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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1908

Page

2

Col Henry A Darling Dies at 80 in Toledo

Colonel Henry A. Darling, 80, died today of a cerebral hemorrhage at his son in law Judge L. W. Morris’s home in Toledo. A native of Massachusetts, he had lived in Toledo for several years. He is survived by a daughter Mrs Morris and a son Ww. A. Darling of Hyde Park, Massachusetts.

Henry Darling Toledo Henry A. Darling L. W. Morris Lucas County Common Pleas Court Massachusetts Mrs. Morris Ww. A. Darling Hyde Park Mass

Raymond Syndicate catalog notes gloves and umbrellas

Street. Squirrel lined hair lined lamb lined coney lined and silk lined gloves. Men's and women's umbrellas. Those who have not visited this great addition to The Raymond Syndicate business will be surprised. The most elegant goods possible to be had at any price or in any place without paying the fancy prices. Jr.

Entranceways and Goods Offered at Washington Hawley Streets

The notice lists entrances at 352 Washington near a Subway, 354-356 Washington, and 364 Washington with stairs and elevator, plus Hawley Street access to 31-33-35. It promotes a large stock of silver plated ware priced to match other stores, plus ladies furs, men’s coats, knives, bags, suitcases, baskets, and thousands of slippers shirts and suspenders, proclaiming the lowest prices in the world for Christmas goods.

Ballot Battle Today in Boston Aldermen Election

The board race centers on allies of Donovan and Lomasney Fitzgerald with four Republicans—Anderson Ballantyne Carr and Cotton—considered sure. Curley Timilty Whelton Bald win and Attridge vie for high spots as Good Government Association factions mobilize. Voter turnout expected near 70,000 with Dorchester and Roxbury leaning no license.

Anderson Ballantyne Carr Cotton Brand Hibbard Hale Attridge Donnelly Donovan Baldwin Independent Curley Byrne Timilty Whelton Lomasney- Fitzgerald Lomasney-Fitzgerald Boston Good Government Association Indorsement James M. Curley Good Government Association Dorchester Roxbury

Rules Trial Must Proceed

In Union City a murder trial for eight suspects in Captain Rankin’s killing during night rider raids moves forward as the State presses for immediate trials. Defence seeks disposal of October term indictments first while judge orders a 300-man jury panel for Wednesday morning selection.

Union City Rankin R. A. Pierce Caldwell

Praise for Boston tunnel and elevated transit

A letter to the editor from Everett, dated December 14, commends the new tunnel and elevated transit in Boston. The writer recalls old streetcar conditions at Cambridge and argues the Boston LL should run the system with pride, advising to stay calm if criticism arises.

Post Sir Eighth Street Cambridge Boston State Street Everett

Supreme Court Limits Interstate Commerce Inquiries

The Supreme Court ruled that the Interstate Commerce Commission cannot compel private figures to answer questions about private transactions in railroad securities when no complaint has been filed. Justice Holmes announced the ruling, with Justices Harlan McKenna dissenting. Moody did not participate.

Washington Edward H. Harriman Otto H. Kahn Interstate Commerce Commission Supreme Court of the United States Commission Holmes Messrs. Harriman and Kahn Harriman Union Pacific Railway Justice Holmes Harlan McKenna Justice Day Justice Moody

Not Seeking M Cullough Not Seeking M Cullough

George A. Crocker of the Finance Commission denied visiting City Hall to locate President Leo McCullough of the Common Council. The commission claims McCullough misappropriated $200 for Massachusetts reports arguing the books were never purchased. McCullough did not appear at City Hall and will stay out of sight until after the election.

George A. Crocker The Finance Commission City Hall Leo McCullough Common Council McCullough Massachusetts

Cassidy Gives $1000 Bail At Arraignment

Attorney James T. Cassidy, accused by the Finance Commission of receiving funds with Leo McCullough to buy undelivered books, appeared before Judge Schofield in the Superior Criminal Court. He posted $1000 bail and will plead to the indictment on Thursday, with lawyers James Dittman and William Maguire present.

James T. Cassidy Finance Commission Leo McCullough Schofield Superior Criminal Court Cassidy James Dittman William Maguire

US Ship Inca Condemned and Ordered Sold

The converted yacht Inca a 120 ton wooden schooner built in Boston in 1898 has been condemned for naval purposes and ordered sold. She began as a civilian vessel, purchased at the Spanish War outbreak and converted into a cruiser.

Washington Lawley & Sons Boston

Roxbury Veteran Challenges Any Man His Age to Race

A Roxbury veteran issues a public challenge to rival riders by proposing a bicycle road race against any man his age in the country. The notice highlights his confidence and invites competitors to test endurance across a defined course.

Roxbury

Veteran Roxbury Fire Captain Challenges All Runners

Samuel A. Coombs of 2677 Washington Street Roxbury at about 70 years old issues a sweeping challenge to any man of his age or older to a road bicycle race. He is a Civil War veteran and famed as a vigorous local figure ready to accept flexible age limits.

Samuel A. Coombs Washington Street Roxbury Coombs

Cleaner Boston Urges Dust Care and Health Action

A Boston letter urges the Boston Post to lead a crusade against city dust and impurities. It calls for sidewalk sprinkling, smoke reduction, safer locomotives, and measures to prevent lung diseases plus a consumptives hospital. It notes Washington street’s wooden pavement as a model for quiet and comfort.

Post Boston Post Washington Street

Cranberry Prices Rise Ahead of Christmas Season

Wareham reports from New York indicate fancy cranberries have reached 15 dollars per unit as the Christmas holiday season nears.

Wareham New York

LAXATIVE COLD CURE MARKETED BY DRUGGIST SIGNED BOX

An advertisement touts a one day cure for the cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure and W Grove’s signature appears on each box priced at 25 cents, with a note about catching a train.

W. Grove

Straus Plans Meeting With Labor and Industry Leaders

Secretary Straus proposed a January meeting at the Department of Commerce and Labor with key labor leaders publicists and industry directors to discuss questions affecting the nation. Topics include expanding steamboat inspection to boilers immigrant placement information and unemployment during downturns and the Roosevelt foundation for industrial peace.

Washington Straus Department of Commerce and Labor Steamboat Inspection Service United States Roosevelt Foundation For

Schools Open in Miquelon Amid Court Ruling

In St Pierre, the Amiral Aube waits as the school question remains unresolved by the courts. A Nov 16 correctional court fined two professors 200 dollars each and ordered school closures for opening without government consent. The fines were reduced to 60 and 40 dollars, but the schools stay open.

ST. Pierre Mia Amiral Aube France Didelot

Scheff Fritzi Doubts Marriage Rumor

Close friends deny that Fritzi Scheff married Kentucky novelist Joan Fox Jr. The public suspects a wedding at Seven Spring Farm near Mt. Kisco. John Fox Jr. declined to comment while Scheff had recently divorced Baron von Bardeleben and had admitted engagement to Fox.

New York Tritzi Scheff Joan Fox, Jr Kentucky Fredor K. Fox Seven Spring Farm Mt. Kisco John Fox, Jr Mme. Scheff Baron von Bardeleben Mr. Fox

Marine Eye Remedy An Eye Tonic for Ailing Eyes

A historical note describes Marine Eye Remedy as an eye tonic claimed to soothe and relieve weary or irritated eyes. The brief mentions its use for general eye discomfort and wellness in a catalog-like fashion.

Court Action Seeks to Halt Daly Copper Consolidation

Morris A. Davis of Seattle files a bill in equity in the United States Circuit Court seeking to enjoin the consolidation of the Davis- Daly Estates Copper Company and the Davis- Daly Company. Parties include James A. Coram Brookline F Augustus Heinze Thomas M. T Raborg New York and Charles B. Leonard Butte. Davis alleges inadequate notice of stockholders meetings.

Portland United States Morris A. Davis Seattle Wash Davis- Daly Estates Copper Company Davis-Daly Company James A. Coram Brookline F. Augustus Heinze Thomas M. T. Raborg New York Charles B. Leonard Butte

Mrs Elvy Clement Wins Injunction in Ames Estate Case

Mrs Elvy Clement secured an injunction in the Superior Court restraining Mrs Lillian A Chatman from disposing or transferring any interest in the estate of ex Governor Oliver Ames. Trustees are enjoined from paying money to Chatman. Clement seeks 561.58 for dressmaking with a full hearing to follow.

Elvy Clement Modister Brookline Equity Superior Court Wait Lillian A. Chatman Oliver Ames Ames Chatman

Elder Yale Alumnus Reverend Samuel Johnson Dies at 86

Oswego N Y December 14 The Rev Samuel Johnson Yale 156 one of the oldest alumni died today at New Haven Oswego county He was a Congregational minister aged 86.

Oswego N. Y Samuel Johnson Yale New Haven Oswego County

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Ead Washington St Las New Subway Hawley Street Raymond J.P Scott Scott & Bowne Pearl Street U. S. Supreme Court M’cullough U. S. S. Inca Conly Labor and Industry Miquelon Fritz] Scheff Bailey Park Theatre Santa Claus Greater RED Devil Autos Gasden Daly Copper W. A. Collings Watertown OLD Yale Grad Crosby Michael F John Margaret Crosby Burrell Street St. Patrick's Church Dudley Street Chicago Duggan Mary F Thon H. Duggan Delle Avenue Mission Church Hegarty Margaret Patrick and Mary Hegarty Catherine Reagan Paris Church of the Most Holy Redeemer Jordan East Dedham Street William Jordan Warren Avenue Baptist Church Otto Frank Lena Otto Germania Lodge A. F A. M Teutonia Lodge Germany Workingmen's Association Cigarmakers'’ Union Howland Street Agee Jorden Marsh Co Honighten & Dutton and Iver Johnsom Sporting Goods Co
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