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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1909
Page
2
Heating systems using IDEAL Boilers and AMERICAN Radiators promise pure heat for cottages, mansions, churches, schools, and larger structures. They reduce house cleaning, prevent damage to furnishings, and save fuel and labor. Four cold months remain. installations require no major disruption.
The Board of Health office is in turmoil as Miss Fisher accuses male coworkers of harassment. Defense from Mr. Davis claims work was heavy but proper, noting the six month probation failure and that the diary reveals only office gossip. The piece describes crying coworkers, a public crowd, and questions about the investigation.
A product named Marine Eye Remedy promises eye health comfort and beauty. The claim highlights benefits for vision comfort skin and appearance. No independent verification provided in the fragment.
President Roosevelt will lay the cornerstone of a Lincoln memorial hall on the Lincoln farm at Hodgenville Kentucky. In Springfield Illinois William J Bryan and Ambassador Bryce will speak. Taft will address a New Orleans banquet and Sherman will speak at the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce dinner. New York hosts several notable Lincoln dinners.
The English church of San Sevestro in Rome filled with mourners as Archbishop Ireland of St. Paul preached a sermon praising the martyrs buried there. A sizable American colony contingent, including many Protestants, attended the service.
Rome reports Wilbur Wright, the American aeronaut, now in Pau, will visit in March to train two Italian aviators. He is expected to fly at least 20 times and is to be paid 12000 for his services.
In Tiflis Transcaucasia two strong earthquakes struck overnight causing shaking citywide. Local officials report no damage. Public notices mention Pazo Ointment claiming cure for piles within six to fourteen days with money back guarantee.
Michele Longo of 243 North Street was arrested after a street chase and charged with assault with intent to kill Kenneth McLaughlin, a seaman. The pair jostled on Hanover near Parmenter, Longo stabbed McLaughlin in the neck, attracting Patrolman McDonald who pursued and subdued him near Atlantic Avenue. McLaughlin, wounded, was treated and kept as a witness at Station 1.
The Cunard liner Lusitania from Liverpool arrived in New York tonight due to a heavy storm. No harbor entry or mail and passenger pickup will occur until tomorrow morning.
Munyon offers cold remedies that allegedly relieve head and throat symptoms instantly and curb fevers discharges and pains. It markets cures for grip and coughs and claims pneumonia prevention with 25 cent price. Also promotes Rheumatism Kidney and Vitalizer products and free doctor consultations at 1505 Arch St Philadelphia.
The Boston of the Boston and Yarmouth line tied up at Long Wharf four hours late after a brutal winter voyage. A giant wave shattered a pilot house window and drenched the captain and crew, forcing a two hour halt to board up the damage. About 90 passengers were aboard, many of them women and children, as the gale of 50 to 60 miles per hour battered the vessel and sea. Captain Arthur Simms led a crew who said they never witnessed such turbulence.
A special federal committee, chaired by Frank E. McMillan, investigates crowding at Boston's central post office and weighs relief measures. A new federal court building and a new sub treas ury building are favored to ease space needs for post office tenants. The group met with Postmaster Mansfield and plans continue Monday.
The Christian Endeavor Society celebrated its 28th anniversary yesterday with services across the globe. Founded Feb 2 1881 in Boston its reach now includes 71 000 local branches. Most are in the United States with 46 224 in American soil. Canada England and Australia also report large numbers.
A syndicate of capitalists will build a five story 100 room hotel on the Strandway South Boston next summer at a cost of 200000. It will be 20 minutes from State street near Dorchester Heights and aim for high class patrons with year round operation. The hotel will offer international dinners hot and cold sea water baths a 100 by 60 foot salt water swimming pool and a roof garden with harbor views for 25 miles.
Rome February 7 The Duke of the Abruzzi seeks marriage to Katherine Elkins and has offered resignation from the Italian navy. He plans Himalaya travel then return to press the royal consent or act on his resolve. The Queen stands largely alone in backing the match.
The Germantown Citizens' Association voted to oppose any Boston charter or revised charter lacking a referendum. A resolution urged Boston members of the Legislature to use their best efforts to secure the referendum.
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