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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1903
Page
2
Dr Munyon touts Paw Paw as a universal remedy curing nervousness catarrh indigestion and stomach ailments. He argues worry harms success urges trial of Paw Paw with claims of blood purification liver benefits and relief from constipation biliousness and fatigue. Pills priced 25 cents a bottle and Paw Paw available in pint bottles for a dollar.
William H. Murphy of Ward 17, anti Tammany candidate in the House primaries, defeated, announces plans to run as an independent. Thomas F. Curley and Jeremiah Goode, Tammany nominees, win by large majorities, but Murphy’s independent bid may stir the ward race.
White farm labor is producing an increasing proportion of cotton, and the notion that the Negro is absolutely indispensable for cotton cultivation is becoming a worn out tradition.
G L Griggs of Concord N H reports relief from distress after using Andrews Only Dyspepsia Cure and endorses it. Price 2 cents. Warranted to cure or money back by Woodward & Co. and multiple Boston and Pittsfield drug departments including 62 Bromfield St 129 Summer St and 55 Temple Place.
A. Shuman & Co. completes a two month renovation turning the Shuman Corner into an expansive up to date clothing establishment in Boston. The white room on the third floor now houses women’s wear including underwear hosiery corsets and other apparel. Offices move to the fourth floor and the building features extensive new fittings skylights elevators and improved show windows. The store touts its large stock of men’s overcoats and a comprehensive custom and uniform department serving military officers and civilian customers.
Simmons and Marsters of Boston announce an eight day personally conducted excursion October 1 leaving Fall River. The trip covers Gettysburg Luray Caverns Washington Philadelphia and New York. Cost is eight dollars including all expenses. An excursion of vital interest in the most delightful season.
A Detroit businessman testimonial extols Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets for digesting food, boosting energy, and improving conditions like bilious headaches. The ad promises improved stomach function, reliable results, and a 25 cent price per package with Boston selling agents listed.
Secretary Wilson announced that Britain removed its embargo on cattle and sheep from New England ports, marking the end of a $300,000 campaign to eradicate foot and mouth disease. The effort, begun December 1, slaughtered 3900 cattle and 590 hogs and sheep, and disinfected over 200 premises under difficult conditions.
In Baltimore on September 29, Archbishop John Joseph Kain of St. Louis, admitted to St. Agnes's Sanitarium months ago due to frail health, is critically ill with appendicitis. Doctors including Dr. Charles G. Hill and colleagues held a consultation and recommended immediate operation, noting his age and prior mild attacks.
City retailers Batchelder Bros Burnham Coal Curran Burton and the Metropolitan Coal Company deny any immediate rise in coal prices. They suggest winter cost depends on weather and expect no increase before February at earliest.
Mrs Kampellman testifies that she suffered long with smothering sensations swelling and joint soreness and felt her system was full of malaria. After taking Paine's Celery Compound she finished one bottle and now feels well again. It cured her and restored energy for housework.
The Stafford shooting case before the Superior Criminal Court returns to decide if Stafford will be found guilty of attempting to kill Stillman Bishop. Stafford testified that he drew his gun only when Bishop charged him, with witnesses praising his character as jurors deliberated after closing arguments.
Frederick B. Barstow of Chelsea sues Prudential Life Insurance and E. T. Johnson of Salem over a $100,000 policy obtained by Johnson posing as an occultist. Barstow paid $1,365.75 in premiums and alleges fraud, seeking annulment of part or all of the policy. The case contends Johnson touted occult foretelling and that high commissions were taken. a related municipal court action in Boston is pending.
A promotional history traces the claim that Grape-Nuts provides brain and nerve nourishment from wheat and barley. Imitations arise, but genuine product hinges on solid science and digestion, offering Post Sugar in a ready form. The ad highlights in package recipes and a small book The Road to Wellville, produced by Postum Cereal Co Ltd.
A periodical breaks with money worship and profiles common heroes. Alfred Henry Lewis's The Madness of Much Money attacks the vulgar display of wealth and ridicules Wall Street aristocracy. The piece is sharp, pitiless, and widely expected to be read nationwide.
John M. Wilson of Yorkshire faced Judge Sherman in the Superior Criminal Court charged with embezzling over $3,000 from his Roxbury employer Timothy Smith while working as a shipper. He had been delivering lectures at Chickering Hall and used the funds to support his mother and sister, with plans to send them to Australia before returning to the United States as a hotel cashier. The court sentenced him to three years in the House of Correction.
Fred A. Morse was discharged by Judge Sullivan in the Municipal Court while Clarence C. Mitchell Frank F. Collins George E. H. Morse and John E. Maxwell were held for the grand jury. They faced charges over printing and issuing bogus checks to be used on the elevated railroad. Maxwell, a conductor, had no direct testimony.
In Superior Criminal Court Francis Curran argued for Alton E. Wilson a Clyde Line wharf clerk who pleaded guilty to two theft counts. Curran said Wilson is not the brightest man but the judge noted he showed brightness by engaging Sunne as counsel and then sentenced him.
In the Superior Criminal courtroom Judge Sherman told Lawyer Kiernan that the client had made a better plea than counsel. William A. Saunders, described as a middle aged man, faced a non-support charge and was placed on probation by the court.
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