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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1906
Page
2
An advertising notice promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure to improve kidney function and overall health with a free sample bottle by mail. It urges readers to start using the product if they feel ill and claims kidneys will improve and aid other organs.
A testimonial extols Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer as a cure for kidney issues and related ailments. Mrs. A L Walker of Atlanta credits its pleasant taste and broad healing claims while the ad notes a free sample offer and book, urging readers to request by mail from Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
In Washington on December 10 the House discussed the presidents orders to the public printer regarding modified spelling of 200 common words. Members from Missouri Massachusetts Georgia Arkansas Texas spoke as debate covered legislative and fiscal measures before Christmas recess.
An indictment alleges the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company mistreated cattle shipped in July. Twelve cows and twenty seven calves were placed in a box car of the Vermont Central Railroad and, after transfer in Thalmer Mass, were carried to Brigh ton where extreme heat caused calves to suffer and die.
William G. Tyler, charged with the manslaughter of porter John Scanton at the Vendome on November 24, appeared in Superior Criminal Court and pleaded not guilty. He was ordered held without bail on $3900.
In Ithaca New York on December 10 charred remains were located in the burned Chi Psi fraternity lodge at Cornell University. The bones under the southwest tower were identified as F. W. Grelle of South Orange New Jersey and others about 20 feet away as W. H. Nichols of Chicago. Both were Cornell students living in the fraternity house.
A Nebraska man explains his fever illness left him weak and failing to recover with medicines. After a friend urged Grape Nuts, he improved after starting the cereal, regaining strength and health. the Postum Co. of Battle Creek cites the product with the Road to Wellville promotion.
Count Boni de Castellane faces an assault and battery complaint in Paris Criminal Court after a confrontation at the Castellane Gould mansion. He struck the concierge with a cane when refused entry and was knocked to the mud by guards and servants during the ensuing scuffle.
James Donovan district official denied considering any reply to John Moran district attorney about the Fenway graft case. The Suffolk grand jury returned no bill. Other involved figures like Simon Donovan Chief Engineer Dorr and George Phillips kept silent for publication.
Former president Grover Cleveland, ill for more than a week with acute indigestion and a bad cold, showed slight improvement at his Princeton New Jersey residence. He ate dinner with his family but then returned to bed.
About two thousand Industrial Workers of the World members quit General Electric in Schenectady N Y after the company refused reinstatement for three union members two had been discharged for inefficiency one had resigned The union demanded immediate reinstatement the company offered other jobs or 380 days pay The company held firm may close the plant to maintain discipline threatening to cut power to the city and its trolley lines
The Free Home for Consumptives annual fair opens in Paul Revere Hall and runs through the coming week. Gobst Raaldreeh Cujvimu is the festival name and a prize awaits the first to guess its meaning. Local sections include Back Bay to Jamaica Plain and East Milton to City Point with decorations of newspapers and laurel.
London December 10 Government rejects all House of Lords amendments to the education bill. Education Minister Birrell says amendments destroy factory and main principles and urges the Lords to withdraw them. He warns the bill would be sacrificed if persisted and says Premier Campbell Bannerman will move to reject them as a whole.
Albert Newman a young man about 22 was before Judge Sherman charged with larceny of 50 from his brother's trunk. He had been arrested 19 times in 15 years and faced 18 months in the House of Correction. Officer Riley testified Newman began a criminal career very young and had served several prior sentences.
Advertises a patent cold remedy claiming cure in one day. Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee and Druggist endorsement. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box.
The Boston Post announces a daily picture contest with a 2000 dollar gold prize for correct or nearest correct solutions. Entries close with the announced end date and must be mailed in sets or grouped by number with author names. assistants allowed. employees and families excluded. final decisions rest with the contest editor.
The notice outlines contest rules for the Booklovers Contest with a 100 problems limit and a minimum ten day response window after the last problem. It advertises the Catalogue of over 7000 titles, priced at 25 cents, and explains citation conventions and author identification requirements for contestants.
Officials probe complaints as Chief Shaw and District Attorney Moran consider action. Boston Elevated Railroad workers allege cars heated only during peak times, claiming heat saved during early morning and late afternoon shifts. Electric power stations report underutilization despite claims to heat all cars.
Police Commissioner O'Meara clarifies that sprinkling sand ashes or sawdust on slippery sidewalks is permitted under Section 42 Chapter 4 provided the ice or snow is even and covered. The rule allows owners or tenants to place such material to prevent slipping during daylight hours.
A grand jury returned a no bill delaying charges against District Attorney Moran after A D Hill accused him during the gubernatorial campaign of not indicting Charles L Spencer for alleged $400 theft from Morris Murch Butler. Moran handed the case to an assistant who presented it to the grand jury.
The Wyman Lunch Company faces indictment for failing to conspicuously post required hours of work for women employees in restaurants. The charge centers on posting start and stop times and lunch break periods as mandated by statutes.
The House of the Angel Guardian in Roxbury held its annual confirmation with 65 boys receiving the Holy Ghost. Bishop John Brady D D led the rite, aided by Rev. D M Murphy and Fathers O Farrell Harrigan Herlihy and O Brien. He urged the aspirants to stay true to faith and resist false principles. Benediction followed with Rev. Harrigan officiating.
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