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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
2
A push-cart pedlar Louis Papis is chased by a Division 4 officer through Eliot Street in a scene of panic as 1000 bystanders cry Murder and Thief. Papis is detained for peddling without a license after fruit worth several dollars is found missing.
Members of the National Wholesale Druggists Association and the Proprietary Association of America bid Boston farewell after a record convention. The last formal meeting installed officers, praised Boston’s hospitality, and featured speeches by leaders from Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, and New Orleans. The evening ended with a hotel dance as members planned to depart with fond memories of Boston.
Members of the National Wholesale Druggists and Proprietary Association accompanied by ladies spent a full day touring Dreamwold, viewing Lawson Stables and horses, then traveled by barge to Nantasket for lunch at the Atlantic House before returning to Boston.
The article promotes Koch Tuberculine inhalation as a cure for consumption, claiming to kill lung bacteria and heal diseased tissue. It lists cities with Koch Institutes and offers free initial examination and home treatment options from the Boston office at 361 Boylston Street.
Marie Costeau the French girl who sent a flag to President Roosevelt has drawn many letters and calls after the gift was returned. Neighbors and readers debate the value of the flag and the President's decision while Costeau remains dignified and patient.
Clifford C. Pearson paymaster at the Boston navy yard for 38 years died at his Plainfield New Jersey home after a two month paralysis illness. He served throughout the Civil War and was repeatedly cited for bravery in action. He married a Southern woman he met during a wartime march and she survives him.
A Har vey II resident recounts personal evidence that high quality coffee worsened her health, contrasting with Postum as a preferred alternative. She recalls giving up coffee for water, later finding Postum delicious when prepared properly. The testimonial claims Postum rebuilds blood and improves well being, inviting readers to inspect the Road to Wellville book.
Martin Coyle, 20, of 376 East Eighth Street South Boston, was stabbed in the abdomen about 10 30 last evening at the corner of Eighth and streets and may die. John Marinus, a Holland native, has been arrested on suspicion after eyewitnesses described a large brawl and a police call. Coyle was taken to City Hospital for identification as he lay unconscious.
Myer Bloomfield spoke at the Civic Service House roof garden closing night of six immigrant summer schools. He called trades unions essential to industrial democracy, training public opinion, leadership, and civic growth, aiding better hours, sanitation, and compulsory education.
James F. Golden of 22 Chambers Street attempted to rescue a woman detained for night walking on Chandler Street. A plainclothes Patrolman Curran restrained Golden and booked him for attempting to rescue a prisoner. A brief confrontation left two prisoners in the patrol wagon.
Horace Whitcomb once prospered in Winchendon with building sites and shrewd investments. After fortunes faded he spent eight years at the town farm, dying there at age 96 years 5 months 10 days.
Mrs. McMahon of Boston collapsed and died in the Michigan Central depot in Niagara Falls Ontario while purchasing a ticket for home.
William J. O’Brian of Waltham was robbed on Commonwealth Avenue near Back Bay. Two men attacked him from behind, one grabbing his throat while the other searched his pockets and took a small sum and a gold watch. He was bruised, and police had no clues.
London reports that the British Admiralty has authorized a statement contradicting the earlier claim that a British squadron would visit the United States.
Jimmy Walsh of Newton defeated Albert Belmont in 12 rounds at the Lenox A C in South Boston on points after a sharp contest. The match was interrupted briefly by a small panic when an alarmed spectator cried fire as fire engines passed to a blaze on West First street. no injuries occurred and some seatholders swapped places during the commotion.
At the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad yard on Dover Street and Dorchester Avenue an exhibit showed upholstery cleaning with a new air driven device. Compressed air creates vacuum to pull dirt from cushions into a hose, without wetting plush. One operator can clean five cars in a day, far more efficient than the old method.
Medical Examiner J W Spooner ruled Georges death accidental after a Nantasket Atlantic House incident and a Winchester revolver found on a window ledge. The case involves a mysterious advertisement by Damon and a mysterious substitution of identity with a man at Young's Hotel who left without paying bills.
The National Baseball Association completes its organization with BD E Bruce of Cincinnati named secretary and Robert McCoy of Chicago as assistant secretary. Bruce is the attorney for Ban Johnson.
Mrs. Anna Dermody of 94 Harrison Avenue was admitted to City Hospital Thursday afternoon with a ruptured spleen and remains in serious condition after surgery for injuries said to be caused by her husband. He was arrested at the hospital and charged with assault and battery.
NYCAC dominates the national championship senior events of the Amateur Athletic Union at State Fair Park Milwaukee finishing with 60 points. Milwaukee Athletic Club is runner up with 36 points and First Regiment Athletic Association Chicago takes third with 29 points. Montreal Amateur Athletic Association racks up 10 points with three entrants while University of Chicago earns nine. Greater New York Irish Athletic Association and Central Y M C A each tally three points.
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