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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1905
Page
2
An advertisement claims most women suffer from nerves rather than organs and promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative. It promises to cure womanly weakness by strengthening the internal nerves and offers free booklets and a dollar bottle trial with no risk. Boxes list multiple books and related remedies with ordering details.
Women from state clubs urged the legislature to extend suffrage for school committee votes and to abolish the gypsy moth. They asked for greater representation on the State Board of Charities and supported adding two women to the Massachusetts State Sanatorium board to improve governance without extra cost.
The Legislature's election laws committee held a hearing on four bills expanding woman suffrage. Speakers from Amy F. Acton to Ellen F. Adams urged women’s participation in caucuses and school board nominations, while opponents warned against inconsistent rights and duties. The session concluded with debate over party lines and enforcement of laws.
King Oscar, aged 76 and ill, transfers government duties to Crown Prince Gustavus in Stockholm. The act follows prior abdications in 1899 and 1901. Gustavus, born 1858, married Victoria in 1881 and has three sons.
Miss Mae C Wood seeks 25000 dollars for breach of promise of marriage from United States Senator Thomas C Platt. She asserts prior acquaintance and that officials and a New York law firm conspired against her. She plans to sue New York lawyers and government officials for conspiracy, a move linked to the Platt action and possible out of court settlement.
A Cambridge man was arrested by Cambridge police for forging the name of William B. Loring on two $10 checks. One was passed to Martin Vartauin at 1275 Washington Street and the other to John F. McNamee of 25 Cambridge Street. Butterfield was shovelling snow for the Elevated road when arrested and is said to have prior similar trouble.
A push to place county employees under civil service regulations sparked debate at the State House. Richard H. Dana defended the measure citing patronage in elections and appointments. Opponents included representatives and county officials from across the state, with concerns raised about clerks of courts and registers of deeds offices.
George B. Hugo president of the Employers' Association directed a lengthy rebuttal to Louis D. Brandeis's Central Labor Union remarks on Prades Unionists and Their Employers. He termed Brandeis revolutionary and attacked calls to share profits, arguing employers invest risk and must be rewarded.
Alderman J. J. McCullough drew seat 13 but declined the honor saying it is near a radiator and too hot. The board had drawn lots for seats to avoid superstition with seat 13 having a long run of avoidance. He swapped to another member’s empty chair rather than occupy the troublesome position.
Chief of Police Reynolds issues circulars detailing Milton Franklin Andrews with orders to arrest him for the murder of Mrs. Bessie Bouton on Cutler Mountain around October 5, 1904. A $2000 reward is offered for Andrews's arrest and conviction. This marks the first direct charge against him.
Pedestrians see a lifelike metal figure in Wolf's My Clothier window on Hanover and Portland streets. Charles Reded, the man behind the display, keeps an expressionless face and remains unfazed by passersby or a nearby fire engine. The shop boasts its tradition of original window displays.
An old newspaper ad promotes a cold remedy telling readers to take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and promises a refund if it fails to cure. It notes Be Wise Ro The signature appears on each box and lists a price of 25 cents.
A large turnout at the Brighton speedway featured sleighing displays with T. A. Keefe of Brookline winning the bulk of honors. Attendees included Munroe Goodspeed James FitzGerald C H Belledeu Charles Woodman and others.
Jeremiah H. Connelly a 28 year old Malden resident died of exposure in Enoch Neal’s stable on Franklin street. His body was found by Henry Searles at about 6 30 this morning. Dr McCarthy said he had been dead some time.
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