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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1905

Page

4

Free demonstration promotes X Zalia in Boston

Hundreds in Boston attended a free X Zalia demonstration at Woodward's Drug Store. Testimonies claim rapid throat relief and widespread uses from sores to skin care, with sales pitches followed by political coverage of Boston redistricting and Republican plans in the State Senate.

Boston X-Zalia Miss Ellis Westland Ave Woodward Atore Hairgrove Washington St Hargrove Putnam’s Drug Store Woodward's Drug Store Tremont St Cor. Bromfield St Sor New England

Ward realignment reshapes Boston wards under plan

A Republican proposal to redraw ward lines in Boston would annex most of Ward 7 to Ward 6, affecting President W T A Fitzgerald and former Congressman John F Fitzgerald. Ward 9 largely merges into Ward 7, while James Donovan loses Beacon Hill to the plan and Martin Lombasney would not retain his Beacon Hill seat.

Boston W. T. A. Fitzgerald Democratic City Committee John F. Fitzgerald James Donovan Martin M. Lomasney Beacon Hill

Frightful Ravages of Consumption Debated in Cure Claim

Mrs. Duane Hughes of Augusta Springs Virginia attests Duffy s Pure Malt Whiskey cured her consumption and lung hemorrhages. She invites letters to verify results and share her nearly complete recovery as of December 10 1904.

Duffy Duane Hughes Augusta Springs Augusta Co

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Featured as Remedy

Advertisement lauds Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a universal cure for pneumonia weather ailments and respiratory and digestive issues. Claims doctors prescribe it and hospitals use it, pricing at $1.00 with the Old Chemist trademark on the label. Also offers free medical advice and disease booklet.

Duffy’s Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N. Y

Committee Agrees On Wards Plans Adopted by Meeting

Pierce and Hennessey fought hard but failed to sway proposed ward changes. The three sub committees draft plans were adopted at the joint meeting last night.

Pierce Hennessey

Quinona Advertised Remedies Sleep and Appetite Restored

Boston residents Mrs. Mary J. Eggleston and others report Quinona cured sleeplessness and nervousness, restored appetite, and improved digestion. The ad claims three bottles soothe nerves, aid sleep, and boost energy for household duties.

Mary J. Eggleston da. St Boston Columbus Philip F. English Ave Quinona Quinona Co

Redistricting Lines Adopted With Minor Ward Change

The committee chaired by Alderman Daniel A. Whelton approved the proposed ward lines after debates by Alderman Hennessey and Councilman Myron Pierce. Only Bay State road voters shifted from Ward 25 to Ward 11, with 38 members set to reconvene next Wednesday at 7 30 p m to vote on the report.

Ward State House Frothingham Talbot State Committee Boston Republican City Committee Moore and Ferber Charles H. Innes Saunders Myron E. Pierce Daniel A. Whelton Hennessey Myron Pierce Bay State Road Whelton

Hicks Sues For 300000 In Sensational Case

John Tide of Cambridge files a $300,000 claim in Cambridge Court against George A. Gitts. The action, filed yesterday, centers on alleged fraud and property attachment. Details withheld until the declaration is returned to the May term.

Cambridge George A. Gtits John Tide Boston

Cohasset Officials Found Violating Election Laws

Avery filed a report on alleged violations at the March 6 town meeting. The court finds Board of Selectmen members Philander Bates Newcomb B Tower Joseph gs. Bige low and town clerk Harry FP Tilden violated election laws in acting as election officers and canvassing votes. Bates was not legally elected moderator. No criminal violations or corrupt practice act application found.

Cohasset Avery Philander Bates Newcomb B. Tower Joseph Gs. Bigelow Board of Selectmen Harry FP. Tilden Mr. Bigelow

Senate Kills Overtime Bill in Senate Vote Reconsideration

The Senate again rejected the overtime bill aimed at restricting textile mill hours for women and children. The roll call showed 13 yeas and 14 nays after Friday’s 18 to 19 tally, with labor advocates hoping reconsideration would prevail but failing.

Senate Bates Douglas Leahy Bullock Chace Keyes Committee On Labor

Worcester Station to Be Funded by Several Rail Lines

A Senate committee bill proposes a new Worcester union passenger station funded by the Boston and Albany, the New York New Haven and Hartford, street railways, the city, and the state. The plan aims to share costs and transfer future expenses to the railroads while enabling land taking under Chapter 508 of 1902. The station would serve all entering Worcester lines and must open within three years after the commission’s final report.

Senate Committee On Railroads Boston & Albany Railroad Worcester Boston & Albany New York New Haven & Hartford Commonwealth Special Commission

Veterans Bounty Bill Passes House After Vote Shift

The House passed the veterans bounty measure authorizing 125 to each Joseph G. Warren and William F. Willis of Brockton, amid debate over a prior gratuity bill. The move, tied to the Cotton claim, would cost about 300 000, with the total claim at 1 600 000. The resolves failed 63 to 73 on a rising vote but then won 105 to 78 on a roll call.

Joseph G. Warren William F. Willis Brockton Committee On Bates Supreme Court Warren Willis North Bridgewater Schofield

May Bill Allowing Higher Alcohol in Cider Concurred

The House backed a bill to raise permissible alcohol in hard cider from 1 to 3 percent after a tense debate. The measure aims to increase production flexibility for cider producers.

Postum Coffee Heals Family Health Crisis

A Kansas City mother describes coffee harming milk supply and causing dizziness and stomach issues. After switching to Postum Coffee, she reports improved milk production and overall health for herself and her husband, with their seven month old baby thriving on the alternative drink. The testimonial cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and the Wellville booklet.

Kansas City Baby Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Fight in House Over Listing Law Changes

A police listing bill requiring hotel keepers to provide full information to the police when enrolling male citizens sparked a House confrontation. Grady proposed limiting enforcement to willful refusals, citing foreigners' risk of injustice in his district. Howe countered that the issue lies in Back Bay. Moore frightened the police by refusing to provide names at a Back Bay hotel. Adjournment halted debate, resuming today.

Grady Ward 6 Howe Boston Back Bay George Moore Ward 10

Lowell Passes Bill for Unlimited Liquor Licenses

By a 57 to 33 vote the House advanced the bill to a third reading making Lowell the only city in the state with unlimited liquor licenses. The measure allows Lowell voters to decide the question.

Lowell

Anti Bucket Shop Bill Advances to Engrossment

The anti bucket shop measure passed to engrossment in the Senate yesterday. A resolve to appoint a committee to study forest land taxation laws in this and other states was ordered to a third reading.

Senate

Female probation officers bill advanced in South Bosconia

The House approved to engross the measure creating female probation officers for municipal courts in South Boston. The approval moves the bill toward final passage with formal steps expected in the coming sessions.

South Bos- Con Wena Yaury

Linehan Demands Board Rebuff Babson on Gas Hearing Quote

Alderman Linehan urged the Board to repudiate Corporation Counsel Thomas Babson over remarks at the gas hearing. He cited Babson as demeaning the average man and asserted the workingman would be insulted by his statement. The Board referred the matter to the committee on public improvements.

Corporation Thomas Babson Linehan Board of Aldermen Babson Corporation Counsel Senate House of Representatives Committee On Public Improvements

Aldermen OK $25,000 Bond Issue for Everett

In Everett on April 10 the Board of Aldermen, under a special act, voted to issue bonds totaling 25000 dollars in 1000 dollar units payable annually.

Everett Board of Aldermen

Aldermen Concur On 330000 Water Mains Loan

Mayor Collins secured approval for a 330000 loan to extend and repair water mains. Work starts after the mayor signs the order, following council passage at the last meeting. A printing ordinance sale order was stalled in committee but later passed by the Common Council.

Collins Board of Aldermen Nichols Public Improvements Committee Common Council Police Department

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Zalia Woodward’s Heais C. H. Packard Central Sq Chas. A. Curtis Broadway Cor. E Roxbury Dorchester F. H. Putnam Malden Wm. Hunt & Co Malden Sq State Senate City Hall Post Back Bay-South End Beck Lomasney Ward 8 Donovan X-Zalia Corporation Batterymarch W. S. Moody Temple Pl Oxford Franklin Sr Eee Boston City Duffy's Pure Horner Hon Democratic Ward 9 Edward Mahoney Cranshaw Hartford St Boste Quinana Roxbury Dist J. T. Hicks Yeas Messrs Castle Chapple Gartland Kimball Mellen Peters Taylor Walker Cheney Clark Converse Cummings Dean Gerrett Hull Monroe Nevin Parker Reed Rounds Woods Kyle Garfield Callender Dr. Pierce Patent Medicines Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo, N. Y Hubbardston HOUSE Jowney Lowney Sree Walter M. Lowney Nas Boston Young Men’s Christian Union Boylston St Norcross Hall George Peirce
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