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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
7
A romantic poem inviting a lover to visit at any time with promises of devotion. It contrasts blighted rumors with bright green trees and sings of kisses, flowers, and shared dreams beneath stars and rivers. The speaker vows endless adoration and unchanging love through intimate scenes and future eternity.
A letter from Mrs. Sallie French of Pancannla Ind Ter describes seven years of female troubles ending in health after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The advertisement promotes the remedy as safe, confidential, and proven through thirty years of use, inviting other women to write for free advice to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
Barre Vermont April 8 Negotiations for the granite strike stalled as quarrymen rejected the conference committee report over wages 26 cents an hour. They still accept an eight hour day and expect settlement with other crafts after quarrymen accord is reached.
Acting Governor Draper sent a Highway Commission recommendation to Senate and House for an $80,000 appropriation to inventory and appraise New England Telephone and Telegraph Company property. He approves, noting the sum would be repaid to the Commonwealth treasury and directed to the telephone and telegraph commissioners’ fund. The move supports lower rates and better service efforts.
In Dedham a 70 year old man named William Crook of Randolph adopted his wife Lily M. Faunce aged 40 with her husband Leonard A. Faunce consenting. The adoption came during a divorce case heard by Judge Flint as Crook had raised his niece Effie F. Milligan before her marriage.
In Dedham Superior Court Judge Lawton dismissed the divorce suit of Mrs. Annie F Basden of Somerville against her husband Joseph T Basden of Stoughton. Mrs Basden, mother of three and a demonstrator for ten years, appeared in the case.
A massive log rolling committee of 32 is organized to push the Boston parkway bill through the General Court. Boston pays most parkway costs. Boston finance officials oppose the scheme which would issue bonds to fund new parkways. The Somerville delegation backs the measure, aiming to secure House and Senate votes before adverse analyses can stop it.
The House adopted the Walker order directing questions to the Commission on Commerce and Industry about the merger. The vote to not refer to railroads but send it through was 116 against 32, amid clashes over motives and a charged exchange between Ferber and White.
The legislative committee on roads and bridges reported a bill in favor of excluding automobiles from Nantucket between June 15 and September 15 each year after a prior town order and failed Supreme Court challenge. An appeal to the Legislature followed.
Charley, a sturdy boy in need, and George, pale and crippled, roam the city on crutches and tattered clothing. Charley recalls a childhood accident that left him with lifelong spinal trouble while George aids him, both escaping worry as they plan a morning trip to Deering's Lake.
A tale of two impoverished boys Charley and George. George befriends Charley amid hardship and a harsh home life. An ice storm marks a turning point as George dies saving Charley on a sled, leaving Charley’s mother bereft and George’s guardian heartbroken.
Worcester April 8 Ralph Riopel aged 18 was freed by Judge Cobb today. Riopel’s arrest followed insults aimed at a clergyman by three South Worcester gang members. While handcuffed Riopel escaped and later returned to police headquarters to surrender. His alleged accomplice remains at large.
Mrs. Geo Willis of Albany Oregon reports severe heart trouble and coughing but credits Dr Miles New Heart Cure after five bottles with favorable results. She notes she survived after doctors gave up and urges others to try the remedy with a money back guarantee.
James McDermott of Everett obtained a temporary injunction in Superior Civil Court to stop former sweetheart Mrs. Marcella Corliss from disposing of a house McDermott says he gave her on the promise of marriage. Corliss, who married Charles H. Corliss in 1908, disputes the claim and says the house is hers.
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