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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
4
An ad describes a home remedy claimed to cure the grippe in three days by mixing Virgin Oil of Pine with glycerine whiskey and taking teaspoonful doses every four hours. It notes substitutions with tincture of cinchona and warns of imitators, urging purchase of genuine Virgin Oil of Pine compound from Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati.
Edward Volker of 134 Minden street Roxbury recounted a fierce battle with a giant snow owl at the Franklin Brewery near Egleston Square. The bird, claimed to have been slain by Volker, measured 4 feet by 12 inches and weighed about four pounds.
Judge Fessenden urged a full investigation after probation officer Keefe suggested a three month house of correction sentence for George Sanborn on a vagrancy charge. Sanborn, a first offender, claimed Keefe urged a guilty plea to “fix up” the case, which Keefe denied. The judge demanded the investigation.
A blaze in Latchford yesterday caused an estimated 100000 dollars in damage. The King Edward Hotel Alexandria Hall Empire Lumber Company post office assay office and other buildings were reported as total losses.
The Duke de Chaulnes of France and Miss Mary Theodora Shonts obtained a marriage license at City Hall New York. The duke, Emmanuel Theodoric Bernard d Albert de Lunnes, Duc de Chaulnes, aged 29, residence Paris, left occupation blank. Miss Shonts, 19, born in Kankakee Illinois, plans a wedding next Saturday.
Rodney McLeod a retired produce commission merchant of Boston died yesterday at his son's Roxbury home 69 Humboldt Avenue. He was 77 born in Kings County New Brunswick and moved to Boston in 1881 to pursue business. A widow and two sons survive. funeral services will be held today in the Baptist Church at Penobsquis New Brunswick.
Mrs. Margaret Kene of 73 Yeoman Street Roxbury Mass reports relief from two years of stomach trouble after using Cooper’s New Discovery. She says four bottles restored appetite digestion and eliminated stomach pains noting the medicine as grand for the stomach.
Arguments over a motion to quash 123 counts against Speaker John N. Cole of the House of Representatives were heard in Salem Superior Court. The case concerns allegedly illegal soliciting of reduced railroad fares for school children. a decision was expected the next day.
Creditors of the D. Mcdonald Company formerly on Tremont Street near St. Pauls Church filed a petition in federal court for bankruptcy. The firm, now at 156 Tremont Street after vacating due to building demolition, has consolidated with Weber the caterer. Creditors Newton Valpey and the Boston Ice Company claim amounts of $800 $595 and $1100 respectively.
W. D. Haywood the labor leader was barred from Tremont Temple for a lecture. The committee then booked Faneuil Hall for Tuesday night February 18 for the meeting. Boston Elevated refused to display posters on front car surfaces.
Francis T. Roots, president of the First National Bank, shot himself in the head today in Conwineersville Indiana. The death is ruled a self inflicted act of suicide.
Charles L. Yorke, owner of the Boston Tavern, filed a schedule showing liabilities of 50000 with assets around 20000 in U S District Court after a creditor petition. About 100 claims are listed. 47700 are unsecured. Major creditors include Childs Sleeper Co and estate of Frank Jones. Assets total about 200? including furnishings 7000 and liquor license 5500.
Alfred B. Scott of Scott & Bowne and proprietors of Scott's Emulsion died suddenly in Geneva Switzerland according to despatches. He had been a partner since 1874 and the business will continue under surviving partner Samuel W. Bowne who has long guided the firm.
The Rhode Island Supreme Court ruled against Chief Yeoman Fred J. Buenzle who sued Newport pavilion proprietors after being denied admission for wearing U S Navy uniform. He had been awarded 20 cents damages in Superior Court, equal to his ticket price.
The Supreme Court confirms the Superior Court ruling and sends the case back for judgment. Buenzle's test suit drew attention from officials and naval officers who contributed funds. President Roosevelt also provided aid by sending a check to assist with prosecution expenses.
The First National Bank of Brooklyn, closed on Oct. 25, reopened for business today in New York.
No Wore PILES No Wore PILES Free Package Sent to Prove it. Instant relief from piles with Pyramid Pile Cure. trial package offered by Pyramid Co. at 138 Pyramid Bldg Marshall MI. Send name and address for free trial.
Merchants in the city report objections to new rates from American Express and National Express effective yesterday. The minimum transport charge rises to 20 cents from 15. Adams Express and Merchants Row firms expect little or no change. One official predicts a month’s notice before any further shifts, with no expected changes for the New Hampshire route.
Judge Fessenden rejected former Attorney General Herbert Parker’s motion to have Louis Tennis plead guilty to manslaughter with an 11 year minimum sentence. The dismissal followed evidence of an agreement between District Attorney Moran and Parker to accept a guilty manslaughter plea in exchange for the sentence.
Mayor Hibbard assured a West Roxbury delegation that the street department yard there will not be abolished for the present. He plans to consolidate this yard with the Roxbury yard.
Providence February 10 The Rev Father M P Cassidy long time rector of St Patrick s Cathedral Valley Falls has been chosen to succeed the late Rev Father George T Mahoney as pastor of St Charles Roman Catholic Church in Woonsocket.
For coughs and throat disorders, Brown's Bronchial Traches prove efficacy by years of testing. Sold only in boxes priced 25c, 50c, and $1. Ab o are free from anything harmful.
An ad asserts lack of blood causes neuralgia and that Dr Williams Pink Pills improve blood to heal nerves and relieve sciatica. It includes a patient testimonial from Mrs George Flenderadon of Wynantskill praising recovery after use. Pills priced 50 cents a box, six for 2.50, mailed postpaid from Shenectady New York.
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