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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1909
Page
5
Frank Alonzo Egbert known as Lonnie died of heart disease at his home in Kearney New Jersey. His death followed the sudden collapse of his former partner Joseph Fisher who died of the same illness at Ocean Grove.
Magistrate Krotel at Jefferson Market Court ruled mechanical dolls that say mamma and papa when manipulated by street fakirs are whistles and fined two vendors Isaac Littlebaum and Barnet Markham one dollar each. The new city ordinance bans pedlers from blowing horns or whistles.
Seventeen million dishes of Puffed Wheat and Puffed Rice were consumed last month showing wide reader appeal. The copy extols a steam puffing process invented by Prof. A. P. Anderson, producing eightfold expansion and fourfold porosity while keeping coats intact. Serve with cream fruit or milk, and order a package now.
Tokio reports a severe earthquake killing 80 and injuring 82 as authorities fear higher fatalities. More than 360 buildings including many temples are destroyed and over 1000 badly damaged across the affected region.
Washington Aug 15 The Agriculture Department shifts its question from whiskey to wine and declares wine must be made from grapes only. Dr Harvey W Wiley notes the ruling will provoke a protracted battle over the beverage definition as many so called wine growers dilute grape juice with sugar and water to cut costs.
Boston labor news reports donations to the SS Peter and Paul convent fund, plans by the Cloth Hat and Cap Makers to supply union labelled caps for firefighters, and updates on multiple union events. International presidents, Boston delegates, upcoming conventions in Elmira and Pittsburg, and a sign writers strike are noted along with the first New England Railway Clerks outing at Peddock Island.
Lyman H. Howe brings a moving picture show to Tremont Temple Boston beginning today. The program runs two and a half hours featuring wonders abroad, humorous incidents and sensational experiences. One feature shows riding the Austrian State Express front of the engine as it runs away from trainmen.
For the first time in over a decade Boston Central Labor Union will not stage a Labor Day parade this year. A special committee advised that no celebration be held to avoid conflicts with individual unions plans and to keep Labor Day observances unified.
The sale advertises Stein-Bloch Society Brand Rosenberg Rothschild and other suits from Henry Siegel Co Boston Mass. Priced at 16 25 and 30 dollars, highlighting well known makers for shoppers.
The 20th Century Limited made its first Boston to Chicago run from South Station with 82 passengers, including Arthur G. Leonard the first ticket holder, and featured Pullmans with modern comforts. Officials and press accompanied the trip, with stops at Worcester Springfield and Pittsfield. The train aimed to mark a new epoch in railway travel as it sped toward Chicago in about 20 hours.
London Aug 15 Colonel Mangin proposes a plan to raise a 200000 member black army for France by extending conscription to French West Africa and the Sudan. France already fields about 18000 negro soldiers noted for bravery.
The H. J. Davis Company marks its 300th special weekly sale at Portland and Sudbury Streets offering sensational bargains in hardware and cutlery. With over six years of weekly sales and 200000 purchases, the firm reports no dissatisfied customers, two floors plus basement display heavy hardware and housewares, and expert sales staff to assist with estimates and trimming plans.
The Feast of St. Rocco is observed today with hourly masses from 5 to 9 a m in all Italian churches. Evening vespers and benediction begin at 7 30 p m conducted by Rev Father Ubaldus Pandolfii at St Leonard Church Port Maurice on Prince Street.
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