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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1906
Page
5
An anti filleronsumer notice warns of disease from cheap mattress and pillow fillings made from rags shoddy and other filth. It cites a doctor public analyst and urges inspection of Frank Ferdinands bedding room praising cleanliness since 1869 and noting grandchildren of early customers still buy from him.
A violent chemical blast at Crown Dye Works in the Medford Glenwood district tore off part of the roof, injuring two employees perhaps fatally and causing substantial alarm in the area.
Ida Merrill of Boston vows to seek vengeance if foul play caused the balloon fall of Carl Smith during a Wednesday ascent in Lewiston Maine. She condemns the suspected trapeze rope cutting and says she will pursue the criminals if murder was attempted. Smith lies in a hospital with life uncertain as doctors say he has a bare chance to recover.
An article touts Postum Coffee and Grape-Nuts as sources of phosphate for brain tissue, claiming they aid rapid recovery after heavy mental work. It highlights the products made by Postum Co at Battle Creek Michigan and promotes Grape-Nuts wafers.
President Roosevelt receives 702 orchids from the Philippines to add to his collection. Colonel Brown, superintendent of the government propagating gardens, cares for them. One plant valued at $100 died en route. gift comes from M. De Yrarto, head of a Philippine government bureau.
Tony Rabinio 40 of 2 Kaulback street Malden and Mitchel Fogelback 60 of 9 Foster court suffered burns and injuries after a boiler room explosion at a central dye works. The blast, blamed on sparks, blew workers about 15 feet. both men were taken to Malden Hospital. Fogelback has multiple fractures and burns, Rabinio severe head and body burns with slim chances of recovery.
Fred Papen of Wakefield, a painter, was knocked from a ladder when a guy rope broke and dangled 40 feet above the ground. He fled with minor abrasions though he was partly unconscious at pickup. His young coworker Joseph Brisson clung on and pulled himself to the roof.
A advertiser claims to cure chronic constipation without medicines using a modern drugless method. They promise a free booklet proving why drugs harm and how their system works, endorsed by businessmen whose signatures attest to success. Fill out and mail the free coupon to receive the method.
Assistant District Attorney Dennison speaking for District Attorney Moran said at the district attorney's office yesterday that the investigation is proceeding. He declined to give further details about targets or scope of the probe.
The Overland Monthly discusses a new treatment for Brights Disease and Diabetes, praising Fulton Compounds and urging ethical debate. It links the medical debate to the Provident Securities case and notes district attorney Moran's investigation, with comments from Jaynes & Co. and attorney Yeaton. The piece critiques orthodox medicine and advocates patient recovery.
Peter F. Collier of New York master of the Monmouth county hounds was injured when thrown from his horse at a fence in Middletown. The horse struck him with a hoof causing a severe facial cut and bruising from the fall. He was taken to Dr. William T. Bull’s residence.
Elizabeth resident Mrs. Elizabeth Van Hart a 60 year old paralytic was killed by rats in her home. Her daughter-in-law found her early today after the rodents attacked while she sat in a chair severing an artery in one foot and tearing flesh in both feet.
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