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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1901

Page

2

Montana Girl Recovered Health With Pink Pills

May Smith of Florence Montana recalls years of illness described as anemia with stomach pain neuralgia and heart palpitations. After two doctors failed she read a St Paul ad for Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and took five boxes restoring strength and color. She endorses the treatment and notes spring use supported by the manufacturer in Schenectady New York.

Miss May Smith Florence Ravalliy County St. Paul Dr. Williams May Smith Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

Czolgosz Reportedly Called Christian by Father Fud zinski

In Auburn New York Father Fud zinski spent an hour with the imprisoned assassin Czolgosz and described him as a Christian who may have renounced nothing. The priest said a notable change occurred during the interview and that he expects to see him again soon.

Auburn N. Y Father Fudzinski Czolgosz

Auto collapsed with 120 aboard in Gardner accident

An automobile owned by R P Grant of Fitchburg carrying 120 persons collapsed while descending a Gardner hill at midnight. Injured were Michael McDowd and Ernest Holman plus Michael Dempsey Albert Atkinson Hermie Grise and James Doyle of Gardner. Overloading caused the crash.

Gardner R. P. Grant Fitchburg Michael McDowd Ernest Holman Michael Dempsey Albert Atkinson Hermie Grise James Doyle

Boston Board abandons voting machines after fraud concerns

The Boston Board of Election Commissioners abandoned plans to use voting machines after demonstrations showed potential for repeated votes by a dishonest voter. Chairman Charles R. Saunders said tricks could be attempted on both tested machines though detection might occur. The board will delay machine adoption until devices are perfected and conditions improve.

Board of Election Commissioners i N Boston Charles R. Saunders Board Post Saunders Ous United States

Mother Pleads for Erring Boy in Court

Alonzo J. Whiteman once a Minnesota financier stood before Judge Bell in Suffolk Superior Court and pleaded for mercy after admitting larceny of 8. His 78-year-old Dansville mother travelled to plead restitution and clemency, promising to pay the money and reform. The court postponed sentence to await restitution details.

Alonzo J. Whiteman Bell Superior Criminal Court Minnesota Alonzo Whiteman Dansville N. Y Bar of Justice Whiteman Suffolk Grand Jury William Hunt Timothy W. Coakley Charles Street Coakley Merwe Beli Eoping Phan

Hetvizan’s Second Test Returns to Cramp’s Yard

The battleship Hetvizan returned to Cramp’s shipyard from its trial trip. Representatives aboard say the nine hours’ test showed it equal to or better than 18 knots, matching the speed credited on its Boston trip from the Brooklyn navy yard.

Philadelphia Penn Pares Cramp’s Paneane Boston Brooklyn Navy Yard

Burglary Foiled by Thief’s Nervous Caution

A burglar entering George H. Brown’s Quincy home cut wires he mistook for telephone lines and fled after placing Brown’s bicycle at the door. He propped the screen door open to ease escape as the family awoke to sounds. No injuries or capture reported. The incident notes the thief’s coolness may have saved him.

Quincy George H. Brown Mr. Brown

Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Offer Internal Cure

Catarrh sufferers know external remedies fail as disease rests in the blood. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets combine Eucalyptos Sanguinaria and Hydrastin in a palatable lozenge that treats the whole mucous membrane and digestive tract. No cocaine morphine or narcotics, 50 cents per package, sold by druggists.

Stuart

Chamberlain urges new rules to curb Irish obstruction

Edinburgh speech by Joseph Chamberlain outlines plans to limit Irish influence in Parliament. He argues Ireland has 30 excess seats and 40 to 50 too many members given imperial contributions, calls for stricter procedures and potential severe measures, citing historical precedents. He criticizes Irish opposition and warns of dangers to the empire.

Edinburgh Joseph Chamberlain Wawverly Market House of Commons Commons Chamberlain Ireland Scotland England South Africa Great Britain Secre Poland Caucasus Algiers Tonquin

Rosy Color Produced By Postum Food Coffee

A testimonial letter describes relief from nervousness and ringing in the ears after stopping coffee and using Postum Food Coffee. The writer notes improved appetite and vigor and shares advice on brewing time to please a skeptical friend.

Postum Food Coffee Tom Ee Bridge St Posarg Sone Dayton

Police raid Democratic headquarters shocks Milk Street

At 1 a.m. police cleared the Democratic headquarters on Milk Street of petition filers after earlier clashes among Ward factions. Officers escorted out those without credentials as rival groups from Donovan Kelly Sullivan Flood Norton and others watched from the street and nearby rooms.

Milk Street Station 2 Democratic City Committee Democratic John H. Tucker Daweon Frohock Cassidy Ward Donovan Ward 2 O’connell Harrington Charlestown Sullivan Kelly Boston Flood Norton

Malden High Opens Senior League With Win Over Cambridge Manual

Malden High defeated Cambridge Manual Training School 17 to 6 at Charles River Park in yesterday's Senior League opener. Malden dominated the first half while Cambridge rallied in the second, with Hill and Jones scoring for Malden and Babcock and Clark converting touchdowns. Attendance reached about 800 as Umpire Eaton oversaw 20 minute halves.

Malden High Charles River Park Cambridge Manual Training School Cambridge Cambridge Manual Malden Boys Carrick Malden Hill Jones Babcock Clark Eaton Force I

Batchelder Wins Women’s Club Championship at Brae-Burn

In West Newton on Brae-Burn Gclub links Mrs F W Batchelder defeated Miss Marie Phelps seven up at six to play to claim the women’s club championship. In the consolation round W B Merrill defeated Winthrop Carter four up and eight to play advancing Merrill to the semi finals.

Newton Brae-Burn West Newton F. W. Batchelder Batchelder Marie Phelps W. B. Merrill Winthrop Carter Mr. Merrill

Good golf at Oakley Club Ssteriown

An invitation stroke at Oak Country Club yielded no records but solid golf. Handicaps produced close scores as eight top nets qualified for match play. Boston clubs represented. seven-two players started and submitted cards. J. W. Parks Wollaston, W. Wight Pesey and H. Russell Oakle tied for first with 77. A. G. Wood Allston led gross with 83.

Oak Country Club Boston Carda J. W. Parks Wollaston W. Wight Pesey H. ©. Russell Oakle A. G.wood Allston Eee

Bowling Last Night Scores From Local Lanes

Last night bowling results include Bauer 681 and McDonald 600. Millard and Brackett posted 546 and 105 respectively, with Yeareee 486 and Williams 867 also on report. Arruth Lon Hale led with 477 as Drury Row finished 464 and Eades 425.

ON Bauer Wilh Millard Af N Garbatt Morgan Hub—Mcdonald Tose Brackett Pearance Haan Aene Yeareee Williams Arruth Lon H. Hale Cari Bidrodge Cooke Drury Row Beotal Eades

Melrose High Triumphs 5-0 Over Medford High

Melrose High defeated Medford High 5 to 0 in a hard fast game. The first half was evenly matched with little scoring, as time ended with Medford near Melrose’s center. In the second half Melrose broke through with Gower scoring a touchdown and Whalen missing the extra point.

Melrose Melrose High Medford High Medford Pestitony Medford Gower Whalen Medford Elrose High Bradley

Minute by minute progress in cure and prevention

A fragmented old text notes ongoing efforts to prevent disease and seek cures with emphasis on careful minute by minute work. It hints at medical or scientific advances but lacks complete details or clear context.

General Hunt for Smith and Swift

United States government mobilizes to capture Smith and Swift the Lowell bank defaulters. Indictment warrants were returned in U S Court before Judge Lowell. Marshal Darling and U S Secret Service agents immediately begin pursuit until the men are captured or compelled to surrender.

United States Smith and Swift Lowell Bank Lowell Colonel Darling United States Marshal United States Secret Service

Record Crowd at Food Fair Delights Attendees and Music

Attendance at the Food Fair yesterday reached a record high as thousands filled the hall. The Royal Marine Band of Italy performed afternoon and evening programs with solos by Signor Taddeo Signor Di Titta and Signor Giannini whose voice carried across the hall and drew long applause.

Royal Marine Band of Italy Signor Taddeo Signor di Titta Signor Giannini Sighor Giannini

Dixon Prays for College Leaders at Long Prayer Meeting

Rev. A. C. Dixon of Ruggles Street Baptist Church addressed a crowded prayer meeting lasting eight hours. He prayed for divine guidance against college leaders who advocate alcohol in American student life.

A. C. Dixon Ruggles Street Baptist Church Mr. Dixon

Five Dead in Buttonwood Mine Gas Explosion Near Wilkes-Barre

A gas explosion at Parrish Coal Company's Buttonwood mine near Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania kills five men and injures nine. Rescuers risked their lives entering the damp mine to recover bodies and survivors. Most injured expected to recover. cause attributed to a Hungarian laborer reopening a safety ramp.

Wilkesbarre Penn Buttonwood Parrish Coal Company

Railroad Tragedy Claims Jesse M. Scott at Hyde Park

The body of 32 year old Jesse M. Scott was found mangled yesterday morning on the New York New Haven Hartford tracks south of the West Street Bridge at Hyde Park. He had clearly been struck by a passing train.

Jesse M. Scott New York New Haven & Hartford West Street Hyde Park

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