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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
5
In a playful classroom exchange Johnny claims white clothes rival snow when washed with Fels-Naptha. Amy adds that lukewarm water washing with Fels-Naptha keeps whites bright and saves his mother effort.
A vintage ad touts Fels-Naptha as faster and gentler than boiling wash methods. It dissolves dirt in lukewarm water without steam, reducing wear on woolens linens and colors while preserving clothes and avoiding harsh heat.
The White House released a statement calling reports of near collisions with automobiles, messenger boys, and a fire engine pure inventions. It explains the President’s carriage stood on a broad deserted curb while the fire engine failed to reach it, making any hit impossible.
Postmaster General Meyer announced the President reappointed Mrs Helen Longstreet widow of General Longstreet as postmaster at Gainesville Georgia for her excellent service.
Strong opposition from steamship companies with docks near the proposed public landing at the Northern avenue bridge. While Chamber of Commerce leaders favor the project, ship operators warn that placing a landing stage on the east sea side near piers would hinder excursion boat arrivals and departures in the area.
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth receives jewelled bracelets from the late Empress Dowager of China after a visit with Taft’s Philippines party. Tong Shou Yi presents the gift with Prince Tsai Fu and two secretaries at the Longworth residence. The Empress Dowager previously sent gold earrings on her marriage. President receives Chinese literature volumes for Library of Congress.
Mr Dwight L Elmendorf gave an illustrated talk on Switzerland from Cologne along the Rhine to Berne Lucerne and Pilatus peak with Alpine ascent. His telescope camera invention produced clear distant imagery and the lecture drew praise for vivid word pictures. the talk repeats this afternoon.
Paris dispatch reports Mulai Hafid has definitively accepted the Algeciras act and the accompanying conditions for recognizing his sultanate. Other items note a withdrawn education bill in London, a large fire in Centralia leaving 65 families homeless, Bristol losses around 15000 dollars, a Wells Vale factory fire in St. Catharines, a Springfield College dormitory fire with no injuries, and Dr Israel saying no notice of Venezuelan President Castro seeking operation services.
In Chicago on the last August primary many ballots were cast by residents of other cities by temporary absentees and even by the insane and dead. The special grand jury reported rampant fraud and connivance of judges and clerks, returning 81 indictments against numerous politicians and others after weeks of investigation.
Three candidates contest the Somerville mayoralty John M Woods Republican John S Foster Independent Republican and Joseph Cummings Citizens Democrat Voter turnout is expected light with only Mrs Foster and Cummings holding rallies Woods distributing literature Cummings released a platform favoring nonpartisan appointments tax relief tax equalization opposition to elevated structures preferring subways and fast abolition of grade crossings and city contracts favoring Somerville citizens for public works
Alexander McKenzie 55 died in Bates hall while working as a machinist after a six foot ladder fall. William Kibbe received four months in jail for the automobile fatality of Mrs Eliza F Smith. Herring trade in Gloucester shows a marked improvement after weeks of uncertainty. Morrison family narrowly escaped a fatal fire on Garrison Hill. In Salem District Court George L Allen president of the Board of Aldermen faces a weeklong trial delay over false and neglected entries in Fairfield company books.
Bradstreet reports irregular weather with a cold wave boosting retail trade in the North West and East, and some South gains. Holiday trade expands while cotton, wool, and leather markets ease. pig iron sales slow. copper steady. production heavy with large November orders. Business failures for the week ending Dec 1 total 222.
Dun's Weekly Review reports colder weather lifting retail demand for seasonable goods and holiday trade improving, though assortments remain uneven due to dealer conservatism and stock levels. Dry goods quiet but not weak, cotton goods steady, woolens improving, hides market firm with Paris prices rising.
The first week of The Third Degree ends at the Hollis while The Great Divide ends its run at the Colonial and Paid in Full follows. Frank Daniels stars in Hook of Holland at Park Theatre and The Merry Widow closes at Tremont. Next week features The Opium Smugglers and Hastings Show at Gaiety. Oswald Williams headlines at Orpheum. Irish master of mystery headlines at the Orpheum. Jersey tales at Columbia. Night Owls Burlesquers leave Palace. Teel's Band free concert Sunday at Winter Garden Park Square.
Ex citement over parochial school questions in St Pierre Mig. has subsided for the moment with the disturbance diminishing and local tensions easing as of December 4.
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