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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
2
Ethel Roosevelt makes her debut at the White House tonight with dancing the featured attraction. The East Room, famed for history and state functions, will host a gala for young guests as the Roosevelts plan a year-end social program.
J G Phelps Stokes tells a socialist audience in New Haven that he inherited thousands not millions and is spending it to educate people in socialism. He denies giving to churches, arguing they harbor capitalists, and notes his brother Anson Phelps Stokes at Yale may help the church.
New York on December 27 reported nearly all of its 500 moving picture theaters operating under a Supreme Court injunction. They continued Sunday business despite Mayor McClellan's Christmas Eve order revoking licenses, with operators shifting programs to avoid objectionable material.
In Los Angeles on December 27 a racing accident at Ascot Park saw Gus Seyfried of San Francisco drive at over a mile per minute before a tire failure sent his car into three complete somersaults. The vehicle burst into flames and burned on the track while Seyfried was thrown clear, suffering only cuts and bruises.
Rev Alexander Mann of Trinity Church tells Boston Young Men's Christian Union that Christmas ideals restore dignity to all honest work. He argues Christ's birth and carpenter years debunk the belief labor is beneath man and notes society increasingly honors labor regardless of its kind.
John J. Riley of Lenox street was arrested by Station 10 officers at Madison and Washington Streets Roxbury for assault with a loaded weapon on Daniel McDonald of 184 Northampton street at 5938 Shawmut avenue. McDonald is hospitalized as doctors search for the bullet in his right thigh. Riley says he did not intend tohit McDonald, intending to fire into the ground.
An advertisement claims Pazo ointment will cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. The offer states 50s.
Joseph Driesner 85 committed suicide at his Prospect street home after a family scene with his wife. A cyanide bottle lay on the table and the medical examiner called the death instantaneous. He leaves a widow three children and a brother George Driesner of the local post office.
The Rev Florence Kollock Crooker and her husband the Rev Joseph Crooker bid farewell at St Pauls Jamacia Plain and Roslindale Unitarian Church in Boston. They depart Tuesday for California to lecture at a University of California Berkeley affiliated divinity school. The pair will winter in California and return later as local clergy offer replacements.
Constantiano McLienes 34 of 44 Fulton Street was set upon by three men on Curve Street South End last night and robbed of 35 dollars. He was knocked unconscious with a sandbag and left on the sidewalk. A passerby alerted Patrolman McCarron and the injured man was taken to the Re lief Hospital with multiple head bruises.
A Marine eye remedy named to ease sore tired eyes is promoted as a soothing antidote for sailors and families alike. Advertisers tout quick relief and gentle formula for individuals with strained vision or dry irritation.
Chairman John J Murphy of the Boston Board of Assessors tells a Post reporter that the new tax law will yield indirect benefits for Boston and statewide towns. He cites systematic probate record reviews uncovering untaxed property and urges state supervision to improve tax collection and equity.
Stanford University professor George Hempl reports a breakthrough in deciphering Etruscan inscriptions. He argues the findings show Etruscans and Latins share a common origin, challenging the idea of distinct ancient peoples and potentially altering Latin history and grammar understanding. Dr. Jordan notes the work will influence views on Rome and Greece.
Former Brookline patrolman Wilbur F. Atwood asks for a public hearing after his dismissal by the Board of Selectmen for alleged on duty intoxication. He denies the charge and seeks witnesses and counsel. Attorney Daniel Daley filed the petition. a hearing had followed testimony by Drs. George and Carlton Francis.
A Portland burglar entered a prominent home and, after stealing clothing and sharing a meal, left a note for the maid asking to poison the dog. The dog’s owner replied gently, rebuking the suggestion and thanking the burglar for not harming the faithful animal.
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