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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
4
Advice stresses fresh air and hygiene as key to fighting consumption. A home remedy blends Virgin Oil of Pine with glycerine and whisky or tincture of Cinchona compound to break up colds and coughs overnight, with caveats to use genuine Pine oil from Leach Chemical Co and to mix ingredients at home.
Mrs Annie Moulton Webster, wife of Iron and wire magnate Iverett B. Webster, learns she receives one third of his estate in his will. The remainder goes to Mrs Anna Sanders Rogers and Mrs Gubbins of London. Webster separated from his wife for over a year and she filed for divorce. She arrived in Jacksonville 20 minutes after his death.
Springfield residents Kenry Grant Clark 81 and his wife Sarah Jeanette Clark 77 died within 24 hours of each other. The couple married 62 years and had lived in the city for more than half a century. Neither was aware of the other's illness.
John B. Moore of Kester Vermont reports five year eczema trouble worsening two years ago with eyelid cracking and facial scabs. After trying several doctors he found relief using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent Pills. Within a month his skin cleared and he remained cured for at least six months, cost far less than doctors' bills.
At Weld schoolhouse Roslindale the Mt Hope Citizens Association heard candidates for the Boston School Board and supporters for Mayor Fitzgerald. Daniel T. O Connell answered questions while Julia E Duff urged voters to back her bid.
In a night of fierce gale at Peaked Hills and Race Point a three master from Bath battles surf, two lifeboat attempts fail, but the schooner is freed. Keeper Sam Fisher and Race Point crew drag the boat through surges, saving most hands while the Trarold J McCarthy is battered and finally driven seaward into deep water.
Abandoned by her crew after an all day battle with tempest seas the three masted schooner Rebecca Shepherd coal laden pounded on the rocks at Pollock Shoals at sundown. Captain W H Strout and six crew members reached shore safely in the Monomoy Point life saving station power life boat after hours of efforts to save the vessel.
The Marie Concetta, largest local fishing boat, struck a rock near Boston Light amid a heavy snowstorm at 6 am and sank on the spit by Bug Light. The crew escaped ashore safely. Owned by Antonio and Rose Sefarino with two Italian sailors Antonio Stragzine and Guiseppe Falito aboard.
Hundreds of Italians crowded the White Star docks in a bid to sail on the steamer Romanic. After all steerage space was filled, remaining passengers were moved to the Cymric, which was delayed to accommodate extras. The Cymric will sail to Liverpool while steerage passengers headed for southern Mediterranean ports will be transferred there.
Secretary Taft and party traveled by special train to Tsarskoe-Selo where they were met by a state equipage and escorted to the Little Palace. Taft was received by the Emperor in his private study and spent about an hour in talk. The Emperor asked about the Trans-Siberian journey and discussed military topics at length.
His Majesty showed keen interest in Philippine problems as Brigadier-General Edwards met him. The Semenovsky regiment with a machine gun battery stood presented. Taft and Edwards toured the lines, then lunched with the Emperor who toasted the regiment. Officials including Stolypin and Kokovsoff attended.
A Detroit physician promotes a cheap fat reduction remedy using Marmella Cascara Aromatic and Syrup Simplex. A teaspoon after meals and at bedtime supposedly removes a pound daily without exercise or dieting, with benefits for digestion and skin.
Independence League mayoral candidate John A. Coulthurst attacked the Fitzgerald administration in Faneuil Hall amid a large crowd alleging wholesale graft and accusing Republicans led by Mr. Hibbard of trying to access city funds. Scannell and Magenis urged keeping politicians off the School Board with Coughlan presiding.
In Ward 13 rallies and citywide events, officials clash as Coulthurst accuses Fitzgerald of graft and misdeeds. He cites coal contracts, land deals, and a Finance Commission report while Fitzgerald defends his record and challenges opponents.
Mrs Eugene Buil of Cochituate reports dramatic improvement after using Cooper remedies from Jaynes Drug Stores in Boston. She suffered years of back pain dizziness and nervous distress and says after one bottle the New Discovery medicine restored reading ability and energy, with neighbors noting a marked change.
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