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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1904
Page
2
Charles A. McLaughlin a 31 year old former Boston department store employee was committed to the reformatory for larceny from his employers. He falsified books to cover a $730 shortage after marriage and salary increases. City officials testified to his general good character despite the crime.
Fair and continued cool weather expected for Boston and vicinity with Thursday largely clear. Friday may stay fair with fresh to brisk northwest to east winds and cooler temperatures.
Melrose reports a prominent business man who witnessed the blast says four packages of dynamite were shipped from Boston to Melrose today. He notes Eastman's express team follows Wyoming avenue to Main Street and to the office, arriving before the cause was known. He asked how many dynamite packages were in the office and was told three were present.
F C Wilkinson general superintendent of the Boston and Northern Street Railroad says they have not yet had time to investigate the accident and a thorough inquiry is needed before any statement can be made.
The Hon. Sidney C. Buttrick, mayor of Melrose, moved quickly to ease the suffering after the tragedy, taking immediate steps to help those affected.
The Parker Club of Ward 0 will hold a rally Friday night in Blake Hall Field's Corner Dorchester in support of William S McNary for Congress President E D J Doyle presides Other officers include Vice President J F Kelley Recording Secretary Henry Gay Financial Secretary P B E Kelliher Treasurer James Brynes
Frederick G. Cottrell, bookkeeper for Nathan Sal linger at the People’s Credit Company, confessed to robbing the firm of $191 after four months. Arrested by Inspectors Patterson and Smith, he said he tried to stop but could not, admitting funds were used to live well rather than on women or gambling.
Rapid stock transformation at Wolf's My Clothier Hanover and Portland streets aims to reveal fall and winter fashions. Preparations are underway for a formal opening on Friday September 23, inviting shoppers to preview new men’s women’s and children’s attire suited for fall wear.
Melrose dispatch reports at 10 30 p m the wreck was caused by a 50 pound dynamite box fallen from an express wagon ahead of the car Roy Fenton driver of Eastman’s express was seen rushing back to remove the danger but the car exploded before he reached the box Fenton was detained for police inquiry not under arrest
Dazed Miss Shaw of 154 Clifton street Maiden mobbed by explosion is hurled from a car and staggers to 315 Main street before fainting at Mrs Dearborn's door. She is revived with stimulants and taken home by cab. A 22 year old colored man from Stoneham, uninjured, was knocked from the car but not hurt and later phoned his family.
The American League grounds staff held a farewell banquet at Brigham's Hotel last evening. Superintendent Arthur Glover received a suitcase as a gift, with Nuf Ced? McGreevy delivering the presentation. Twenty guests attended including Manager Collins Chick Stahl Tom Duran Malcolm Ducker Frank Hogarty Frank Kelly Hugh McBreen and Butch Coyne.
The thermometer at Thompson's Spa on 219 Washington Street recorded yesterday’s temperatures. Readings show a range around the mid 50s to low 60s with a high near 61 and a low near 41. A year ago yesterday, temperatures differed, reflecting typical seasonal variation.
advertisement style note of a tonic remedy claiming to restore vitality and vigor. asserts Hood’s Sarsaparilla cures thousands and promises help for asthma bronchitis and other conditions via Herbal Dew from tropical plant. urges inquiry to Bremner Extract Co. Boston.
An advertisement touts Osmo-Chemic scientists as experts in Hernia Goitre Piles and Obesity. It claims free x ray examination and trial treatment for three days with no money due until cure. Emphasizes licensed physicians, decades of practice, painless treatment, and proven cures backed by testimonials and modern appliances.
Mrs M F Desmond of West Medway Massachusetts describes a year of failing health with a tumor and repeated tapping. She says her family physician advised surgery but she improved after Osmo Chemic treatment and has not needed tapping for over two months.
The Osmo-Chemicc physicians invite patients consulting other doctors for catarrh asthma bronchitis consumption cancers tumors obesity rupture piles galitre to seek their care before Sept 25. They offer an examination and trial treatment, the new light treatment, free of charge.
Mrs Susan Miller of 135 Washington Street Cambridge Massachusetts writes of seven years of pain from female troubles. After poor results from Cambridge doctors and a hospital she found relief with Osmo-Chemic physicians whose examination and treatment she credits with curing her. She urges others to seek their help.
L B Pike of Somerville Massachusetts reports tingling numbness and severe pain in limbs. After treatment for stomach catarrh and neuritis he says his stomach is well and sleep returns. He praises the Osmo Chemic doctors as honest upright and skilled and recommends others seek their care.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians advertise a free X ray examination claiming superior equipment and methods using Radio Active Solution and the Improved Osmo-Chemic Screen to detect disease in any body part with no charge to the patient.
Miss Ella E Goss of 93 Warren Street Roxbury Massachusetts recounts a severe heart trouble years ago that left her bedridden. After a course of Osmo-Chemic treatment her condition improved greatly and she endorses the doctors as honest Perrene gentlemen and skilled physicians.
Miss Letha Polgreen of 8 Moody Street Somerville Massachusetts recounts years of severe stomach trouble. After home and Boston medical care failed she consulted Osmo-Chemic doctors who diagnosed catarrh of the stomach and excess acid. She reports steady improvement and recommends the Osmo-Chemic treatment highly.
Miss Sadie Hill of 2 Hardy court South Framingham Massachusetts describes two years of severe arm pain and widespread eruption after vaccination. She reports relief from pain and eruption after Osmo-Chemie doctors began light cure treatment and endorses their honesty and skill.
A warning against unverified home remedies sold by Osmo Chemic promoters. The notice cautions that no one can guarantee success without a personal examination and warns readers about fraudulent mail solicitations. It advises victims to report fraud by writing the postmaster general in Washington, D. C.
J L Plunkett M D chief consulting physician advertises permanent offices at multiple locations including Boylston Street Boston and main offices across Lynn Worcester Manchester Portland Syracuse Albany and Albany addresses with daily hours from 9 am to 8 pm and closed Sundays.
Eyewitness recounts a dramatic accident at home. The writer describes being thrown from a chair as a crash shattered windows and tore plaster from ceilings. Wife injured beneath a curtain, with glass and debris everywhere and china smashed.
Frantic yells and a crash followed an apparent electric car explosion seen by Miss Spaulding of 806 Main Street Melrose about 8 PM. Her account describes an illuminated mass, a chorus of breaking glass and screams. Colonel Spaulding helped tend the injured as the scene unfolded.
An old health ad touts Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a remedy for a sluggish liver and constipation. It claims pineapple aids stomach and liver function while butternut targets mucous membranes and bowels, labeling the product as Nature's own laxative. The ad notes the pills cure biliousness and headaches, with a 25 cent price and a signature of W. F. Smith.
Mrs. 8. P. Brock of 314 Main Street recounts a shocking incident while sewing in a rocking chair near a window. She was thrown to the floor as a curtain collapsed amid glass, leaving her senseless for several minutes.
Lawson Bishop recalls a sudden explosion as his car lifted from the rails near Wyoming Avenue. He was on the platform about to depart and woke amid debris with bruises and blood, the memory ending there.
SARATOGA Sept 21. Democratic leaders reached unanimous accord and adjourned at 3:23 p m after nominating a full ticket for statewide offices including Herrick for governor Harrison for lieutenant governor Pal ace for secretary of state Cunneen for attorney general Hall for comptroller Schlachter for treasurer Stryker for state engineer Cullen for chief judge and Werner for associate judge, signaling unified party slate.
A stove toppled in a library setting sparks a blaze that ignites a lace curtain. The occupant, A C Dearborne of 315 Main Street, describes being knocked to a chair as the flames spread, tearing the house door from its hinges before the fire was controlled.
A Boston man recounts recovery from consumption after treatment at the Koch Institute, detailing initial weakness, lung symptoms, and discharge as cured on April 18, 1904. He urges others with lung diseases to seek free examination at 175 Tremont Street near Tremont Theatre.
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