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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1907
Page
4
A meeting of Republicans from Ward 8 met at Citizens' League headquarters 39 Leverett Street last evening to plan actions against illegal registration and illegal assessing. They declared Lomasney controlled Second and Assistant Assessor Toumey.
City Council market committee at City Hall announced the junket to New York and Philadelphia to renew leases for stalls in Faneuil Hall and Quincy markets had been abandoned. Marketmen protested rent hikes and later opening hours. Notables Harris Dean Newton Sullivan Hapgood Thayer spoke as the committee set a follow up meeting for next Tuesday.
In Newport Maine on April 9 Florence aged four and Harold aged six, children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee, were burned to death when an oil stove toppled causing a fire that destroyed their home. Mrs Lee saved herself by rolling in the snow as the blaze swept through the half mile outside town residence.
Herewith are published a few more letters from contestants regarding the Post Booklovers Contest. Most letters praise the contest while a few offer criticism, notably about Problem No 53 whose official answer is Dawn. The editor notes the problem was not up to standard but that most contestants followed the official solution.
A letter from Louis S. Green describes Boston’s potential to become a major shipping hub. He argues a new dock system and direct deep water routes would cut mail and freight times compared to New York, boosting Boston’s position in North American trade.
The article argues Greater Boston offers superior electricity costs and service. It highlights a printed rate schedule, Wright Discount Indicator fairness, and Edison Company representatives ready to demonstrate Boston's low prices and superior methods to prospective manufacturers, shippers, exporters, importers, and warehousemen considering location or relocation.
The Edison Electric Luminating Co announces a new entrance to Edison offices at 33-39 Boylston Street Boston Mass on the street floor. Information department open until midnight for applications and bill payments as a public accommodation to aid patrons and facilitate business with the company.
Cooper, a Western promoter of controversial deafness remedies, showed a three minute ear treatment in Boston. He claims only to relieve deafness from nasal catarrh and will reveal a different preparation later in the week.
The Heidelberger Rathskeller at Hotel Plaza 419 Columbus Avenue launches Ameri can Day as the first in a series of national days on Wednesdays. The event features distinctly American music menu cards decorations and dishes.
Mrs. Martha Hanley aged 67 living alone at 87 East Brookline Street was found dead in her room yesterday noon by landlady Mrs. Murray after reporting an early morning illness. Medical Examiner MacDonald ruled death from natural causes. Survived by daughter Lynn Shields and son Thiward Hanley of Tremont Street.
J P Morgan met with Italy's Education Minister Rava in Rome on April 9 to state he had nothing to do with the alleged removal of Van Dyke paintings that disappeared from Genoa.
The Cecilia Society led by Mr. B J Lang presented a full performance of the late Professor J K Paine’s Azara in three acts with 60 Symphony players. Soloists included H F Merrill George Dean Alice Bates Rice Bertha Cushing Child Earl Cartwright Stephen Townsend Rebecca Howe Adelaide Griggs and James H Rattigan. Paine, who died April 25 last year, contributed to American music with oratorio mass in D and two symphonies.
An advertisement urges readers to use a home remedy containing Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to purify blood, improve kidney function, and restore the blood count, claiming relief from eruptions rheumatism nervous and stomach issues backache and urinary ailments through a simple after meals and bedtime regimen.
An advertisement extols Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as a solution for overwork nervous trouble and debility. It cites a testimonial from Charles H. Stevens of South Effingham New Hampshire detailing dramatic bodily improvements after one week of use and asserts legal compliance under the National Pure Food law with serial number 150. Dr. Greene offers consultations in Boston or by mail.
Pabst malt takes longer to craft than other malts making Pabst Blue Ribbon beer richer in food values. The beer is described as healthier wholesome and delicious.
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