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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
5
A Boston Coal Club member reports the group will not speculate on indictments and defends past pricing as honest. He notes dealers face losses as of May first, despite cooperation with an investigating committee and claims no undue profits.
The Catholic University rector spoke at English High School on The Teacher as a Trustee of Education. He urged education to form character and soul, see truth in its beauty, and include religion from kindergarten to university. He warned that education without Christ is incomplete.
Louisville resident Rk. O. Whayne states eczema on his feet vanished within four weeks of using ZEMA-CURA after three doctors failed. He reports no recurrence ten months later and offers to vouch for others seeking treatment.
An advertisement touts Zema-Cura as a unique external liquid for eczema acne and many skin conditions with claims of complete cures. It markets Zema-Cura Medicated Powder for healing and clear skin, asserts safety for babies, warns against imitations, and lists U.S. distributors and druggists.
Yale alumni in Boston gathered at the Hotel Somerset for an Eli night praising Yale. Speakers defended Yale’s approach, mocked endowment excess, and urged loyalty to alma mater while critiquing two year college plans.
The ad touts Cuticura soap and ointment for infant skin conditions and praises diplomatic era peace. The Yale related notes list Boston Alumni Association officers and executive committee members with class years. President Walworth presided as Perrin and Hadley speakers praised Yale spirit and leadership.
Despatches report two masked bandits robbing 32 passengers on the Los Angeles to Pasadena line. John W. Gay of Winchendon, agent for Raymond & Whitcomb, resisted a search and nearly saved his money as a bullet pierced the car roof. Raymond praised Gay for facing mortal danger, saying he would act the same again.
At a South Boston Citizens Association meeting committees reported the Elevated Railway Company is weighing requests for transfer stations at Dewey Square and at Highth and Dorchester streets.
The Bunker Hill Democratic Club hosts Cauley Hall for its fourth annual ball with city leaders invited. Invitations went to City Hall departments, deputies, the Board of Aldermen, councilmen, and ward committee chairmen.
Parents are advised to increase milk, try condensed or watered milk, and experiment with household mixtures. A small amount of Scott’s Emulsion in the bottle is claimed to build vigor for babies as it does for older people. A sample can be sent from Scott & Lowne, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
A portrait of Charles J. Capen will be hung today at the Boston Latin School. Alumni presented the painting in appreciation of his fifty years as master, during which he has never missed a day of illness. Arthur Fiske will oversee ceremonies with Rev. Dr. E. E. Hale presenting. Capen discusses teaching methods and credits for encouraging student thinking, recalling famous former pupils.
The Massachusetts House defeated municipal ownership of street railways by 110 to toll after a broad debate. The session covered opposition to a public baths maintenance grant, a tobacco sale restriction bill, and a railroad location approval. Gas and electric monopolies were criticized as a threat to competition and consumer prices.
The committee on public lighting heard advocates of repealing the right of gas and electric light companies to appeal local wire location decisions to the gas and electric light commissioners. Representative Pingree of Haverhill argued the state board effectively holds a monopoly and that appeals are a farce with decisions always favoring one side. A colossal dispute loomed.
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