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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1906
Page
2
An advertisement touts Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It lists symptoms like back pain frequent urination and nocturia and claims natural healing power. Readers are urged to request a free sample bottle and book from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
In Hyde Park on December 17 a flywheel in the testing department of the Sturtevant Blower Works burst during operation, killing James McDowall, 32, and injuring three others. The wheel shard pierced the roof, causing damage. Thomas Mabbett suffered a fractured thigh and was hospitalized. Operations paused in the department.
On and after Jan 1 1907 a sick benefit of eight dollars a week for ten weeks is created for Sheet Metal Workers Union 17 members. Green & Haley placed on the union fair list and various union elections and officer appointments are reported across several local groups including Tailors, Railway Clerks, Hebrew Carpenters, and Horsemanship bodies. Authorities adopt shop rule provisions limiting non union work and wage standards while tributes pay homage to James Calhoun. Dennis D. Driscoll is endorsed as labor's member on the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration.
A December 17 blaze at F. C. Parker & Sons leather factory in Woburn destroyed the plant, injuring no one. About $40,000 in damage and $30,000 in insured losses were reported as 35 breadwinners faced an unwelcome Christmas layoff. The fire started in the boiler room and the cause remains unknown. Nearby homes were threatened but saved after a hard struggle. Local manufacturers discussed aid plans for the workers.
C. Lawrence, a longtime hotel chef with work in Boston's exclusive hostels, was sentenced to one year in the House of Correction by Judge Sherman of the Superior Criminal Court after conviction for passing bad checks.
William H. Moody of Massachusetts formerly Attorney General took his seat today as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, entering upon his duties at the start of the court's sitting and bringing the bench to full membership.
General Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America denies a report that he and Maud Ballington Booth travel to England to seek reconciliation with General William Booth of the Salvation Army. He says there is no basis for consolidation or reconciliation and notes lasting moral and governance differences.
Chief Watts reports Marseille jail identifies Giuseppe Malavio alias Joseph Zilla, alleged Black Hand leader wanted for the April 7 1902 murder of Placido Russo at 8 Warrenton street. Extradition papers to follow. officers to France for seizure.
The excise board plans to grant about 30 liquor licenses to hotels and extend selling hours to midnight after a city election. Remonstrants will have 10 days to file objections, and the board will rely on individual research rather than Watch and Ward Society recommendations. Rev. Frederick B. Allen said the society will wait to see which hotels apply before acting further.
Grand jury proceedings paused due to Lorenzo Burlen's absence, postponing Provident Banking and Securities Company case to January. Fenway case also delayed for January. Metropolitan Construction Company contract evidence complete. Timilty payroll padding case heard with report soon. Witnesses included Doyle Devlin Driscoll Hewitt Glass Condry Donahue McCallum and payroll clerk. New grand jury to be impaneled next month as current panel ends.
Bert F. McKelvie a conductor on the Mt. Auburn division of the LL road was fined $20 by Judge Almy in Cambridge District Court yesterday for larceny of fares from the road.
Bold promised remedy claimed to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Advisory note cites E. W. Grove signature on each box and a price of 25 cents.
The note promises cash rewards for cleverness rather than merchandise or cheap premiums, emphasizing real money as the prize.
The Boston Post announces a Booklovers Contest with 2000 dollars in gold for correct solutions. Entries must be mailed to the Contest Editor in Boston, arranged numerically and in separate envelopes. Neat, legible answers in any writing style are accepted, and ties divide prizes. The editor reserves changes and final decisons. A prepaid catalogue is available for 25 cents.
The Boston Post announces the Booklovers' Contest Catalogue offering titles and authors of over 7000 books for 25 cents, with usage rules and submission tips. It includes guidance on author naming, capitalization, and how to identify the author clearly for contest accuracy.
Algernon S. Atwood and Margery Clark, victims of Sunday's tragedy at 8 Dover Street, may have believed they were married. City Hall records show no marriage license from 1893 to 1906, though close friends insist they wed by a justice of the peace about ten years ago. The woman, cremated at Forest Hills per her note, left funds for burial. Atwood to be laid at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Paine Furniture Co offers a vast Christmas display on the lower floor with mission furniture, chafing dish cabinets, bachelor cabinets, mahogany tea wagons, and numerous clocks. The article highlights affordable gifts for men and women, from practical coat racks to mirrors and book racks, urging shoppers to begin their Christmas buying early.
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