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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1902

Page

2

Testimony Promoting Pyramid Pile Cure from Texas Reader

A Paris Texas woman recounts a long battle with bleeding piles. After doctors failed and costs soared she used Pyramid Pile Cure and Pills, reporting reduced bleeding and full recovery in three weeks. She urges others to try the remedy and writes to Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich for more information.

Paris Texas Memphis Sallie A. Hearndon Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Foss Talks Heretics in Massachusetts Campaign Row

Eugene N Foss and Colonel Melvin Adams compete for the Republican nomination in the 11th Massachusetts district. Foss HQ opened in Ward 11 as both sides mobilize. a Chicago Tribune editorial praises Foss as a practical protectionist manufacturer calling for tariff revision, free coal iron and hides, and fewer lawyers in Congress.

Eugene N. Foss Melvin O. Adams 11Th Ward 11 Foss Adams Ward 22 Mr. Foss Gardner Lodge Haverhill Jamaica Plain Mass Eugene N. Poss Congressman Foss Congress Massachusetts Posten Globe Snys New England Congrass Fess

Winthrop Caucus Names Conry Delegates After Tie Vote

The second Winthrop congressional caucus met last evening after a tie vote of 68 each for Conry and Kelcher delegations. Conry delegates Marden and Sullivan received 96 of 99 votes. William Cassidy presided. Kelcher reportedly urged supporters to stay home.

Winthrop Conry Kelcher Messrs. Marden and Sullivan William Cassidy

Man held on $3000 bonds in Maine case in 1900s

In Fall River a 24 year old Amedius A Macey was charged with a statutory offense against 13 year old Elsie Manchester. Elsie testified she attempted suicide after a love affair. She wrote a note about death by paris green but neighbors intervened. Macey denied the assault and remained in jail. Elsie Manchester was held on $100 bond to ensure appearance at trial.

Fall River Macey Mttle Hlsie Manchester Post Amedius A. F. Macey Elsie Paris Green Lilian Margaret Charley Captain Edson Ford Street Manchester

Socialist nominee Sherman tapped for Congress in Boston district

John Weaver Sherman, a two time Boston mayoral candidate on the Socialist ticket, was nominated for Congress by the Tenth District delegates in a Naomi Hall convention at 724 Washington Street. he accepted the nomination.

John Weaver Sherman Boston Tenth District Naomi Hall Washington Street Sherman

Moore Withdraws From Seventh Middlesex Nomination

Yesterday ex Alderman Howard D. Moore of Ward 7 Somerville withdrew as a candidate for nomination in the Seventh Middlesex Representative District.

Howard D. Moore Somerville Middlesex

Remarkable life of 19-year-old horse thief Elizabeth Benjamin

Elizabeth Benjamin, a 19-year-old Boston area girl from Holbrook, is arrested on grand larceny charges for stealing a horse, buggy, and harness valued at $100. Her tale links to Danbury and Danbury’s alleged burglar, Fred Whitney, with a roaming voyage through New England and beyond before her Fitchburg trial.

Elizabeth Benjamin Fitchburg Rogues’ Gallery Benjamin Danbury, Conn Danbury Massachusetts New Hampshire Boston Fred Whitney Holbrook Young Whitney Bristol Penn

Coal Shipment Arrives in Boston as Prices Rise

Boston will receive about 2800 tons of fine washed anthracite coal on barges Liberty and Thomas L. Parker, towed by Hokendauqua, first light today. The shipment, the port's first in weeks, will not impact market much. Dealers meeting yesterday voted to raise the price to 12 dollars per ton on all sizes to curb consumption and reserve supply amid a growing crisis.

Boston Liberty Thomas L. Parker Chatham Hokendauqua

Planning greeting for Irish members at United Irish League meeting

An enthusiastic meeting of the municipal branch of the United Irish League at the American House prepared for the reception of Irish MPs at the league convention next month. Attendees included Dr T J Dillon, and anticipated speakers John Redmond John Dillon Michael Davitt Colonel John F Finerty and Rourke Cochran. The Central Council pledged cordial welcome to allied Irish American societies aiding the reception. The meeting adjourned to Tuesday night.

United Irish League Trigh League T. J. Dillon Edward Blake John Redmond John Dillon Michael Davitt John F. Finerty Rourke Cochran Central Council The

Pastor's Plan for Co op Church and Store Rejected

In Haverhill on September 16 the First Unitarian Parish discussed Rev. George F. E. Littlefelds proposal for a cooperative church and church store. The plan was rejected by a large majority as impracticable.

Haverhill First Unitarian George FE. Littlefeld

Crossed wire triggers City Hall fire alarm

A crossed wire at City Hall yesterday afternoon set off alarm 721, drawing about 20 pieces of apparatus and a large crowd as firemen rushed inside and clerks moved frantically amid the excitement.

City Hall

Discharge of Somerville Officer Knight Approved

The dishonorable discharge of Patrolman John G. Knight of the Somerville police force, who confessed to larceny, was sent to the Board of Aldermen by Mayor Edward Glines. The board met in a special session to consider police matters and confirmed the discharge.

John G. Knight Somerville Board of Aldermen Edward Glines

Endeavoring travelers aboard Saxonia greet Endicotts

London dispatch reports the Cunard steamer Saxonia departing Liverpool for Boston with Mr and Mrs W C Endicott among its passengers.

London Cunard Line Saxonia Liverpool Boston W. C.endicott

Stenographer finds relief with Grape-Nuts diet

A Dayton woman recounts long hours indoors and dyspepsia, insomnia, and fatigue. After starting Grape-Nuts with Postum Coffee, she reports improved digestion, sleep, and energy within two weeks, later doubling her work output and taking on more responsibility. She credits Grape-Nuts for her renewed success.

Dayton Ohio Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Liberal Osmo Chemic Offer Withdrawn Oct 1 1902

Public notice from Osmo-Chemic Physicians in the Colonial Building states the liberal offer of free X ray examination and medicine ends on September 30 1902 due to limited office space. They will not extend the offer and urge applicants to visit by 8 PM Tuesday. Also notes on gastric cancer varieties and anatomy.

The Symptoms of Cancer in Men and Women

The text notes cancer commonly develops around age 40 in men though it can occur earlier and often during the change of life in women. It describes gastric cancer symptoms resembling indigestion with persistent pain, pressure tenderness, possible palpable tumor, vomiting of partially digested food or bitter juice, and vomited blood with coffee-ground appearance.

Osmo-Cemic physicians promise cancer cure claim

An advertisement urges readers to consult Osmo-Chemic physicians for cancer treatment claiming high success with their method. It touts X ray examination promises and a guaranteed cure if the case is accepted, targeting women with delicate organs and dire prognosis.

Dr. Kings

Cures By Dr Plunkett Promised As Healings Revealed

Remarkable claims surround Dr Plunkett and his Gift of Healing as cured residents in the community are named and invite personal investigation into their long standing wellbeing.

Plunkett

Cure of Cancer Claims by Osmo-Chemic Doctors

Mrs. C. D. Nickerson of Bournedale Massachusetts says she had a cancer on her right breast with years of pain and stomach catarrh. After a few Osmo-Chemic treatments the pain disappeared and catarrh improved. she credits the doctors with saving her from an operation and curing cancers.

D. Nickerson Bournedale, Mase Mra. C

Capillary Bronchitis Cured By Osmo-Chemie Doctors

Mr. T. Blanchard of 995 Washington St Boston reports long illness with back and side pains and a bad cough. After consulting several doctors without relief a friend advised Osmo-Chemie. X-ray diagnosis showed chronic capillary bronchitis and treatment began.

Mr. T. Blanchard Washington &I Boston

Brooklyn Woman Claims Huber Was Bigamist

Mrs. Mary Levine Huber of 202 Throop Avenue Brooklyn says she was the real wife of George Huber the man who shot his supposed wife at Great Barrington Massachusetts on Sunday She alleges he deserted her years ago for a singer Andrew Fearing Rudolph Rental father of the murdered woman backs her claim asserting a marriage trap He says Huber falsely claimed a divorce She recalls marriage six years ago at Brooklyn and says Huber cruelly treated her She later worked at Rubingon Bros hat factory and says Huber attempted to serve divorce papers there last year.

New York Mary Levine Huber Throop Avenue Brooklyn George Huber Great Barrington Mass Andrew Fearing Huber Rudolph Rental Miss Rental Huber No Rubingon Bros Stockton Street

Jewels Missing at Whiting Home After Sudden Departure

Sept 16 at Newton a theft case unfolds as Mrs. Fred E. Whiting reports jewelry valued between 1000 and 2000 dollars missing from her Islington Street residence. Her servant Mary Munroe, who had only recently started, has left for the theater and not returned. Earlier, burglary at the Whiting home four years ago yielded many valuables, most later recovered.

Newton Fred E. Whiting Islington Street Mary Munroe Munroe Whiting

Bit of shell may kill her

Catherine Jordan aged 27 of 4614 Green Street is dangerously ill and may be at the Relief Station after swallowing a piece of lobster shell on Monday evening.

Catherine Jordan Green Street

Dorchester Club Endorses Local Candidates

At a meeting of the Scandinavian Republican Club of Dorchester held at Tonawanda Hall last evening, members endorsed congressional candidate William W. Towle, senatorial candidate Dr. George B. Pierce, and state committee hopeful G. Warren Hayward.

Scandinavian Republican Club of Dorchester Tonawanda Hall Congress William W. Towle George B. Pierce G. Warren Hayward

Huber's murder case postponed in Great Barrington

George Huber of New York charged with the Monterey wife murder was not in court as his case was postponed until Thursday. He remains jailed in Pittsfield and has secured counsel. The defense plans no evidence and will let the case go to the grand jury unopposed.

Supreme Court Hammond John J. Hogan David B. Shaw Shaw Hogan Great Barrington George Huber New York Monterey Pittsfield

Burned Charlestown woman dies in attic fire

Mrs. Sarah Doherty aged 50 died after her clothing caught fire in her Henley Street home. Fire started in the kitchen on the third floor. neighbor David Long extin guished flames but could not save her. Her husband Michael Doherty works in the city water department.

Sarah Doherty Henley Street Charlestown

Man Buried by Falling Chimney During Demolition

Dexter Myer aged 35 of 183 Chambers Street was crushed when a brick chimney toppled during razing of a building on Lothrop Place yesterday afternoon. One thigh was fractured and he died at the scene.

Dexter Myer Chambers Street Lothrop Place

Poster Workman Falls From Ladder In Lawrence Street Accident

John J Connell of Lawrence street, a bill poster, fell twenty feet yesterday when a ladder broke under him. He suffered a compound fracture of the right wrist and serious bruises.

John J Connell Lawrence Street

OsmoChemic doctors praised for quick relief

J Blanchard reports marked improvement after treatment. He describes restored appetite and renewed energy, saying the OsmoChemic doctors have done more in a short time than others. Friends are astounded by the benefit he received.

Gan J. Blanchard

General Debility Cured by Osmo-Chemic Doctors

William Cochrane of Everett Massachusetts reports long battle with general debility. After failing with other cures he tried Osmo-Chemic treatment following X ray examination, and within one month felt better than in ten years. He praises the doctors for fulfilling their promises.

William Cochrane Lyon &J Everett Mass

Rupture Cured by Plunkett Treatment

RB G Leaman of 6 Nonquit at Dorchester Mass says sixteen years with hernia and two years with chronic diarrhea caused terrible condition. After X-ray exam and treatment by cosmo-Chemic physicians Dr Plunkett, his hernia reduced by half diarrhea cured and asthma improved. He praises results and promises fulfilled.

B. G. Seaman Dorchester Mass Saya Plunkett RB G Leaman

New Osmo Chemic Physicians Book Issued

Persons living at a distance are asked to write for a newly published book by the Osmo Chemic physicians. It compiles their lectures on diseases of their specialty.

Osmo Chemic Physicians

Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine Practitioners Notice

The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine announces J. L. Plunkett M D chief consulting physician with permanent offices at Roome 526 528 528 5630 Colonial Building 1900 Boylston St Ben ton Massachusetts Hours are 9 am to 12 pm 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 8 pm daily Closed Sundays.

J. L. Plunkett Boylston St Benton Mass

New York Retailers Fight Beef Trust

New York retail butchers move to break the beef trust, forming the New York Butchers' Dressed Beef Company to build a new abattoir by spring 1998. The venture will mirror Western packing firms and operate largely on a cooperative basis with a retail butchers' exchange for surplus meat.

New York BEEF Beef Trust Butchers’ Exchange

Maine Mason Paige resigns secretary general post

At the Supreme Council session in Providence R I Clinton F Paige of Maine resigned as secretary general after 29 years. James H Codding of Towanda Pa was elected to fill the vacancy as the convention welcomed supreme grand commanders from Northern and Southern jurisdictions and the Dominion of Canada. In the evening the 3d degree was conferred on several candidates including Charles A Stott of Lowell Mass.

Provideince R. I Supreme Council Clinton F. Paige Maine James H. Codding Towanda Penn United States Dominion of Canada Charles A. Stott Lowell Mass

Division 18 AOH meeting at Kolbs Hall

Division 18 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians met Sunday at Kolb's Hall in Tremont Street. Speakers included Owen Monahan the vice president, Coughlin from Division 67, President Craven, John Flemming, and other members.

Division Kolb's Tremont Street Owen Monahan Coughlin Craven John Flemming

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