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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1909
Page
4
Boots made in Norman & Bennett factory Boston for President Roosevelt for his African hunt were shipped to New York firm Abercrombie & Fitch. The 82 inch high porpoise leather boots feature heavy horsehide soles with hob nails and a 17 1/2 inch calf.
Suffolk county district attorney Arthur Dehon Hill has offered a DA position to School Committeeman David A. Ellis and seeks to retain Michael J. Dwyer as first assistant. Ellis has not accepted and Dwyer weighs his response. Courthouse insiders say public support could influence Ellis to accept. Will seeks Ellis's service for his office.
During the fortification bill debate in the house Congressman Peters of Massachusetts urged creating a children's bureau to study infant mortality juvenile courts desertion dangerous occupations and risks to children. He proposed reporting on child health efficiency and legislation affecting children across states and territories and collecting related facts.
President Roosevelt distributes walking sticks to cabinet members and close aides. Secretary Wright receives a stick from the Hermitage to honor his Tennessee Democrat ties. Secretary Newberry gets a Hamilton tree stick for centralizing navy yard authority. John Callan O Laughlin picks a Panama timber piece for Latin America interest. Secret Service men Jimmie Sloan and Joe Murphy also receive stout sticks.
Advertisement claims a new discovery cures hernia without salves or harnesses and offers a free book and trial. It cites numerous cured patients and urges readers to mail a free coupon to receive the book and prices.
A historic charity ball hosted by the British Charitable Society in Roxbury drew more than 1000 attendees. Attendees included Major Guy Murchie and British officials amid Scotland and Canadian themed displays. Proceeds support aid to worthy countrymen through the society.
In Malden on February 19 the act of someone smoking in the gym led Principal Tlutechins to bar all boys basketball games until the offender is found. Interclass team members deny involvement, saying the smoker was a outsider.
The steamer John H. Starin of the Starin New Haven line was reported in distress off Bridgeport harbor at 1 AM and tugs began moving to assist after signals for help were observed.
More than 400 Mary Hemenway School alumni gathered last evening at the school on Dorchester’s King Street for the annual reunion. A reception followed by a concert featured a greeting by Principal N. H. Whittemore and an M C B. Dove address with performances by Mary J. Taylor Warren A. Brown Mrs. George W. D Arcy and Emily A. Fifield. Joseph T. Kottoli led the dancing segment.
President Roosevelt directs Secretary Bacon to invite 45 nations to a world resources conference at The Hague next September. The move follows the North American conservation conference and aims to inventory and wisely use global natural resources.
Hon. Joseph W. Folk of Missouri spoke at the Boston City Club last night arguing exposing public corruption strengthens city governance. He condemned boss systems backed by public service interests and saloons and urged citizens to unite before and after elections to defeat encrusted powers.
Newport R I Feb 19 The scarlet fever epidemic at the naval training station claims its second victim Hospital Apprentice E D Monroe of Tiverton Rhode Island and apprentice seaman George F E Nusse of Lockport New York died Friday There are eight cases under treatment and a general quarantine will be imposed tomorrow delaying the transfer of 2200 officers enlisted men and naval apprentices to Atlantic fleet ships.
The Rev. Father Thomas F. Cusack pastor of St. Rose Catholic Church Chelsea is gravely ill at the parochial residence 16 Tudor street physicians say his life is despaired of and the end may come within hours. He is 57 and has long suffered heart trouble having been at Chelsea for about a year after leaving Hudson where he served for years.
New York alumni of Harvard Law School dined at the Hotel Astor where Professor Gray urged frugality for new lawyers. Justice Clarke claimed one can live on 25 cents a day in the city, a point Whitridge and others echoed with caution about duration.
The wooden tower on Blackstrap Hill near Portland collapsed after more than 50 years of withstanding winds and storms. It was a well known landmark to mariners as the first land sighted when approaching the port.
An advertisement proclaims a free one dollar fat reducer kit from a practitioner who claims scientific preparation aids digestion and fat loss without hindering digestion. It cites a Bolckow Missouri case claiming thirty pounds lost in thirty days and urges readers to request the free package to learn why they are fat.
A Canton Ohio man J H Bechle Jr reports dropping from 474 to 163 1 4 pounds after a ten week course of Kellogg’s Safe Fat Reducer. He praises improved health and asks for another supply while noting prior bicycling training and no impact on daily duties. Etta Hamerick of Detroit also touts an 83 pound loss during seven weeks.
Mrs S E Carter of Tracy Kentucky reports losing 62 pounds using Kellogg’s treatment. She says she feels better than in fifteen years and weighs 148 now from a start of 210. She invites letters from interested readers and says she found the right remedy on first trial.
A sensational tale of a reactionary move to dethrone Emperor Nicholas and set up a regency circulates in St Petersburg following the death of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovitch. A high judicial official links the affair to Azef and Lopukine case revelations as Vladimir’s possible involvement is unclear.
Mary H. Witherle of Concord left 12000 to Castine Me for a public library and 3000 to First Congregational Church of Castine. A further 1000 each was left to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Concord Home for the Age and the Animal Rescue League.
A reader signs a letter to Prof. F. J. Kellogg declaring satisfaction with Safe Fat Reducer claiming it delivers more than promised, noting personal weight results and strong endorsement for the product.
The United States cruiser Yankee lies sunk in Buzzards Bay as anchors and chains are brought to the naval station by the collier Lebanon. Lebanon assists in preparations for raising the vessel using compressed air devices. Pontoons are being placed around the sunken cruiser and officials believe a float attempt could occur within one or two weeks.
A coasting accident in East Boston injures seven year old Henry Beckovitch of 313 Chelsea Street. He collided with the Emerson School fence and was taken to East Boston Relief Hospital for head injuries.
Miss Artie Adams of Shelby Ohio describes her experience with an obesity cure. She reports a weight drop from a prior high to 16314 pounds and a loss of 10114 pounds, noting dramatic changes in how she feels and how she looks.
Clara Elizabeth Doolittle a nurse with over fifteen years in major New York and homeopathic hospitals reports losing 52 pounds in four months using Safe Fat Reducer. She cites chest 42 to 37 inches waist 32 to 27 inches hips 48 to 40 inches and praises Mr Kellogg’s work for fat burdened humanity. Box 64 Tekonsha Michigan.
An advertisement for Kellogg's Safe Fat Reducer warns users against fearing wrinkles after weight loss. It argues the treatment reduces flesh without causing skin sagging and promotes confidence in the product's effectiveness.
No change in the condition of President Carroll D. Wright of Clark College by late tonight. Wright is suffering a mental and physical breakdown induced by rheumatism and his life has been despaired of.
John Clohesy of Nashua New Hampshire, 24, was arrested for larceny of a silver watch valued at ten dollars from Ivan Dolloff of 505A Washington Street Dorchester in a West End hotel incident.
ST JOHN NB February 19 Word arrived that a fire swept the business section of Buctouche last night causing an estimated total loss of about 50600.
Isaac M. Woodworth a 70 year old Civil War veteran and unmarried resident of the Chelsea Soldiers Home died yesterday by his own action. Authorities report mental low mood as the likely cause.
Washington on February 19 reports that after his inauguration President Taft will attend his inaugural banquet on March 4 at the Arlington Hotel. The event will honor cadets from the Georgia Military Academy and the Donald Frazier School, two Georgia institutions.
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