25 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
1
Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt Sr. donated over 1,000,000 for four model tenements for tuberculosis sufferers. The Shively sanitary tenements will be run with Dr. Henry L. Shively's TB clinic at Presbyterian Hospital and will charge a moderate rental.
Dr Shively in charge of Mrs Vanderbilt relief work outlines a group of four six story tenements to rise on a large East River plot near the Presbyterian Hospital. Each building will have 375 apartments two to five rooms with large light shafts ample courts and roof gardens. Central 30 foot square courts will provide light and air, with several new architectural features highlighted by Dr Shively.
Prominent labor leaders from across the state filled the State House hearing room as the joint committee on labor held sessions on eight proposed measures. The bills cover injunctions reform, union member fines, peaceful picketing, a blackmail bill, and a push for initiative and referendum.
Senator Frank W. Dickinson cites the Willcut and Driscoll case and a Supreme Court ruling to back a measure legalizing fines by unions. A F of L official P H Sweet led the hearing for workers, with Springfield union leaders R H Hennessey and W H Grady voicing support.
In London on February 24, suffragettes intensified efforts to pressure the government. About 30 or more women, many of them from high social circles, were arrested this evening, creating an awkward dilemma for officials and challenging parries to their demands.
Those taken into custody include Patrick Lawrence and Lady Constance Lytton, sister of Lord Lytton. Miss Stratford Dugdale, daughter of Commander Dugdale. cousin of Hon. William R. W. Peet elected for Taunton. Miss Daisy Solomon, daughter of the ex premier of Cape Colony. and Mrs Catherine Elizabeth Corbett, a prominent suffragist supporter.
A telegram from Seattle reports Washington state approves equal suffrage amendment. The Senate passed it 30 to 65 after the House had already approved 70 to 18. The measure now goes to voters on a referendum.
Somerville authorities declare they will arrest a man today in a poison plot linked to a woman named Mary Kelleher described as a potential accomplice. The case centers on alleged plans to kill young children and relatives for money.
Somerville police say they know the man behind the Kelleher family killings and have tracked him as he evades suspicion. They plan to question him today about alleged poisoning tied to insurance money and forged names as they piece together his alleged influence over Mrs. Kelleher.
A historical letter from Dr. Peters head of the Cattle Bureau discusses disposal orders under contagious disease laws. It claims some slightly infected tuberculous cattle were used for beef and outlines state authority over cattle removal and destruction.
Protesters target a condemned vineyard sale after a promoter pushed ahead despite objections. Community members argue health and safety concerns and demand reevaluation of the step toward disposal.
An extract from Dr Peters letter argues the preferred method to deal with diseased cattle is to ship them to Somerville for killing and rendering or to use slightly infected beef. He claims he has the discretionary power to order such actions.
Washington February 24 The proposed increase of the President’s pay from 50 000 to 100 000 was rejected by the House 145 to 154 On demand of Mr Watson Indiana the yeas and nays were ordered and the roll called Result yeas 141 nays 168 confirming rejection of Senate amendment
A letter from Congressman Samuel W. McCall of Massachusetts declines the offer to become president of Dartmouth College. He cites duty to public service as the reason, and the message was released by General Frank Streeter, a Dartmouth trustee and sub-committee chair.
Speaker Cannon directed recognition for Mr Watson to push a $75 000 salary. The vote on the amendment passed 163 to 149 amid Republican applause, with judges’ salaries and State Department changes still in dispute. The conference committee then moved non-concurrence and sent the bill back to conference.
The Nevada Senate approved a joint concurrent resolution banning all aliens and foreigners from federal and State grazing lands, a measure already adopted by the Assembly. The action targets access to grazing resources on public lands.
Forecast shows snow in northern New England with rain or snow in the south on Thursday. Colder Friday with fair, colder conditions in central and east Maine. Brisk to high southwest to west winds. Steamers to Europe face brisk to high southwest to northwest winds Thursday with rain, then clearing toward the Grand Banks.
The Red Sox begin a southern road trip while Tom McCarthy is named scout for Cincinnati. Tonight features the third post bowling tourney in the series. A. J. Welch buys Readville track to boost racing there. Crowley Bellairs and Leeto arrive in Boston for Saturday races. Smooth fox terriers win sweep at the dog show. Brookline High captures Preparatory League meet.
Storm warnings display along the Atlantic coast from Jacksonville to Eastport as of February 24, signaling approaching rough weather for the region.
A garbled OCR report from Thompson's Spa at 219 Washington street lists yesterday's temperatures with various unreadable characters. It notes an average yesterday around 41 degrees and an average for the previous year around 23 degrees, with a likely 12 to 24 minute timing reference.
Inspectors from the State Cattle Bureau ordered diseased cows killed and shipped from Martha’s Vineyard to Somerville for slaughter. Dr. Austin Peters, bureau chief, says slight infections may be sold, a claim disputed by New England Dressed Meat & Wool Company president G W Hollis who insists only disease-free cattle are bought. The process involved disinfecting barns, transporting via steamer Uncana to New Bedford and onward to Somerville for processing.
An old advertisement proclaims Father John's Medicine cures colds without dangerous drugs. The copy emphasizes natural remedies and quick relief claims typical of historic patent medicine promotions.
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