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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1905
Page
2
A Brooklyn counsellor at 4873d Street reports six years of catarrh relief after using Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. He claims rapid improvement from the first bottle, cites renewed hearing and smell, and says the tonic also helps his cough. He backs the product as a general health tonic despite not endorsing alcohol.
The lettered endorsement by Mr Dutcher touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure and preventive for consumption coughs and lung diseases. It claims doctors have used it 50 years and warns against adulterated substitutes, priced at $1.00 a bottle with a medical booklet offered.
Professor Hugo Munsterberg of Harvard explains to the Post reporter why he refused the German government's call to occupy Konigsberg’s chair of philosophy long held by Immanuel Kant. He chose to stay in Cambridge thanks to the Emerson School of Philosophy and ongoing projects, delighting Crimson University colleagues and pupils.
In Brockton on March 20 a boiler explosion at the R. B. Grover Company shoe plant killed 57. Judge Fred M. Bixby ruled the firm and its agents blameless, citing a defect not discoverable. Inquest on victim Richard Spriggins found death from burns caused by the post explosion fire.
The New York American reports bonds totaling 790 million must be marketed to complete the merger of Union Pacific with the New York Central system and the Chicago and Northwestern railroads. The plan underwrites 36,244 miles of line with stock issuances to absorbed carriers and bond purchases to finalize the consolidation.
Howard E. Morse a 17 year old Everett resident was arrested by a Postoffice Inspector for stealing a letter from the Boston postoffice addressed to Geraldine St Clair Box 1461 Boston Four one dollar bills were inside He pleaded guilty at arraignment before Commissioner Fiske and is held in 500 bond for the Circuit Court Morse worked for Farnsworth Conant in the Sears building and took the letter while delivering mail.
Thomas P. Feeny was elected president of Branch 5 of the United National Association of Postoffice Clerks at the annual meeting in the Federal building yesterday. Other officers elected included Vice-president Samuel Kalesky, treasurer C H Locke, recording secretary P J O'Donnell, financial secretary J J O'Brien, and directors C W Bruns Edward Cortello Thomas F Dolan J J O'Brien P H Prior and C J Youngdahl.
The Equitable Life Assurance Society through vice president Gage E. Tarbell issues a circular to general agents offering $4 per thousand on new policies, atop existing commissions. Hyde party reps claim the aim is to recruit policyholders who would proxy for a member run company. Tarbell calls that absurd. President Alexander has asked for full department reports as Frick committee investigators demand, with results likely weeks or months away.
The will of Henry R. Reed of Nash Spaulding Co died suddenly at the Grand Union Hotel New York last month and was admitted by Judge McKim in Suffolk County Probate Court. The entire estate goes to his widow three children and a grandson. The executor bond stands at 800000 with qualified sureties. Real estate valued under 5000 while personal property exceeds 500000.
Mrs Louise H Johnson wife of former Mayor B B Johnson of Waltham killed herself by drowning in the pond behind the Johnson estate after the death of her son Frank P Johnson in Branford Conn last fall Her body was found by her husband near the pond early today The family notes years of nervous trouble worsened after Frank s death and Melvin M Johnson a Boston lawyer is left as a survivor
Miss Julia E underwood closes a half century in Quincy public schools with a golden jubilee at term end. Born 1838 in Quincy she began teaching in 1855 and never left her class, shaping methods since the 1870s and drawing thousands of visitors to her room. About 389000 pupils have been enrolled during her tenure.
J L Richards of the Boston Gas Light Company writes to the Post correcting Paris gas details. He cites Paris capitalization, charter status, lighting quality, and gas pricing history to refute an earlier March 26 editorial comparing Paris and Boston gas.
Twenty three members of the Witenage mot Club of Harvard Law School dined at the Westminster last evening. The toastmaster was R. L. Scales. Respondents included Jean Clos Wymie Dorne D. C. Manning E. R. Johnston and E. H. Litchfield.
Radcliffe College has taken possession of a major land parcel on Brattle and Ash streets in Cambridge from the Greenleaf heirs. The sale covers about two thirds of the Greenleaf estate totaling 94,299 square feet opposite the college yard, bought for 63,500 dollars. The college holds a two year option on the remaining estate with full price 80,000 dollars.
An advertising pitch promotes Dr Shoop Restorative for heart trouble seeking to cure heart nerves via a nationwide free offer. It claims the remedy strengthens the sympathetic nerves connected to heart, stomach, and kidneys, with a money back like exchange and six booklets on related topics. It notes the remedy is sold at forty thousand drug stores.
In St John s Newfoundland Premier Bond in the colonial Legislature adds a clause suspending the bill banning American fishermen from colonial waters. He cites a likely US Senate action on the Bond Hay treaty and suggests possible export duties on herring to avoid full exclusion. Opponents call it a government backdown.
Elevator Constructors Union proposes only experienced elevator inspectors and finalizes 1905 wage and schedule. Officers elected include W. R. Green and John Saunders. Carpenters discuss government and union issues with Joseph Walker. Various unions report meetings, appointments, and conventions in Boston area venues, including the Street Railway Employees and Hatters unions.
Mrs Nettlie Darroux of Detroit and Mr E E Strong of Capleville credit Dr Williams Pink Pills with complete relief from chronic dyspepsia after weeks of use. The pills are promoted as safe, stimulant free, and non habit forming. The advertisement urges readers to request "What to Eat and How to Fat" from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady.
The Boston Sunday Post will offer Home Dressmaker patterns beginning April 16. Patterns will be drawn from Jeannette Hope's fresh original designs instead of old stereotypes, available by application to readers for practical home sewing.
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