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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1904
Page
2
Despondent over domestic troubles William Tyler, 41, unmarried, ended his life in his Athol home today by shotgun. He was discovered by his housekeeper with a charge of shot through his heart.
Attorney General Parker informs Acting Governor Guild that elections will be held to fill the offices of the Suffolk County Superior Court clerk and the Barnstable County Court clerk.
The state probes arrest of Hugh Gurney third secretary at the British embassy after a Lee court fined him $25 for speeding and another $25 for contempt. Governor Guild seeks action from Judge Phelps and officials, with federal officials reviewing potential breach of international law.
A passenger train on the St. Louis & Iron Mountain line known as the Hot Springs special derailed near Piedmont 125 miles from St. Louis. About 25 people were injured with no fatalities reported and only several seriously hurt.
A local pub advertises Red Fox Ale on draught at the same price as other ales and invites patrons to try it today.
Taunton September 27 The Bristol county fair opening day drew about 5000 spectators. Listen owned by Sam Hyde of Fall River won the 2:40 trot in three straight heats. The 2:25 pace was unfinished after four heats and will resume tomorrow. Ginger won the 2:15 class pace among 11 horses.
Osmo-Chemic Institute touts a no pay if cured offer for rupture piles goitre and obesity with free X ray exam and trial treatment. It warns against imitators copying testimonials and urges readers to seek proven testimonials from reputable ministers doctors and repute figures before trusting unproven claims.
The Osmo-Chemic physicians invite patients treated for catarrh asthma bronchitis consumption cancers tumors obesity rupture piles goitre to seek examination and trial light treatment free of charge before October 1.
Jacob Alquist of 29 Wadsworth St Ernst Boston reports severe back pains after grippe years ago. He claims Osmo-Chemic physicians diagnosed stomach catarrh and lumbar neuritis, prescribed treatment, and cured him, urging others to seek care for similar ailments.
The article warns readers about unreliable Osmo-Chemic home treatments offered by distant offices. It cautions that no one can honestly claim successful treatment without seeing a patient. It notes mail fraud risks and advises reporting fraud to the postmaster general in Washington DC.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians claim their X-Ray apparatus surpasses every Boston and New England rival. Using Radio-Active Solution and the Osmo-Chemic Screen they say they can detect disease in any body part, with no charge to the patient.
Testimony in Boston federal court centers on James McInerney charged with destroying a naturalization record. J. J. McCarthy recounts eraser use and a trip to Speidel's saloon after an August office visit. Witness Louise Tucker describes the Dec 8 1894 application and the 20 to 30 minute office stay. The case resumes tomorrow.
Large gathering at the funeral for Mrs. Charles W. Dudley of 46 Templeton Street Ashmont. Rev W W Bustard led services at Dudley Street Baptist Church praising her Christian virtues. The casket was buried in flowers including a Gates Ajar from Metropolitan Manufacturing Company. Remains laid to rest at Forest Hills Cemetery in the family plot.
A London letter reports Andrew Carnegie denying support for Canadian independence. He states Canada would annex the United States like Scotland did England, and asserts it is criminal for Canada and the U S to remain separate. He says British imperial destiny would unite the mother country with its former colonies.
Joseph Kubler of 17 Hyde Park Avenue Jamaica Plain says he suffered deafness for four to five years and rheumatism before visiting Osmo-Cemic doctors. After examination they offered help and his condition improved with their treatment, which he endorses as a godsend and urges others to seek.
Ida M Alger writes of recovery from cancer like symptoms after Osmo-Chemic treatment. She reports being treated with care and improvement, praising the physicians and recommending their approach to others seeking relief.
Alex Brunet of 4 Horton Street Salem Massachusetts reports heart weakness indigestion and gas improved after a course of Osmo-Chemic treatment. He says he feels like a new person is no longer nervous and recommends the doctors to others with similar troubles.
J L Plunkett MD chief consultant announces permanent offices in Boston Lynn Worcester Manchester Portland Syracuse Albany and Syracuse locations with street addresses and hours from 9 am to 8 pm daily except Sunday.
The committee of arrangements of the general Episcopal convention invites the public to see and hear the Archbishop of Canterbury Thursday afternoon October 6 at Tremont Temple at 2 30. A Friday noon reception for citizens at Faneuil Hall follows, then a Cambridge St Paul’s Society students’ meeting at Sanders Theatre Harvard in the evening. Peace services are set for Sunday October 2 with Rt. Rev. Carpenter of Ripon presiding at Trinity Church and Rt. Rev. John Percivale of Hereford speaking at Emmanuel Church at 10 30.
Eminent physician Dr Koch announces a new treatment that purportedly cures consumption and asthma. He cites hundreds of cured cases, relocated his Boston institute to 175 Tremont Street, offers free examinations, and provides home treatment options. The medicine targets the lungs directly and also treats bronchitis and throat diseases.
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