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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1908

Page

3

Amazing Part of Modern Life Promotes Health Cure

New York World reports on Barry L. Cooper who blames rush hour life for ill health and promotes a stomach regulating medicine. He cites digestive stress from city living and touts his remedy as effective after testimonials from Mrs. William Hoffman and her sisters. The medicine is advertised as available nationwide.

I$ Rush Barry Cooper New York America William I F. Hoffman West One Hundred and Forty-Seventh Street Mr. Cooper United States

Cool Elevator Man Prevents Panic at Back Bay Fire

A small fire in the Longfellow apartment house at St Botolph and Blackwood yesterday afternoon caused alarm among women guests. Ralph Nelson, the elevator man, calm and steady, guided occupants to safety and prevented panic. The blaze started in Charles Pipenback’s top floor unit and caused about $200 in damage.

Back Bay Longfellow St. Botolph and Blackwood Streets Charles Pipenback Ralph Nelson

Defense to murder case cites self-inflicted death trigger

In Omaha Nebraska on November 30 the defense for Charles E. Davis opened with a plan to portray Dr. Frederick Austin as a man in personal crisis mania who inflicted his own death after being murdered. The trial began amid a crowded courtroom as juror screening continued. 49 salesmen had been examined and the panel neared completion.

Omaha Neb Frederick Austin Charles E. Davis Davis Ellick English Abbie Rice

Mark Twain Celebrates His 74th Birthday Quietly

Samuel Clemens known as Mark Twain observed his 74th birthday at his Redding Connecticut home on November 30. He followed his routine with a morning ride and spent the day with his household in quiet celebration.

Mark Twain Redding Conn Samuel Clemens Mr. Clemens

Fell from L and killed on Dudley Street

John Foote a 50 year old Somerville workman fell 40 feet from a top staging at Dudley street and died instantly. He is believed to have been struck by dizziness losing his balance. He landed in the path of an inbound Dudley street car which stopped within a foot of him. He was unmarried and lived with the Patterson family in Somerville.

Dudley Street John Foote Somerville Foote Dudley John Patterson

House Ways and Means to Subpoena Witnesses for Tariff Hearings

The Ways and Means Committee will ask Congress to authorize subpoenas to compel witnesses for supplementary tariff hearings. The panel aims to gather crucial information before drafting an impartial tariff bill.

Washington Ways and Means Committee House Congress

Boston Police Eye Arrest In South Boston Fatal Crash

Police expect to arrest someone for alleged criminal negligence as a cause of the fatal New Haven road accident in South Boston. Captain Dugan and most inspectors joined the investigation yesterday under Acting District Attorney Michael J. Dwyer’s direction.

Boston New Haven South Boston Dugan Michael J. Dwyer

Tariff Revision Faces Backing From House Leaders

National Association of Manufacturers leaders J. W. Van Cleave and C. H. Miles clash with tariff commission over methods to gather information for tariff readjustment. Chairman Payne seeks subpoena power and multiple hearings, backed by Champ Clark and Taft supporters. House factions unite for a thorough, impartial tariff revision with clarified language to avoid court misinterpretation.

J. W. van Cleave National Association of Manufacturers C. H. Miles Tariff Commission Payne Commission Congress van Cleave Miles House Senate

In Bed With A Dead Man In Chickasha

Ira Faulkner, a prosperous farmer in Chickasha Oklahoma, was found dead in bed. Josiah Johnson, his brother in law, was sleeping beside him and did not realize Faulkner was dead until morning.

Chickasha Navy Ira Faulkner Josiah Johnson Faulkner

Free Hair Cure Promised By A Lady For Sufferers

A woman describes persistent facial and arm hair, notes failed depilatories and electric needle treatments, and offers a private home remedy that cured her. She asks readers to mail a two cent stamp for full details and requests Caroline Osgood at 280 B Vaughan Bldg Providence RI as contact.

Caroline Osgood Vaughan

Dwyer Seeks Answers in Suffolk Railroad Wreck Probe

Captain Dugan leads a crackdown to uncover facts as Suffolk county grand jury may review findings. Inspector Dennessey and the Railroad Commission join in while nearly 100 witnesses, including 30 signal staff, testify about the crash involving Engineer Whicher. Whicher, suspended, reports signals showed clear track. Conductor George W. Scoots dies. Edward Chapman remains critically injured.

Dwyer Captain Dugan Suffolk County Grand Thomas Whicher Braintree Martin Boston New Haven Road Signal Department District Attorney and Railroad Commission Tie New Haven Whicher George W. Scoots Dorchester Edward Chapman

Railroad Not Liable For Passenger Health Case Sullivan v Old Colony

Supreme Court full bench holds a street railway passenger injured by failure to reach destination cannot recover damages. Daniel D. Sullivan sues Old Colony Street Railway. decision filed yesterday clarifies liability limits for transit passengers.

Daniel D. Sullivan Old Colony Street Railway Company Supreme Court

Miner Nearly Torn Apart In Shafting Accident

Shenandoah Penn Nov 30 John Sands was caught in a shafting at El langowan colliery spinning at 140 rpm. He was whirled around tearing all clothing from him and hurled 40 feet. He will recover.

Shenandoah, Penn Ellangowan Colliery John Sands

France Considers How Castro Shall Be Treated on Arrival

Paris reports the French government weighs Castro’s entry at Bordeaux after his ill health. A port official may meet the steamer Guadelope to decide whether he lands at Bordeaux or is directed to Berlin, with transit to the Swiss frontier, but he will not be allowed to come to Paris.

Paris Castro Venezuela Bordeaux Aracas Guadelope Berlin France Lyons

Queenstown Invited to Entertain U S Fleet

Cork Corporation voted to petition President Roosevelt via the American consul at Cork to invite the American fleet to visit Ireland on its world voyage return. If accepted, the fleet would anchor at Queenstown while Cork hosts officers and men.

Cork Examiner Cork Corporation Roosevelt Cork Ireland Queenstown

Secretary Root weighs leading Roosevelt navy reorganization panel

Secretary Root said he had not definitely decided whether to head the proposed voluntary commission for the navy reorganization. He spoke as the Roosevelt plan moved forward in Washington on November 30.

Washington Root Roosevelt Navy

Steinheil Case Testimony Expected From Mme Steinheil

In Paris on November 30 the investigation of the Steinheil case proceeds with M. Andre hearing secondary witnesses. The key step is Mme Steinheil’s questioning set for tomorrow and Wednesday to decide if a crime reconstruction in her presence is needed. Precautions rise for possible hostile demonstration. Mme Steinheil to be kept in the historic conciergerie and her counsel M Aubin will retire from the case.

Paris Steinheil M. Andre Mme. Steinheil Mme M. Aubin

End of a Red Nose Skin Product Heals and Hides Flaws

A new flesh colored skin treatment for facials pimples or redness claims to be undetectable and instantly restore skin color. It heals inflammations and eczema in a few days with application during the day. Sold by pharmacists and featured by Houghton and Dutton.

M Riker-Jaynes Houghton & Dutton West Twenty-fifth Street New York United States

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