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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1906

Page

2

Union Men Allege Contractors in Pact

Equity Court heard a case where bricklayers and stone masons unions claim the Master Builders' Association forces members to prosecute striking workers whether grounds exist. Willcutt & Sons sought injunction to stop unions from luring workers away. The unions challenge the Willcutts as signatories to papers compelling prosecutions, alleging conspiracy to injure. A hearing date will be set. funds are said to be due.

Equity Court Master Builders’ Association L. D. Willcutt & Sons, Builders C. F. Denning Hyde Park Willcutts Masters’ Union

Escapes From Ly man School Hint at Escape

William Hawley a prisoner at the Ly man School escaped between 9 and 10 yesterday morning while en route to the binder factory. The 16 year old from Peabody was a trusted inmate and vanished after hiding until work began and slipping through a window and fence. A description was circulated to police. Hawley had been sent January 18, 1905 for idleness and stubbornness and was due for release a week prior.

William Hawley Lyman Hawley Peabody

Bryant Granted Bail In Probate Court Contempt

William H. Bryant once a leading Revere politician and Crescent Beach Steeplechase manager was jailed on contempt charges last Thursday. Judge Loring granted bail of 2000 dollars until tomorrow morning when the case resumes in Probate Court. Bryant had been ordered two years ago to pay alimony of 12 dollars weekly to his wife Mary J and has not kept up payments since leaving the city.

William H. Bryant Revere Crescent Beach Loring Mary J Bryant

Boston Typographers Quit Eight-Hour Tug

The International Typographical Union in Colorado Springs discusses plans to push an eight-hour work day nationwide. About 300 delegates from 46,000 printers attend as Mayor Hall and union president Lynch greet them. Boston leaders Coughlin and Spend praise gains in Massachusetts and Boston withdraws from the next convention bid.

Colorado Springs International Typographical Union Hall Lynch Coughlin Boston Spend Lowell Massachusetts Chappel and Mitchell

Root Visits Buenos Aires Amid Heavy Rain

Secretary of State Root arrived in Buenos Aires to be greeted by marine and foreign affairs ministers and American minister Beaupre. Crowds cheered as streets and houses displayed American flags despite a downpour. An official reception followed at the government house with President Alcorta and the Eighth Cavalry corps escort.

Root Buenos Ayres Beaupre Government House Eighth Regiment of Cavalry Alcorta

FLESH HEALING LIQUID DRAWING CROWDS AT HAUGHTON

Demonstrations at Houghton and Dutton's show liquid X Zalla healing pimples and flesh sores by bathing them. Crowds pack the shop all day as the demonstrator plans to continue demonstrations across the Middle West.

Houghton & Dutton’s Houghton & Dutton Middle West

Mrs Adams in Critical Condition After Carbolic Acid incident

Miss Morton found Mrs Ethel Adams writhing in agony in Somerville late last night after she left to post a letter. Doctors say the Somerville Hospital patient is in critical condition, following a despondent period over a marital misunderstanding with husband Ieee Benton Adams, a B and M brakeman.

Ethel B. Adams Cypress Street Somerville Miss Morton Waltham Adams Apartments Mrs. Adams Adams Ieee Benton Adams

Newton Policeman Dies Removing Live Wire

Funeral services for Patrolman William Henry Forden were held today after his death Sunday night while attempting to remove a charged telephone wire. Chief Frederic M. Mitchell, Lt. William P. Soule, Sgt. Thomas C. Clay and about 60 patrolmen attended the services.

Newton William Henry Forden Frederic M. Mitchell William P. Soule Thomas C. Clay Department

Weak Kidneys Warn of Systemic Ills and Dangers

The passage lists signs of kidney trouble including headaches backaches rheumatic pains liver issues constipation indigestion nervousness sleep problems skin troubles malaria feverishness and cloudy or sedimented urine. It warns untreated kidney disease can lead to Bright's disease diabetes uric acid buildup convulsions or death.

Bright

Warner's Safe Cure claims and claims of effectiveness

An advertisement touts Warner's Safe Cure and Safe Pills as a complete home remedy for kidney liver bladder and blood diseases. It asserts rapid relief from gout rheumatism Bright's disease and related ailments and promotes doctors hospitals and free medical advice with mail order options.

Bright Warner Address Warner’s Rochester

Old John Laid To Rest Harvard Mascot Funeral

The funeral of John Lovett known as Old John was held at St Pauls Catholic Church Cambridge yesterday morning with High Requiem Mass by Rev J J Ryan and a full choir. Harvard undergraduates sent a laurel wreath and flowers filled the service before interment at Arlington's St Pauls Cemetery.

John John Lovett St. Paul’s Catholic Church Cambridge J. J. Ryan College Harvard Michael O’sullivan Patrick O'Shea William Sullivan A. E. Good D. C. Brennan John Murphy St. Paul’s Cemetery Arlington

Admiral Dewey Elected Governor General of Founders Order

Admiral George Dewey was today elected governor general of the Order of Founders and Patriots of America to fill the vacancy created by the death of Robert B Roosevelt. The announcement came from New York on August 14.

Dewey Patriots OF America New York George Dewey The Order of Founders and Patriots of America Robert B. Roosevelt

Autoists Narrowly Escape North of Lenox

John Shepard Jr of Providence and friends narrowly escaped death when a steering gear rod broke two miles north of Lenox causing their car to crash into a tree. The car was crushed. all occupants were thrown clear onto sod and bruised. Miss Miller and Miss Oberfelder of New York joined the group.

Lenox John Shepard, Jr Providence R. I Max Oberfelder Miss Oberfelder Miller New York Mr. Shepard Sheffield John Shepard Boston

Craigearn Uses Wood for Fuel After Coal Shortage

The British steamer Craigearn bound from Daiquiri Cuba to Baltimore with iron ore diverted to Hampton Roads after an engine room explosion injured the chief engineer. With coal scarcity, only 80 tons were loaded and the ship used its wood for fuel en route, leaving the vessel with no wood aboard upon arrival at Newport News.

Newport News Craigearn Edwards Daiquiri Cuba Baltimore Hampton Roads

Moran and Whitney clash on Friday for state convention

Moran and Whitney factions prepare for a Friday state committee meeting at the Revere House. McNary's role as possible Moran ally and Thayer or Schofield as alternate chair candidates loom large amid talk of an Australian ballot and looming campaigns.

William S. McNary Moran McNary York Beach Whitney Mr. Moran 10Th Congressional Democratic State Committee Revere House John R. Thayer Worcester George A. Schofield Ipswich Schofield Thayer Gardner Essex Moran Men Friends Congress

Gartland Contemplates Alderman Run After Senate Exit

Political circles urge Senator John J. Gartland of Ward 9 to run for the Board of Aldermen but he has not accepted. He plans not to seek the Senate again and says he may or may not run for alderman this fall with a decision likely around September 1.

John J. Gartland Ward 9 Board of Aldermen Board Senate James M. Curley Gartland

Ex-Alderman Bowen Confronts Newspaper Report About Kelcher Bid

Patrick Henry Bowen of Ward 9 angrily challenged a newspaper story claiming he offered $1000 to defeat Congressman John A. Kelcher in the ninth district. Ex-Congressman Joe Conry of East Boston was named as a beneficiary and Bowen, at the Parker House funeral, warned the journalist who wrote it. He later denied returning to politics, saying he is in business and would not reenter the field.

Patrick Henry Bowen John A. Kelcher Joe Conry East Boston Conry Bowen Parker House

Whitney and Moran to Dine Together Tonight

Henry M. Whitney and John B. Moran are both to meet face to face tonight at the unspecified venue for a private dinner following recent talks.

Whitney Moran Henry M. Whitney John B. Moran

Boston Woman Linked To Fatal Dose In Marie Dunleavy Case

Marblehead August 14 Police press investigation into the death of Miss Marie Dunleavy a Boston woman is suspected of supplying the medicine blamed for the domestic’s sudden death. Autopsy performed last Saturday, medical examiner’s report awaited by District Attorney Peters.

Marblehead Marie Dunleavey Jacob Nathan Clifton Boston Frank S. Atwood Peters

Apitezo breakfast cereal praised for diet energy

The article extols Apitezo as a superior breakfast for daily use, claiming it provides complete nutriment and iron without causing sleepiness. It promotes Apitezo cereal and biscuits with friendly prices and suggests serving with milk or cream for a sustained, energetic start to the day.

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