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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
4
The Rev. Thomas S. Weeks D D pastor of the Christian Church in Bangor Maine died at his home at noon today from bronchial pneumonia after a five day illness He served eight years as secretary of the American Christian Convention of the United States and Canada
The article argues that success comes from specializing and ensuring genuine merit in products. It highlights Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a trusted remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues and notes free sample offers from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York with regular bottle prices.
Wilson of New Jersey urged gathered Democrats in Concord to back strong leadership as he spoke at the City Auditorium. He arrived from Massachusetts and was greeted by New Hampshire party leaders including John B. Jameson Eugene Reed and Clarence Carr.
At noon a luncheon at the Eagle hotel brought together seven Democratic Mayors and other leaders as Governor Wilson and Governor Bass greeted New Jersey officials. Samuel S. Felker urged direct election of U S Senators and constitutional amendments while urging reform in taxation and representation. Wilson argued for reorganizing power to serve the common weal and warned special interests against backing a candidate.
Cardinal O Connell assigns Lent regulations to archdiocese pastors to read in churches. Fast days apply to those over 21 but under 60 with exemptions for the sick pregnant or nursing or those for whom fasting harms health. One full meal and a light supper on fast days, with certain allowances for meat on specific weekdays. Abstinence and meat rules outlined with exemptions, mortification urged, and usual Lenten devotions to be observed in all churches.
Doctors from across the arch diocese attended a reception at Cathedral Hall in honor of Cardinal O Connell. Nearly 300 people heard the cardinal praise the Guild of St Luke for its success. he founded the guild and serves as honorary president.
Carmen Melis of the Boston Opera Company performed an aria from Tosca as Cardinal officiated at a guild welcome. Alfredo Romella and Giovanni Polese also sang while Dr. Robert Merrick voiced the welcome. The cardinal spoke of the priest physician bond and urged doctors to fulfill their Christian duties.
The New Orleans baseball club champions of the Southern league arrived at Colón on February 15. Local fans anticipate the first game of the Isthmian series with strong interest, slated for Saturday.
Mrs Ida J Brown testifies against former Hyde Park and Lonsdale Presbyterian pastor Rev William A Brown alleging brutal and inhuman treatment including physical assault and starvation. The divorce libel opened yesterday afternoon before Judge Fessen den in Norfolk Superior Court at Dedham.
Mrs. Brown testified to repeated mistreatment by her husband after their 1902 wedding in Brooklyn New York. She described gas exposure threats choking and physical harm to her and their child with minimal provocation and denied leaving him or that her mother caused the trouble.
Somerville firemen laid 2500 feet of hose to reach a blaze that destroyed a two and a half story wooden structure of the Boston and Maine railroad at East Somerville. The site housed engine hostlers and two coke freight cars were ruined. damage listed under $1000. The fire caused explosions and flames from the building as locomotives sounded alarms.
Juarez track in El Paso Texas reports no racing today due to an embargo restricting cross border traffic between the United States and Mexico. Officials said the decision affects all scheduled events and could be rescheduled.
In Pittsburg, a man was found to have an eight inch silver spoon in his stomach. Death was caused by pneumonia, not the spoon, which had remained harmlessly lodged for months or years according to Dr. E S Edgerton at the University hospital.
In a city caucus the Auburn Republican party unanimously selected Dr C F Williams as their mayoral candidate for the March 4 election, the caucus adjourned tonight.
Charles Appleton Gibson longtime Bangor resident died today at his home aged 79. Born in New Ipswich New Hampshire he moved to Bangor in 1867 and became a well known local figure.
A hair dye claim promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy to restore natural color after multiple applications. It also claims dandruff removal, scalp cleansing, and hair growth support with a fifty cent bottle sold by druggists. Money-back guarantee offered if not satisfied after fair trial.
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