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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1909
Page
4
Senator McCumber charged that the census office employs several wives of high officials. He cited the wife of a secretary of a member of Congress, the wives of two War Department officials, and a Treasury official's wife. He argued promotions favor those with government husbands.
A Belfast bonded warehouse fire today consumed about 500000 gallons of whiskey. No injuries reported and authorities are investigating the cause.
Deafness hinders business and diplomacy but the Acousticon promises instant permanent hearing restoration. A small ear-piece receiver and pocket battery form a discreet device that claims 400 percent sound gain and can be tested at no cost. The ad cites use in churches theaters and public buildings and invites readers to call or write the General Acoustic Co at 15 Pemberton Sq Boston.
New York April 20 A summer trip to Europe for an indefinite stay has been decided upon by E. H. Harriman. The move follows his operation for appendicitis several years ago and is believed to offer rest believed beneficial with a probable June start.
George S. Burgess, longtime Lynn School Board secretary, resigns to accept the chief clerk position for the Boston schools board of superintendents. The new post pays 2400 dollars annually, 600 more than his Lynn salary, with start after successor is chosen and installed.
At the New England Methodist conference in Springfield the Rev. William W. Bowers from Boston Street Methodist Church Springfield was assigned to Baker Memorial Church Dorchester. Rev. Arthur P. Sharp moves to district superintendent in Lynn and will reside in Southboro this summer, then go to Melrose in September. Mr Powers received a farewell by Boston Street Church Ladies Aid and a $100 gold purse from parishioners.
Mrs. Ada Hopkins of 8 Cutter Ave Coldwater Michigan testifies Hyomei cured her bronchitis and dangerous cough after other remedies failed. The inhaler delivers antiseptic air from eucalyptus and pine extracts to soothe inflammation kill microbes and cure catarrh complete outfit priced at 1.00 with extra bottles 50 cents, money back guarantee by Riker Jaynes Drug Co.
The first student run exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts school opened yesterday in the new building adjoining the museum. About 200 works are shown, mostly paintings with notable sculpture led by The Struggle of Sense and Brute by KK F Skoog. C J Nordell and Ruth Coolidge contribute highlighted pieces.
Congressman J. F. Ransdell urged bonds for a Brockton canal at a New England Dry Goods Association banquet. He cited Save Boston freight and self funding, comparing waterway costs to railways and Panama, and urged Massachusetts leaders to back the project while noting Lynn harbor efforts and rising rail rates. The meeting also marked 500 members and honored George D. Harvey.
Governor Draper spoke at the Rockland Commercial Club 25th anniversary noting the tariff question affects the people. Governors and legislators from Massachusetts and New England attended a banquet with about 650 attendees and remarks on state measures and Boston city charter.
Arthur P. Stone, associate justice of Cambridge District Court, whose appointment to defend Mrs. Mary Kelleher indicted for poisoning family members was made by Middlesex Superior Court, has had the appointment revoked by Judge Edgar J. Sherman of the Superior Court after Stone gave a written statement to newspapers.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina paid his first White House call to President Taft on April 20 in a social visit. Booker T. Washington awaited the President as Tillman entered Taft's private office. Tillman quipped that office seeking had not harmed the President and remarked on Washington's race.
The parcels post business with foreign countries has grown so large that the Post Office Department will soon open a new building at Washington and Morton streets for exclusive handling of incoming foreign parcels.
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