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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1909

Page

4

Must Support Two Families

Judge A Nathan Williams of Roxbury Police Court orders Alexander Mercer of 233 Freeport Street Dorchester to support Kate Lane and her four children while remaining apart from Lane. Mercer and Lane were convicted of a statutory offence and placed on probation until May 25 1910 with Mercer paying $10 weekly for Lane and her children.

A. Nathan Williams Roxbury Alexander Mercer Freeport Street Dorchester Kate Lane Mercer Lane Vernon Street Alexander Lane

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Patient

A Chicago woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with preventing a third operation for inflammation and a small tumor after two prior surgeries. She urges others to build up the feminine system with the herbal remedy, claiming it has helped thousands of women with uterine issues and related pains.

Chicago Lydia E. Pinkham Afrien Lydia Pinkham Alvena Sperling Langdon Street Ill

Association endorses benzoate of soda in foods

The convention of the Association of State and National Food and Dairy Departments approved the use of benzoate of soda as a food preservative after a heated discussion calling the preservative medicated garbage. The 57 to 42 vote endorsed the Remsen Referee Board of Consulting Scientific Experts report under Secretary Wilson at President Roosevelt's direction.

Denver Col Roosevelt Remsen Association of State National Food and Dairy Departments Secretary of Agriculture Wilson

Debate Over Benzoate Of Soda Use In Food Stirs Tacit U S Board

Delegation from the U S Department of Agriculture voted yes while Secretary Wilson watched. A Lansing led committee reported against the Remsen Board findings calling for broader inquiry. Dr Ira Remsen and colleagues testified that small doses of benzoate are harmless though Dr Charles Reed opposed the conclusion. The association urged harsher labeling laws for oleomargarine and urged Congress not to cut its tax, while delaying whiskey discussions.

United States Department of Agriculture Wilson Floyd W. Robinson Lansing Mich Remsen Board Kenzoate Taft Ira Remsen Baltimore Russell J. Crittenden New Haven Charles A. L. Reed Cincinnati Chicago New York Remsen Association Congress Washington

James G Curtis Bucksport 91 Years Old

James G Curtis of Bucksport Maine aged 91 is profiled as a lifelong ferryman who ran a Bucksport Centre to Winterport service for over 50 years. He credits outdoor work temperate living and total abstinence from alcohol for his longevity. He is an Odd Fellow with three children.

Bucksport Bucksport Centre Winterport Curtis

Stephen W. Grant A Maine Civil War Veteran

Stephen W. Grant of Leeds Centre born July 31 1825 served as a corporal in Company K 14 Maine Regiment. He runs a 400 acre dairy and peat bog farm. Longevity credited to temperate habits. ancestry cited. mother lived to 97 father war of 1812 veteran died at 8. He has eight siblings with five living, eldest 93.

Leeds Grant Maine Fourteenth Maine Regiment West Springfield Enfield Palmer Feeding Hills Springfield Common Council

Sullivan seeks Governor's Council bid amid Dem primary clashes

Lawrence H. Sullivan filed for the Governor's Council as rival factions took papers in nearly every ward, signaling a heavy Democrat fight across Boston. Also entering were William Murray, Thomas Coffey, and other ward contenders as contest predictions spread through the Democratic rooms.

Democratic City Committee Old South Governor’s Council Lawrence H. Sullivan William Murray Charlestown Thomas F. Coffey Boston F. P. Barry South Boston Glynn Coffey East Boston Sullivan Post Barry the Elks Timothy Murphy Suffolk John J. Butler Fay Lawrence J. Driscoll Driscoll Timilty Butler Ward 19 Senator Butler

Albion P Fuller Longtime Maine Civil War Veteran Dies

Albion P Fuller born Paris Missouri February 12 1817 served in the militia during the Aroostook War and in Company I Twenty third Maine Regiment in the Civil War He lived quietly on a small farm with his family and credited his long life to a vigorous constitution and temperate living

Paris Newton Mass Maine Mr. Fuller

Fr Lagorio Sails to Take Rome Post for Franciscan Order

The Rev Father Sextus Lagorio former superior at Mt St Anthony Franciscan Seminary Catskill New York sails from New York on the Italia to assume duties as counsellor to the general of the Franciscan Order in Rome He is named one of 12 definitor generals with jurisdiction over all American churches.

Catskill N. Y Sextus Lagorio Franciscan Seminary Mt. St. Anthony Rome New York Italia Italy Father Lagorio Order America Father Sextus Genoa Boston North End Eliot School North Bennet Street Lear St. Bonaventure College Alleghany Ryan Buffalo Church of St. Leonard of Port Maurice Prince Street St. Peter's Church Pittsburg the Immaculate Conception College of the Order

Strike in York Mills Looms to 2000 Looms Stopped

In Saco Maine on August 26 amid a broad strike at York Cot ton mills seventy workers began the stoppage. by morning about 75 more joined, disabling half the weaving department and halting more than two thousand looms. The wage demand of four cents per cut was rejected. Northrop loom workers followed with similar actions seeking the same increase.

Saco York Crompton Northrop

Boy Drowns in Harbor After Boat Accident

Joseph Cernimuntara, 19, of North Street, drowned near Apple Island yesterday afternoon when he slipped on fish in a boat his uncle Joseph L. Cernimuntara was steering. Despite lunge with an oar, the boat ran on at full power as the boy sank.

Joseph Cernimuntara North Street Apple Island Joseph L. Cernimuntara

Ex Mayor Fitzgerald Backs Enduring Democratic Candidacy

Democratic leaders met with ex Mayor Fitzgerald at a city hotel to confirm he remains a bona fide candidate for the Democratic nomination and will stay in the race to the end despite circulating reports.

Fitzgerald Fitzerald Eaders

Ex Mayor Fitzgerald Backed Despite Coal Fraud Indictments

A group of supporters discussed Fitzgerald’s re election prospects after indictments in coal fraud and related cases. He denied withdrawing even if opponents gain support, noting nine of fourteen indictments arose during Collins administration and defending coal contract quantities. The meeting pledged loyalty to the ex mayor.

Fitzgerald Mitchell Collins

Drawbridge Lift Delays Brighton Watertown Traffic

It took an hour to raise the old fashioned drawbridge between Brighton and Watertown at Arsenal street yesterday to allow a scow to pass. The Brighton and Watertown car lines were tied up during the interval, along with many cars and pedestrians.

Brighton Watertown Arsenal Street Brighton and

Lightning Kills Baseball Player Bedford in Atlantic City

In front of about 1000 spectators William Bedford of Cairo Illinois second baseman for the Cuban Giants was instantly killed by lightning during pregame practice at Inlet Park Atlantic City. The bolt struck the ground near him and traveled through his shoe spikes. Teammates Walter Gordon and Charles Follis were knocked down but unharmed. Spectators felt the shock and panicked though there was no stampede or injuries.

Atlantic City William Bedford Cairo Ill Cuban Giants Inlet Park Bedford Walter Gordon Charles Follis

Mass meetings set for garment workers this month

Garment Workers District Council schedules mass meetings for members. Tonight a Lithuanian workers mass meets at Broadway Hall South Boston. Saturday’s meeting at Phenix Hall Boston invites garment workers generally.

Garment Workers’ District Council Broadway Hall 166Roadway South Boston Garment Phenix Hall Washington Street Pants Makers’ Union Canal Street Painters’ District Council Master Plasterers’ Association Operative Plasterers’ Union 10 Carpenters’ Joint District Council Lexington Park Karl H. Morton Order of Qnailroad Arca of System Division 1 The Brotherhood of Railroad Station Employees

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