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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
4
Joseph A. Jones of Jones & Co. guarantees 550 to remove rats from English High Boston Latin and Dwight schools. The contract was approved by the school committee and filed in the city clerk’s office amid concerns over damaged drums in drill halls.
In Chelsea Al Germen last night the board refused to confirm Dr Frank H Chase as city physician. The hearing on the firefighters pay petition followed with Captains Anthony Duncan and Spencer supporting a raise, noting the $150 yearly call men earn. Chief Spencer derided civil service exams as a farce and said he could hire better men. Walter Bachelder, once removed then reappointed, was unanimously confirmed, along with Everett Upton Nutter Hughes and Mitchell in other posts.
President J Frank O Hares Secretary Treasurer Daniel J McDonald and Robert Allen of the Mailers Union were chosen by the Boston Allied Printing Trades Council to appeal to Mayor Hib bard to appoint a union printer as superintendent. Delegates praised aldermen who opposed ratifying William H Minots nomination and resolved to urge a memorial to the President and Congress to repeal duties on white paper and wood pulp used in printing.
A promotional excerpt urges women to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential personal illness guidance. It claims her decades of correspondence with sick women offer knowledge that can aid cases, presenting reader letters from grateful contributors as proof.
Mrs Norman R Barnett of Allentown Pa relates long term female illness relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound following doctor advised operation. She credits the remedy with restoring health and urges friends to try it.
Claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a thirty year standard remedy for female ills. Describes displacements inflammation ulcers fibroidenanalities periodic pains backache nervous prostration and related symptoms as cured by the product.
President Adimil Ferreira do Amaral forms a new government succeeding Franco. The cabinet includes War Minister Mathias Nunes, Justice Jose V. Alpoim, Finance Teirra de Sousa, Interior Senhor Beirao, Foreign Affairs Wenceslau de Lima, Public Works Jose Azavedo, Marine Antonio Crab al, succeeding various predecessors.
Lisbon announces a liberal monarchist coalition cabinet led by Rear Admiral Francisco Amaral as prime minister. Key posts include Jose Nunes as War minister and Dr Alpoim as Justice head, with several ministers noted as Progressists and Regenerationists and many holding positions in the House of Peers.
Police investigations reveal the killings were meticulously planned with assailants assigned roles at a cafe meeting. Royal bodies lie in state as funerals set for February 8 attended by foreign dignitaries, while Queen Amelie recovers and Lisbon guards remain tight.
Lisbon February 3 A Lisbon dispatch says reform attempts failed due to opposition from the majority defending the abuse laden regime. Senor Franco’s program favored constitutional respect and efficient administration within the dictatorial system.
The article recounts Prime Minister Franco’s six month struggle with Parliament over sweeping reforms. Dissolution of the Cortes follows blocked measures and resignation refusals, drawing praise from observers for legality while critics decry dictatorship tactics and newspaper sponsorship suspensions. Public mood ridiculed rotative politicians as reforms proceed with cautious support from the populace.
A dispatch from Salamanca Spain reports refugees arriving at La Frengen ca near the Portuguese border and says revolutionists are ready to flare at Oporto. Other messages say summary executions occurred Sunday at Lisbon.
In Lisbon on February 3, Manuel II, born November 16, 1889, was proclaimed king. The 18 year old is educated at the palace, entered the navy at 14, and now holds the rank of lieutenant. He is described as popular, fair complexioned, and handsome, with a retiring yet determined temperament.
An ad claims Fulton Renal Compound cures kidney inflammation and chronic kidney disease in about 87 percent of cases, contrasting with prior medical knowledge. It cites Dr John J Fulton Co of Oakland and local agents Jaynes & Co, offering free literature and a bi monthly bulletin.
Mrs Stella B Leet sues Eugene F Leet for separate support claiming marriage in 1891 after living together for years and a prior firing of shots. Leet denies marriage though once claimed to be wed in 1891 while noting a Civil War pension increase. He now lives with his current wife at 30 Cedar Park Melrose.
New York congressman Coxon lauded the President and Bryan during a House debate on Roosevelt's and Bryan's roles. He called both crusaders and praised the President's stance while noting Bryan's intense but principled approach to law enforcement and public crime.
Alderman Frank J. Sherman resigns from the Melrose board after a Wakefield residence finding showed he was not a Melrose citizen. His departure triggers a special Ward 1 election, as he had lived at 34 Renwick Street and believed himself a Melrose resident for years.
Advertises a soothing skin formula labeled D D D Prescription mixing wintergreen oil thymol glycerine and mild ingredients. Promotes free samples by mail and in stores with a 10 cent postage request through D D D Co Chicago and Jaynes Drug Stores selling the product now.
Governor Curtis Guild Jr. urged academic education against demagogues at the Amherst College alumni banquet in Boston. Daniel F. Kellogg of the New York Sun criticized mob law and reckless economic theories, warning of danger to the republic. Amherst President Harris praised the college’s growth as trustees urged alumni fundraising. More than 40 alumni attended.
Police stationed across Boston and Worcester Areas searched trains and stations for Mary McLean who threatened to shoot Governor Guild. Guards protected Governor Guild at Marlboro Street home amid his evening movements and misty snowfall. Officers reported no incidents as patrols expanded and reporters visited.
Providence Feb 3 Curtis Fletcher and Co bankers and brokers with offices in the Banigan building suspended payment today. The firm executed a deed of trust to Frank L Hinckley local attorney. Mr Fletcher resides in Brookline. A creditors committee will be formed to review the situation once a statement is issued by tomorrow.
The new concrete Venetian arch bridge over the Medford branch tracks of the Boston & Maine Railroad from Pembroke to Otis streets has been completed and is now open to the public.
Mrs Eva Hoffman leads Anti-High Rent League urging Mayor Hibbard to order Board of Health inspectors to check unsanitary conditions in West End homes. Tenants report rent cuts at 14 and 16 Brighton Street and vow broader action by February 15 as landlords pledge continued resistance.
An old catalog item promotes Virgin Oil of Pine as a pine compound for internal use. It claims to permeate the system with pine wood atmosphere and relieve mucous irritations and rheumatic symptoms tied to uric acid. Sold through druggists in 1 2 oz vials with a wooden case and Leach Chemical Co Cincinnati branding.
In Washington on February 3 the Supreme Court ruled that labor unions cannot conspire to boycott interstate trade under the Sherman Act. Chief Justice Fuller announced the unanimous decision in Lawler v Loewe, a Hatters Union member versus a Danbury Connecticut hat maker, restricting union activity across state commerce.
The Mosquito Meet Yacht Club held its annual dance at Bethesda Hall in South Boston last evening. Visiting yachtsmen and many public officials attended, with the event praised for its success and credit to the organizing committee led by J. J. Fitzgerald and others.
The double funeral of Michael Raftery who died last Friday and his son Edward who died Thursday was held today at St John’s Church in Hopkinton.
Mrs James H Briggs of 33 Fremont Street Cambridge describes a twelve year struggle with gastritis stomach hemorrhages and chronic constipation. After using Cooper New Discovery medicine she reports no more monogas or hemorrhages and says nature now performs its duties perfectly.
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