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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1901
Page
7
A persuasive domestic advice piece urges women to break free from home confinement by taking steps to alleviate weariness pain and distress. It argues that indoor life binds women to a few rooms even in good weather and promises relief through action.
Claims a universal blood purifier and nerve builder that cures skin eruptions and discolorations relieves pain strengthens the nervous system purifies the blood regulates internal organs and provides overall vigor. Promises guaranteed cure or money refunded.
Rosamond Langdon Barclay claims to be wife of Edward S Stokes as he lies dying. She seeks court admission to his bedside at the McNutt home, supported by lawyer John Delahanty. Stokes denies details while relatives reconcile and guard access.
The Jackson Club of Ward 8 held its first city campaign meeting at 60 Bunker Hill Street with about 300 Democrats. David B. Shaw urged Dennis J. Falvey for Alderman to represent Ward 5, while Charles S. Sullivan proposed Edward W. Cauley John J. Conway and Edward G. O’Hara for the Common Council.
Paris, Oct 25. Count Boson de Perigord, newly married to Helen Morton, has purchased the Valencay chateau. The Valencay owner, a family member, may claim the dukedom, and Count de Perigord is expected to assert his rights, making Miss Morton the Duchess of Valencey.
The Manufacturers' Association in Fall River rejects a 10 percent wage increase sought by the Textile Council. Unions likely plan a strike next week as producers defend current rates and cite market conditions.
Osborne Howes of Brookline, the Democratic nominee for the Massachusetts Senate in the second Norfolk district, sends acceptance from Brookline on Oct 16 1901 praising reform of legislative methods and opposing corporate influence. The long biography notes Howes' Boston birth, varied public service, and journalism background.
Deputy U S Marshal Waters recorded large attachments in a tort action in Salem's Registry of Deeds. A $300 000 claim against George W Glazier Lynn based firms and Metcalf Gorling Taylor tied to National Box Machine Co Hobbs Manufacturing Worcester. Additional $100 000 attachments against Glazier and Metcalf. All tied to patent infringements on paper box machinery returnable in Boston Circuit Court.
Thomas A. Scott, jailed on Charles Street, appeared before Judge Lowell in the United States District Court. The central issue was whether he has six months of legal residence in this state to establish jurisdiction. the referee ruled he does, and his bankruptcy adjudication should stand. The hearing did not finish the case.
Patterns for the stem castings of the battleships Rhode Island and New Jersey have been sent to the fore foundry by Fore River Ship and Engine Company. The stem patches patterns are also completed.
A Boston area list cites numerous individuals from Medford Norwood Roslindale Roxbury and beyond claiming cures for rheumatism neuralgia dyspepsia constipation headaches colds fevers pneumonia bronchitis malaria and other illnesses using a product called the Microbe Killer endorsed by Edward S. Payson of the Emerson Piano Company Boston.
A blaze at Hunt Wilkinson & Co erupted at 7 20 this morning, killing 30 workers mostly on the sixth floor where women sewed near fire escapes. Foreman on the seventh floor led upholsterers to safety, but a colored scrub woman fell to her death. Firemen provided nets and hoses as they fought the flames, with most fatalities at the rear of the building and many workers driven toward failed escapes.
In a deadly blaze at Hunt Wilkinson & Co on Commerce Street Philadelphia many perished. Eyewitnesses describe dramatic escapes and horrific deaths as flames engulfed the upper floors. Investigators note rumors of causes while officials begin debris clearing and body recovery.
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