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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1908
Page
3
Mrs Nuwoman argues for women’s emancipation from housework while Anty Drudge contends that clubs and speeches won’t help. She explains washing clothes with Fels Naptha in lukewarm water removes drudgery and makes chores easier.
Warm water washing with Fels-Naptha avoids the dangers of boiling. Steam and hot water can loosen pores and cause colds, while lukewarm soaking loosens dirt and cleans better without odors. Rinse lightly, then air or dry. The method suits flannels woolens and colored fabrics.
President elect Taft plans an interview with Speaker Cannon in Washington on December 8. The talks aim to align Taft's tariff revision pledges with Republican promises and reduce any possible misunderstandings within the 61st Congress.
President Roosevelt directs the War Department to assign negro bandmasters to all Negro regiments as soon as feasible without injustice. The order signals broader integration of African American musicians into army leadership roles.
Augusta Maine December 8 Governor Cobb nominated Beechr Put nam of Houston for the office of State insurance commissioner. The appointment takes effect December 30 as the term of Stephen W Carr of Bowdoinham who has held the post for 16 years expires.
Boston Elevated Railway Company filed with the Railroad Commissioners a plan to connect the new Cambridge subway with the old system. The route runs from Park Street through a Beacon Hill tunnel to Phillips and Grove streets then across private lands to Grove Place and Terrace, crossing West Cedar Street and Cambridge Street toward the Cambridge Bridge.
The Norse barkentine Bjorvian, from Progreso, Mexico, with 6603 bales of sisal, docked after three days overdue. A Cape Hatteras gale drove the crew to lash lifelines as towering seas washed the deck and a howling hurricane raged near Nantucket Shoals Lightship, but Captain Leeding held her steady and hove to for five hours.
The Rev Payson Young formerly rector at St Mary the Virgin San Francisco faces accusations before a California diocese investigating committee linked to the Edna Clark disappearance. Boston–born Rev P James Lyons, once thought the same man, may be involved. Lyons's sister Miss M Elizabeth Lyons of South Boston awaits news alongside a condolence from Bishop J Qu Appelle, who recalls Lyons as incapable of dishonorable acts.
A large physician group claims overconsumption of animal proteins leads to undigested proteids in blood causing uric acid buildup and rheumatism. Proper digestion supports health. stomach faults trigger rheumatic symptoms. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets touted as a cure with trials offered by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
Malden reader asks The Post to press for direct surface car service from Malden to the subway to ease nightly commutes from Malden and Everett to Boylston street. She notes long transfers at North Station and Sullivan Square since the new tunnel opened, calling for relief for working girls living in Malden.
A reader from Dorchester questions why Shawmut avenue cars cannot route via the terminal to Bartlett street to connect with the Dudley street terminal and subway without a 10 cent fare. He notes paying 10 cents for a ride and receiving no transfer and wasting time, asking for a practical improvement and calling the situation a possible grab. The letter is dated December 8 and signed TAXPAYER.
In Ford Hall a New England Free Baptist and Baptist conference discussed whether to accept John D. Rockefeller funds while preserving independence. Rev. Dr R N Bakeman pressed for free speech in pulpits. debates over Rockefeller influence and church missions dominated the session. Dr George Horr urged evangelism and moral reform.
In Washington on December 8 President Roosevelt and President-elect Taft urged government bonds to fund permanent public improvements for natural resource conservation. Taft presided at the Belasco Theatre meeting. Roosevelt voiced support while Chamberlain spoke for federal jurisdiction. An audience including Andrew Carnegie and several governors applauded the stance.
Darius Cobb, noted artist, described a wallet theft on a city train. Two pickpockets followed him from Trinity Place station and stole twenty dollars cash a forty five dollar pension check a railroad pass and stamps and a notebook memorandum. He reported the incident to Police Station 16 and found the episode unexpectedly humorous.
The Good Government Association releases its aldermanic slate and urges defeat of Aldermen Bald win Curley Timilty and Donnelly. Democratic candidate John J. Attridge likely to run solo. GOP endorses Cotton Anderson Brand Ballentyne Hale Carr. Donovan faction talks loom but no meeting. Democrats may back MacDonald Broderick Attridge Donnelly O’Hare Doyle.
Selden G. Deering of Brighton was fined $10 yesterday by Judge Fabyan in the Brighton District Court for evasion of car fare. This is the third conviction in a few days involving passengers found guilty of evading fares on Boston Elevated cars.
In Paris at the Comedie Francaise the performance of Octave Mirbeau's Le Foyer sparked the most violent demonstration in years. Police intervened after a protracted clash injuring one policeman and several spectators. twelve persons were arrested.
Governor-elect Draper plans to address Boston charter and labor questions in his Jan 7 message. He reportedly favors expanding mayoral powers over a Board of Municipal Directors and may extend free employment offices while opposing further hours cuts for women and minors. He may push compensation-bill use in lieu of liability limits.
In Lexington Kentucky on December 8 two men, Doc Mounts in Kentucky and Samuel Carter in West Virginia, fought a rifle duel across the Tug River over Carter’s wife. Carter was fatally wounded while Mounts escaped.
An advertisement claims a product named Rengo safely reduces fat by a pound daily. It pitches the item as fruit or candy like and available for $1 per full sized box from The Rengo Co. in Detroit. Free trial packages offered by mail to Detroit. no free in drug stores.
A marked list shows Rengo 1g available in Boston at multiple outlets including Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores, Houghton and Dutton Co, Henry Siegel Co, Woodward Drug Co, and W B Hunt Co. Locations cited include Washington and Essex Streets, 100 Tremont Street, 707 Washington Street, 655 Massachusetts Avenue, and in Cambridge and Malden at 3 Pleasant Street.
An advertisement claims Multo-Fruto cures chronic constipation with tropical fruit juices and recharges weak nerves. It offers full sized packages 25 and 50 cents at drug stores or prepaid mail order from the Rengo Co in Detroit. A free trial package is available by writing to the same address. no free samples at druggists.
Washington dateline notes Philip M. Brown of Woburn among diplomatic service nominations to serve as minister to Honduras. The report lists Brown as a candidate for the Honduras post in the current round of nominations.
Philip M. Brown of Hampden Maine son of S Wilbur Brown and ex Alderman Mrs Brown. He serves as secretary of the United States legation at Guatemala City after earlier posts in Constantinople and the Turkey mission. He joined the diplomatic service in 1900 as private secretary to Lloyd C Griscom.
Mary Goods win Pinkney, a 93 year old New York socialite, died of pneumonia at the Hotel Buckingham. She was famed as one of the world’s wealthiest women with Manhattan real estate holdings valued at about 10 million dollars.
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