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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1909

Page

5

Roosevelt arrival preparations in Mombasa discussed

In Mombasa British East Africa preparations for Theodore Roosevelt's visit are under way. Sir James Hayes Sadler has been reassigned to the Windward Islands, with Frederick John Jackson taking over local duties. Roosevelt invitations arrive, while local hazards include lions and an escaped elephant in markets.

Mombasa British East Africa Theodore Roosevelt James Hayes Sadler Protectorate Windward Islands United States Frederick John Jackson Jackson Mr. Roosevelt London Aden St. George’s Day KR. J. Cuninghame Roosevelt Kilindini Masingi

The Cheapest Marmola Tablets Promise Fast Fat Loss

The Marmola Prescription Tablets are advertised as a cheap fat reducer priced at seventy five cents for a supply that lasts days. The copy claims loss of up to a pound per day when taken after meals and before bed, without diet or exercise, and notes they mimic the original Marmola formula.

Neal Ikers Marmola Company

Lawyers' Fees Slashed in Gas Case to 850000

Henry A. Wyman filed a report in the U S Circuit Court urging a fee reduction from about 225000 to 55000. The principal claim by G Godfrey Watterson and Henry Major of New York, for 10 years work, was trimmed to around 60000. Morse and Friedman were awarded 9000 while seeking 5000. Most counsel filed exceptions to the master’s findings to be heard by Judge Putnam.

Bay State Gas Cermany Mafs T Henry A. Wyman United States Circuit Court G. Godfrey Watterson Henry Major New York Morse & Friedman Hondholders Putnam

Living models display latest styles at Siegel’s department store

Ten stately figures model new costumes on a green carpet display at Henry Siegel Company. Models from New York and Paris showcase the season’s gowns and millinery while hundreds of shoppers observe lines and folds without trying them on. The striped tailor made walking suit attracts attention as a key seasonal feature.

Henry Siegel Compards S.o Siezel Company New York Paris

Sam Foss at the City Club reads his writings tonight

The Boston City Club hosts an varied evening with readings by Sam Walter Foss and humorous sketches by Dr. George A. Stiles of Somerville. Musical numbers feature violinist Carlos F. Pinfield and pianist J. Arthur Colburn.

Boston City Club Sam Walter Foss Iis George A. Stiles Somerville Mr. Foss Dr. Stiles Boston Carlos FE. Pinfield J. Arthur Colburn

Kentucky Girl Stops Mad Team

Miss Towie Stanfield of Ritter Street acted fearlessly as a runaway team from C. H. Burke Baking Company sped through Nashua New Hampshire. Her quick actions prevented serious injury to several children playing in the street nearby.

Kentucky Nashua N. H Towie Stanfield Ritter Street C. H. Burke Baking Company

Kentucky native saves children from runaway horses on Ash Street

Miss Stanfield, a Kentucky native visiting the city, stood near A M Hards store on Ash Street as frightened horses bolted. She seized a bridle and halted the heavy cart within 50 feet of four to five children playing in the street, then called for them to move to safety. She kept calm and attributed the action to her lifelong experience with horses.

A. M. Hards Ash Street Miss Stanfield Kentucky

Prohibition Defeated In Senate 26 to 21 Vote

Des Moines reports constitutional prohibition fell in the Iowa Senate by a 26 to 21 tally this afternoon. The decision ends the matter for two years.

Des Moines Senate

Indulgences Topic Discussed At Cathedral Sermon

A large congregation heard Rev. Dr. R E Fitzgerald explain Catholic doctrine on indulgences at the cathedral. The sermon stressed contrition confession and satisfaction, noting indulgences for temporal punishment and church authority over penance. Benediction of the blessed sacrament closed the service.

RE. G. Fitzgerald George J. Patterson Ly. Fitzgerald Ytherea C Church Fitzgerald

Ivernia Due At 11 A M Today From Messina

Wireless report from Captain H M Benison says the Cunard liner Ivernia will dock at 11 this morning with 1595 passengers including 34 saloon 255 second cabin and 1306 steerage travelers. Among arrivals is Philip L Carbone of Boylston Street returning from Messina with aid work for Governor Guild.

H. M. Benison Cunard Ivernia Boston Light Philip L. Carbone Boylston Street Messina

Miss Thayer Buys Valuable Horses at New York Sale

Miss L Thayer of Boston acting through an agent and S V Webster of Newport led purchases at the American Horse Exchange. Webster paid the top price of 1200 for two long tailed bays while Thayer bought a pair for 900 and a single for 500.

New York Miss & L. Thayer Boston S. V. Webster Newport American Horse Exchange

Wealthy carriage maker leaves gifts to Newburyport poor and parish

The Late John Hassett bequeaths a large sum to the worthy poor and needy of Rev. John Nilan's parish in Newburyport. His magnificent private library is donated to the Public Library. The will is dated March 14 of this year.

Newburyport John Hassett John Nilan Hassett

Dunning Elected State Regent of D A R in Boston

Mrs James B Dunning of Springfield was elected State regent of the D A R yesterday afternoon at Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple Boston with Mrs Frank D Ellison as candidate and Mrs Herbert K E Davidson of Watertown chosen as vice State regent. The crowd applauded as the results were announced and the new regent was presented with a bouquet.

James B. Dunning James FB. Dunning Springfield Frank D. Ellison Dunning Ellison Charles Masury Herbert KE. Davidson Water Herbert E. Davidson Watertown

Curtis as Republican mayor candidate eyed in Boston

Ex Mayor Edwin A. Curtis is discussed as a potential Republican for Boston Mayor. Party leaders and Chairman Edward G. Graves cite Curtis as ideal, while the committee weighs actions on renomination of Mayor Hibbard amid bitter ward sentiment. Graves opposes major charter changes and recalls, but warns action remains undecided.

Edwin A. Curtis Edward G. Graves The Post Curtis Republican Committee Graves Boston Hibbard Republican City Committee Charles Kellough East Boston Law Department Kellough Civil Service Commission

Frohman Plans Top Melodrama at Boston Theatre

Charles Frohman and William Harris, new managers, vow to bring best drama to Boston with foreign plays and top American actors. The season opens with Via Wireless on April 12 as a premier of high class melodrama and long-running productions for New England audiences.

Charles Frohman William Harris Boston Theatre Boston Old Drury Lane London

Sealing fleet trapped in northern coast ice

Seven sealing steamers are immobilized in ice fields off St. John s Newfoundland after being sighted from the ship Lad but not communicating with shore. No news from the rest of the sealing fleet for two weeks and total losses are unknown.

ST. John’s N. F

Vote to Report 54 Hour Bill on Women and Minors

The committee voted to report the 54 hour bill extending the 48 hour law for women and minors, with three dissenters Senator Birch and Representatives Dorman and Butterick. The panel also reported leave to withdraw a companion bill and the same three dissented on the public work preference measure.

Birch Dorman Butterick

Shaw and Lee in lively tilt over Charlestown affairs

Charlestown Evening High School graduation exercises sparked a dispute between Joseph Lee of the Boston School Committee and Representative David B. Shaw of Ward 3. Lee praised local gains and urged referenda and a nine member City Council, while Shaw denounced Lee's involvement as improper and insisted Charlestown must be cared for by its own representatives.

Joseph Lee Boston School Committee David B. Shaw Ward 3 Charlestown Evening High School Lee Charlestown Finance Commission Board of Aldermen Mr. Lee Shaw Mr. Shaw Back Bay South End

Watch for Body of Missing Boy in Merrimac River

Bridge guards and life savers along the Merrimac River monitor currents after Lowell police instructions, hoping the body of boy John Howarth, believed drowned, will drift down with the outgoing tide.

Newburyport Merrimac River Lowell Police Department Little John Howarth Merrimac

Home Mixture Promises Rheumatism Relief

A published remedy claims a mixture of syrup of sarsaparilla Toris compound and whiskey can cure rheumatism and blood diseases with pains in muscles joints and back. It advises taking a tablespoonful before meals and at bedtime and notes it can be prepared at home or by a druggist.

Source of Evil Told to Cribbers at Brown University

Providence March 31 Brown University President W N P Faunce criticized cribbing after nine students were suspended. He said the great source of evil is intellectual slovenliness and avoidance of hard work rather than deliberate lying.

Providence R. I W. N. P. Faunce Brown University

Socialist Leader Attacks Congo Forced Labor Decree

In Brussels M Vendervelde denounced a 19 decree allowing Congo natives to work on public projects as illegal. He cited natives punished by whipping from five to 40 strokes and urged total suppression of forced labor and greater Congo administration publicity.

Brussels M. Vendervelde Chamber of Deputies Chamber Congo

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