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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1900
Page
2
The captain speaks of two decades of insights about Peruna, sharing details he believes are telling. He outlines experiences, observations, and lessons learned from his time with the remedy and its effects, aiming to inform readers about its perceived value.
Captain Blake of the steamer McAlester is renowned on Chesapeake Bay. He has made daily trips to Mount Vernon, the Washington birthplace, for twenty years. A letter from Washington, D C, to The Peruna Medicine Co. is cited in praise of his service.
L L Blake and others endorse Peruna for rheumatism and catarrh, noting October as a prime time to fortify against catarrh. Testimonials claim relief from headaches, grippe, and long rheumatism, urging readers to take Peruna now and request a free book from The Peruna Medicine Co.
Washington reports a $50,000 breach of promise suit filed in the District of Columbia Supreme Court by Mai Lucy Leeton of Mississippi against Senator William V. Sullivan. Leeton describes a long alleged pattern of meetings starting in Oxford in 1895, promises of divorce, marriage, and high social standing, and later coercive demands including a $1000 payment to remain silent. The case echoes the Breckinridge Pollard affair, with Leeton recounting trips to New Orleans and Bay St. Louis and a sequence of promised marriage that never occurred.
The will of Patrick O Riorden a Charlestown contractor filed for probate names Harfora O Riorden and J P O Riorden as executors and trustees with bonds waived. Widow receives furniture silverware homestead and income from real estate. J P receives 60 Monument avenue and Myrtle avenue Winthrop estate. Agnes Teff gets Myrtle avenue Winthrop. A $50 000 trust aids son D H O Riorden with income. Four grandchildren J P Agnes G J M S share net profits. remainder to the four. Dated Oct 15 1900.
Box 13 near the Hotel Shelton at Adams Shore was wrecked and alarmed at 8 o'clock this morning. Quincy has suffered repeated false alarms as unknown individuals break open fire boxes and trigger bells.
Last night at the Working Boys Home in Waltham Mr. F. C. Harrell the magician entertained and instructed the boys as part of the home night school lecture course. Next Sunday an illustrated Passion Play lecture will be given for the boys by a priest from the institution. Senator Sorghum quipped to the band leader asking for altered programs so the orchestra would stop playing a money themed song when he appears.
A bright blaze and heavy smoke drew passers by to a Boylston street corner near Church as firefighters fought two alarm flames around 10 o clock last night. Local crews contained the fire with no immediate reports of injuries. Residents were alerted and police cordoned the area during efforts.
Annie Connors a cafe pantry worker from 871 Columbus Ave drank carbolic acid after writing a farewell note to “George” the Bay State dance hall pianist. She died at City Hospital after a 4:15 pm collapse. Henry Brough of Dedham St. was linked to the note while Annie had an engagement at Trinity Court Cafe.
In a somber note dated yesterday, Henry Brough took his own life by jumping, precipitating a fatal fall. Authorities report no further details on motive as the investigation continues.
A Boston man recounts long coffee addiction and its harm to digestion sleep and heart. After trying Postum his digestion improved within a week and his sleep and vitality returned. He credits a friend's advice guiding him away from coffee toward Postum for nourishment and calmer nerves.
Officer Martin Brock activated the Park square alarm after an excited follower triggered a second. In a narrow alley behind Walker Rintells at 244 Boylston street Mrs Liza Bradley ran a fruit stand and piled wooden boxes that fed the fire. Losses include 15 dollars for Mrs Bradley and 20 dollars to the frontlock of the Perry drug store due to wall heating.
Mrs Snaggs remarks to her husband about a deceased closefisted man. Mr Snaggs confirms death by enlargement of the heart. The exchange ends with a wry quip about the old miser as reported by the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
Paterson residents erupt in indignation after the murder of Jennie Bosschieter and disclosures of men using saloons and road resorts to trap girls with liquor and knockout drops. A mass meeting led by William J. Bryan is planned at Colt's Hall beside the jail where McAllister and accomplices are held, with guards tightened to prevent mob violence.
In Paterson New Jersey details from the Jennie Bosschieter homicide reveal two prisoners George Kerr and Walter McAllister as leaders of a dissolute set. Women including Elizabeth Schaub accuse knockout drops in drinks at Saul's saloon. Witnesses describe dizzy spells and coercive advances, while police pursue further testimony and a recovered bottle tied to the crime scene.
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