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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1910

Page

3

Amherst Alumni Rally Favors Football and Sports Unity

Amherst Alumni Association meeting at the Somerset fosters strong support for football and athletics in the college curriculum. Leaders including President Harris and Lieutenant Governor Frothingham stress sports as vital to student life and discipline, with calls for continued athletic participation despite possible future changes.

Amherst Amherst Alumni Association Somerset Harris Frothinghams Straight Trong Frothingham

Remarkable weight gain recipe promises rapid plumpness

A beauty remedy claims to help thin people gain 10 to 40 pounds in weeks by blending harmless drugs. It asserts improved blood and nerve nourishment, brighter eyes, and fuller figures for both women and men from ages 16 to old. The method includes a half pint preparation with pepsin essence, rhubarb syrup, cardiol, cadomene tincture, and a before meal teaspoon dose.

Paris Begins Clean Up After Flood Crisis

Paris reports improving conditions as floodwaters recede. Street hawkers sell flood postcards and boulevards appear lively again while officials warn against a repeat disaster, urging construction of a canal or large underground conduit around Paris.

Paris

Cathedral YOVEG AY Holds Annual Concert and Ball

More than 800 members from different parishes attended the Cathedral Young Men's Catholic Association annual concert and ball at Paul Revere Hall last night. The program ran from 8 to 10 with artists connected to the Cathedral and a 70-voice glee club directed by J. T. Whelan. Proceeds fund new quarters for the association. Notables present included Monsignor M. J. Splaine, Rev. Thomas R. McCoy, Rev. Francis X. Dolan, Rev. James J. McCarthy, Rev. M. J. Cuddihy, Rev. M. J. Murphy, Rev. Charles T. Sullivan, Rep. Daniel Sullivan, ex-Rep. Joseph J. Leonard, Councilman Robert J. Howell, and John T. Attride. Artists featured included Miss F. E. McLaughlin, Mrs. Christine Galbraith, Signor Pio De Luca, Dr. Francis X. Mahoney, and Thomas C. Murphy.

Cathedral Young Men’s Catholic Association Paul Revere Hall J. T. Whelan M. J. Splaine

Seeks To Rebuild Flooded Seine District Homes

The prefect orders owners to clean and disinfect within 24 hours after water subsides or face costs. The government eases taxes for delinquents, extends pawn tickets three months, and funds loans for rebuilding. The Seine flood response includes benevolence, theatre benefits, gas relief, and disinfection efforts as normalcy returns.

Department of the Seine Mont de Pieto Chamber of Deputies Legion of Honor M. Millerand

Paris flood relief drive total reaches thirteen thousand

Henry L. Higginson, treasurer, reported receipts of twelve thousand five hundred sixty nine dollars sixty cents, bringing relief funds to over thirteen thousand for Paris sufferers. Donations over one hundred dollars included Draper, Mattice, Mrs. Leverett Bradley, Woods, G G B, Minot, A N M, Kidder Peabody, Blake, Pierce Company, Rothwell, Brooks, Mrs. Woods, Mrs. Craig, Leviseur, Chase & Sanborn, H A Lamb, Bemis Brothers, G G L, and Francis A. Foster. The Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange called a special directors meeting to approve the calamity fund, with a subscription paper to be circulated among members for final delivery to Higginson.

Henry L. Higginson Paris Governor Draper A. M. Mattice Leverett- Bradley TI. D. Woods Laurence Minot Kidder, Peabody & Co William P. Blake Pierce Company Bernard J. Rothwell John F. Brooks Henry Woods D. R. Craig Leviseur & Co Chase & Sanborn H. A. Lamb Bemis Brothers GG. L Francis A. Foster Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange Exchange Higginson

Cure Listed Tablets Boxed with Signature On Every Box

An old note describes a remedy labeled Lasativis Bromo Quinine tablets sold for 28 cents per box. The label includes the signature of FE. W. Grove on each box. The text suggests a one day cure claim for a CJL condition and references a price and signature.

Litugeia FE. W. Crove

Peary May Return to Active Navy Duty

Commander Peary of North Pole fame may be ordered to report for active duty in the Navy. Plans are tentative and await an interview with Assistant Secretary Winthrop. His coast and geodetic survey duties have ended and he is officially returned to the Navy Department.

Washington Peary North Pole Fame Navy Winthrop Coast and Geodetic Survey Navy Department

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Relief

An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney liver and bladder remedy. It promises relief from back pain frequent urination scalding urine and nighttime awakenings and offers free sample bottles and a volume about the product by mail. The notice urges readers to mention reading in the Boston Daily Post and provides the Binghamton New York address for orders.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post

Glavis Cross-Examination Highlights Ballinger Clash

In Washington January the Ballinger Pinchot committee adjourned with Louis R Glavis still on the stand. Democrats pressed questions to emphasize issues from prior testimony while Senator Nelson criticized the process as feeble. Glavis tied Ballinger to a proposed Alaska coal claim validation and cited an affidavit bearing Judge Ballinger's affiliated firm. He recalled McKenzie’s remark on Garfield's cabinet removal over Alaska coal foes and noted where the affidavit was filed. Pinchot arrived with a bag of papers and is expected to testify next Friday or Saturday.

Washington Jan Ballinger-Pinchot Investigating Committee Louis R. Glavis Glavis Nelson Fletcher Florida Ballinger Land Office Congress Alaska Clarence Cunningham Donald A. McKenzie Gravis Mckenzie James R. Garfield Taft Seattle Forestry Bureau Gifford Pinchot

Coolidges Presented at Helena Drawing Room Reception

In Rome on January 31 the Queen hosted a drawing room reception. Among the attendees were Frederic Crowninshield, director of the American Academy in Rome, Mrs. Crowninshield, Mr and Mrs J C Coolidge of Boston, Arthur S S Hardy, former American minister to Spain, Mrs Hardy, and the Rev B M Tipple, pastor of the American Methodist Church.

J. C. Coolidge Helena Rome Queen Helena Frederic Crowninshield American Academy Crowninshield J C. Coolidge Boston Arthur S.S. Hardy Spain

Labor Leaders and 1910 Boston Team Drivers Union Chief

Harry P. Jennings, president of the Team Drivers' District Council of Boston and vicinity, heads local 612 of the Baggage Transfer Drivers' Union. The council unites 20 locals with 15 000 members in Boston and nearby cities, coordinating strikes and joint interests. Jennings, 38, helped organize the baggage transfer drivers and led local 612 for three years.

Harry P. Jennings Team Drivers’ District Council Boston and Vicinity Gloucester Quincy Waltham Newton Cambridge Boston Mr. Jennings South End Union of Teamsters Tie Sahakian District Counci

Cow Mascot Bonded With Wellesley Girls After Rampaging Cow

A brindle cow charged a serenading group of Wellesley College sophomore girls on campus night. Farmer Abraham Stevens calmed fears by declaring the animal tame, then the cow was led by 50 sophomores to the campus where she was proclaimed mascot and the students adopted the name Cow Girls before the beast was returned to dorms.

Wellesley College Wellesley Abraham Stevens Stevens Brindle Farmer Stevens

Taft enjoys strolls and shop windows in Washington

President William Howard Taft, speaking informally at a National Press Club reception, said he enjoys walking the streets and peering into shop windows. He described life at the White House as isolating and noted that visitors come by obligation rather than dropping in casually.

Washington United States William Howard Taft National Capital National Press Pennsylvania Avenue Taft White House

Brooks Endorsed for Second Term by Cambridge Democrats

Mayor William F. Brooks of Cambridge was unanimously endorsed for a second term at a meeting of the Democratic city committee and ward committees held in the Central Square building last night.

William F. Brooks Cambridge Democratic City Committee Central Square

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