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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1897
Page
2
Doctor McCoy announces a limited $5 monthly rate for all patients through November 1, with no extensions. The rate covers all medical care, treatment, and medicines and applies to all diseases as the practice upholds its high standards.
Misenda Mabel Parker of Cottage Farms Mass recounts a long illness with catarrh and lung involvement. After medical care by Doctors McCoy and Powell she gained weight from 70 to 100 pounds and reports improved appetite chest pain and strength.
Florence Seaver of Cambridge Massachusetts recounts regaining hearing after physicians McCoy and Powell examined her case and performed treatment. She describes hearing her baby's cooing breathing and carriage sounds after years of deafness and fear of harm to her child.
Mrs. Jennie Keeden of 1507 Washington St Boston says seven years of nasal catarrh worsened by last year’s grippe caused sore throat constant coughing dull headaches morning nausea poor appetite and constipation. She credits Dr McCoy’s new discovery with curing her throat and all symptoms.
Mr Hi M Cook of Framingham Massachusetts testifies that after twelve years of total deafness in the left ear and near deafness in the right ear his hearing was restored by Doctors McCoy and Powell. He recounts hearing a watch ticking and a church sermon clearly again and urges others to seek the same treatment.
Veterans of municipal affairs led by Councilman Frank H Briggs Ward 11 and ex Councilman Michael Norris Ward 13 oppose the move to a unicameral city government. They warn of loss of checks on spending and question proposed vacancies and partisan caucus rules, urging study by experienced municipal lawyers before any charter change.
Mr Angus McKunes of East Boston says doctors McCoy and Powell restored his hearing after twenty years of deafness caused by scarlet fever. He describes roaring noises and constant din from his ears, comparing them to waves washing ashore.
Bernard Pierson of Crescent Street West Quincy Mass recounts total deafness in his right ear since childhood. After treatment by Doctors McCoy and Powell he reports restored hearing in the right ear and gradual left ear improvement.
Former South Boston councilman Michael Norris champions residents in referencing a process bill aimed at dissolving a polar branch of city government. He argues municipal administration should empower citizens and preserve local control amid reforms.
The article discusses political theory on self love and private interests, noting minorities driven to arms in Italian republics. It then shifts to U.S. cities, Chicago, Brooklyn, and New York facing financial pressures with single chambers, debts near $1,000, and taxes around $30, alongside street railway franchises granted.
A critic urges Boston citizens to reject hastily drafted charter changes proposing a single chamber. He argues for thorough study and competent drafting to safeguard municipal interests before any radical restructuring.
The Dorchester Central Republican Club met in the Bloomfield building Field's Corner for a debate on the single chamber bill. Speakers B. B. Whittemore Howard E. Cook for the affirmative and George F. Harding Frank W. Parker for the negative voiced criticisms of the proposed reform noting potential partisan effects and power shifts in city government.
Patrick Purcell of 7 Marion Street Charlestown drove a horse drawn carriage into a fast moving electric car at Hampden and Albany streets at 10 15 last night Miss Nellie F Bogan of 46 Hunneman Street Roxbury sustained a severe scalp wound and nervous shock both she and Purcell were taken to City Hospital ambulances were used witnesses say the car was speeding and Purcell drove recklessly both are expected to recover
Stockholders meet at Young’s Hotel elect directors Robert Bleaker Clifford Devens F N Thrill Thomas T Robinson John S Bleakie W P Whittemore and Joseph Hulstruk. Directors choose Thomas T Robinson president and F N Towell treasurer and clerk.
The American Wringer Company lists addresses at 77 and 79 Franklin Street and 8 Arch Street. They manufacture clothes wringers mangies and carpet sweepers and offer repairs. Orders by mail or telephone will receive prompt attention.
Message from Deputy Sheriff Watson reports Game Warden Wilcox tried to arrest Utes on Snake River near Lily Park five miles away. They resisted and fired on the party. no whites hurt, several Indians killed or wounded. Governor Adams says no serious trouble and no state troops ordered. Lily Park on the Bear or Yamp river has long seen depredations since the Ute war a decade ago.
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