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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1906
Page
5
The political situation shows turbulence as opposition to the mayor’s recent appointments is expected to surface Monday during confirmation. Aldermen may be guided by the mayor and a chairman elected. otherwise Donovan acting chairman may name committees per his authority.
Opposition to Mayor steps against Thomas M. Babson and James H. Doyle as superintendent of Streets is expected to surface Monday when the full slate is reviewed in the board. Alderman Whelton plans to speak then and may support Doyle while debating Babson.
The Board of Aldermen faces a factional split with six aldermen voting for themselves and others backing different candidates. With no clear Democratic chairman, Mayor may intervene to realign support. City Clerk FE Donovan acts as chair and could appoint key committees if no chair is chosen. The next meeting will likely decide the issue.
Mrs J A Vaughan of 3849 Freeport Street Dorchester became a widow last July after a collision on Old Colony Street railway. Her husband’s company employed him. Since then she has earned only $2 to $3 weekly and her eldest son, about 11, helps by selling papers. The family faces great need as one of the younger children has measles this week keeping her from outside work. Neighbors say help would be appreciated.
Mrs Zephron Gagnon of 56 Conant street Roxbury widow of a man killed in the subway last October appeals through the editor for aid for her five children and aged mother. The youngest is three months old. contributions of clothing provisions money or any support are welcome and may be sent to 56 Conant street or 1831 Washington street with thanks to be acknowledged through the Post.
New York gossip claimed Mr and Mrs Harriman were headed for divorce. Mrs Harriman Isabelle Hunnewell dismissed the reports as cruel and false, stating she has no plan to separate and noting Mr Harriman is away. They have residence at Westbury and social connections to the Vanderbilts and other New York society.
Wilson Mizner, husband of Mrs. C. T. Yerkes Mizner, is staying at the Hotel Astor rather than at the Yerkes mansion on Fifth Avenue. Lawyer Owsley says the separation is final and no contest to the will is expected. probate planned for March 15 in New York.
New York Feb 22. Insurance investigation committee reports aims to defer annual elections of Mutual companies to November 15. Senator Armstrong hopes the bill will pass nullifying proxies held by Lawson and the companies.
A 319 page report concludes the insurance department could have prevented many evils with vigorous enforcement. It cites abuses at Mutual Life New York Life and Equitable Life, inclining toward thorough audits, limits on new business, and tighter control of investments. It absolves solvency concerns yet condemns improper pool participation and questionable payments to figures like Senator Depew.
Watertown Feb 22 Joseph Sullivan a 12 year old of Litchfield street Brighton was injured by an explosion in a manhole at Arlington and Arsenal streets after dropping lighted matches into it The blast blew off several manhole covers and burned his face severely
An ambitious student recounts how greasy foods left him weak and unfocused until he tried Grape-Nuts. Diet adherence restored strength, weight, and mental clarity. his sister and brother in Washington also improved. The testimonial, from Postum Co. Battle Creek, cites broad student benefits and directs readers to The Road to Wellville.
Edwin D. Mead presented prizes to Boston high school graduates for essays on The Constitution of Massachusetts and The Rise and Decline of the Massachusetts Whale Fishery. Winners included William Deed Jr and Elmer Jacobs with first prizes of 40 and 40 dollars respectively, amid applause. Misses Egar Waxer Fottler earned second prizes, with Dorchester High School noted for widespread representation. A chorus from Rice School sang as A F E Winship delivered the commemorative address.
Berlin reports Professor Behring, renowned bacteriologist, asserts discovery of a tuberculosis serum called tuberculose made from milk of infected cows. He claims it can vaccinate to prevent TB as smallpox does and that healthy cows may also produce milk containing TB germs.
The police continued their search yesterday for Luigi Sanatoro whose wife was killed last Tuesday night either by a fall or a push from a fourth floor window at 97 North Margin Street. Tenants report frequent quarrels between the couple.
English military plans in Northwest India suffer a serious setback as natives oppose, suspending construction of the strategic railway near the Khyber Pass.
Adelaide Mould of Florodora fame has left her husband George E. Bissel and their two children Avis and Rush to return to the stage. She sues for divorce on desertion, claiming necessity drove her to the footlights. Bissel rebuts, saying he provided a home and fought her love of the stage which persists.
At a special School Board session in Waltham on February 22 three medical inspectors for the public schools were elected. The appointees are Dr. Walter F. Adams Dr. Charles A. Willis and Dr. Conrad Bell. They were chosen at a salary of 200 dollars each amid a debate on funding before aldermen action.
Mrs Caroline E K Norris M D leads New Thought leaders at the Mastern annual convention in Chickering hall Boston with sessions by Charles Brodie Patterson and Dr J W Winkley. A reception and business session aim to organize a national Metaphysical Alliance.
Washington Feb 22 Daniel C Miles brother of Lt Gen Nelson A Miles and long time Massachusetts bank examiner has sent petitions to the comptroller of the currency seeking retention as an examiner Comptroller Ridgeley says Miles has not been asked to resign and has merely not been reassigned to any duty in his district
Mrs Adeline F Witz state regent of the Daughters of the Revolution held a reception yesterday afternoon at her residence 10 Clark avenue Chelsea inviting members and local officers to tour the home and discuss forthcoming events.
A testimonial proclaims Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People cure anemia and restore strength. Mrs Thos J McGann of Plainfield New Jersey recounts severe illness with headaches irregular heartbeat swollen limbs and fatigue, saying after twelve boxes her health improved with pink cheeks and renewed energy.
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