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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1909

Page

4

Kidney Health Warning and Swamp Root Ad Note

An old Boston Daily Post advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney bladder and liver troubles. It warns of Bright's disease and urges readers to try samples and purchase bottles at drug stores, with a free sample offer from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.

Bright Dr. Kilmer Binghamton, N. Y Dr. Kilmer & Co Boston Daily Post Philo Hay Spec. Co Newark N. J

Armour men called in probe in beef trust case

Several Armour & Co. employees including Barnard Remmer auditor testified before the grand jury in the beef trust investigation. A broad set of documents on freight rates was shown. Subpenas for workers at at least three other packing houses are expected this week.

Chicago Armour & Co Barnard Remmer Grand Beef Trust

Miss Casey of Boston Trade Union League Plans Move to Chicago

Miss Josephine Casey secretary of the Boston Women’s Trade Union League will retire from Boston work and return to her home in Chicago a close friend reported last night after the retirement announcement.

Josephine Casey Boston Women’s Trade Union League Boston Field of Endeavor Chicago Miss Casey

Governor Hughes Nominates Hotchkiss for State Insurance Superintendent

Albany ties to Buffalo where Governor Hughes sent to the Senate the nomination of William Hoorace Hotchkiss for state insurance superintendent to replace Otto Kelsey. The three year term carries a $7000 salary annually.

Albany F Hughes Senate William Hoorace Hotchkiss Buffalo Otto Kelsey

Home Remedy Claims Relief for Catarrh and Rheumatism

An old home treatment asserts poisons in the blood cause catarrh and rheumatism and promises relief. It recommends a salt and borax nose rinse for catarrh and a constitutional blood remedy with Buchu, Balm Wort, and Sarsaparilla taken after meals and at night, claiming many cures.

France Loses Two Notable Figures Mendes and Coquelin Cadet

Paris reports the deaths of Catulle Mendes the poet and novelist and Ernest Coquelin cadet the famed actor. Mendes died after a fall from a moving train near Saint Germain, with no evidence of foul play. Coquelin cadet died on February 8 in Paris after learning of his brother's death, aged 39. Mendes born 1841 in Bordeaux. Coquelin born 1848 in Boulogne.

Paris France Catulle Abraham Mendes Ernest Alexandre Tienore Coquelin Coquelin Cadet M. Mendes Saint Germain M. Coquelin Benoit Constant Coquelin Coquelinaire Baron von Oppenheim Catullo Mendes Bordeaux Ernest Alexandre Honore Coquelin Boulogne Northern Rail Way Conservatory

First Whist and Dance for Catholic Total Abstinence Union

At the archdiocesan Catholic Total Abstinence Union event in Catholic Union Hall last evening more than 500 attended. Fifty tables of whist and dancing ran until 1 o'clock. Clergy present included Revs John T. Mullen Michael J. Doody Maurice J. O Connor and James Powers representing parish societies. John T. Shea served as floor marshal with Stephen T. Ward as floor director.

Archdiocesan Catholic Total Abstinence Union Catholic Union Hall John T. Mullen Michael J. Doody Maurice J. O'Connor James Powers John T. Shea Stephen T. Ward

Redmond UIL Reunion Set for Feb. 11 at Catholic Union Hall

The John E. Redmond branch of the United Irish League will hold its annual reunion in Catholic Union Hall Thursday evening February 11.

John E. Redmond United Irish League Catholic Union Hall

Homemade Pine Syrup Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

A home made cough syrup recipe uses Pinex and granulated sugar syrup to ease deep seated coughs within a day. The method involves boiling sugar and water, combining with Pinex in a pint bottle, and taking a teaspoon every one to three hours. The preparation yields a full pint that keeps well and is marketed as affordable medicine for colds bronchial trouble and incipient consumption. Pinex is described as a potent pine derivative rich in guaiacol. The guide notes pinex can be obtained via a local druggist and costs about fifty four cents for the full pint.

Questions on vital Irish issues at Dublin convention

The Irish national convention opens in Dublin at the Mansion House with 3000 delegates from diverse denominations. Key topics include home rule, the land bill, industry, and a new National University of Ireland. Leaders split on Birrell's land bill while unity on home rule remains.

Ireland Dublin Ire Irish National Convention Mansione House Boland National University of Ireland England Henry Grattan National Directory United Irish League John E. Reamond Dublin Mansion House

Man with the papers Moran a Boston prosecutor and charity figure

John B Moran known as the man with the papers for reading every local and New York paper before vaudeville. He aided a penniless widow by giving two $20 bills and advised a client to drop a case. Thomas W Lawson recalls Moran’s kindness and plans to publish his portrait after death.

John B. Moran Moran Keith's New York Man Grace Fill

To Print Real Picture of Moran As He Was

Thomas W. Lawson recalls his friendship with John Moran, praising Moran as brainy, brave, and noble. He rejects posthumous eulogies and values how Moran lived, urging readers to consult the records that reflect his true character.

John Moran Boston Thomas W. Lawson Bogton Moran

Buyers Organize R H White Company Association

On February 5 the buyers of the R H White Company met and formed the R H White Company s Buyers Association. It is independent of the firm and aims to improve business ties and social relations. Officers elected are President D C Theall Vice President Arthur Fletcher and Secretary Miss M J Lehr. Monthly meetings were authorized.

R. H. White Company D.c.theall Arthur Fletcher M. J. Lehr

National Ladies Auxiliary Reunion Dance Set in Dorchester

This evening the annual reunion and dance of the National Ladies Auxiliary No 25 of the National Association of Letter Carriers will be held at Columbus Hall on Pleasant Street in Dorchester.

National Ladies’ Auxiliary National Association of Letter Carriers Columbus Hall Pleasant Street Dorchester

Adams' Name Prominently Mentioned In District Attorney Fight

The three leading figures for district attorney were Melvin O. Adams former U S attorney Arthur Dohen Hill and Michael J Sughrue The Governor preferred Sughrue citing graft investigation results Adams emerged late in the talks and may avoid Republican fall nominating risks Sughrue reportedly would press the case before the indicting body on city contract matters

Melvin O. Adams United States Arthur Dohen Hill Michael J. Sughrue Boston Finance Commission Adams Draper Sughrue Finance Commission

Aiken Names Dwyer Acting District Attorney

Chief Justice Aiken and Governor Draper met at the State House and named Michael J. Dwyer to succeed John B. Moran. Dwyer, acting DA for nearly a year, qualified in place and reappointed the DA staff. The grand jury and trials were suspended for the day in honor of the late district attorney.

Aiken Superior Court Draper State House Michael J. Dwyer John B. Moran Dwyer

Higgins Awaits Medical Report On Kelleher Case

District Attorney Higgins has not yet received the complete report from Professor Whitney of Harvard. The analysis concerns viscera removed from four members of the Kelleher family whose remains were exhumed after traces of arsenic were found in Katherine Kelleher’s remains.

Higgins Whitney Harvard Kelleher Katherine Kelleher

Garment Workers' Union Denounces State Legislative Spending

The Garment Workers' Union No. 1 adopted resolutions against funding the State Branch A F L for legislative expenses and agents. They condemn capitalist parties and capitalists, critiquing state power and corporate influence.

Garment Workers’ Union No. 1 State Branch A. F. of L State House

Huge Timber Frauds in Oklahoma Under Investigation

MUSKOGEE Oklahoma February 8 Alleged timber frauds and thefts of gigantic proportions are said to have been uncovered by government timber inspectors in Southeast Oklahoma and are under investigation by a federal grand jury. Timber companies are said to have been cutting fine hardwood timber and pine on Indian lands for years.

Muskogee Okla Oklahoma

Professional Nurse in Melrose Cures Herself with Pink Pills

A Melrose nurse Mrs. Alice M. Durgin credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing her anemia after a year of failed treatment. She describes years of fatigue fainting spells and weakness improved after using six boxes. The manufacturer offers a free booklet and sells pills at 50 cents per box or six for $2.50 from Schenectady NY.

Maine Dr. Williams

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