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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1903
Page
5
Paul Traube Jr of 219 Longworth Street Cincinnati Ohio writes that years of back pain from kidney and bladder trouble yielded to Dr Pettingill s Kidney-Wort Tablets after trying several remedies with little relief. He reports significant benefit from the treatment.
In South Framingham Kate M Shorey sues Captain Samuel L Stone for 50000 alleging defamation while Ambrose Shorey files for divorce, revealing a complex web of marriage life, life lease on the Stone home, and surprise legal moves that promise a district scandal. Mrs Shorey laughs off inquiries as the case heads to a hearing.
In Roxbury Ward 17, long troubled by Democratic factionalism, two political torchlight processions unfolded last night. The Tammany Club backed Senatorial candidate John J. Gartland Jr. while the Hampden Club supported John J. Mansfield, each leading its own parade.
An ad explains neuralgia as nerve inflammation from body waste and stomach and liver dysfunction. Iron-Ox Tablets are claimed to restore kidney and liver function with a tonic laxative effect, avoid the harshness of purgatives, and promote gradual, natural improvement. 50 tablets in a pocket case priced at 25 cents, available at druggists or by post from The Iron-Ox Remedy Co. Detroit, Mich.
Benjamin W. Wells, chairman, denounces a circulated notice signed in his name endorsing Richard T. Sullivan for the Governor's Council. He says the signature is unauthorized and the Ward 11 committee has not acted in the matter regarding Richard T. and Michael T. Sullivan.
James H. Tillman facing murder indictment in Lexington South Carolina as he pleads not guilty. The former lieutenant governor has enlisted nine lawyers including top criminal practitioners while witnesses from Edgefield gather curious but limited. The case links to a prior Harris killing by prosecuting attorney J William Thurmond and to Tillman and Croft who defend Thurmond now.
Mary M Marshall of Tipton Missouri says three years of digestive catarrh ended after starting Peruna She took five bottles and believes she is cured Her son notes sharp improvement in four weeks and Congressman Charles W Thompson endorses Peruna for indigestion The ad urges readers to contact Dr Hartman for free advice on catarrh linked illnesses and urges watching for prompt results
Boston and Northern railroad fraud probe widens as five letters surface showing the scheme began in New York. Police seek transfer plates and name multiple suspects, with Pinkerton detectives and local authorities preparing for hearings. Officials insist the system guards against fake transfers and note new ticket clocks reduce fraud opportunities.
L Company officials state transfers cannot be manipulated and deny any fraud or duplication risk. They emphasize no danger of fraud and no chance for successful duplicates.
System reforms loom for the Boston & Northern after officials expose bad transfer checks. Conductor Morse and janitor Sherman face arraignment for theft, each held on $500 bonds with hearings pending. The affair highlights roaming “travelling sharks” who drain funds by shifting jobs and stealing fares.
A hearing is set for Thursday morning in the local police court for five young men charged with swindling the Boston and Northern railroad out of thousands. Arraigned yesterday before Chief Justice Brown, they pleaded not guilty and were held in $1000 bail bonds.
President P. J. Sullivan says there may be important developments in the transfer fraud case but cannot disclose details while the courts have not yet acted. He spoke to a Post reporter yesterday afternoon, stressing it would be improper to comment in advance.
Walter J O Malley Jr candidate for the House and John J Mansfield candidate for the Senate in Wards 7 9 and 17 dismiss a last day campaign circular as false O Malley asserts he never worked at McCormack s brewery during the strike serving as superintendent and cites Edmund Ward secretary of the Brewery Workers Union for truth Mansfield says the circular is untruthful and that no agreement with opponent Gartland occurred he adds the circular lacks proper signatures and could incur penalties
A closing rally for Richard H. Foley, candidate for the House in Ward 16, was held at Farrell Hall Andrew square. Presiding officer John H. Noonan led speakers including ex-Representatives Jackson and Sheehan, Daniel J. Gallagher, John J. Hurley, Frank K. Foster, and Francis F. Harrington.
Voters packed Gray's Hall for a rally supporting Michael J. Sullivan for Governor's Council and J. Frank O'Hare with Michael F. Curran for the House. Speakers included Sullivan O'Hare Curran Wall Horgan Collins and Duffy with Hon. John B. Baldwin presiding.
Today marks the first test of the new primary system across almost every city section. Democrats and Republicans face doubt on voter reception, with eight Democratic senatorial contests and three among Republicans. Key battles include Ward 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, and 18 races.
Ward 16 Democrats held a rally in Nawn's Hall Blue Hill Avenue corner of Maywood Street for William J. Lyons seeking a seat in the House of Representatives. Over 690 attended with John A. Connolly presiding. Speakers included Thomas J. Burke Michael T. Tully William F. Mulligan John F. McDermott and Lyons himself as the candidate. Lyons, from Cherry Valley, expected solid support from his district.
Representative David D. Leahy, candidate for the Senate from Wards 10 12 and 18, closed his campaign with two rallies at the Tammany Club and the Democratic Club rooms on Pleasant Street Ward 10. Acting Mayor Doyle spoke for Leahy joining speeches by Joseph A. Dennison and others. Daniel J. Curley presided. Timilty labeled opponent W B Larkin a carpet-bagger.
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