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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1902

Page

2

Extraordinary diagnosis and cures by Dr Liverpool at Tremont Street

An advertisement for Dr. Liverpool at 560 Tremont Street offering free consultations and dramatic cure claims for numerous diseases. It lists hundreds of cure counts across many conditions, promises medicines supplied free, and urges readers to seek his evaluation and avoid further doctors. Office hours are noted with specific times.

Dr. Liverpool Tremont Street Liverpool Boston Bright

Voter Registration Surges Ahead in Boston Caucuses

Registration for the Democratic caucuses closed at a reported 99 800 voters with a net gain of 3 379 since counting began. State election registration runs until Oct 14. Court Square and ward workers gathered early as boats brought voters from Wards 3 and 4 Charlestown, with daily tallies peaking in early September.

Wager on Keliher Confronts Conry Votes in Ward Bets

Friends of ex Senator John A. Keliher offered 2000 to bet that Keliher would beat Conry in Ward 2, while Conry supporters prepared to answer. Three men would place the stake with 1000, 1000, and 500 as options. Bets hinge on top delegation leaders and overall ward totals.

John A. Keliher Keliher Ward 2 Joseph A. Conry Ward 9 Post Conry Kelcher Ward 8

Lake Winnipesaukee Excursion Sat Sept 13

A Boston excursion to Lake Winnipesaukee departs Sept 13 with a round trip of 2 dollars. Special train leaves Boston at 8 20 a m connecting with Mt Washington steamer at Alton Bay. Tickets available at city ticket office and Union station.

New England Lake Winnipesaukee Boston White Mountains Mt. Washington Boston & Maine Alton Bay City Ticket Washington Street Milk Street Union Station

Fels-Naptha Promotes Old Fashioned Soap Use

A nostalgic pitch highlights old fashion soap for daily washing, stressing enduring effort and backache from traditional lathering. The line invites buyers to use Fels-Naptha as part of a hands on cleaning routine in a period tone.

Roosevelt Praises Organized Labor at Chattanooga

President Roosevelt attends the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen session in Chattanooga Tennessee and is made an honorary member. He lauds organized labor, urges balancing collective power with individual initiative, and stresses citizenship through character and work.

Chattanooga Tenn Roosevelt Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Order Sargent The Brotherhood Troop B State Guard Hanrahan McMillan Tennessee Canada Mexico Arnold General Sherman Mr. Sargent Arizona Republic Uncle Sam

An Old War Over Coffee to Postum Change

A Philadelphia woman describes coffee's harmful effects on her nerves and health. After trying Postum Food Coffee she quits coffee, relieves headaches and biliousness, and loses the coffee craving. She also praises Grape Nuts and credits them with aiding digestion after two weeks on Postum and cereal.

Philadelphia Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Roosevelt's Stop in Athens Sparks Handshake Moment

President Roosevelt arrived in Athens at 3 15 p m and briefed crowds as the presidential train moved on to Knoxville. He shook hands for the first time since his Southern trip at Riceville amid calls for a speech. He praised the Chickamauga battlefield visit and told locals he hoped the journey would make citizens better. A boy near the track was nearly injured as the train backed, and the president quipped about avoiding a juggernaut. Congressmen Gibson and U S marshal R T Austin joined Knoxville reception plans in Chattanooga.

Athens Tenn Roosevelt Knoxville Riceville Chickamauga Grant University Henry R. Gibson Tennessee R. T. Austin United States Chattanooga

President Roosevelt Speaks in Rain at Knoxville

President Roosevelt braved a heavy rain to address about 12,000 people along Main Avenue in Knoxville. He stood with bared head, thanked the crowd, praised Tennessee’s agricultural, industrial progress, and called the Tennesseean a typical American.

Knoxville Tenn Roosevelt Main Avenue East Tennessee Tennessee

Parochial School Opens on North Bennet Place

Rev Father Ubaldus of St Leonards Church opens St Anthony’s School next Monday for children under eight, directed by Franciscan Sisters from Rome. About 150 local Italian children will receive English and primary instruction during day hours. the two story renovated building is well lit and ventilated.

Father Ubaldus St., Leonard’s Church Prince Street North Bennet Place St. Anthony's School Rome

Himmerman Appears Dazed in Murder Charge Hearing

Charles W. Himmerman, charged with shooting his wife on Bulfinch Street last week, was arraigned on murder before Judge Dewey in the Municipal Criminal Court yesterday. He appeared dazed and low and was held without bail pending grand jury action.

Charles W. Himmerman Bulfinch Street Dewey Municipal Criminal Court

Brewery Strike Near End as Firemen and Engineers Stand Pat

The Boston brewery strike nears settlement after firemen and engineers refuse a week alternation proposal. Conference at Parker House failed to secure agreement, with union officials indicating engineers and firemen may join by 48 hours. Masters agreed to reinstate all strikers to their former jobs, while preserving hired workers and union membership rights. The plan requires a one week work period followed by a layoff in some plants.

Boston Columbus, Avenue Roxbury Crossing Edmund Ward Brewery Workers’ Union 29 Parker House I. R. Clark Massachusetts Brewing Company Fred McGrath Dealers’ Association J. A. Sprout Massachusetts Wyer Schofield Frank McCarthy American Federation of Labor For Brewery Workers’ Union Coopers’ Union

Rumors of Peace in the Coal Strike at Wilkesbarre

Rumors of a settlement in the miners strike circulated in Wilkesbarre with none confirmed by officials. John Mitchell denied making any proclamation signaling a settlement while operators claimed no concession action is imminent. Mine leaders insist any settlement must involve the union. a city resolution urged Governor Stone, President Baer, and President Mitchell to end the strike.

Wilkesbarre John Mitchell Mitchell Stone Baer Reading Company United Mine Workers of America

Philadelphia Methodist Meeting Highlights Today

Philadelphia reports on the weekly meeting of the Methodist society held today. Key remarks and decisions touched on community service, outreach plans, and upcoming events within the congregation.

Philadelphia The Methodist

Troops Ready to Move to Wilkesbarre

Captain Schermerhorn of the Second City Troop and Colonel S Clement of the Twelfth and Hoffman of the Eighth regiments ordered to hold commands in readiness for immediate movement. A special train is kept in waiting to transport the troops to Wilkesbarre in Shenandoah Pennsylvani a.

Shenandoah, Penn Schermerhorn Second City S. Clement Twelfth Hoffman Wilkesbarre

Federation Libre backs Pennsylvania miners strike

In San Juan Puerto Rico on September 8 the Federation Libre branch of the American Federation of Labor passed a resolution supporting the Pennsylvania miners strike. Members will be assessed five cents weekly during the strike, aiming to raise about 150 dollars monthly for the strikers.

San Juan P. R Federacion Libre American Federation of Labor Pennsylvania Federation Libre

Police raid gang of youthful crooks at Stamford Street pool hall

Division 3 police arrested eight youths aged 16 to 20 at 75 Stamford Street on suspicion of pickpocketing sneaking and swindling. Names withheld. detectives say the group mentored others and traveled from Philadelphia to peddle stationery. One member Joseph Sanders 16 known as Newspaper Dick released recently from a state institution. Sanders attempted to pick Patrolman Wyman and carried 20 mileage books watches and money.

Division 3 Stamford Street Boston Philadelphia Hale Street Joseph Sanders Sanders Wyman

Painter Killed While Working in Harvard Dormitory Tank

William Hallessey aged 20 of 19 Antrim street Cambridge was killed instantly yesterday afternoon while painting a water tank in the Fairfax Hall dormitory on Massachusetts avenue Cambridge. He carried an incandescent light to illuminate the interior. The light broke and a flash ignited gases from the paint causing an explosion. He likely inhaled hot air from the tank and died. He was the son of Michael Hallessey and survived by a mother and sister.

William Hallessey Antrim Street Cambridge Fairfax Hall Harvard University Massachusetts Avenue Michael Hallessey

Aged Burglar Sentenced by Judge Aiken

John Thomas, one of the oldest burglars in the country, was yesterday sentenced by Judge Aiken in the Superior Criminal Court to state prison for a term of two and a half to three years at hard labor. He was trapped in the apartment at 1228 K Street on the night of Aug 2 after forcing the latch on a rear door. a lodger detected him and a struggle ensued before police at Station 13 arrested him. A complete burglar’s outfit was found on his person including jimmies and key turners.

John Thomas Ofson Aiken Superior Criminalit Thomas K Street

Mrs Mary A Woods Dead In Jamaica Plain

Mrs Mary A Woods wife of George M Woods of Jamaica Plain and longtime member of St James total Abstinence Society died yesterday. Funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 from the Church of the Blessed Sacrament Centre Street.

Mary A. Woods George M. Woods Jamaica Plain St. James Total Abstinence Society Church of the Blessed Sacrament Centre Street

Hood's Sarsaparilla for Kidney Health Guidance

A vintage advertisement stresses nervousness and insomnia linked to weak kidneys and urges Hood's Sarsaparilla as the direct remedy. It claims the formula uses safe substances to correct and tone the kidneys, noting the old term reins for kidneys.

Hood

Negro Burglar's Girl Arrested After Morgue Visit

The case surrounding the death of a colored burglar known as Governor Sneed was clarified by the arrest of Lizzie Burke, a 27 year old woman from Cambridge. She was found near Harrison avenue and Nassau street, identified as the white companion of the dead man, and later held at the House of Detention pending inquiry.

Sneed Graham Division 5 Lizzie Burke Calder Division 4 Harrison Avenue Broadway Nassau Street Station House Centre Street Cambridge Driscoll Pemberton Square Hanscom Henderson N. C House of Detention

Browne Carlin Wedding At Holy Cross Cathedral

A wedding was solemnized Sunday afternoon at Holy Cross Cathedral parochial residence. Miss Elia F. Carlin and Mr. P. J. Browne of the city married. Mary E. Cowan and P. J. Barrett assisted as attendants. They plan to reside at 16 Humphreys Street Dorchester after a brief wedding trip.

Logan Rallies Tonight in South Boston

Rallies in the interest of Edward I. Logan, candidate for Senator, will be held tonight at Broadway Hall and in the open air at C street and Broadway and D and Fifth streets in South Boston.

Edward I. Logan Broadway Hall C Street Broadway Fifth Streets South Boston

Germany Leads the World in Curing Consumption

Prominent German physician Prof Koch cures consumption using the Koch Inhalation. Vapors deliver antiseptics to the lungs, killing germs and aiding healing. Boston doctors invite scrutiny and offer free consultation at 361 Boylston Street with monthly instruction for physicians.

Prof. Koch Germany Boston Boylston Street Koch

Best Executed Murder Trial Chronicle of Bailey Slaying

A tale of jealousy drives the case of George E. Bailey’s dismembered body found October 17 in Floating Bridge Pond. Bailey’s killer, accused as Best, faces murder charges, trials, and appeals through Lynn and Salem courts from 1901 to 1902.

Page J Susie Young Bailey Best Maine Floating Bridge Pond George E. Bailey Lynn Salem Berry Knowlton Peters Roland H. Sherman James H. Sisk N. D. A. Clark Sherman Fox Supreme Court

400 Naturalized Yesterday in United States Courts

Yesterday 400 men were naturalized in the United States courts and a majority were from Boston. Hundreds of applications remain on file to be acted upon in the next few days as Boston politics focus on naturalization.

United States Boston

Gloucester Boats Offer North Shore Excursion Route

Passengers show great interest in the Gloucester steamers North Shore route. Cape Ann and City of Gloucester run weekdays at 10 and 2, Sundays 10 15, with an orchestra and scenic coast views for 30 miles northward. The trip promises cooler air and invigorating coastal scenery.

Governor’s Island Magazine Gloucester North Shore Cape Ann City of Gloucester Bay Boston

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