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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
4
An advertisement lists a range of discounted goods including all silk scarves for 50c to 2.48, Shakspere Works complete in one volume for 2.98, gold plated ink wells at 2.49, steamer trunks for 5.69, onion suit at 69c, winter caps at 3.25, and a 12c price point for other items. Also features 12'4c 50c notation and assorted prices.
The Public School Association slate dominates the five member board led by James J. Storrow with 47,817 votes for the three year term. Republican Brock is the lone board member amid broad Democratic support citywide. Mrs Duff lags behind the Kennys in the two year term and the fight centers on Storrow versus Duff sparked by legislative moves last winter.
Harvard President Charles W. Eliot argued publicity of business methods protects capitalists from public suspicion and indignation. He warned against pride in large salaries and said genuine satisfaction comes from simple gifts, noting fortunes often vanish within a few generations due to inherited tendencies.
Police officials and District Attorney Moran clash over liquor sales at the Touraine Hotel. Moran orders surrender of license and removal of liquor, while Hotel management and Touraine staff continue operations amid warnings of prosecution. Public tension grows as investigations target hotel liquor practices and potential official negligence.
The contract between Mr Conried of the Metropolitan Opera House and Louis Windmuller treasurer of the Legal Aid Society for a Hansel und Gretel performance on March 15 for the society’s benefit was signed yesterday. President Roosevelt has promised to attend with Mrs Roosevelt and the children.
An advertisement promising cure for Ci b in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Signature of B W Grove printed on each box. 265c.
Rev Minot J Savage of New York told a Vendome gathering that those who think Unitarianists ruin souls should not associate with them and those who require Jesus deity for salvation should likewise avoid Unitarianists The talk touched Federation congress exclusion and a 1907 Boston international council proposal with Savage Franklin Southworth and Charles Clifford presenting.
The Good Government Association faces a bid to capture the board chairmanship. Possible contenders include Acting Mayor Daniel A Whelton and Fred J Kneeland, both named by the association or supported by Republicans. Rumors of a Republican alliance to back Whelton are disputed by Alderman Linehan.
Emma Baker, 47, was found unconscious with a head bruise in Pawtucket Rhode Island. Her husband James Baker, a former city constable, was arrested after Anson Whipple, her son from a prior marriage, said she had been unconscious since Sunday.
New York December 13 Miss Amber Lawford an actress says Joseph Leiter the young millionaire and brother of Lady Curzon was jilted by her in a story told today Lawford describes the romance ending in a breakup with Leiter as the wealthy brother of Lady Curzon previously Vicereine of India involved in the sensational tale
Trustees of the New York State Hospital for Incipient Pulmonary Tuberculosis report 207 admissions in the first year with no deaths. Of 105 discharged, 52 recovered, 26 arrested, 16 improved, 11 unprogressed. Treatment emphasized outdoor air, meals, rest, weight gain, and home care with Scott's Emulsion as a potential aid.
A testimonial from Rev. J. N. Parker of Utica New York describes loss of hearing in 1901 and restoration after using Peruna It praises the remedy for curing mucous membrane related issues and claims lasting benefit at age 88 The ad urges readers to consult Dr Hartman and requests almanac availability for 1906.
Tremont street crowds gaze at the Houghton and Dutton corner store display with 90,000 candle power of electric lights forming holly, a red berry cluster, and a white star on top. The interior features enlarged picture, furniture, toy, and china departments with Santa, modern friction toys, and a candy factory.
Harvard professor A B Hart will lecture on The Negro Problem Sunday at 3 30 pm at Prospect Union 744 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge. The talk will draw on his South tour with other speakers like Judge Henry S Dewey George Biddle Barrett Wendell Alexander McKenzie and President C W Eliot of Harvard slated for later dates.
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