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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
4
An old advertisement touts a cough remedy consisting of Virgin Oil of Pine Glycerine and Whiskey claiming to cure any curable cough and break a cold in 24 hours. Directions say to take a teaspoonful every four hours and ask for Leach's Virgin Oil of Pine compound from Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati Ohio.
A beachfront fire destroyed 12 cottages at Salisbury Beach with an estimated loss of 15000 dollars. Lifesaving crews fought wind driven flames using sand and water as cottages including The Dewey The Atlantic The Corsair and others owned by Haverhill residents burned. Most structures were unoccupied but fully furnished.
A claimant asserts a guaranteed cure for cancer within days, claiming hundreds cured in 9 to 10 days after experts allegedly abandoned hope, without credible medical validation or evidence.
James B. Connolly writes on behalf of South Boston residents disputing sensational press coverage of a police beating near Broadway and Dorchester Street. He argues a lone incident is misrepresented as a district wide danger and calls for fair reporting and inquiry.
Fire caused about 100 dollars damage in the basement at 134 Milk Street just before 1 AM. The basement is occupied by Archie Baird, a dealer in extracts.
In a dated November 10 1908 Theodore Roosevelt expresses lukewarm support for woman suffrage. He argues equality of rights without implying identical functions and emphasizes the woman's role as mother and home manager as essential to society. He notes variation in views among women and insists the ideal life centers on a partnership of husband and wife.
Mrs. Philip Snowden, wife of a British MP and suffrage leader, spoke at a mass meeting presided by Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt. Speakers included Rev. Dr. Aked and Rabbi Wike as prominent women leaders filled Carnegie Hall. Snowden described the brutal treatment of English suffragettes and urged immediate enfranchisement citing moral necessity and emancipation.
A fierce gale on a 48 hour northerly storm wrecked the Soo City, washing ashore a deck cabin and 16 life preservers marked Soo City. Ten Newfoundland vessels were driven apart, three crews totaling 17 people perished while seven escaped. The steamer likely foundered in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Thomas Allen brother in law to William J Bryan has gone to Europe to arrange the terms of a divorce for Mrs Ruth Bryan Leavitt from her artist husband The Lincoln report notes Mrs Leavitt has lived in Lincoln long enough to establish residence and a petition may be filed there Allen's departure rekindles the divorce tale with loyalty to her father who opposes divorces.
Mrs Philip Snowden, wife of Blackburn MP and suffrage leader, arrived from Washington to address Carnegie Hall. She praised President Roosevelt for his forthcoming public support, saying anti-suffrage exposure helped the cause and noting his fascinating personality after a White House meeting she attended.
In New York on December 4, suffragists and opponents clashed over a pamphlet titled Free Love found at 222 Madison Avenue. The tract, authored by Mrs. Corbin of Illinois, decried marriage as religious ceremony and claimed socialism would render divorce moot, provoking sharp reaction among attendees.
An 88 year old Chelsea woman Mrs Anna Dobalian drank a mercury potion scraped from a mirror in her Walnut street home in what police call an attempted death by own action. She was taken to Marine Hospital where doctors cannot yet say if she will recover.
David Mannes violin and Mrs. Mannes piano opened a series with Bach E major Greig G major Nardini D major and Lekeu G major sonatas. The pair received strong readings with excellent ensemble though one noteed balance and audience unfamiliarity noted. The article anticipates the second recital on January 29.
Mrs. Alvina Plamann of 1719 Walnut Street Milwaukee Wisconsin reports using thirteen bottles of Peruna and one of Manalin. She says she can do housework again with a good appetite and that her husband and children are in good health. The family always keeps Peruna in the house and thanks the makers for their advice.
The ad extols Peruna as a universal shield against catarrh and related illnesses. It quotes testimonials from Mrs. Carrie King and others across the United States, claiming relief from biliousness hay fever and colds after regular use. It stresses keeping a bottle in every home to prevent invasions and reduce doctor visits.
Stewart M. Bryce son of the late Senator Col Bryce of Ohio was ruled insane and incapable of managing his affairs. A Broadway figure born in 1870 he graduated from Harvard in 1893 and served in the Spanish American War attaining the rank of captain.
At Annapolis on December 4 the Army basketball program under Yale's Billy Lush started active drills. A large pool of candidates is out, and officials expect a speedy five to emerge as the season progresses.
In Providence on December 4 11 year old Philip Wetherbee walked half a mile in his sleep and was found by Mrs George Libbey at her home asleep in bed with her children. He described dreaming of picking pansies and a $200 bill a man chased him but he woke before he could escape. His mother confirmed he was missing until located.
A conference between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh and the Board of Mediation ended with acceptance of a Mediation Board proposal by Penn system General Manager G L Peck and by the Brotherhood Board of Adjustment.
A telegram from French West Africa reports a serious clash where a detachment of Spahis killed one lieutenant and 12 privates. The Moors suffered heavy losses and were routed in the engagement.
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