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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1905

Page

8

X Zalias free nurse demonstrations advertised in Boston area

An advertisement extols X Zalia as a cure and preventive for sores skin conditions dandruff and more. It promotes free nurse demonstrations at Roxbury and Dorchester locations with dates and hours and urges readers to obtain a large bottle from druggists and request a 386 page booklet.

X-Zalia’s Miss Peck Wellington St Boston X-Zalia X-Zalla Corporation Batterymarech St

Wolves Attack Lone Trapper Near Cape North

Cap North reports detail of Angus McDonald, a famed trapper, attacked by five wolves while crossing woodland trails. He killed three, two wolves knocked him down and he could not fire effectively. A second trapper arrived, prompting the wolves to flee into the woods.

Sydney C. B Cape North Victoria County Angus McDonald McDonald

Referendum Dill Passes Amid Vote on Engrossment

A bill to submit public policy questions to voters passed for engrossment by 89 yeas to 78 nays in a roll call. Debate centered on whether the general measure would let organized groups skew outcomes while leaving accountability with elected bodies.

Walker Brookline Mr. Pierce Milton Luce Joint Caucus General Court

Massachusetts urged to cooperate on Weymouth Fore River work

At a harbor and land conference the need for Massachusetts to promise cooperation with the national government before the 57,500 dollars from the river and harbor bill is released was stressed. Congressman Burton supports seeking legislative action via the Governor or Legislature to trigger the funding.

Harbor and Land Commissioners Massachusetts Weymouth Fore River Burton House

Local Option On Automobile Speed Passes By Roll Call

The automobile bill allowing local authorities to set higher speed limits than the 1903 law passed to be engrossed by 88 yeas and 67 nays. Mr. McManus of Natick opposed the measure citing contempt of autoists for the public.

McManus Natick

Legislature Adopts Lincoln Birthday Observance Resolve

The House passed a resolve to observance Abraham Lincoln's birthday after amendments making the governor issue a proclamation. The measure as reported was permissive.

Abraham Lincoln

Bill to protect Italian depositors replaces adverse committee report

The Scigliano bill to shield Italians who entrust funds to shipping agents was substituted in the House yesterday for an adverse committee report. All agents except steamship companies must file a bond with the State treasurer.

Scigliano Ward 6 House

Bill to raise cider alcohol to three percent passes

After debate the bill to increase cider alcohol content from 1 percent to 3 percent was passed to enactment in the House yesterday by a vote of 6 to 43.

Saunders' Successor Appointment Follows Political Call

The Republican election commissioner seat to replace Charles R. Saunders of Ward 11 is nearing a decision. Bar Association panel opposes a candidate active in politics and ex-Mayor Matthews group plans to present views to Mayor Collins by Saturday. The city committee has not endorsed, but Fred E. Bolton submitted names including Stanley of New Bedford Sanford of Dorchester Innes and Draper of Ward 21.

Charles R. Saunders Ward 11 The Bar Association Collins Matthews Republican City Committee Fred E. Bolton Stanley New Bedford Alpheus Sanford Dorchester Charles H. Innes Draper Ward 21

Knights of Pythias Reports Membership Rise to 622,858

Richmond Indiana April 12 Charles E Shiveley supreme chancellor received from R L C White supreme keeper of records and seal the official member count The report shows total membership 622858 a net gain last year of 27583 The order has 27 583 new members in the year.

Richmond Ind Charles E. Shiveley The Knights of Pythias R. L. C. White Nashville

Quincy Drafts Gaston Rules Stir State Committee

Josiah Quincy drafts Gaston rules for the Democratic State committee and will submit them Saturday at 11 AM to the rules sub committee in Liberty square. The full committee convenes later at the Revere House to resolve control of the executive committee between Gaston and Flaherty.

Josiah Quincy Gaston Democratic State Committee Subcommittee Democratic Liberty Square Revere House Flaherty Major Crowley Lowell Mr. Quincy McLaughlin James E. Sullivan Fall River Thomas Welch Adams McNary J. F. Donovan Salem

A Companion Little Comforters Travel Aid

A delightful travelling companion Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills soothe nerves of brain and stomach and prevent dizziness nausea and headache car sickness for travelers.

Miles

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promised Quick Relief

Advertised medical cure claims Dr Miles Ant i Pain Pills soothe nerves and stop headaches with 25 doses for 25 cents. Traveler M H Chartus Testimonial notes headaches easing and promises money back if not beneficial. Sold in packages, not bulk, with travel safety appeal.

Dr. Miles M. H. Chartus St. Louis

New England Senators Oppose Hay Bond Treaty

Washington April 12 The administration rejects opposition from certain New England senators to the Hay Bond treaty and urges ratification at the next session, claiming the opposition has little support in New England.

Washington New England Senate

Newfoundland Government Signals Fishing Treaty Move

In St John s Premier Bond indicated a bill amendment to suspend the act by Governor and council at any time if in the colony s interest and to exclude American fishermen from British waters. The remark hints at possible progress in the Bond Hay treaty with the United States Senate to address the fishing situation as needed.

ST. John's, N. F Bond United States Senate

Inside Boston subway construction under busiest streets

A reporter tours the new Boston subway diggings guided by Mr. Nawn and a crew on Washington and Ash streets. She sees dark boards, clay footing, gasoline torches, lifting chains, and a rattling car track as sections inch toward completion amid constant noise.

Missing Cambridge rugby star drives Holmes inquiry

Cambridge varsity captain Godfrey Staunton vanishes after receiving a mysterious note and leaving with a stranger before a showdown with Oxford. Sherlock Holmes studies the case told by Cyril Overton, the team skipper, noting Staunton’s absence and the alarming note in his hotel room.

Baker Street Sherlock Holmes Mr. Overton Holmes Cyril Overton Trinity College Cambridge Scotland Yard Mr. Holmes Godfrey Staunton Godfrey Moorhouse Morton Johnson Oxford Stevenson Arthur H. Staunton Henry Staunton Scott England Wales Blackheath Overton Rugger Bentley Strand

John N. Taylor Elected President of Conn Mutual Life

Hartford April 12. John N. Taylor longtime officer of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company was unanimously elected president to succeed the late Colonel Jacob L. Greene. Taylor a Williams College graduate who first trained as a lawyer entered insurance after studying law.

Hartford Conn John N. Taylor Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company Jacob L. Greene Taylor Williams College

Rhode Island Senate Backs NYNH&H Rail Line Purchase

The State Senate committee on corporations reported favorably a measure allowing the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad to acquire lines leased in Rhode Island by purchase. The bill was placed on the calendar.

R. I Providence State Senate Committee On Corporations Senate New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad

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