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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
8
A health notice argues hair carries many germs and daily washing prevents disease and hair loss. It endorses Birt's Head Wash as a safe, effective product made from soap, coconut oil, eggs, glycerin, and salicylic acid and advises asking druggists to stock it.
Former Senator James Mellen abandons the contest for Congress in the ninth district in favor of Kelcher amid claims that Martin Lomasney manipulated several rivals. The move reshapes the race with potential shifts toward Conry and Fitzgerald as others weigh withdrawal options.
In Winnipeg district reports say prorest fires burned all last night in Kimberley neighborhood. The towns of Kimberley and Sullivan remain under threat as flames continue to spread.
Gate of Heaven Holy Name Club of South Boston will hold a field day at Locust Street grounds in Dorchester Avenue. Charles J. Sullivan chairs the general committee with Patrick J. Hurley John J. Magner and Arthur Davis assisting. John T. Connolly leads athletic events with many prominent athletes expected. Mrs Michael H Sullivan oversees the Holy Name table with many parish girls assisting.
A welcome home dinner for Frank R. Shepard manager of Fox Bakery was held at the American Hotel with 35 friends and department heads. He was surprised by the gathering and received a French clock from J Barron amid remarks and letters of regret from industry colleagues.
A large new display case placed at the foot of the main stairway in Wolf's My Clothier at Hanover and Portland streets attracts much attention and enhances the store’s up to date appearance.
In Back Bay a strike by union workers stops progress on the Museum of Fine Arts project. About 250 to 300 craft workers walk out over contractors hiring non union labor. Exterior work halts as pillars for the entrance await installation.
The final hearing of Lieutenant Robert E. Belcher in the Belcher court-martial was held in the adjutant general's office at the State House. He is charged with conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman for allegedly retaining 686 owed to his unit after the Chelsea fire. Belcher's wife and family testified to his brain fever and poor health, with witnesses on his behalf saying he cannot attend the trial. A decision is expected within a week through official channels.
Michael Thomas arrested on Green Street for fighting with Philip Hayes. An officer chased Hayes with Thomas joining the pursuit. Hayes escaped and was discharged. Thomas pleaded guilty and received one week in the common jail.
A gun seller named Ferreira and an assistant who sold the carbine used by Manuel Buissa to kill King Carlos in February are arrested in Lisbon. Reports note other global incidents from St Peterburg to Detroit including a minister of war attempt, Duma releases, and a deadly river explosion.
The Rev. James Duane Phelps of Syracuse shot himself in his North Genesee Street hotel room during the night. He was treasurer of Syracuse University and had prior ties to the Northern Christian Advocate. Illness and time at a private sanatorium preceded his death, with early reports placing the act around 2 o'clock.
New Haven railroad officials testified before Public Service Commissioners that more than $11,000,000 was advanced by the New York New Haven Hartford system in acquiring securities of the New York & Portchester and New York & Westchester & Boston railroads. The hearing, the final in the commission’s probe into halted construction, yielded no decision.
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