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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
4
Jack Binns, famed for handling the Republic disaster, warns that amateur wireless operators around Boston risk interference and danger to serious naval signaling as they experiment with telegraphy in public.
G B Halsey of Mouth of Wilson Virginia writes that two years ago his eyes were inflamed to the point he could not see well. He tried doctors without relief, then used Cuthura Ointment for a week and saw marked improvement within two weeks with no recurrence since. Apr. 4 1908.
Advertised Cure by Cuticura products claims relief for itching burning and crusted skin conditions. Promoted items include Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent and chocolate pills with depots listed in London Paris Australia South Africa and Boston.
A critic in the Boston Theatre production Via Wireless warns that numerous private wireless stations around Boston undermine official signals. He says unlicensed amateurs could jeopardize naval and commercial communication, urging government licensing to restore station effectiveness.
The two masted schooner Mary E. from St John New Brunswick bound for Hing ham Massachusetts dragged ashore in Larabee s Cove Machias Bay and grounded on Long Ledge. with 97000 feet of spruce plank and scantlings on board. The crew are safe. The vessel owned by D R Glennie Packville NB is 19 years old and will be a total loss.
The California Fig Syrup Co touts its unique preparation combining pure plant medicinal principles with Syrup of California Figs. It warns against imitations and notes the genuine product bears the full company name on the front of the package.
New York April 14 Mme Lillian Nordica announced at a dinner honoring friends that she is engaged to George W Young president of the Wind sor Trust Company. The date of marriage is not given but is expected soon. Nordica will open Boston Opera House on November 8 in La Gioconda.
In Superior Court, Police Officer Dennis Condon said fellow officer John Hines offered him 50 dollars to testify that the locomotive bell was not rung in time to save James Hines in a 1906 railroad death case against Stanley Electric Manufacturing. Hines denied the accusation when testifying.
In Constantinople the new Turkish cabinet was formed and installed with Tewfik Pasha as grand vizier. An imperial proclamation ordering Sheri law observance and constitution preservation was issued, easing tensions after 86 tense hours and boosting public calm. Edhem Pasha, the new war minister, is widely respected and trusted.
Frederick Macmonnies, famed sculptor, has separated from his wife Mary Fairchild, a gifted painter. Jealousy over her rising status in Paris led to the split, with Macmonnies moving to his Giverny estate in France. Mrs Macmonnies exhibits in the Salon while he remains abroad.
New York April 14 Enrico Caruso tenor of the Metropolitan opera sails for Europe today on the Mauretania amid questions about his voice. He replies Cigarettes do not hurt the voice and that he smokes 50 or 60 a day, insisting his voice will be all right again.
The St Marys Catholic Association of Cambridge reorganized the Cambridgeport Gymnasium and expects about 6000 attendees at a barn party tomorrow evening in the gymnasium. The event features a country band and traditional country scenery, as the association expands toward 1500 members.
James H. Vahey will headline a Ward 20 Young Men's Democratic Club event tonight. He will discuss "My Legislative Experiences" as the principal speaker in a local political gathering.
A large society gathering gathered yesterday at Dudley P. Fay’s Beacon street residence for the marriage of Ethel Fay to Robert Wade Williams. Rev Dr Mann of Trinity Church officiated. Miss Fay wore white satin with old lace. best man Eugene Cochrane of Dedham. ushers included William B. Rogers and others. Mrs Williams active in Vincent Club. groom son of F G Williams, residing at 16 West Cedar street. The couple will reside in Medford.
A cable from Theodore Roosevelt shows he will skip a stop at Mombasa and go directly to Sir Alfred Pease's Athi River ranch. The Admiral is to dock April 21 with Roosevelt and his party. Nairobi reports a smallpox outbreak with 40 deaths in quarantine and three cases at Juja ranch. Major Louis Seaman returns from a hunting trip. Lions disrupt Makinda station night work as Kermit Roosevelt may stay there.
Democratic Senate members met for over four hours and tentatively backed an income tax amendment and substantial tariff reductions especially on essential goods. The conference was nonbinding and some members pushed for state industry protections. Senator Culberson led the minority and Senator Stone advocated Philippine independence after 15 years with free trade in the islands.
Miss Ellen W. Tinchum of Boston died recently in Naples and was buried today in the English Cemetery after a brief service.
In Granville, New York, seven hours after being freed from tons of earth and slate, Thaddeus Braebois died in an Albany hospital from exhaustion and exposure. Earlier, Steven Saltis was recovered dead, bringing the toll of the incident to two with more believed trapped.
Champion Greer the national single scull champion appears in East Boston for the Columbia Rowing Association annual minstrel show. The local crowd awaits the event as Greer will perform on stage tonight, marking another display by a rowing champion for a city audience.
An old recipe claims oily skin in overweight individuals improves after using Marmola with Cascara Aromatic and Peppermint Water. The text asserts fat reduction clears blood fat causing grease, promising a pleasant, safe toning regimen with meals and bedtime use.
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