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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1902

Page

2

Cummins comments on Henderson withdrawal in Iowa race

Iowa Governor Cummins criticizes General Henderson for a personal error and notes the Republican platform supports tariff revision to curb trusts. He predicts a Republican Congressman in all 11 Iowa districts and downplays the impact on the party while acknowledging Henderson’s withdrawal may split some voters.

Henderson Iowa Cummins Hotel Touraine Des Moines Boies Ross

Mass meeting to raise aid for Mrs Maybrick liberty effort

A Chicago mass meeting is set for October 9 at the Auditorium to fund a new effort to win Florence Maybrick’s release after 13 years in an English prison for allegedly poisoning her husband. Speakers include Senator Mason Clarence Darrow and Jane Addams.

Chicago Florence ‘Maybrick Senator Mason Clarence Darrow Jane Addams Mary B. McKillip Alma Mott Maybrick Harriet Hubbard Ayer New York

Secretary Shaw Releases 10 Million to Ease Money Shortage

Boston bankers praised Secretary Shaw for releasing 10,000,000 to be put into circulation. James F. Stearns of Shawmut National Bank and Daniel G. Wing of Massachusetts National Bank said the move relieves the tight money market and will aid banks. Ex-Mayor Hart, president of Mt. Vernon National Bank, called it needed and helpful for bondholders to convert holdings into government money.

Boston Shaw James F. Stearns Shawmut National Bank Daniel G. Wing Massachusetts National Bank Hart Mt. Vernon National Bank

City Council Finance Committee Delays Loan Bill

The finance committee met behind closed doors at City Hall then adjourned to a hotel for a late midnight 10 course dinner. The council is about three months late in completing the loan bill and not all members attended the session.

Sufferer Recounts Prolonged Leg Ulcer Ordeal

A longtime patient describes thirty years of a painful leg ulcer. After months in hospital and repeated physician visits, she was nearly crippled and had to abandon work. She endured severe pain as cords behind the knee swelled.

Phillips Andover Academy opens 125th year with 350 students

Andover Academy begins its 125th year with Alfred E. Stearns as registrar and history instructor leading the school. The old gymnasium becomes a dining hall and a new gymnasium is ready. An archeological building will open later, while Abbot Academy for girls reports over 1000 students.

Andover Phillips Andover Academy Alfred E. Stearns Abbot Academy For Young Women

Augustinian Priests to Lead Filipino Mission Departure Soon

The Rev. D. J. O'Mahoney of Andover and the Rev. J. E. McErlaine of Lawrence, American Augustinians, are ordered to Manila to spearhead a move replacing Spanish friars. They will depart within two weeks amid church preparations and a new organ purchase. O'Mahoney, 44, revered for intellect and parish work, leaves as Lawrence and Andover communities mourn his loss. McErlaine, Irish born and educated at Villa Nova, is known as a dynamic priest.

D. J. O'Mahoney Andover J. E. McErlaine Lawrence Philippines Manila Martinelli United States Father O'Mahoney Ireland America Villa Nova College Penn St. Laurence Villa Nova New York State St. Mary’s Church St. Augustine’s Church Com

Court case pits price fix for introductions in New Jersey

Perth Amboy New Jersey September 19 a man Louis Perlman seeks a court order to set a legal price for introducing eligible young women. He says Samuel Kaplan agreed to pay 25 for the introduction to Miss Idasky Pavlovsky but Kaplan denies any contract and calls Perlman s claim exorbitant.

Perth Amboy N. J New Jersey Louis*Perlman Samuel Kaplan Idasky Pavlovsky Perlman Kaplan Pavlovsky

Six Cents for a Kiss

A Newark jury awarded Miss Theresa Heavey 6 cents in damages from Policeman Thomas J. Dockery of Montclair after he kissed her against her will. Heavey sought $300 but the jury chose a vindication and the small sum.

New York First District Court Newark N. J Thomas J. Dockery Montclair Theresa Heavey

Official Statement Confirms Roosevelt Ancestry Roots

Newport R I Sept 19 Official statement from President Roosevelt clarifies his lineage as Holland and Scotch Irish origin not Hebrew The exchange began with Herman Selene of Baron Oppenheim and Rev Cunse prompting Cortelyou to reply Oyster Bay Sept 16 1902 confirming Holland and Scotch Irish ancestry

Roosevelt Newport R. I Herman Lelene Baron Oppenheim Cairo F. B. Cunse Sélene Rosenfels Cunse Cortelyou Oyster Bay N. Y George B. Cortelyou

Fram Returns Home From Sverdrup Expedition

The Arctic steamer Fram, carrying the Sverdrup expedition, reached Utsire with a pilot aboard after a long ice entrapment. Captain Sverdrup telegraphs discoveries on Ellesmereland and unknown western regions. crew reflect on leadership and hardships including a death and musk oxen hunts.

Haugesund Norway Fram Sverdrup Utsire Ellesmereland Jones Sound Baffin Bay Arctic Ocean Gothaab Greenland Braskrus

Sleeping Car Service Between Boston and Hornellsville

Beginning Monday September 22 a sleeping car will run daily except Sundays between Boston and Hornellsville via the Boston Maine Delaware and Hudson and Erie lines. It leaves Boston at 4 30 p m on No 3 and returns from Hornellsville at 2 30 p m connecting with sleeping cars to Chicago and Cincinnati.

Boston Hornellsville Boston & Maine Delaware & Hudson Erie Chicago Cincinnati

Postum Cereal Coffee Turns Family Health Around

Mrs C E Knapp of Elyria Ohio recounts a six month ordeal of stomach trouble eye watering and fatigue that disappeared after switching from coffee to Postum Cereal Food Coffee The family including a 20 month old babe now drinks Postum twice daily and reports improved digestion clearer eyes and better energy with lower costs than coffee.

C. E. Knapp Elyria Cleveland

Police Seek Owners of Five Thousand Dollar Gems

New York dispatch reports Gotham police list jewelry found with Henry F. Robinson alias Peanuts. Items include a diamond sunburst ring a ruby ring and pearl rings plus a star-set diamond on a gold matchbox. Police hope robbed owners claim the pieces. value cited at 5000 dollars.

New York Henry F. Robinson Robinson Rogues

Death of Enoch Hunting at Malden Home

Enoch Hunting died at his daughter Mrs. William Cushman’s home in Malden after a long illness. The death was due to concussion of the brain from a fall down stairs months earlier, when he crashed through a partition and lay unconscious for hours before being found.

Malden Enoch Hunting William Cushman Rockwell Street Hunting

Hammill Sentenced for Larceny in Newton Case

Richard T. Hammill of Watertown faced a Newton court for larceny of a watch from a fellow employee on a West Newton milk farm. A Boston pawnshop proprietor provided key evidence. Hammill was found guilty and sentenced to the Concord Reformatory, with an appeal noted. he has prior records in Newton Watertown and is known to Boston police.

Newton Richard T. Hammill Watertown West Newton Hammill Boston Concord Reformatory

Peary Assignment Depends on Future Arctic Plans

The Navy Department will decide Commander Robert E. Peary's duty based on his future exploration plans after his Arctic voyage. His leave started May 27, 1897, and he will undergo surgery on a frostbitten foot, with expected readiness by late November.

Washington Navy Department Robert E. Peary Arctic Peary

Note to Roumania on Jews Draws First Reply

Washington reports only one response to the State Department note on Roumanian Jewish rights. Britain acknowledged and invited Germany to open negotiations, signaling likely further replies from other signatories. A Berlin Treaty powers conference may be convened to press Roumania to uphold treaty obligations.

Washington State Department Great Britain Germany England Roumania

Contagion in Consumption and Koch Lung Cure

The piece claims consumption is contagious via airborne bacilli and endorses the Koch Tuberculine inhalation method as a cure, promoted by the Koch Lung Care Co. in Boston. It cites the London World Congress of Physicians and urges readers to send for a cure brochure with testimonials.

Congress of Physicians London Profssor Edward Kel Koch Lung Care Co Boston Street Boston Koch Lung

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