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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
2
Readers may receive two free sample bottles of Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root the kidney liver and bladder remedy by mail. The ad touts relief from back pain frequent urination and bladder issues and promises a free sample bottle and information book upon request to Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
The old frigate Saratoga burned yesterday at Point of Pines after being stripped of spars, masts, and equipment. Foreman John Burke set a torch at 7 am. flames spread quickly in the gale, and by 8 am the vessel was reduced to smoke. Copper bottom and brass pins will be gathered at low tide today.
Utsburg February 3 Judge Thomas Yap Pittsburgs most noted financier and industrial promoter head of the Mellon Bank died suddenly today aged 95 during a birthday celebration at his North Negley avenue residence His death ends a long career shaping Pittsburgh finance and industry.
Frank Haszard has been selected as premier of Prince Edward Island to succeed the late Premier Peters. The new premier is a leading Liberal and a prominent barrister and one of the most active members of the provincial Parliament.
Lowell February 8. Agent W. K. Fairbanks announced the Bigelow Carpet Co will not recognize the union and will not rehire the striking workers at the Lowell plant.
Senator Crane introduced a bill to fund 50 000 to buy J. W. Ball's painting The Battle of Gettysburg by James Walker. Congressman Weeks filed a companion bill in the House.
A Fitchburg division locomotive and a heavy snow plow went off the rails about one mile west of Charlemont and fell 50 feet into the Deerfield River. The crew escaped serious injury but were all bruised and chilled. Willowvitch fractured his leg and was taken to Greenfield hospital.
Chinese defendants Min Sing Hom Woon Leong Gong Wong Duck Wong How Joe Guey Dong Bok Ling Yee Wat and Yee Jung face first degree murder charges tied to the Aug 2 1907 Chinatown shooting. Warry Charles another Chinese suspect was also tried as an accessory. Jury list includes Alfred Zeigler and others. Government to outline its case today with witnesses expected Wednesday.
W B Butler & Co marks 43d year with deep discounts across departments. Upholstery closes to make room for growth while shirt waists and other female wear surge in demand. Buyers face crowded aisles. mail and COD options are eliminated but bargains persist through the week with resupply if items sell out.
Nunzio Barrosso appeared in Municipal Court on a charge of stabbing Lena Barrosso at 7 Prince Street Sunday night. The girl, described as attractive, was slightly wounded and did not seek action, as the two are cousins. the case was sent back for a week.
Grace Sterne and Arthur Garfield Miller become engaged in New York. Grace is granddaughter of the veteran theatrical manager William Harris and niece of H. B. Harris. A reception for the couple is planned on February 16 from 3 to 6 at 67 Riverside Drive.
Dedham reports the Nellie Josselyn suit over dress fitting standards. Experts dispute whether the finished fitting is the fourth or third alteration and whether further alterations mean no finished fitting. Judge Grover keeps the case open for more testimony tomorrow.
New York February 3 Mayor McClellan vetoed the ordinance from the Board of Aldermen that would ban women from smoking in public places. He contends the Aldermen lacked authority to enact such a law and would shift liability to hotel and restaurant proprietors.
Washington buzzes over a report that President and Mrs. Roosevelt will spend the summer in London and tour the Continent. If true, it would break a presidential precedent as no sitting president has set foot on foreign soil.
Peabody, Feb 3. George Bryson was held on $300 bond for Superior Court after police found 18 stolen chickens in a bag he carried through Wy oma. The birds came from L. B. Hilliard's yard. The report notes Bryson sang about frying chicken as officers questioned the clucking bag.
The House approved a general widows pension bill by only one dissenting vote. It grants a flat 12 dollar monthly pension to widows of honorably discharged soldiers not previously covered, and a 4 dollar increase for those already under the 1890 act. The measure waives property limits and costs over 12 million dollars annually.
The Essex grand jury indicted Speaker Cole for securing a fare reduction for students on the Boston & Maine railroad. Members greeted him with cheers and hand-clapping as he entered the chamber, followed by Chaplain Waldron’s invocation asking protection from evil schemes.
Sugary coated tablets promoted as a cure for 1T stomach discomfort and heartburn. Product claims include fast relief from indigestion with a 10c price point.
In Boston at the Palace Theatre John L Sullivan appeared after nearly 15 years with boxing gloves, weighing 270 pounds, boxing three rounds with Jake Kilrain and Kid Coulter. He credited his renewed health to shedding weight from alcohol, and his return drew a large, cheering crowd.
Charles J. McCarthy of Chelsea, general manager of the Day Express Company, obtains summonses for three B and M railroad employees on assault charges after he was put off a train and his express packages dumped on the Wakefield Junction platform. The Malden case, before Judge Bruce, heads to Thursday with expected disclosures of alleged working agreement between Boston and Maine and American Express.
Hood's Tooth Powder is endorsed by eminent dental and medical professionals. It cleanses and whitens teeth, brightens gums, neutralizes offensive secretions, sweetens breath, and leaves a cool, refreshing mouthfeel. Sold everywhere in enamelled cans 25c and mammoth 50c bottles. made by C. I. Hood Co. Lowell, Mass.
Advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as curative for inflammatory rheumatism with testimonials from E O Odell of Morrison Illinois. It describes rapid relief after years of suffering and notes the pills are now sold publicly without opiates, building blood and nerves.
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