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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1902

Page

5

Peruna touted as preventive and cure for colds

Testimonies from C F Given of Sussex and Julian Weisslitz of Buffalo praise Peruna for colds and catarrh. Given reports rapid recovery after five days to well, Weisslitz credits it with restoring his voice after bronchial catarrh. Readers urged to write Dr Hartman for free advice if results are not prompt.

C. F. Given Sussex N. B Julian Weisslitz Seneca Street Buffalo N. Y Sangerlust New York New York City Hartman Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

Along the Water Front at Boston Harbor in Fog

Shipping news from Boston covers fog delays for the steamer Indian under Captain Briggs and a busy Saxonia departure with 272 passengers for Queenstown and Liverpool. Reports detail cargoes including wheat, apples, hay, and provisions, plus haddock and cod landings, new vessels, and port arrivals.

Briggs Central Wharf Delaware Briges Liverpool European Cunard Line Saxonia Robert C. Warr New East Boston Queenstown Harry Petersen Commonwealth Ley Ander Devonian Cape Race T Wharf Mattakeesett Rose Cabral Joseph H. Cromwell Oceanus Frank Monroe Viking Frances Whalen Ciara R. Harwood Magele and Hattle Dawson City Evelyn Smith Governor Russell Agnes V. Gleason William Hogan Mary A. Whalen Bat Whalen Catharine Ellen Hogan Russell Haddock Saladin McKown Seguin Gloucester Seth Rogers Ruth M. Martin Thomas Helen RB. Thomas Commercial Street Thomas McManus Essex Arnold & Winsor Everett Doughty Samoset Chester Estey Long Wharf Maggie Portland Sylph Laurelwood England Boston United Kingdom Patrick J. O'Toole A. Fred Brown Chamber of Commerce Cunard Europe Charles Nugent Juno William H. Kemp Peter W. French A. W. Chesterton van Allen-Boughton Louise B. Crary Cape Cod Eleanor A. Percy Martin P. Small Cora F. Cressy Sydney C. B New York Small Brunswick Metropolis Cressy Montauk Swansea Masconomo Landsman

Shipping News Mini Almanac for Sept 30

Shipping notices list arrivals and departures with multiple steamers and schooners. Vessels include Halifax, Mora, Harris, Comal, Old Dominion, Indian, Sagadahoc, Green leaf, and others with cargos of cotton, barges, and passengers. Also shows cleared ships Saxonia and Rebecca Douglass, and sailings for St Croix and Charles F. Tuttle.

Halifax Pye Charlottetown Hawkesbury C. B Saxonia Liverpool Eng Howard Baltimore Norfolk Rebecca Douglass Georgetown B. C Elvira J. French Wilmington Charles A. Campbell

Missionaries Say Farewell Before Saxonia Departure

Dudley Street Church hosted a farewell gathering for 16 missionaries bound for India China and Africa aboard the Saxonia at 8 30 a m They included two newly married couples Mr and Mrs Millard and Mr and Mrs Warburton The group sails under American Baptist Missionary Union auspices except Rev S C Freeman who goes under the Canadian board

Dudley Street Godspeed Saxonia India China Africa W. E. Wood Newton Centre W. F.armstrong Rangoon Burmah A. A. Bennett Yokohama Japan W. P. Thomas D. W. Stenger W. C. Mason C. C. Wright BE. G. Miller S. C. Freeman Catharine L. Mabie M. D Society New York

Thought They Were Wed, New Haven Couple Unmarried

In New Haven a couple living as husband and wife for 15 months learned they were not legally married. The woman told City Attorney Webb she wants Emanuel Jacobella charged with non support. She said they believed a marriage took place after receiving a license from Register of Vital Statistics Mr. Carr, and no ceremony was performed. A child was recently born.

New Haven Emanuel Jacobella Howard ©. Webb Jacobella Mr. Carr

Newman's Heroism Stops Runaway Horse on Busy Street

Harry C. Newman of Maplewood leapt onto a wagon shaft on Huntington Avenue as a frightened horse dragging a Sturtevant Blower Co wagon charged crowds bound for Mechanics' Building. He seized the feedbag and bridle, stopping the animal and preventing a potential fatal accident.

Harry C. Newman Maplewood Huntington Avenue Sturtevant Blower Company St. Botolph Street Mechanics’ Building

Jack the Hugger Strikes Whitman Town

A mysterious assailant called Jack the Hugger has frightened Whitman residents. Police report a young woman was seized and hugged Friday near Alden street after dark after a struggle. several others have also suffered indignities in the same area. The suspect is described as tall and well dressed, but facial features remain unnamed.

Jack the Hugger Whitman Whitman Whitman Patrick Smith Alden Street

Huge Stockon fire devastates agricultural pavilion

A vast blaze in Stockton California destroyed the agriculture pavilion with its contents and about fifty horses. Loss is estimated at 500000, heavily uninsured. A plumber caused the fire by tracking a gas main leak. Fireman Henry Chase, Jack Lawrence, Parker Wilson and Frank Steinbecker were injured but not fatally. Many residents left destitute.

Stockton Cal Henry Chase Jack Lawrence Parker Wilson Frank Steinbecker

New Orleans Strike Spreads Amid City Blackout Threats

New Orleans on September 29 saw no streetcars in service except a few early mail cars. Strikers blocked one car and removed its controlling handle while all city electric linemen joined a sympathetic strike. The blackout risk grows as repairs of telephone telegraph electric light and trolley wires stall.

New Orleans

Microbe Killer touted as cure for numerous diseases

Medical science is cited to claim all sickness stems from microbes and poisoned blood. The ad asserts ADAM's Micrope KILLER kills germs and cures catarrh, consumption, scrofula, cancer, rheumatism, Bright's Disease and other chronic illnesses. Boston office listed at 889 Washington St.

Adam Wm. Radam Microbe Killer Co Boston Washington St Bright Warner

Thayer Nominated for Third Congress Term in Worcester

The Democrats of Massachusetts third district nominated Hon. John R. Thayer for a third term in Congress at Worcester on Sept. 29. The convention, the final of five, was chaired by John O Gara of Spencer with speeches by Philip J. O Connell. Thayer stressed tariff reduction to meet the trust issue, praised his stewardship, and argued for protection of workers, soldiers, and industrial interests in the district. He noted reforms in rural free delivery and recounted efforts against monopolies and tariff blocks, urging strict enforcement of existing laws over new constitutional amendments.

Worcester John R. Thayer Congress John O'Gara Spencer Philip J. O'Connell Thayer Committee On Ways and Means Massachusetts New England New York Washington Payne David B. Henderson Paris London Chicago Boston Knox Littlefield Lodge Senator Lodge

Trusts and tariffs threaten American prosperity

A speaker argues that grouped corporations with limited capital compete fairly, while trusts destroy competition and wage earners. He cites the U S steel trust as an example, calls for publicizing trust records but also root reform, and urges tariff cuts to curb monopoly power while warning of winter hardship from Pennsylvania coal disputes. Expert wine makers supervise the manufacture of the famous Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne.

United States Steel Trust Hanna Pennsylvania

Move Against Mor Intensifies in Manila War Effort

Brigadier General Sumner reports the second Macin expedition is ready, aims to teach the Moros a lesson and avoid widespread fighting. Pershing is warned not to attack natives or destroy property unless hostility persists, while peace efforts involve sultans Marapin and Ali. Chaffee leaves for San Francisco October 2 with Vice-Governor Wright.

Manila Samuel S. Sumner Chaffee Pershing Sumner Marapin San Francisco United States Wright

Beef trust inquiry reveals price fixing by local packers

Charles Klenk, manager of a contracting company, testified that for three years a combination existed among all local packers and the Big Four to regulate prices. He said the arrangement ended last May after Missouri Attorney General Crow began anti-trust suits.

ST. Louis Beef Trust Charles Klenk Crow Missouri

At the Play Last Night Vaudeville Contests and Acts

A continued column lists Professor Wilson with his performing dog Jack, a high kicking contest with many bevy of pretty girls, Mme Lincoln Wall Street wonder, and a range of vaudeville acts including Haney and Haney Josie Desmond John Krammerer Marion Becket Woodbury and Wells Eddie Lucas Harry Taylor Alice Jones Annie McDon ough May Humphreys plus amateurs each Friday evening for vaudeville showcases.

Professor Wilson Jack Mme. Lincoln Wall Street Wonder Haney Josie Desmond John Krammerer Marion Becket Woodbury Wells Eddie Lucas Harry Taylor Alice Jones Annie McDonough May Humphreys

Mechanics' Fair draws large crowd with Phinney band

Last night the Mechanics' building was packed, the crowd the greatest since 1872 Peace Jubilee. Phinney and his Chicago band drew a New England audience, receiving a warm reception at the conductor's desk. The uniformed band earned praise, with West press acclaim and local audience approval, placing them at the head of military bands. Doors opened 10 am to 10 pm.

Phinney Chicago New England Great West

NEW PALACE THEATRE BURLESQUE AND VAUDEVILLE

Clark's Royal Burlesquers bring two skits Only a King and Meet Me at the Fountain to the Palace Theatre this week. audiences welcomed the lively performances with good music, bright costumes, and strong comedy. Additional acts include Crawford sisters Bartell and Reynolds Burgess Smith Burgess Will H Armstrong Magdalene Holly La Vails Rosalie and Kelly Davis Co in R U A Dr.

Palace Theatre Clark Royal Burlesquers Palace Fountain

Duse Sale Time Shift For Mme Pheonora Duse Engagement

Auction sale for seats to see Mme Pheonora Duse at Tremont Theatre will move to 3 p.m. to accommodate women. Dates include Oct 21 La Gioconda, Oct 24 Citta Morta, and Oct 28 Francesca da Rimini. Prices set at a special scale due to the Italian company and stage equipment.

Citta ‘Morta Francesca da Rimini Gabriel d'Annunzio Italy Tremont Theatre

Charles Hawtrey Coming to Boston Museum Next Monday

Charles Hawtrey arrives in New York for his second American tour and will open at the Boston Museum next Monday evening in A Message from Mars. The full London company and scenery have been shipped to Boston and rehearsals start today ahead of the 8 o'clock seat sale.

Charles Hawtrey New York America Boston Museum Mars Boston London Atlantic Hawtrey

Soldiers of Fortune at Colonial Theatre Box Office Opens

At 8 this morning seats for Robert Ede son in the dramatization Soldiers of Fortune will be sold at the Colonial Theatre box office. The actor's first starring engagement in this city is expected to be an unusually brilliant event.

Robert Edeson Richard Harding Davis Colonial Theatre Edeson Boston

Warner's Safe Cure Advert Across Kidney Claim

Morning urine test and testimonial letter promote Warner's Safe Cure as a proven kidney remedy. Ad copy warns against imitators, cites prices and free trial offer, details a Rochester address, and touts testimonials from H. M. Stubig and others.

Miss Marlowe to Star in New Play at Hollis Street

Julia Marlowe arrives with the first Atlantic production of a new play adaptation from Paris's La Reine Fiammetta. She headlines a strong company including Frank Worthing Jerrold Robertshaw and others. box office opens at Hollis Street Theatre at 8 this morning. Le Voyage en Suisse set to thrill Grand Opera House audiences next week with Brothers Byrne staging a lavish pantomimic comedy.

Julia Marlowe Hollis Street Theatre Atlantic Paris Hanlons Grand Opera House Byrne

Brockton Fair Opens With Wide Cannery of Attractions

Brockton's big fair opens today and runs through Friday featuring stage events trotting and pacing novelty races four horse chariots on the half mile track a human torpedo balloon Schreyer bicycle stunt a horse show bicycle races bands and a large midway with agricultural exhibit and art displays at the Brockton standard venue.

Brockton Brockton Fair Schreyer

Trolley Exploring Trips on Newton Lines Routes

Interest grows in suburban trolley excursions via two 2 percent route options from Chestnut Hill Reservoir. Route 5 travels through Commonwealth Avenue to Norumbega Park, Walnut Street, with forks to Newtonville Watertown or Newton Highlands Upper Falls Needham. Needham leg 90 minutes, Watertown leg 75 minutes. Round trip fare 15 cents.

Newton Chestnut Hill Reservoir Lake Street Commonwealth Avenue Boulevard Norumbega Park Walnut Street Newtonville Watertown Newton Highlands Upper Falls Needham Forest Hills Boston

Mary Shaw Stars in Theodora at Baltimore Stage

Mary Shaw, eminent actress and leading lady of the George Fawcett stock company, debuted as Theodora in Sardou’s play this afternoon. The lavish production featured George Fawcett, Frederick Lewis, and Jane Oaker, and may tour to Boston if schedule permits.

Mary Shaw Theodora Baltimore George Fawcett Jane Oaker Miss Shaw Boston Fawcett

Millions Use Fels-Naptha Soap for Labor Saving

A long standing claim notes that a million women rely on Fels-Naptha soap, saving about half the labor of washing and, increasingly, half the wear on clothes as users discover.

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Wilber Cavonesima York D. F. Wilber Oneonta Peruna Medicine Co David F. Wilber Shipping News St. Croix St. John Penobscot Eastport H. F. Dimock Charles F. Tuttle Nantasket Roads Newman Ion House of Congress Mechanics’ Fair NEW Palace Theatre Duse Fortune Alderman Stubig Roscoe Boulevard H. M. Stubig Warner's Safe Cure Company Rochester N. Xs
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