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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
4
Evelyn Kerins 17 and her fiancé George from Mansfield Mass confronted Justice John F. Simmons in Sted Conn. They sought a marriage without a license and were told they needed parental consent and a license. Simmons warned he would wed them only with a license, prompting a retreat to Town Clerk Bassett's office.
The Noddle Isle bowling scene heats up tonight at East Boston C L A alleys as the Shinanigans clash with the Dog Cart Pets in a key local rivalry game. The match fuels a fever among local bowlers as participants from the rival clubs prepare to compete.
An article promotes Rengo as a natural, harmless obesity remedy claiming a pound lost per day. It warns against drug use or starvation and cites nerve and digestive benefits, with sales details for The Rengo Co. and distributors in Detroit Boston and Washington.
A leading Somerville social event opens this evening and runs through tomorrow and Friday. The Central Club debuts a two part minstrel program with a roof garden cafe scene and a vaudeville segment. Albert C. Ashton serves as toastmaster as Edith L. Underhill Kathleen Russell Cook appear among the artists. Blanche Daniels performs in a scarlet hunting costume in the fox hunting scene.
Washington March 81 five Democratic members of the Senate committee on military affairs defeated both Warner and Foraker bills to restore duty to negro soldiers of the Twenty fifth Infantry discharged without honor after the Brownsville affray. The minority united to block the measures with plans to press adverse reports though Warner hopes his bill may still pass. Warner would reinstate any soldier deemed innocent while Foraker requires an oath of innocence.
Quincy March 31 A new agreement failed and with the old contract expiring tonight the 108 engineers in local quarries will not report for work tomorrow. The strike halts activity and could cause water to fill unworked quarries, risking substantial losses for quarry owners if prolonged.
An article describes nervousness as a common, severe suffering that is often ridiculed by others. It lists symptoms such as faintness, stomach sinking, loss of appetite, and apathy, urging readers to try Dr. Greene's Nervara with free consultation at 34 Temple Place, Boston.
Harrison P. Eddy of Worcester, partner in Metcalf & Eddy, eyed as superintendent of streets at 7500 dollars salary. Mayor Hibbard adviser says appointment nearly decided, provoking Republican discontent over nonresident choice and past rewards in the city service. Eddy formerly led Worcester sewer work.
W J Wesday a Smithfield resident and Ohio Wesleyan student was accidentally shot in the abdomen at Edwards Gymnasium in Delaware Ohio. Miss Cornelia Albright fired a rifle that discharged as Wesday descended stairs near the target area. Lieutenant Mendes oversees the military department.
Crowds attended the opening on the third floor of Morris Murch Butler 97 99 Summer Street Boston. The new department features Rixdorfer linoleums hardwood floor effects China and Japanese mattings Arts and Crafts rugs Martha Washington Priscilla and Oriental pieces. Rugs mounted on arms under electric lights display full patterns. The firm thanks patrons for strong early support.
The United States seeks arbitration over American claims against Venezuela. Secretary Root presents the case to Congress, urging action including tariffs on Venezuelan coffee and restricting asphalt imports. The Venezuelan government refuses to submit to an impartial tribunal, delaying resolution of substantial American property interests.
A poetic piece celebrates Irish surnames with musical rhyme and rural imagery. It lists many names such as Rafferty Lafferty Connelly Donnelly Mullarky and Mahone, noting their kinship to land, hearth, and heritage. Copyright 1904 Associated Sunday Magazines.
A four skater match race is planned after White falls ill, with Williams facing Hamilton Boyle and Merritt in a three mile pursuit. The trio will start together and can pace, drop out, or relay to counter Williams in a feature rink event.
An advertising narration outlines a lengthy steam cook and flake process for Mapl Flake wheat to maximize digestibility and nourishment. It stresses high heat and long cooking to break starch, claim superior food value, maple syrup flavor, and a price of 15 cents per package.
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