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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
2
New York Governor Hughes, in a speech to the Republican Club of New York, rejects rivalry and self-interest, praises Roosevelt, and defends individualism over socialism. He favors merit in governance, cautions against overreach, and argues franchise powers must serve the public welfare without aiding a few.
The speech argues against corporate fines except for minor offences and defends protective tariffs as essential for wage standards. It favors limited federal power, strong Interstate Commerce oversight, and clearer Sherman Act provisions while supporting labor protections and railroad safety measures.
Amateur burglars detonated nitro at the Weston post office destroying the outer safe door but fled before taking any mail or property. The raid damaged a rear window and inner steel door while robbers escaped toward Wayland. no descriptions provided. Postmaster Cutting notes no loss despite two prior visits. police alerted within 40 miles.
A political address urges protection of life and labor rights, fair wages, safety, and equal opportunity. It stresses educated citizenry and public spirit, calls for restrained, just action, and previews a hard campaign requiring unity, patience, and patriotism within the Republican Party.
James Graham of 37 Billerica Street Ward Eight, once rated an officer in insanity cases, was discharged by the Mayor. He held the county post at a salary of 1200 dollars yearly amid several pending discharges in sewer and paying departments.
The will of the late John Landers filed in East Cambridge Probate Court leaves the piggery land at Valley and Nahant streets to sons Dante P Landers and Thomas L Landers. They may use the one quarter acre of prime piggery land and 12 acres adjoining as long as they stay in the pork business.
Mayor Hibbard issued a circular to city department heads requesting reports on each department's horse count, purchase dates, and prices. The move ties to a graft inquiry into city horse purchases and alleged overpricing and sale of disqualified work horses.
General Andrew Jacksons original letter dated December 26 1814 describing skirmishes before the Battle of New Orleans has been found in Rutland Vermont. Fred S Platt clerk of the federal courts discovered it while moving office furniture from Burlington. The letter to Willie Blount Gouvernor of Tennessee belongs to Colonel Bradley B Smalley and was given to him by John G Saxe.
From October to May colds are the most frequent cause of headache. Laxative Bromine Quinine removes cause,FW Grove on hor 2c.
M S Ayer a Boston wholesale grocer and Spiritualist told a Post reporter that Sir Oliver Lodge’s recent proving of spirit messages is routine for a man of his stature. Ayer urged study of Spiritualism, praising Lodge’s communications with Edmund Gurney Richard Hodgson and F W Meyers.
Three workers escaped death after an elevator cable broke yesterday morning at the American House. They fell from the third floor to the basement, were rushed to the Relief Station, and none were seriously injured. Charles Woods of 64 Lebanon Street, an electrician for the Seth Fuller Company, was in the car. Wil Pohce of Jamaica Plain was underneath.
The Holly Club on Hawley street debuts as a Bohemian resort with a first class bar and dining room. Boston journalists and restaurateur D. S. McDonald praise the inviting reception and cuisine. The table d hote dinners run 5 pm to 8 30 pm and midday lunches target business men.
William Edmunds a Boston broker, and Edyth de Mill Pierce of Yonkers, wed quietly at the bride's Yonkers home on the 29th. Edmunds, Harvard graduate, began his bond and stock business at 7 Congress Street after college.
The Harvard freshman hockey team overwhelmed Arlington High School with a 6–0 win in Stadium play. Goals came from Leslie ey Begout twice and another scorer listed. time halves were 20 minutes with referee W Blower and timer H McNider.
Teddy Boyle and Peggy O Connor won a three mile pursuit at Park Square Rink defeating MacConnet and Tom Barrett. The winning time was 16 minutes 46.8 seconds.
Digestive health underpins nerve strength for workers of all trades. A sound stomach supports stamina, focus, and resilience in daily tasks, emphasizing balanced meals and regular routines to maintain overall performance.
In the west of Ireland the anti grazing campaign by United Irish League members spreads to children. About 60 pupils at a national school near Boyle Roscommon walked out after teachers refused to dismiss four children of men who have been boycotted.
Malden police arrest George Levi and three associates as a juvenile thief gang tied to recent breaks in Malden and nearby cities. Inspector Greenleaf and Officer Burke, investigating fires at Faulkner School, secured evidence after two weeks of follow up. Levi Katz Blackton and Clemensky have prior court records.
Fire broke out this afternoon in the first class smoking room of the White Star Line steamship Majestic, which had arrived yesterday from New York. At one point it was feared the vessel might be destroyed.
Mme N eppeen Duceppe of Montreal states that Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment cured her three daughters of eczema and quickly healed her plump baby's neck folds. She praises the products as indispensable for all homes and endorses them for future sores. May 21, 1907.
Mrs. E. F. Ryder of West Brewster Massachusetts reports a foot ulcer lasting over a year was painful and unhealed by a doctor. After eight months using Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Pills the sore is completely healed. The notice promotes Cuticura external treatment for skin conditions and a skin book.
Multiple notices list Mehitable Bradeen aged 85 Charlotte Mra Green 82 Mattapan St Jan 29. George F Chapin 63 Winchester Everett Ave funeral Feb 2. Catharine Morrissey Roxbury Jan 31 funeral Feb 3 St Francis de Sales. Thomas P Reddington 23 Roxbury Jan 30 funeral Feb 2 St Francis de Sales. Elizabeth Weinz Jamaica Plain Jan 30 widow 81 burial Feb 2 at Paul Gore Street residence. Numerous funeral times and church details across Roxbury Mattapan and Jamaica Plain.
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