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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1905
Page
7
An advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervara blood and nerve remedy as a spring health restore and beauty aid. It claims it cleanses complexion, improves energy, and renews vitality, featuring a testimonial from Mrs S R Berry of Lebanon New Hampshire and offering free consultation with Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place Boston.
Corporation Counsel Thomas M. Babson told the Board of Aldermen that plans to abolish the Dudley street grade crossing would be decided in the coming weeks. The aldermen voted to print and file the matter as officials weigh rail height and street grade to minimize travel disruption. The commission is urged to report a plan and begin work this spring.
Mayor Collins sent a message to the Board of Aldermen requesting a loan of $330,000 to fund water department repairs to water mains. The order was referred to the public improvements committee and delayed for a week.
President George B. Upham of the Boston Common Society says action will come soon after obtaining expert opinions on a cement problem raised by The Nawn Company. He plans to decide after reviews. Secretary Beal of the Transit Commission says a formal statement will be issued in a day or two.
Professor William T. Sedgwick's bill to protect light and air by limiting building envelopes in congested districts faces senate consideration this afternoon. Supporters frame it as a health measure ensuring sun and air for workers and residents in business, tenement, and residential areas.
A bill to allow voters to designate their U S Senator on the ballot was rejected in the House, the vote taken on substituting the bill for the committee on election laws report.
The governor links rising living costs to crime and mental strain, arguing that higher taxes and deficit funding threaten health and morals. He cites Jefferson on equal rights, urges expanded practical education, industrial and technical training to improve worker efficiency, lower production costs, and reduce crime and poverty.
The proposal argues direct inheritance taxes would raise essential revenue. Proponents claim a targeted levy could fund public services without broader tax increases, while critics fear impact on families and small estates.
The text argues for more practical schooling and better organized education systems. It links improved education to stronger industries and welfare for coming generations of workers.
Governor Douglas spoke at the Jefferson day celebration in Springfield detailing what Jefferson would seek today. He argued for direct legislation, reduced taxes, lower debts, and protection against trusts, while cautioning against excessive public spending and urging prudent fiscal policy.
An adverse report from the committee on constitutional amendments on Governor Douglas's voting machine recommendation was accepted in the Senate yesterday. Senator Taylor of East Boston said the committee voted in favor but doubted the constitutional validity of any bill.
The House showed mixed support as 58 favored while 60 opposed the gratuity bill for veterans. Resolutions would grant $125 each to Brockton veterans Joseph G. Warren and William F. Willis, promised by North Bridgewater. The measures, once reported against, moved through committees and were not rejected.
The joint judiciary committee reports against Senator Harding of Chatham on a bill to legalize Sunday cranberry picking. The Senate receipt notes three dissents from Lowell Grady and Davis of the House.
The House rejected a bill that would render objections to liquor licenses invalid if granted two years prior, voting 37 to 59. The measure aimed to limit challenges to existing licenses during the licensing process.
Cable from Paris reports death of W Archibald Willis a prominent Wal tham musician born Chelsea Oct 18 1871 who studied at Tufts and New England Conservatory and led the Waltham Musical Club Choral Union Oberon Club and Union opera company He last performed publicly in August before sailing abroad Married to Alice Hoyt.
Melrose April 3 A pretty feature of the session of the New England conference of the Methodist Church in Melrose centers on Mrs Stackpole serving as hostess. The meeting gathers clergy and delegates for the regional church observances and discussions.
Melrose pastor's wife Mrs C H Stackpole will preside at a reception for wives and daughters of ministers attending the Methodist conference hosted in Melrose.
This week a Saturday reception for ministers wives and daughters will be held in the parsonage parlors adjoining the church. Mrs. Charles H. Stackpole and Mrs. J. M. Leonard will preside. Bishop Fowler and Presiding Elders J. M. Leonard J. H. Mansfield W. G. Richardson and W. T. Perrin will attend with their wives. The event is a social highlight before the Epworth League anniversary and the conference begins Wednesday at 10:30 AM.
The Shepard Norwell Co store celebrates its fifth anniversary at Temple Place and the fortieth year of the business with unusually low values across departments. Prices are slashed on linen curtains silk fabrics and men’s furnishings to attract new customers and expand the store’s growing list of patrons.
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