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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
2
An advertisement proclaims Munyon's Paw Paw to prevent disease by improving digestion and liver function, claim it boosts white blood cells and yields rapid, lasting health. Sold at druggists, paw paw pills and Paw Paw Pills priced at one dollar and twenty five cents respectively.
Mary Marr's death leads to $8000 bonds for Dr T L Stanton and Mrs Lizzie Marr while nurse Mary Malone is held on $5000 bond. Police allege a criminal operation caused the death of 19 year old Mary Marr of Gardiner Missouri at City Hospital on Sept 14. Boston terminal moves to Union Wharf with upgraded facilities for Plant line to the provinces.
A historical notice touts Father John's Medicine as a fifty year old remedy praised by Rev. Father John O'Brien of Lowell Massachusetts. The claim asserts it cures coughs colds throat and lung troubles or refunds money and emphasizes it is not a patent medicine and free from opium morphine or other poisonous drugs with endorsements backing its history.
The will of Henry O Peabody inventor of the Peabody rifle is under contest in Probate Court Judge Grant presiding. Died June 28 estate valued about $000 000 largely to fund a girls school on King Gay Trm Norwood. Will dated March 21 bequests 380 000 in trust to J Tl Peabody and A Peabody of Boston Clara Vasay Chicago niece and J J HE G Walter Osb horne Emporia Kan nephews. Real estate at 7 Myrtle Street to trustees with income to Mrs Hannah Sawyer sister and her Boston daughter Mary Sawyer. Relatives seek to overturn claiming undue influence. Hearing resumes this morning.
Philadelphia news reports that the local Presbytery criticized Booker T. Washington's methods after a freedman's committee report praised his influence on education. Dr. James A. Warden challenged Washington's approach, citing a sermon focusing on trades and not Christ, urging the Presbytery to select leaders for black higher education.
A New York report notes a London cable stating Cunard plans two steam turbine ships with government aid. A special commission will study turbine economy and suitability, delaying vessel design until its report in two to three months. Admiral Oram represents the Admiralty on the commission. Lord Inverclyde’s move is seen as highly significant.
Richard Watson Gilder editor of Century Magazine declines request to run for Alderman of New York as a Citizens Union candidate. The September 22 report notes Gilder's decision and situates it within city politics.
The advert promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent as a complete treatment for skin conditions and hair loss. It claims cleansing, healing, and antiseptic benefits for ailments from infancy to age, with depots in London Paris Boston and a "How to Cure Every Rumour" guide, all priced at one dollar for a full set.
Halifax September 22 An American expert will cooperate with Newfoundland geological officials for scientific coal area exploration under the joint government Harmsworth plan. Government contributes 10000 dollars while the Harmsworths supply the balance.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra altered its lineup with Fernandez Arbos as the third concert master and Rudolphe Krasselt joining as the new cellist. Arbos rose to fame in London after debuting with Senor Albéniz at St James's Hall and later held teaching and coordination roles at the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music. Krasselt will debut at the second concert, with military service delaying his first appearance.
Daily Sept 4 to Nov 30 Chicago & Northwestern Railway offers tickets from New England to California Oregon Washington and British Columbia at over 17 less than regular second class rates. Tickets and information from J E Brittain agent 368 Washington St Boston.
In Brockton Joseph M Horton 283 West Chestnut street assistant foreman at George BE Keith Company No 3 factory has not been home since Sept 4. Police seek Horton on a larceny complaint filed for public money claimed to be given to a blind man Gardner. Horton belongs to Harmony Lodge K of P. Also missing is Julia Harley of Riverview street, 20, who left Sept 4 with another girl for Houghs Neck. she worked with Horton at the Keith plant.
Paul Missik a Polish quarry worker in Newington shot brakeman Charles O'Brien on a Hartford Street Railway work car after demanding 8 cents missing last night O'Brien died at once. Missik fled and is at large. O'Brien about 30 and unmarried.
Engagement announced in Washington as Miss Rosemary Sartoris youngest daughter of Mrs Nellie Grant Sartoris to Lieutenant John Wright U S A son of the late General Marcus Wright of Washington D C Miss Sartoris is the granddaughter of the Sartoris family matriarchs and titled lineage.
Doctors pursue curing chronic diseases such as nasal catarrh bronchial inflammation seated rheumatism asthma eczema gastritis cancer and tumors while inviting the public to benefit from the institutes services. The open door policy guarantees a friendly reception and attentive care in a quiet comfortable setting with near free treatment and free X ray eyesight diagnosis trial treatment for patients choosing it.
The passage notes Lieutenant Wright, son of Marcus J. Wright, a Tennessee Confederate colonel who fought Grant at Belmont Shiloh and Missionary Ridge. After the Spanish American War broke out, the son volunteered and became an officer in the Fifth Infantry, with the wedding date yet undisclosed.
Judge Sherman presided in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday as William A. Cranston, a well educated and gentlemanly forger and confidence man, received a sentence of ten to fifteen years, his stock-broker victims noted in the case.
John Kirby, described as an old offender, received three months in the House of Correction and a $100 fine for maintaining a liquor instance. Harris Goldblack, charged with a similar offense, was fined $100 and had no previous criminal record.
Judge Lowell of the United States circuit court yesterday named R D Weston-Smith as receiver for Flagg Manufacturing Company a Maine corporation that makes shoe machinery with principal offices in Boston.
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as a perfect food for babies and strong adults. A mother recounts doctors doubting her infant, then crediting Grape-Nuts prepared as a juice mixed with milk for saving and building the child. The ad claims the product supports health for all ages and directs readers to look for The Road to Wellville in each package.
A West Boylston High School delegation visited the Osmo-Chemic Physicians to learn about X rays and the clinic's advanced medical equipment. The tour highlighted how accessible care for rich and poor alike supports education, public praise for patient treatment, and the role of physicians, boards of education, and teachers in promoting science and progress.
The X-Ray equipment of the Osmo Chemic physicians is the latest and most elaborate in the country. With a special fluoroscopic attachment they offer a distinct eyesight diagnosis on all diseased parts and determine the cause of the affliction. All invalids who desire are welcome to this radical and perfect examination, free of charge.
Mrs. V A Wallace of 59 Berkeley Street Boston Massachusetts says she suffered many years with an ovarian tumor. After many doctors and hospitals failed, Osmo-Chemic treatment began and she immediately improved, thanking God for saving her life.
Osmo-Cemic physicians invite patients with catarrh asthma bronchitis consumption cancers or tumors who are repeatedly treated elsewhere with little relief to seek care. Those who join by September 30 will receive a free examination and trial light treatment.
David A. Munroe, Republican candidate for nomination as Representative at the caucuses in Chelsea tonight, photographed by Putnam, signals a tense precongressional contest in the city.
Republicans in Chelsea hold caucuses tonight to nominating a representative for the 27th Suffolk district covering Wards 3 and 4. David A. Munroe and Samuel O. Jones battle for the seat, with Jones as former Alderman and Munroe a local businessman. Both expect heavy turnout especially in Ward 3 amid packing fears.
Ralph Ranlet, back from Newport for a day or two, largely confirms engagement to Miss May Van Alen though he will not speak publicly. He appears in good health and spirits, declines interviews, and plans to go to New York for an indefinite stay.
John Maranus, charged with assault with intent to kill Martin F. Coyle of South Boston on Sept. 11, was yesterday held in $1000 for the grand jury after testimony from witnesses and patrolmen who arrested him. Coyle remains at Cagney Hospital with abdominal injuries, listed on the dangerous list twice but now out of danger, with doctors predicting recovery in about three weeks.
Albert S. Pike was convicted of forging orders for books, obtained commissions, and disposed of the property at nominal value. He defrauded a house of 1400 dollars and was sentenced to three years in the House of Correction.
Miss M E MacConnell of 88 Hancock Street Cambridge Massachusetts reports severe stomach pain for a year. She consulted Osmo-Chemic doctors who examined her with X ray and prescribed treatment, after which she says she feels like a new person and endorses their cure.
Mrs Eben Woodsome of 50 Wales Place Dorchester Mass reports a years long neuritis on her left side cured by Osmo Shemic doctors after X ray diagnosis. She praises their honesty courtesy and skill and believes they can cure others they undertake.
Mrs. Annie Lanahan of 87 Ellery Street South Boston tests to lungs cured after long cough and grave illness says Osmo-Cemic doctors and their light cure freed her from coughing and pain for months.
J L Plunkett MD chief consulting physician announces offices in Boston Lynn Worcester Manchester Portland New Haven Bridgeport and Hartford with daily hours 9 to 12 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 except Sundays.
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