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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1902
Page
2
In this period piece on modern life the author warns that rapid living harms health and notes women face piles due to irregular bowel movements. The Pyramid Pile Cure is promoted as a quick painless treatment sold for fifty cents or by mail, with a testimonial from Mrs. John H. Castana of Chicago.
General Joseph Wheeler arrived at Clayton Lodge in Richfield Springs on September 22 as a guest of Mrs. George W. Childs of Philadelphia. Though no formal announcement has been made, local chatter hints at an engagement, reinforced by the serenade from the Richfield Springs Band and the couple’s acknowledged reception.
The body of a young man, about 25 to 30, with a bullet wound in the brain, was found on a makeshift raft near Stafford Pond. He wore a black coat, striped trousers, and carried a diamond ring, cuff links, and coins bearing the name G or Y Brenna. Medical examiner cites self-inflicted gunshot and drift, with no hat found.
In Danbury on Elbert Thayer’s 10 acre farm a barn burned after a loud crackling alarm. One hundred bushels of shelled popcorn stored inside spilled out as the door burst open and the roof collapsed, leaving a popcorn heap larger than the barn.
An advertisement claims Golden Specific secretly cures alcohol addiction by adding to food or drink. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Hart of Burnside describing her husband’s relapse and recovery after using the remedy, and urges sending name and address to Dr J W Haines in Cincinnati for a free package with directions.
Major J W Powell, director of the Smithsonian Bureau of American Ethnology, died at his summer home in Haven Me at 6 pm after a period of critical illness. In Washington scientists ranked him foremost in geology and anthropology for government work since the 1860s, noted for exploring the Colorado Canyon and leading the ethnology bureau since 1879.
Ex governor Horace Boies says Speaker Henderson regrets pulling out of the congressional race in Waterloo Iowa and fears party turmoil. He calls the move hasty and notes he discussed tariff revision and trusts in a forthcoming acceptance letter not yet public.
Washington society looks for the arrival of French ambassador Jean Adrien Jusserand and his American wife Mme. Jusserand around October after officials signaled no fixed date. Also expected to arrive about the same time are Sir Michael Herbert and his wife, new British ambassador and spouse. Mme. Jusserand was born Eliza Richards. her father helped found the banking firm Monroe & Co. in Paris.
Hamilton Sept 23 Randolph M Appleton son of Daniel Appleton Ipswich watch magnate remains unconscious after a crushing head injury from a fall during a polo match between Myopia B and Dedham second. A Boston specialist was summoned as observers suspect a brain clot may require surgery. Appleton, Harvard graduate and social figure, has been active in business with architect Guy Lowell in Boston.
In Detroit on September 28 the Spanish War Veterans approve amalgamation with the Spanish-American War Veterans. The decision unites two longtime groups into a single veterans organization.
An attachment was placed on Mansfield street property tied to missing lawyer Michael J. Moore who faces embezzlement charges. The estate, valued at 19 800 dollars, shows transfers to Moore’s sister and a mortgage to his wife. Police report Moore left Boston for New York on Friday morning and has not been seen since. Chief Watts reports no clue to his whereabouts. associates consider possible settlement efforts or relocation. disbarment looms regardless.
Thieves forced a rear window at 279 Gold Street, South Boston, entering the house of Michael Alexander and seizing five gold filled watches valued at 105 dollars and 286 dollars in cash.
From Sofia on September 23 reports indicate rising insurrectionary activity in Macedonia with multiple railroad and telegraph lines damaged across several locations.
The engagement of Miss Nellie Russell to Sydney A Belmont is announced. Both are well known in Dorchester.
Albert Henry Prentice 16 son of Theodore P Prentice of 9 Garden Street Cambridge died Monday after taking carbonic acid mistaken for Jamaica ginger. The youth, fond of the drink, was left unattended yesterday afternoon and consumed a large dose while feeling slightly indisposed. His mother had previously kept the remedy away but was absent at the critical moment.
The Hague September 23 Former President Steyn of the Orange Free State who has been ill for a long time started for Clarenson Lake Geneva Switzerland today accompanied by Mr. Fischer The former was carried on a stretcher to the train
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce a final withdrawal of their liberal offer for free X-Ray examinations and medical care. Due to space constraints in the Colonial building, no additional room can be provided beyond 8 PM Saturday, Sept. 27, 1902, four days remain for applicants.
An advertisement claims Osmo-Chemic physicians can cure cancer in most cases using their new discovery and powerful X Ray. It warns men around age 40 and women during menopause are at risk and lists symptoms such as persistent pain, pressure tenderness, vomiting, and possible coffee-ground blood.
A Boston area feature touts Osmo-Chemic cures for cancer tumors ruptures bronchitis asthma and other ailments. Names and addresses of patients across Massachusetts New Hampshire and Maine are given as proof while urging winter protection with a month long treatment.
W H Allen a Newton ward and city committee member resigns after two years to back Colonel William A Gaston for Governor. He cites Gaston’s honesty, business ability, and promise of an able administration, noting many Republicans share his view and Newton will give Gaston a large vote.
A Barron Wisconsin physician reports rapid relief from sour stomach and gas using four teaspoons of Grape-Nuts at each meal plus Postum Cereal Coffee. He notes weight gain from 140 to 155 pounds and better sleep after adopting the breakfast with sweet milk and nightly Grape-Nuts. The endorsement credits Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
Orient Heights residents press the Boston and Northern over a proposed street railway along Bennington street through Orient Heights. Alderman Kelly for the Improvement Association seeks legal means to block the line. Railroad Commissioner Chairman Jackson says the commission lacks jurisdiction until the Board of Aldermen acts on revocation.
Osmo- Chemic physicians publish a new book with lectures on diseases of their specialty. It is free and available to readers living at a distance who are requested to write for a copy.
The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine run by J. L. Plunkett M. D. lists permanent officers and office locations in the Colonial Building at 1900 Houston Street Boston Mass. Office hours are daily from morning to noon and 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 8 PM with Sunday closed.
At 6 55 last night the calendar marked the end of summer as day and night became equal worldwide causing the onset of melancholy days. The sun crossed the equator signaling seasonal change and the approach of shorter daylight hours.
The Koch Lung Care doctors in Boston offer Health Certificates asserting disease cure permanence. They operate across major cities with seventeen specialists and Dr Koch visiting offices to consult. Their inhalation treatment combines Tuberculine with healing oils to deliver medicine to the lungs. Free consultation and trial treatment are offered at 861 Boylston Street.
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