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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1910
Page
2
Thousands attended the Lexington winter carnival despite thawing conditions that hampered ice sports. Ice skating exhibitions drew crowds while toboggan chutes and a 60 foot slide thrilled guests though soft snow slowed runs. Fireworks, confetti battles, and a glowing bonfire closed the festive night.
Lewiston Maine February 15 John J Burns aged 38 died at Central Maine General Hospital from injuries after falling from a ladder during a fire scene last Wednesday. He leaves a widow and four children. This marks the third Lewiston fire department fatality this winter.
Valparaiso Ind February 15 It was learned from Linkoping Sweden that John Bleckman Chesterton who died at the poor house last month left an estate in his native country valued at 35000 He has heirs in the United States but their whereabouts are unknown.
Ed ward J. Finnegan, head of the engraving department at the Boston American, died after several weeks illness from pneumonia. He was brother to Rev. Charles A. Finnegan of Groton, a member of the Winthrop Council Royal Arcanum, and a former president of the Photo Engravers Union.
In Norfolk county divorce court at Dedham, Miss Helen Agnes Cuff Mansfield was granted a divorce from J Harry Mansfield the Rockland financier known as the boy broker. She testified to desertion and lack of support over five years. Mansfield did not attend the proceedings. The case reveals a sensational marriage at South Braintree in 1905 and hints Mansfield may wed again.
The Nina Tug, under Boatswain Croghan, vanished after leaving Hampton Roads last Sunday. Navy vessels scoured the coast including the Bay View and Salem, with all land stations watching, but no trace found. Officials note Delaware Breakwater shelter may explain its delay, while Cape Henry observers doubt any unobserved passage. The Nina, built 1865 in Chester, served as a tender at Charlestown yard and had towed submarines before beginning its return voyage.
Madame Lipkowska seeks an injunction over desserts named Cap Lydia and Soufflee aux Fraises a la Lipkowska at the Lenox Hotel after chef Nicholas Sabatini creates them during a 48 hour labor spree. She accuses the hotel of using her stage name for culinary purposes and demands removal from the bill of fare. Legal experts watch the case as the hotel prepares defense through counsel Henry Kahn.
John Redmond with John Dillon and T. P. O'Connor met Chancellor Lloyd George after the cabinet council and talked for an hour on the Nationalists stance toward the budget. Redmond reportedly assured the chancellor that the Irish members would not deliberately embarrass the government regardless of budget and veto handling decisions.
Asquith may placate Redmond to keep Nationalists neutral on the budget while Labourites sway the majority. The King’s speech is expected to be brief addressing the veto issue. George M. Barnes elected Parliamentary Labour chairman. Suffragettes urge explicit support for women’s suffrage. Rosebery backs a royal commission to resolve the fiscal dispute.
Prepare grapes by soaking in Grand Marnier on a saucer for minutes remove seeds. Stuff with whipped cream and vanilla sugar, dip in molten sugar, top with pistachios. Fill cup with vanilla ice cream around sides. Combine strawberries with lemon water ice and add Hamburg grapes on top. Garnish with spun sugar around the cup kept chilled until serving.
A recipe for a decorative strawberry cocktail mixes one quart strawberries one to two pints strawberry juice a pony glass cognac Benedictine Anisette and three spoonfuls powdered sugar. Chill on ice fifteen minutes then serve in a double vessel over shaved ice with whipped cream. Crush crystal iced violets sprinkle top draw a knife to form a star over the surface place cherries at line ends and center decorate with pink spun sugar.
Paris reports indicate another slight rise in the Seine due to recent rains and is expected to continue for days. No serious danger is foreseen, but homes at Alfortville and other small re-occupied areas will be evacuated as a precaution.
Stanley T. Pullen former surveyor of the port of Portland and for 11 years publisher of the Portland Press died in Portland Maine at age 67.
A Boston couple quarrels over a $2500 wedding dowry paid to their daughter in 1906. Dr Lazarus sues to recover $7650 claiming dowry and investments, while the Bermans defend that the money belonged to their daughter. The court has issued an order of notice returnable Feb 18 to restrain disposition of assets linked to the dispute.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce a limited time offer for a free month of treatment and all medicines for patients who begin or renew care by February 26, 1910. The promotion claims to cure chronic diseases and urges prompt enrollment, noting only eight days remain. Also mentions heart disease symptoms such as irregular pulse and shortness of breath.
If you have any cont anxieties trouble and want cure begin treatment at Osmo-Chemic Physicians Room 10 No 18 Boylston st on or before Feb 26 1910. You will receive consultation examination with perfected X-Ray and a month’s treatment absolutely free.
Washington report by Commissioner D. J. Keefe links white slavery to local politics in several cities. It names no cities but says traffic is tied to municipal conditions and some authorities are implicated or ineffective. It urges state and city action, given federal powers are limited, to eradicate the evil.
A yearlong federal inquiry reports a large hidden market in importing foreign women. It notes no syndicate proven but cites an esprit de corps among traffickers and clubs in several cities. Proposals include redefining alien status, tightening contract labor rules, punishing alien importation attempts, allowing skilled aliens only with favorable Commerce and Labor approval, and raising fines for ships docking diseased aliens.
A brief advertisement notes Hood's Lotion as a remedy for inflamed and irritated skin. It purports to heal, soften hands, improve complexion, and is promoted as effective by users.
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