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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1904
Page
2
E A Karner of St. Louis credits Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey with saving his life after severe illness from consumption. He describes initial neglect of symptoms, worsening catarrhal bronchitis, doctors giving up, and dramatic improvement and full recovery within six months after starting the whiskey.
An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a universal remedy for throat and lung diseases and many other ailments. It claims 4,000,000 cures in 50 years and offers a booklet of testimonials, with price and purchase details.
An illustrated poem portrays a Japanese mother urging her son to join the war effort. She questions the idea of staying home as drums invoke Dai Nippon Banzai. The mother dies in a ritual blade moment, she and her son united in patriotic sacrifice.
Roy Morgan of the Georgia Infantry, claiming kinship to J Pierpont Morgan, left Manassas when ranks broke, and returned to Waltham with the Fifth Regiment's company. Morgan is described as a fine-looking the son of a prominent Atlanta family.
A signed testimonial from Ursuline Convent Waterville commends Father John’s Medicine as an immediate relief for colds throat and bronchial troubles. After three bottles a member recovered from a two year throat illness, claimed as the only remedy.
Jacob Holzman of 4 Champney Place Roxbury a diamond salesman for A M A L Freedman of Maiden Lane New York was robbed last night by a pickpocket as he walked home with his two sons. His wallet containing 600 in cash and diamonds valued at 1300 was taken.
In Woods Hole on September 15, the former cup defender Volunteer narrowly avoided destruction during a storm. While anchored at Hadley’s Harbor she dragged toward the shore as wind shifted, only staying off the beach thanks to her skipper’s skill and a powerful launch’s aid.
The Charles River near Riverside has risen about one foot since yesterday's rain, signaling higher water levels and potential area advisories for nearby low-lying districts.
A local notice promotes Red Fox Ale as a refreshing healthful beverage. It endorses its taste and benefits, inviting readers to try the product and ask for it at nearby outlets.
Under a gold banner Unity Fraternity and True Christian Charity, more than 15 000 members of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters and friends gathered last night in Mechanics Building for the 26th anniversary. The program featured literature and music, followed by dancing, with many clergymen present. Photos credits include Rev J H ONeill and Mrs T B Reardon by Conlin, J G Fennessey by Elmer Chickering.
The United States cruiser Boston sailed at night with a secret destination to probe for Russian or Japanese vessels near the harbor. Reports say the Russian auxiliary Korea may soon call at a U.S. Pacific port while Japanese cruisers pursue the Lena.
Despatch from Viceroy Alexieff notes July actions near Kamchatka where Japanese and British vessels besieged the Kommander Islands, with Japanese losses and Russian failures to suffer casualties. It mentions a Japanese landing defeated by Russian troops and fires on five fishing schooners, while Kamchatka shows steadfast resistance amid protectorate claims.
Crew of H M S Grafton reports the Korea, a larger Russian auxiliary ship, off the northern coast of Vancouver Island steaming south. Officers fear its arrival at Esquimault or Victoria. preparations to respond are underway and excitement grows in Esquimault.
The great hall glowed with national colors as hundreds of elegantly dressed guests arrived for a large gathering. Lt. Governor Guild and dignitaries including Curtis Guild Jr and Patrick Collins attended with an array of past high chief rangers and incorporators, while a Salem Cadet Band performed and a grand march led a crowd of about 300 couples.
Eight men perish when the tug Israel W. Durham sinks in the Delaware River opposite Wilmington during a heavy storm. The captain and crew of five plus four dredging company employees were aboard. Clarence Jackson and John Williams survived after clinging to the pilot house and being rescued by a sand schooner crew. Captain Moreash drove ashore at Indian Beach as the schooner grounded and leaked. the crew were evacuated by the tug Iona.
Truro Mass September 15 a fishing steamer named Joseph Church owned by the Fisheries Company of New York bound from Massachusetts Bay to Tiverton Rhode Island with 2200 barrels of menhaden struck Peaked Hill Bars and became a total wreck. The 25 officers and crew were saved by Captain Cook and surfmen from the Peaked Hill life saving station despite the terrific gale.
Highland Light reports the tug Confidence from Provincetown towed the E. B. Endicott after the schooner lost sails in a gale. A second three-masted schooner with jib and mainsail lost was seen approaching from sea as winds peaked at 72 miles per hour, the strongest in years.
The lumber loaded schooner Ida M. under Captain Rufus Clark ran ashore early today on Long Ledge near Southwest Harbor Maine. The crew was rescued by a life saving crew and the vessel towed into port.
Gloucester fishing schooner Golden Hope is reported on Indian Beach at N S North Sydney on Sept 15. No injuries described and details remain sparse as authorities assess the vessel's condition after grounding.
Vineyards Haven Sept 16 Schooner R. S. Dean light dragged ashore during a gale off Menemsha light. She lies on the beach with no serious injury and should be easily floated.
A Colorado mother recalls her fifteen month old son recovering from pneumonia brain fever and teething by feeding him Grape Nuts and milk then the granola itself. She reports a rapid revival and later healthy growth for both her son and daughter attributing the change to Grape Nuts. The ad promotes Grape Nuts and cream as a nourishing food and references The Road to Wellville booklet from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
Captain Berlinsky of the Lena met Admiral Goodrich and learned the President allows the Lena to remain if guns are sent ashore. The Russian crew expect to return to Russia via New York. Guards and boat checks are enforced for all traffic to and from the Lena under Paul Jones.
Report from St Petersburg notes Japanese forces massing near Port Arthur for a renewed spring assault. The pattern since the siege has alternated focus between Port Arthur and the northern Russian army. Grand Duke Alexander Michaelovitch tours Libau to inspect converted cruisers bound for foreign waters. Baltic Fleet remains at Libau awaiting orders.
A 16 year old Rockland girl Lottie Holbrook has been missing from her grandparents home on Howard Street for three months. Her mother believes she was lured to New York but police say information indicates she may have been seen in Boston's West End within the past month.
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