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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1907
Page
3
The city of Chelsea and the Consolidated Gas Company with gas and electric light commissioners clash over a pipeline laid across Boston & Albany railroad property. The dispute has reached the Supreme Court for a final settlement.
Taft and his party arrived in Berlin at 7:15 PM from Russia and were met by Ambassador Tower and Lt Col Wisser. He plans to depart tonight for Hamburg and Cuxhaven to sail tomorrow on the President Grant for New York.
The Rev. James Noyes, Civil War veteran and chaplain of John A. Logan Post 186 G A R Cambridge, died at his home 51 Dana Street after a brief illness at age 72. Born in Columbia New Hampshire he studied at Newbury Seminary and Boston University School of Theology and joined the New Hampshire conference in 1867.
The Fort Pitt National Bank, a long standing Pittsburgh institution, failed to open today by order of the Comptroller of the Currency. Directors claim solvency and promise full depositor payment, with bankers deeming the move not seriously affecting city business.
Rosario Zaffino and Nicholas Zafferino, fishermen both 20, were arrested yesterday on Hanover Street by Patrolman Morris D. Lamb for misuse of the American flag found wrapped around rubber boots and fisher garments. They offered no explanation beyond lacking paper to wrap the items. Each was to be arraigned in court this morning.
In Gloucester on December 6 Antone Cabral was fined $2 in the District Court for refusing to pay for drinks he ordered in a saloon. The judge held that a saloon keeper is entitled to the same protection as a grocery merchant.
Advertisement claims Dr Porter’s Anti-Sedlic Healing Oil cures chronic throat issues with a refund if not effective. The promotion offers a 25 cent price and credits the Household Surgeon as the remedy source.
In Goldfield Nevada on December 6 miners maintain peace despite troops ordered here. Union members gather around headquarters with frequent secret meetings while the public fears a possible demonstration as operators move quickly.
Mrs Ellen Brown Moran mother of District Attorney John B Moran died at home 10 Melvin street Wakefield after a brief illness. Survived by three sons Alonzo D Moran George W Moran and daughter Catherine H Moran. Lived in South Reading since 1858 and attended St Josephs Church for 25 years.
A Boston committee reports promotional examinations for teachers will not harm most staff. The plan targets teachers appointed after Sept. 12 1906 and consists of three parts: teacher performance, a written classroom method, and academic study with pre announced books. The board says the move rewards continued improvement and keeps focus on teaching quality.
The editorial supports the School Board and the superintendent board in pursuing the plan for the children with minimal teacher hardship. While not yet in operation, it urges a fair trial and opposing unfounded attacks. It cautions against motives to discredit the work but favors careful evaluation.
An anonymous testimonial from Ernest E. Racine of Lawrence Massachusetts states that after two years of skin ulcers and misdiagnosis by doctors and a hospital, he cured himself in about a week using Cuticura Remedies. He claims his skin is clear and credits the products with averting smallpox exposure.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap as a superior shaving soap combining medicinal emollient and antiseptic properties with soothing aroma. It advises applying Cuticura ointment after shaving and bathing, and outlines the complete treatment set for skin care including Resolvent pills. Sold by Potter Drug & Chem Corp with a Cuticura book on skin diseases mailed free.
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