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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1905
Page
2
Amateur champion wrestler John J. Zimmer praises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as the key to his strength and medals. He recalls four months bedridden before recovery aided by an athletic instructor and massage, crediting the whiskey for his return to regular gym training.
Fragmented ad text touts Duffy’s Malt Whiskey as a cure and preventive for consumption pneumonia and bronchitis, claiming toning and tissue rebuilding effects while warning against substitutes. It references Rochester New York and urges readers to obtain free medic information.
The Edwin Forrest Elks Club held its 12th annual banquet at the Revere House. Retiring president Stephen D. Pierce received a large hall clock with cathedral chimes as a club gift. Charles A. Kelley gave the presentation speech. William D. Lombard organized the arrangements. A local theater group provided vaudeville after the dinner.
Edmund Vance Cooke, known as the Bard of the Cuyahoga, drew a large audience at the YMCA star course in Association Hall last night. He read several of his recent verses including Moo Cow Moo, earning praise from leaders like George Horace Lorimer.
Thel Thomas Murphy captured by Patrolman Martin F Mullen on Lewis wharf after a struggle while attempting to rob a marine engineer. He was identified by his mug in the rogues gallery as a member of the Clark street gang known as the Dirty Dosen which has long terrorized North End resorts.
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as a superior digestible food that builds rich blood to fight disease. It cites a Philadelphia man with tuberculosis who, after using Grape-Nuts and cream, regained strength, gained 20 pounds, and hopes for full recovery, crediting nature and the product.
Wellesley February 2 birth announced for Mrs Hollis Hunnewell showing a son born yesterday. Mother and child are reported well. Mrs Hunnewell, daughter of Mrs Frederick Neilson, was first married to Arthur Kemp of New York and divorced. She wed Mr Hunnewell in Newport in November 1903 and has resided here since.
Whiton Hall on Centre street Dorchester hosted a Dorchester Woman's Club Association jubilee honoring the $30,000 debt clearance with interest after six years. Mrs Elia C P Whiton opened with a club history and speeches by club leaders and state federation members. the hall was festooned with evergreens and roses, guests included members and their husbands, followed by a collation.
The Carpenters' District Council of Greater Boston votes to seek a large defence fund by referendum to the $2 affiliated union. A conference with Sign Builders and master sign builders is set over the 1905 agreement. A brewing foreman dispute nears settlement, but carpenters are advised to stay off the Rueter Brewery job. The joining issue with the United Building Trades Council is tabled for the next meeting.
Baggage Transfer Drivers and Helpers union notes near total membership and strong finances after officers reports. Stablemen’s Union 10 805 sets first and third Tuesdays at 46 Stillman Street. Lathers Union 72 meets tonight. Grand Deputy Amos M Roberts installs officers of Division 71. International Organizer George Gunther to address moulders and picture frame workers at 45 Eliot Street. Julius Friedman addresses Boilermakers and Iron Ship Builders 9 on 10 000 cap makers strikes in New York Chicago and San Francisco.
At the Gas and Electric Light Commissioners hearing, Attorney Auerbach accused the Gas Board of undue interference as witnesses were asked to define fair value. Engineer Humphreys admitted adding 4 250 000 for contingencies interest and engineering, prompting questions about the valuation. The board debated withholding Harvey Chase’s report while cross examination revealed cost variances in pipe laying across districts. The hearing continues.
President Eliot's severe arraignment of football in his annual report stirs Harvard athletes while some defend the sport's rough nature. A prominent player says reforms are needed but disputes the report's portrayal of the game as a prize fight. Eliot once rowed on Harvard's first crew, yet now attends games infrequently.
The Cold and Grip remedy called Bromo Quinine claims to remove the cause of grip symptoms. A request seeks the full name and signature of EB W Grave, offered at 25 cents.
Michigan coach Charles B. Yost, visiting, refutes President Eliot’s claim that football is brutal. He says the sport improves yearly, blames few players or colleges, rejects sideline coaching, and advocates clean play while noting inevitable accidents. He urges authorities to pick coaches who enforce fair play.
New Haven Conn February 2 Officials of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad fear a possible strike by engineers and firemen. The dispute centers on locomotive organizations not wages or hours. About 1400 engineers are employed with 1000 in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and 250 firemen promoted to engineers. 150 are non union.
Cyrus H. Bates of the chamber of commerce denounces the Interstate Commerce Commission rulings as ignored by railroads. He cites unequal rates, storage payments, delays from New York to Boston, and asserts Boston lacks an independent outlet while railroads resist enforcement.
An advertisement touts Dr. Shoop's Restorative for heart trouble, promising to strengthen the heart nerves and restore function. It offers a free trial by mail, with order forms for multiple health books and a standard bottle available at drug stores. The message stresses nerve-centered treatment and urges readers to write for an order and book set.
The Legislature committee on roads and bridges heard Austin B. Fletcher urge amendments to auto registration and operator licensing laws. Proposals include suspending vehicle use for a period and imposing prison terms up to six months to deter speeding. Brackett Sprague and Lothrop supported tougher penalties and prison for owners and offenders.
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