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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
7
An old advertisement touts a cough remedy claiming a mix of virgin oil of pine glycerine and whiskey cures curable coughs and breaks a cold in 24 hours. Dosing is a teaspoon every four hours and asks for genuine Leach's product from Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati Ohio.
Senator Allen T. Treadway of Stockbridge left Boston after a busy two days over naming Senate committees. He needs more time to decide who will be the next president of the Senate.
The plan to remove Senator Grimes from street railways and install Senator Turtle sparks clashes with Senator Shaw and others. Treadway faces pressure over chair assignments for judiciary and railroads as Metropolis and liquor law debates continue. The Republican caucus to nominate lawmakers meets first Tuesday in January.
John N. Cole and Robert Luce frame a measure for direct nominations for State officers and for United States Senators by the people. The plan would strip the State convention of nomination powers and force Senator Lodge into a popular canvass during his re election.
A. J. Selzer, a bystander wounded in the clash between religious fanatics and police, died today at University Hospital. The death toll in the case reaches five, with the latest fatality bringing the count to five.
An incendiary blaze at 1926 Fleet street endangers 250 residents in 86 families. Mrs Mata Razello helped her 2 year old to safety and warned others before occupants were rescued. Fire suspected to follow a threatening demand to Dr Mastrangello signed Your Guardian. Benzine used. 800 dollars damage. nearby site once housed a deadly 1919 fire.
The dispute between the W. L. Douglas Company and the Boot and Shoe Workers Union has reached President Samuel Gompers of the AFL. Boot and Shoe Workers' Union leader John S. Tobin denounces AFL Vice-President James Duncan for alleged interference and details charges about Duncan's conduct and the Denver council session.
The congress closed its session by approving a Congress authorized bond issue of 500 million dollars to fund river and harbor work, modeled after the Panama Canal bonds. The bond resolution was presented to Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker Cannon. Vice presidents for several states were named, including Maine and Massachusetts representatives.
At the War Department details outline the 1906 era force pullout from Cuba. Troop movements start Jan 1 and finish by April 1, with officers and civilians sailing from Havana after President Gomez's inauguration.
In a letter to the Post the writer argues against excise tax relief for gas and rail interests and urges state action to stabilize street railways. He proposes a 5 cent fare cap, free transfers within towns, limits on new charters, and growth tied to revenue viability to curb promoters and protect public service. Boston, Dec. 11. P.M. LEAVITT.
In Boston on December 11 a letter from Forest Hills decries the lack of a direct surface route to the city and the dilapidated cars. It calls for a better elevated line with multiple stations and at least three more stops near Dale, Marcell, and Green streets to end long waits and poor service.
Judge Walt in Superior Court orders an injunction against officers and members of local cutters unions in Newburyport to stop picketing outside the Dodge and Cole factories. The order lasts until next Wednesday when the case is scheduled for merits hearing in Salem.
The writer urges reestablishment of the Atlantic Avenue loop to serve the greatest number. He proposes a double track elevated line from Harrison Avenue via Kneeland Eliot Park Square Columbus Avenue Ferdinand Castle streets to connect with the incline to Pleasant.
An admirer of the Post complains from Boston about changes near the Dudley Street terminal. He notes that transfers to Shawmut avenue and Tremont street lines have been eliminated, forcing extra fares and limiting routes. He suggests rerouting Dudley Street cars through Tremont street Columbus avenue and Shawmut avenue to North Station. Boston, Dec. 11.
The Harvard College overseers praise Charles W. Eliot for transforming Harvard into a great university during 40 years as president. He retires at 75 with health and vigor intact, while his leadership shapes national education and civic ideals.
The advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative trusted by the well informed. It claims gentle cleansing and relief without debility or dose increases, praises its pleasant natural action and physician approval, and urges purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
Philadelphia woman Mrs Benjamin Allen aged 38 and mother of three ran away with a performer known as Tiabsch-Habsch at a local dime museum. Her husband filed charges. she is jailed in Norristown as police seek answers about the affair and disappearance.
Bon Jean Ger vais Protais Blanchet aged 65 a judge of the Queen's bench in Quebec blew his brains out today during a period of insanity.
The governor announces no successor to Mr Kirkland as superintendent of the work to suppress gypsy and brown tail moths. The department will be consolidated with the State forester under the forester's direction. Assistant Superintendent Worthley will serve as acting superintendent ad interim. The plan awaits approval by Governor elect Draper.
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