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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1910
Page
5
Washington December 20 congressmen and senators are contrasted with low paid clerks as a Wisconsin representative introduces a bill to grant a 25 percent salary increase to all government employees earning under 2500. The measure targets clerks minor workers hurt by rising living costs.
New York December 20 A slight operation to relieve a strained tendon in United States Senator Nelson W Aldrich's right hand will be performed in New York tomorrow. Winthrop W Aldrich, the Senator’s son, said the family regarded the procedure as not serious and he did not know the surgeon. The injury stemmed from a strain and was not believed to be related to a street car strike last fall.
An advertising note touts Oil of Pine as a pure non narcotic remedy for throat and bronchial troubles. It suggests using two to three drops on sugar for cough relief and claims a home formula with glycerine and whiskey can break a cold in 24 hours with a teaspoonful every four hours.
Mrs Lillian Ashley Turnbull, key witness in the Lucky Baldwin estate dispute, remains poised under cross examination as new letters surface. She defends herself against claims of forgery amid a $2,500,000 inheritance fight over the turfman's daughter.
Virginia Gold Richards, a brown eyed baby from Woburn, is the Post’s newest pretty baby gallery entrant. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Richards, she was born in Springfield, Illinois and came to Massachusetts at five weeks old.
A speaker accuses items of being forgeries and directs inquiries to James R Wood, alleging he forged numerous others. The remark frames Wood as a prolific forger in the context of the discussion.
Testimony places Boston detective James R. Wood arranging a 1894 settlement between a Boston man and Mrs. Turnbull and securing a Pasadena house. Mrs. Turnbull denounces Wood as the wickedest man she ever knew as cross examination unfolds over forged letters and paternity statements amid ongoing testimony.
Charles S. Mellen said no negotiations were entered into with the Bangor & Aroostook and the Quebec Central Railroads. He stated New York New Haven Hartford Railroad has no dollars invested in them and does not plan action.
The Burgess Company and Curtis to send the first of seven aeroplanes ordered by Grahame White to England Friday. The 82 ft 6 in long craft with 28 ft wingspread will extend to carry a passenger. The design emerged from a hands on conference between Grahame White and builders.
Mayor Fitzgerald announced the appointment of James R. Murphy to the board of appeal to succeed Chairman George R. Swasey, who died recently. Murphy, a lawyer with an office at 92 School Street and residence at the Hotel Buckminster, may require Civil Service Commission confirmation. Board members earn ten dollars a day.
Promises cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles with Paro Olot ment. If treatment fails to cure any case in 6 to 14 days, your druggist will refund 50 cents.
Estimates to Congress request 1 190 000 for vessel repairs. Georgia and Virginia to receive 500 000 each for turret modernization, plus 120 000 on Arethusa 25 000 on Iroquois and 45 000 on Nero. Arethusa is a former British tank steamer Lucilene. Iroquins is a tug Fearless, burning fuel oil would aid Pacific service. Nero repairs follow a July 1 grounding.
A promotional appeal claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets digest food and boost gastric juice, offering a free sample package by mail. The ad asserts tablets digest 3000 grains of food, relieve the lump in the stomach, improve appetite and energy, and invites readers to request a free sample from F. A. Stuart Co., 150 Stuart Bldg., Marshall, Mich.
Customs holds a consignment for Koopman & Co of Boston to verify if a painting resembles a Van Dyck worth 50 000 to 75 000 or a lesser work. German authorities were alerted and Jules Koopman was summoned to explain his knowledge. A German expert may be sent for examination.
Mayor Fitzgerald asks General Bancroft to extend free transfers at Dorchester Lower Mills to Mattapan bound cars and at Talbot Blue Hill and Uphams Corner for Meeting House Hill routes, arguing immediate need. Bancroft replies with a ticket count showing 1268 riders at Boylston Street station after 10:36 p m with three sellers and two chokers and no congestion.
Mrs. Julia E. Duff expects a trouble free ballot spot after election board certified 4200 names and another 2800 names are filed, giving a total well above the required threshold.
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