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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1911
Page
6
Edward H. James editor of the Liberator calls the London libel trial of Edward Mylius illegal and a whitewashing. He contends Mylius was tried under an unusual form, witnesses were barred, and the King refused to testify, making the proceedings flawed.
A breakthrough says researchers claim to give life long freedom from superfluous hair by a skin treatment that acts on pores removing every trace of hair growth completely and without pain.
A London woman Kathryn Firmin claims a simple method can remove all facial and body hair permanently without pain. She offers free circulars and a mail in coupon to learn the secret, with address in Syracuse New York for inquiries in thirty days.
Commander in chief John E. Gilman praised the House for replacing the phrase war for the suppression of the rebellion with Civil war by unanimous vote led by Mr. Bartlett of Georgia. The debate with Mr. Keifer of Ohio tested wartime language as lawmakers moved to codify judiciary laws. The amendment passed unanimously, signaling a shift in how the era is referenced.
Prof Kilgallen, famed fish anatomist, discusses dogfish behavior and history. He claims the species lost its bark and spine through centuries of predation by herrings and other fish, then links rising dogfish numbers to smelt declines and attacks on haddock hake and tautog along New England coasts.
A hearing before the legislative committee on legal affairs highlighted support from Major Henry L. Higginson and other leaders for a Sunday day of recreation at the Common and Public Garden. They argued loafing and love making marred the space, urging organized games as proper use.
Representatives of beach resorts street railways photographers ministers and the Lord's Day League of New England attended a hearing on a bill to allow Sunday use of parks Major Higginson argued for the measure saying children need legitimate amusement and that Sunday play can be beneficial He noted the Common and Public Garden might remain for traditional use and urged a competent supervisor Peabody of the Boston Park Commission cited skating and toboggan popularity and urged Sunday access to playgrounds with supervision
Augusta Me Feb 2 Representative Waldron of Portland introduced a House resolution urging Governor Plais ted to convene a conference of north Atlantic Governors. The aim: press Congress to act against growing dogfish schools that harm herring and lobsters and consider a bounty on the nuisance fish for use as fertilizer. Canadian law already provides such a bounty and fertilizer plants benefit.
Franklin Square House votes show 96 in favor and 180 against equal suffrage after a secret ballot. Wellesley College faculty ballots reveal 86 yes and 9 no. Equal Suffrage league notes surprise at both results, urging further education.
Colonel Sidney O. Bigney hosted a dinner at the Massachusetts Republican Club in commemoration of Governor Foss’s election. Mayor John F. Fitzgerald attended with a dozen guests after Bigney honored the wager by escorting the Mayor into the banquet room arm in arm and leading a rousing chorus of Sweet Adeline. Attendees included Jeremiah J. McCarthy, George H. Washburn, William H. Preble, Frederick G. Mason, Richard F. Field, William E. White, Thomas I. Taff, Rufus Fessenden, John A. Campbell, and General William H. Oakes.
May McNaughton, about 30, sues administrator of Mrs. Isabella M. Holt estate for 9550 in Superior Court claiming 382 weeks of services as a jewelry store worker. She says Holt promised clothing, home, and 25 a week and a will in her favor, but Holt died without a will. The estate is valued around 10,000 with possible state escheat.
The Boston Newspaper Photographers Association held its first meeting and formed an organization for Boston daily paper photographers. Officers include President William Summers, Vice President Richard Sears, Recording Secretary Daniel H Quinn, Financial Secretary Kendall Harriman, and Treasurer A B Reed. They plan a reunion with proceeds supporting a permanent fund and Joseph Ruttenberg of the American named chair of arrangements.
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