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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement warns of kidney and bladder troubles and urges use of Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root a natural remedy. It touts benefits for kidneys liver and bladder, includes pricing for regular bottles and a free sample offer with address in Binghamton New York and a Boston Daily Post attribution.
A fast moving garage fire on Bremen Street in East Boston destroyed an auto owned by E. P. Scigliano of Harbor View. Neighbors rushed to help but the vehicle was totally consumed within minutes, narrowly missing Mr Scigliano who was en route home.
A leaking gasoline tank ignited causing a fire on James F. Garrett's auto as he rode along Saratoga street East Boston last night. A combination wagon responded to the still alarm but the vehicle was a total loss before firefighters could extinguish the flames.
Following a successful Saturday concert the Henry Siegel Company will again keep the store open this evening. Teel's band will perform, drawing large crowds and widespread requests for a repeat event.
Ira Miner a senior at Waynesburg College and friend of J B F Rinehart cashier of Farmers and Drovers National Bank who is on trial in a criminal case killed himself shortly after the jury retired.
A home remedy combines Pinex with a sugar syrup to treat persistent coughs and colds. The method yields a full pint of cough syrup for about fifty four cents and is said to calm deep seated coughs within 24 hours, aiding bronchial and chest discomfort.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans argues in Hampton's Broadway Magazine that US battleships Indiana and sister ships are vastly superior to England's Dreadnoughts designed at the same time. He endorses 18 inch guns, contests Reuterdahl criticisms, and defends armor belt placement and fleet readiness.
A private meeting of teaming firms at Young's Hotel last evening voiced numerous objections to the street traffic regulations drafted by the street commissioners. The attendees urged that only essential changes be made and that glaring defects be promptly remedied by the commissioners.
Mr and Mrs Jeremiah T Higgins of 184 Veazie Street Somerville marked their 50th wedding anniversary with 150 friends present The couple are longtime members of local groups Flint Street MKk Church and Somerville Y M C A with Mr Higgins serving as a vice president Poems were read by Mrs David P Lord and Miss Helen St Roberts and songs performed by Miss Bertha Skinner
The Hoffmann String Quartet performed in Sleeper Hall with Richard Platt as pianist. Beethoven Op.95 in F minor and Foote Op.32 variations were praised for Foote’s variation movement, while Beethoven's quartet drew mixed verdicts for fidelity to the score. The Knessels premiered Foote’s variations in 1894 and received warm applause with Foote bowing acknowledgments.
North Carolina Supreme Court holds that a man who maliciously slanders a woman is exempt from punishment if the woman is his wife, in a decision delivered in Raleigh on December 14.
The street commissioners are asked to detail practical objections to new traffic rules. Critics seek exemptions for snow covered streets and loading needs, oppose six ton load limits without permits, question methods to deaden iron drag noise, and warn that many wagons would be halted under Article 7. Length limits for vehicles are noted at 24 feet 6 inches for wagons and 26 feet for motor vehicles.
The Richardson's house expands beyond conservative lines into a broad fashion emporium for men. Charles B. Hubbell, two-year manager, leads a skilled team delivering stylish, affordable garments from head to foot, including an Auto-Toggery dept and Knox hats, shaping a modern, service oriented retailer.
The scout cruiser Birmingham completed its standardization trial on the Rockland course, achieving top speeds in 14 runs with an average of 24.526 knots at 194.32 rpm. The fastest mile hit 24.708 knots with favorable current. It heads to Provincetown then Bradford coaling station. Salem's trial follows.
Mrs William Howard Taft wife of the President elect chaired a report on government employee welfare at the National Civic Federation session in New York. Seth Low urged broader Sherman anti trust law amendments while John Mitchell James Lynch and James Duncan spoke on trade agreements and industrial peace.
The Sicilian American Steamship Company plans the San Giorgio voyage to Italy via the Azores under the Italian flag. It marks Boston’s first direct passenger sail to the land of Vesuvius. The 10,500 ton liner, 400 feet long, 16 knot speed, carries 2000 steerage and 30 first class, commanded by Captain T. Romano. Three new ships are being built for the line, with one to join the Boston service if this venture succeeds.
Patrolman Wilbur F. Atwood of Brookline faces neglect of duty and on duty intoxication charges. The Board of Selectmen heard testimony from Chief Corey Lieutenant O Connell and others with four members present. Decision was reserved and next Monday will determine the outcome.
Nicholas V. Muravieff the Russian ambassador to Italy suffered apoplexy while walking on the Corso in Rome and died after being taken to a hotel. He belonged to the Muravieff family credited with Russia’s eastern Asian possessions.
William Grant 75 a Civil War veteran and longtime resident of the Soldiers Home at Togus Mo was found dead in bed at a lodging house 276 Commercial Street yesterday morning. He was on furlough from the Home and checked in Sunday evening. The body was taken to the North Grove Street morgue for examination by Medical Examiner Magrath.
Berlin reports the German government directs the Governor of South West Africa to collect a two dollar and fifty cent export duty per carat on diamonds. The move tightens control over diamond shipments from the colony and broadens fiscal measures in the region.
Chief Mullen of the fire department scolded firefighters for misusing the apparatus while answering an alarm. A blaze on Atlantic Avenue caused about $1500 in damage and prompted the reprimand as part of ongoing concerns about safety and procedure.
Chemical 1 of the Bulfinch street house narrowly avoided collision with Engine 4 during a frantic State street race. Engine 25 wrangled in front of the burning Atlantic avenue structure at 203, drawing chief Mullen’s censure for driver Sol Aaron. Flames damaged Gruzmish cigarmakers, Coleman druggist, and Anderson saloon. smoke and water added losses.
Flames in a two and a half story wooden stable at 18 Joy Street Somerville stemmed from an incendiary fire in Peter Anderson's barn at 1 am. Two horses perished, three were rescued, and a panic swept the tenement district. Loss estimated at $1000.
Captain Arthur P. Nazro U S N who has commanded the receiving ship Wabash at Charlestown navy yard for a year and a half becomes rear admiral the highest rank in the regular service He relinquished command yesterday and will sail next month for the Philippines to serve as commandant of the Cavite naval station His appointment to the naval academy traces to 1865 by Oakes Ames from Dorchester where his parents lived.
Andrew J. Burns aged seventy of 189 Essex Street Lynn was found unconscious on Atlantic Avenue after leaving a local restaurant. An officer removed a large piece of meat from his mouth in an attempt to revive him. Dr Dunn pronounced him dead at the station. Burns, a Civil War veteran with no living relatives, was identified as a member of the Winthrop Post G A R.
Officers from Station 12 City Point on the way to roll call arrested an alleged pickpocket on an electric car at Washington and Concord. The suspect gave the name Al Davis, 28, of Coney Island, N Y. They say he slipped into Michael Doherty's pocket at 225 Blue Hill Avenue and took a pocketbook containing $7.
An advertisement explains hair diseases stem from scalp issues. It argues most tonics fail, praises Birt's Head Wash for replacing natural oil, and notes it cleanses the head, adds luster, and suits men women and children. The formula lists refined soap glycerin coconut oil white of eyes and salicylic acid. Price 50 cents.
Relief comes from a few drops of external oil of wintergreen as in D. D. D. Prescription. Itch ends immediately with a drop or two on the skin. Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores, seven Boston locations, guarantees and cites numerous cures.
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