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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1904
Page
5
The annual banquet of A. G. Van Nostrand owner of the Bunker Hill breweries was held at Young's Hotel. After a courteous repast cigars were lit and department heads were asked for suggestions for the coming year. The Hon. H. G. Allen presented a loving cup on behalf of the assembly.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as cures for a range of skin and blood humors including infantile itching scaly eruptions and hair loss. It claims success where other remedies fail, notes depots in London Paris Boston and urges send for the Great Humour book.
In a Boston Post interview Mr. Lawson says Colonel Greene’s promised visit was not kept and dismisses fears of danger. He asserts he is prepared and will publish more of his literary articles tomorrow while Boston awaits Colonel Greene who never appears.
William H. H. Emmons instructed board counsel to summon witnesses for a Police Board hearing in Pemberton square to testify in the trial of superior officers charged with clubbing and inefficiency during the Technology riot on November 2. Witnesses include Bursar Band, John B. Blood, Duncan Hooker, Edwin Rowe, Sheldon Thatcher, and others, slated to appear at 10:30.
Republican candidate Emerson stated he was not dissatisfied with his showing, noting incomplete returns but believing he may have polled the normal Republican vote pending final tallies. He added that little could be said until fuller results are in.
The Democratic slate wins all nine School Board seats, leaving ex-President Grafton D. Cushing as the sole Republican whose term runs to January 1906. Eight P. S. A. members and Democrats Drum Keagan Kip Sheehan form the new board, with Mrs. Julia Duff noted for prior anti P. S. A action.
A Utica pastor Rev J N Parker aged eighty eight reports loss of hearing in June 1901 improved after using Peruna. He claims hearing restored and rheumatic pains gone and credits Peruna with invigorating his system and sends praise to the doctor. Another endorsement from Rev Chas Leander of San Francisco praises Peruna as effective for catarrh. The ad notes Peruna’s mucous membrane benefits and urges asking for the 1905 Peruna Almanac.
At the regular meeting the School Board debated an order by Mark Mulvey to send supervisors and committee members to New York to inspect a commercial high school there. Critics called it graft while supporters framed it as a beneficial informational junket. The measure was amended and referred to the accounts committee.
A dramatic standoff on State Street as Lawson faces Colonel Greene in a tense campaign confrontation. Citizens follow bulletins on Lawson’s pacific reply and Greene’s movements, with speculation about where each figure rests and when a decisive clash might occur.
Preparatory to a trip abroad Chartier's Tremont street shop offers heavy reductions on imported garments from Worth Beer Felix and Sarah Meyer plus domestic pieces. Opera cloaks gowns kimonos negligees suits coats fur items and shirt waists are discounted with many prices from $14.60 and up.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a food like cream from cod liver oil, claiming it builds blood nerves and flesh while aiding weak digestions. It emphasizes it appeals to children and offers a free sample from Scott & Bowne at Pearl Street, New York.
J H Wallis Jr a Salt Lake City Mormon testified to the Senate committee investigating Reed Smoot detailing temple endowment rites. He described oaths and secret signs with penalties including mutilation and vowed secrecy. He cited chastity vows and prayers for vengeance referencing Revelation.
Mrs. Charles Warren Fairbanks wife of the Vice President elect opened the D A R fair at Copley Hall with flags flowers and a receiving line including Mrs Donald McLean regent of the New York Chapter and regents from Massachusetts and other members. President Roosevelt sent his photograph with autograph to the John Hancock table and Mrs Roosevelt sent an etched White House piece with autograph. The displays include historic silver and embroideries.
Albert Packard confronted a new lodger at 23 Melrose street in South End after the man allegedly grabbed and emptied Packard’s room. The intruder carried a large bag and is described as a lodging house Santa Claus who seizes lodgers’ clothing for fast departure.
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