Mayor Badger and other city leaders.

Lowell Huntington Hall Michael Davitt John Dillon M. P

Crown Prince of Sidm Visits New York City Landmarks

The crown prince of Sidm and party visited several City points of interest in New York. They arrived at the stock exchange before closing, were welcomed by President Rudolph Keppler, and toured the new Stock Exchange building. They crossed Brooklyn Bridge, viewed the East River bridge terminal, and dined tonight with Mayor Low.

New, York Get Sidm Hisissite Stock , Exchange Rudolph Keppler New Stock Exchange Brooklyn Bridge Brooklyn Terminal East River Bridge Low

Spiritualists Elect New Officers at Berkeley Hall Session

The National Spiritualist Association held its final sessions at Berkeley Hall with reports from Dr. A. B. Spinney and charter transfer committees accepted. A fund collection reached 440.24 dollars including a 100 dollar bill from Miss Amanda E. Butterfield of Chelsea. Officers elected: Harrison D. Barrett president, Thomas M. Locke vice president, Mary T. Longley secretary, Theodore J. Mayer treasurer, Illtya C. Evans, Alonzo Thompson, Clarence C. Pruden, Cassius L. Stevens, George W. Kates trustees. The next convention will be in Washington, D. C. The farewell meeting featured remarks and spirit messages.

National Spiritualist Association Berkeley Hall A. B. Spinney Amanda E. Butterfield Chelsea Harrison D. Barrett Thomas M. Locke Mary T. Longley F. A. Wiggin Moses Hull Wisconsin Margaret Gaule Zaida B. Kates

Restorative Offer to Help Friend in Need

A plea describes sending Dr Shoop’s Restorative to a sick friend as a humane gesture. The offer includes a six bottle supply for a month at a $5.50 cost, with the seller paying if it fails and the friend’s word deciding the outcome.

Brewers in Conference Over Rotating Workmen Dispute

Master brewers and the union brewery workers met to discuss rotating workmen. The masters asserted adherence to the agreement in spirit and letter, while union leaders and brewery officials declined to disclose the outcome or actions taken.

Tiuse Brewery Workers’ Unions

Move to Replace Trust Goods With Union Made Tobacco Items

Under Cigarmakers Union 97 guidance several prominent retail cigar and tobacco dealers plan to phase out trust made goods. About nine well known firms on Newspaper Row and nearby have joined. The Leaf Tobacco Board of Trade supports the effort affecting jobbers retailers druggists and cigarmakers.

Union 97 Leaf Tobacco Board of Trade

Effort to Unify AFL and Knights of Labor in Paying Dept

A committee from Union 6751 and Assembly 9818 met to discuss union merging in the paying department. They plan another meeting within a fortnight to reach an agreement.

American Federation of Labor Knights of Labor Assembly

Carpenters Unions Set Committee After Mass Meeting

Last night Paine Memorial Hall hosted mass gatherings of 21 local unions of carpenters and six unions of the Amalgamated Carpenters. A conference moved to midnight, producing a committee to meet the master carpenters and finalize next year’s agreement. The panel includes W. Je Shields, Charles A. McDonald, John E. Potts, John F. Medici, and John Cusick. They will draft terms and report to another mass meeting soon.

Carpenters Amalgamated’ Carpenters Paine Memorial W. ‘Je ° Shields Charles Sa McDonald John E. ‘Potts The Carpenters and Joiners John “F.’ Medici

Fitzgerald Rites Held for Dorchester Native

Funeral services for Frederick C. Fitzgerald son of Dorchester resident James Fitzgerald and cousin of ex-Congressman Fitzgerald were conducted from his home at 158 Magnolia Street. A requiem high mass followed at St. Peter's Church Meeting House Hill with Father Peter Rowan celebrating. Burial occurred at Mt Calvary cemetery with pallbearers including Senator Henry S. Fitzgerald Edward C C Fitzgerald James Williams Michael Williams Thomas Brophy and John Miller.

Frederick C. Fitzgerald James Fitzgerald Dorchester Fitzgerald Magnolia Street St. Peter’s Church Meeting House Hill Peter Rowan Mt. Calvary Cemetery Henry S. Fitzgerald Edward CC. Fitzgerald James Williams Michael Williams Thomas Brophy John Miller

Police Board Asked to Reward Officer Hewett for Heroism

The Police Board is urged to recognize Officer Frank Hewett of Station 15 for heroism at the Sherman Square fire in Charlestown. He rescued a woman from a burning three story building, then safely exited as flames closed in, drawing crowd praise. Hewett joined the Boston force a year ago and was previously in Cambridge. An earlier exhibition by amateur photographers is noted with winners named.

Hewett Charlestown Sherman Square Mullen Board of Police Frank Hewett Broadway Bridge Sullivan Square Officer Hewett Boston Mr. Hewett Cambridge

Prizes Awarded in Annual Fall Photograph Exhibit

Ju E Brooks and A H Seeley win top prizes in the amateur photographers exhibition. The fall show recognizes skill in composition and technique with notable entries from local hobbyists.

Ju. E. Brooks A. H. Seeley

The Itch Fiend That is Salt Rheum or Eczema

An older description explains salt rheum or eczema as outward manifestations of scrofula with itching burning oozing and scaling patches on the face head hands legs or body. It worsens at night and cannot be cured by outward applications which only relieve symptoms. Take care with remedies.

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