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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1904
Page
2
An elderly man named McKinzie has traveled to Eddyville from Oskaloosa to press a claim against the Masonic lodge for 66000 dollars. He says he sustained injuries while passing through Eddyville during wartime years.
Inspectors Conway and Cronin yesterday arrested Joseph West of 33 Beach Street on a charge of promoting policy.
Fred Tucker and William West hunted in the Adirondacks. Tucker’s gun exploded, blowing off a finger. They trudged to White Lake then Utica for treatment, but a nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital refused care due to liquor on their breath, sending them away. Judge Baxter released them and ordered Tucker to a hospital.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on October 28 Mrs James Shisher of Freeland found a poisonous adder in sauerkraut she was making from cabbage bought from a Butler Valley farmer. The cabbage snake has caused many deaths in the South and is now reported in the North.
Brooklyn authorities suspend Mrs May E Rideout Fryer as talk of pregnancy stork looms. Fryer responds with disbelief and notes doctors treating her illness.
In Monroe Wisconsin on October 28 a jury awarded Parkhurst’s father ten thousand dollars in damages for malpractice by Drs Nu Zum and Sutherland of Broadhead. The operation in October 1903 at Broadhead Hospital crippled the left foot instead of the right on the seven year old Parkhurst boy. The defendants argued the wrong foot operation did not cause permanent disability.
Joe Walcott, the colored prize fighter, was arraigned in the Municipal Court on manslaughter in the death of Nelson Hall in a South End dance hall. He was represented by former Senator Charles Innes and ordered held in $2500 for the grand jury.
Frederick Elenbrok of 2104 Frederick Avenue welcomes a daughter as his 83rd birthday nears. The octogenarian, born in Lippe Detmold, once led a Confederate cavalry unit and later spent a year in Fort McHenry prison. He recently married a woman more than 60 years his junior.
An age old debate on beauty gives way to claims for Cuticura remedies as best treatment for skin, scalp, hair, and blood ailments. The piece touts originality, purity, and universal suitability, pitching Cuticura as modern success in eradicating disfiguring humors and eruptions.
In Springfield Probate Court Dora Cook testifies that her father W F Cook was drunk and abusive, desertion and intoxication cited in Mrs Cook's petition for separate support. The hearing covers family breakup, police involvement, and a civil suit by Robert L Cook against his father amid threats of suits against arresting officers.
Advertisment touts Dr. Kings Painless Dentistry offering the Natural Gums for concealed artificial teeth. Full sets with Natural Gums priced at 5 dollars, gold crowns 5, bridge work 5, fillings 1 to 50 cents, extraction free with set orders. Oxford telephone 702 3, hours 8 to 6 weekdays, 10 to 2 Sundays. Lady attendants.
Former Ohio Governor George K. Nash died suddenly in the bathroom of his stepdaughter’s home on Jefferson Avenue in Columbus. He had suffered heart trouble and complications for over a year while serving as governor. Nash, born August 14, 1842, in Medina County, served in the 150th Ohio Regiment during the Civil War and later lived with a lengthy illness.
Frank Martin son of James D. and Mary C. Martin died at 21 years 9 months 19 days. Funeral from 168 Sixth Street to St Augustine's Church services followed by Requiem high mass. Relatives and friends invited. please copy Dublin papers.
Federal authorities have tightened rules for ship captains and sailing vessels at the port. Deputy Collector Jones fined several negligent captains $50 for late license applications, with some fines remitted for valid reasons by the Treasury Secretary. The action emphasizes prompt government filings and should reduce future complaints from Boston.
Dr. Edward Koch, a renowned consumption and asthma specialist, visits Boston's Koch Institute at 175 Tremont Street this week. He offers free consultations to sufferers of respiratory diseases and plans to tour other Koch Institutes in major cities, urging those in need to call today before the opportunity ends.
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