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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
4
Washington Feb 17 The official report on the North Carolina speed trial confirms a four hour run at about 22.48 knots. Government acceptance of the armored cruiser is now guaranteed following the testing.
A frenzied view of feminine nervous disorders as a firebrand on women and their families, describing irritability as a source of misery. The passage suggests these conditions can be overcome by taking a remedy or treatment.
A collection of letters from women in Tennessee and Connecticut praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving severe female troubles and nerves. The notes claim restoration to health after medical failures and invite readers to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
Stephen Bogue and John Mc Bride faced arraignment for allegedly assaulting a young woman at Flagg and Washington streets. They denied striking her. both were fined 20 dollars and appealed. Bogue also faced a separate charge of stealing Adolf Greenier's watch, held on 200 dollars bail for later court appearance.
George Shepard drowned after breaking through thin ice on Lake Champlain near the cut in Burlington Vermont. He was 25 and survived by his mother and a brother.
Government witness Shoy Pong testified yesterday in Judge Brown and Judge Pierce's court about Hep Sing Tong operations. He described a headquarters at 75 Harrison Avenue with eight members, noting Warry Charles as president and Wong Duck as treasurer. He said a 10‑man jury held secret meetings and recounted plans to raid Chinatown, intimidation of Chinese business people, and a push to hire external hatchet men from New York Philadelphia and Chicago, with Charles promising to cover defense costs.
Miss Sarah A. Boyden aged 71 died at her North Foxboro home. She was born in Foxboro, daughter of Benjamin F. and Lucinda A. Clapp Boyden. Funeral arrangements pending.
Harvard doctor Dr. Thomas Rothh argued against exposing young girls legs for fashion. Back Bay doctors and a Post reporter observed that children in lighter stockings and less clothing appeared healthier, while heavily clothed youngsters seemed pale. A Newbury Street child praised going bare below the knee, and local doctors noted health varies by child and climate, not clothing alone.
Assistant US Treasurer Ed win A Curtis bought about half of Otis wharf land for a new appraisers store at 235000 dollars. The 18180 square foot property, owned by 16 heirs of James Otis, was assessed at 139000 dollars. Condemnation suits proceed on the remaining half. The 38147 square foot plot lies between Atlantic avenue Fort Point Channel Northern avenue and Arch wharf remnant.
The East Cambridge Probate Court hearing on the will of Benjamin Tindley, a Somerville recluse with an estate estimated at 600000 to 1000000, has been indefinitely postponed. Clarence I Hadley, nephew, threatens sensational disclosures if the case proceeds, claiming 30000 trusts for him and his brother George W. were part of the will. The challenge centers on alleged lack of testamentary capacity.
A two story unoccupied Minot estate house on Centre street Jamaica Plain was set on fire for the second time in three months around noon yesterday. Firemen confined flames to the first floor causing only slight damage. Police investigate after strangers were seen near the property minutes before discovery.
In Bangor on February 17 the Wastern Manufacturing Company pulp and paper mill ended a five week shutdown and started full production. Nearly 800 workers are affected by the restart.
Coughs and sore throat relief troches marketed for hoarseness and bronchial affections. Claims include safe use and no harmful ingredients. Overstated product language suggests general remedy with box packaging.
An all day executive session of the Finance Commission meets in the Tremont building today. A report on the cost of street lighting in the city is expected to be sent to Mayor Hibbard during the day.
Miss Matilda J. Rafferty of 67 Clark Street married Joseph B. Marshall Jr. of Dorchester at 7 30 this evening with Rev. Edward W. Virgin officiating. Best man Samuel Jacobs and bridesmaid Josephine M. McNamara attended.
A home remedy claims to cure la grippe in three days using Virgin Oil of Pine with glycerine whiskey or Cinchona compound as a substitute. The advisory notes safety, proper packaging, and warns against imitations while citing official drug act certification and serial number.
Citizens of White River Junction petition rail regulators to abolish the eight track crossing at the station where five railroad divisions converge. With 50 passenger trains daily and frequent freight movements, pedestrians face great risk crossing unguarded tracks. The crossing is called the worst in Vermont.
The Hamilton Woolen Company mills began full operation today after a weeklong shutdown. The plant employs about 700 workers in Amesbury.
Father P J Cavanaugh, returned from Rome aboard the Canopic, hears Vatican circles expect Archbishop O Connell of Boston and Archbishop Farley of New York to become cardinals. He notes the pope appeared in good health and spirits during his visits and says the rumor is widely spoken in Rome.
A Maine mother tells how Cooper New Discovery transformed her constipated infant into a thriving child. She credits improved bowels, appetite, sleep, and rapid growth to the Cooper preparation, now sold at Jaynes Drug Stores in Rees.
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