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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1911
Page
5
Speaker Walker announced the redistricting committee would be equally divided between Republicans and Democrats despite pressure for a GOP majority. The decision heightens interest in President Treadway’s likely Senate stance on the measure.
Members urged Speaker Walker to appoint 15 on the committee eight Republicans and seven Democrats. He would stick to his plan of a 14 member panel with seven Democrats and seven Republicans. President Treadway weighs six Senate committee members, originally aiming for two Democratic seats, now unclear due to Walker’s stance.
A Philadelphia ad claims Eckman’s Alterative cured TB and bronchial conditions. An affidavit from CHAS. MORGAN cites hemorrhages, recovery after August 1907, and life insurance acceptance after exams. The notice invites inquiries to Eckman Laboratory and local druggists.
A letter promises a complimentary wrinkle remedy claiming quick, noticeable results. Jeannette Adams invites readers to write for details on obtaining the $5 treatment, alleging it surpasses plasters masks and other methods. The note provides a New York address for contact.
City Council stalls on the mayor’s budget of over 19 million dollars as a deadlock over the presidential selection persists. The council did not ballot on the presidency during yesterday’s session.
The council backs public hearings on the East Boston teaming tunnel and a trolley express petition for streets, invites Park Square Trust directors to present Arlington street extension plans, and asks street commissioners to attend. It also seeks action on Granary Burying Ground building encroachments and endorses milk inspection legislation with a trip to the State House.
Mrs. J Dennison of New Bedford Massachusetts died from injuries after jumping from a window in her room at 293 Central Park West. Police were not informed until the day of her death she was 35 years old.
Springfield report notes Mrs. J W Dennison wife of traveling salesman J W Dennison of the Fred T Ley Company. Her home is New Bedford and his is Boston. Both were frequent visitors to Springfield.
Dr Samuel Singer alias Samuel Katz arrested in Bridgeport Conn by Chief Shannon on a warrant for larceny of 11 Singer sewing machines valued at 396 dollars. The alleged crime occurred in Chelsea in 1906 while he ran a Broad Way store. He disappeared with the machines, owned by Singer Sewing Machine Company. He is held for extradition to Chelsea for trial.
William Hanrahan, 21, of 66 Bachelder Street Roxbury was fined $15 by Judge A Nathan Williams in Roxbury District Court for cruelty to animals for packing five cats in a suitcase wrapped in burlap with no ventilation. A bottle of Adamsonr s Cough Bargam is noted as a remedy in the text.
Washington February 20 the Supreme Court announced decisions that establish far reaching principles on interstate commerce and resolve several difficult questions. The rulings touch on multiple legal questions and mark a notable day for the high court.
The text lists several Supreme Court questions and decisions on interstate commerce and regulation. Key points include railroad rights and services contracts, state crew-size regulations aiding interstate commerce, ICC authority limits on unjust rates, and a state relief contract exception for railroad employees. It also notes penalties for Clay Centre officials, the Bucks Stove boycott case dismissal, and review of American Naval Stores Company convictions under the Sherman Act.
George S. Richards an actor touring with a major success filed for divorce through Isaacs and Isaacs from Florence Earl Richards his wife of 1901 Jer sey City. He claims she deserted him over three years ago and now is believed to be living in New York.
At the Harvard freshman class election held in the Harvard Union, Robert Treat Paine Storer of Waltham was elected president Griscom Bettle of New York vice president and James Hale Lowell of Boston secretary treasurer. All three are connected with class athletics and each holds positions related to the football program. Three additional members were chosen for the Student Council: W. T. Gardiner Boston William A. Willetts Skaneateles N Y and Charles P. Curtis Boston.
A hearing on 25000 for an equestrian or military statue of Major General and former Governor Benjamin F. Butler drew no opposition. Representative Martin M. Lomasney supported honoring Butler for defending foreign born citizens and equality for all, noting his stand against Know Nothingism.
Speakers including Mr Lomasney Edward B Pierce and lawmakers urged placing a Butler statue at the State House. They cited his military service and funding efforts including Boston banks loans of 2 5 million dollars and a 1 percent appropriation now sought to honor his memory.
From the fashion column the piece explains replacing wet washing with dry shampooing for scalp health and hair vitality. It details a DIY mix of four ounces each orris root and thorox, weekly application, and notes benefits such as softness, shine, and potential hair growth.
Grace Sawyer a 14 year old ill girl was saved from suffocation by her aunt Mrs Blanche Tozier who lifted her from bed and carried her to safety over the roof during a blaze at 68 Huntington avenue The aunt climbed two flights through a skylight and to a neighboring building before finding fresh air The fire began in Mrs A Eugene Hurd’s second floor apartment as Grace noticed smoke rising through the floor.
The Rev. William O. White, Harvard College class of 1840’s last survivor and longtime Unitarian minister, dies at his Brookline home at age 90. A Harvard Divinity School graduate of 1845, he served chiefly in Keene New Hampshire before retirement.
The third repetition of The Marvels of Photography demonstration by H. Snowden Ward at Tremont Temple will be a Washington's Birthday matinée with reduced admission for youths under 17. A Wellesley College faculty member called the method a revelation and a quickening of young intelligence.
Miss Grace Stardard of Malone New York a leading Wellesley College student narrowly escaped serious injury yesterday in Wellesley square when she was thrown from a sleigh After the heavy snow students revived the old sport of stealing rides on sleighs A dozen girls were present when Stardard leaped for a passing sleigh Miss Stardard slipped fell rolled in the snow and twisted her ankle
Governor Augustus B. Willson of Kentucky, Harvard ’69 alumnus, traveled to Boston to attend the Harvard Board of Overseers meeting. He stayed at the Hotel Somerset and spoke to the Kentucky Club of Harvard before joining the Overseers gathering at the Harvard Union.
Horticultural Hall hosted the first annual ball and reception for the Newspaper Photographers of Boston. The event featured soft lighting and palm decor, with dancing lasting until 3 AM. Attendees included Acting Mayor Ballantyne, Constantino, and Julian Eltinge, with staff from the Boston Journal, Herald, Post, Traveler, and American assisting.
The trial of William R. Remington for the murder of Max Sorokien heads to the jury this morning after closing arguments by defense counsel Martin T. Hall and Assistant District Attorney Lavelle yesterday.
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