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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement extols vibration therapy as a universal cure for disease and pain by improving blood circulation. It claims rubbing creates needed vibration, relieves congestion, and speeds uric acid elimination. It also links deafness to thickened membranes and urges use in every home, priced at $1 with prepaid shipping.
Anna C. Fall represented Mrs Annie Gray in a divorce case against John L Gray heard by Judge Bond. The trial marked the first East Cambridge record of a woman attorney in a matrimonial matter. A boy from Mrs Gray’s custody was discussed with a weekly support of seven dollars.
Millions suffer kidney trouble yearly with Bright's disease diabetes and dropsy. Seek first class medical care, avoid patent medicines, and consider home remedies like Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Kargon and Sarsaparilla after meals and at night. Backache signals kidney issues and urges treatment.
In Pawtucket a temporary truce was reached as Rev Marion Low quit the local Board of Associated Charities amid a clash over accepting a $200 tainted money donation from the Liquor Dealers Association. The board, with only $2.63 remaining, voted not to return the money. The act followed the association sending its $200 gift plus $25 to a local paper for distribution to the poor. Low, pastor of St. Pauls Church, cited anti saloon stance and noted he could not serve on a board receiving official saloon money. He resigned after declaring his position compromised.
Samuel W. George of Haverhill Mass former Massachusetts Gas and Electric Light Commissioner was named by President Roosevelt as assistant appraiser of merchandise for the Boston and Charlestown district. The appointment follows Senate support by Lodge and Crane and he succeeds the late D L Sprague with a 2500 dollar annual salary born Meredith New Hampshire 1862 later moved to Haverhill entered boot and shoe industry served in Haverhill Common Council three years was a State Senator in 1898 and 1899 became a commissioner in 1903 but did not win reappointment by Governor Guild.
Malden February 2 The Otter Cliff Club of young lady operators from the Malden exchange of the New England Telephone Telegraph Company held a select dancing party in the Auditorium ballroom. Many operators from surrounding cities attended and the event was a grand success led by arrangements committee Misses Theresa Francis Susan A Porter and Helen G O Brien. Arthur P Yeadon directed the floor with Gordon Gillard assisting and aides John M Cameron Thomas F White G H Stebbins E F Van Amburg J Holland Otis Charles E Bent and A W Hirons.
A serious fire at Colón on February 25 caused destruction of property valued at about 50 000 dollars before firefighters could control the blaze. The incident cites the extent of damage and calls for investigation into causes.
President Roosevelt activated the completed portion of the $60 million tunnel system from the White House, lighting the New York and New Jersey section beneath the Hudson this afternoon. The event marks a major milestone in the long planned project.
Governor Hughes and Fort lead the first official trip beneath the Hudson to Hoboken for the inauguration of the railroad tunnel system. The event signals the end of ferryboats on the North River and a new era of cross river transportation. Patrick McGowan and city and state officials attended a reception in Hoboken, with a Sherry’s banquet in New York to follow.
At Commonwealth Shoe Factory on Marble street a can of naphtha exploded at 10:30 am. Foreman M. H. Crowley calmed 11 nearby workers and 150 above, stopping a deadly rush to stairs. Fire spread to Bresenham, who was burned. coworkers smothered flames with coats.
The annual party of the William S. Butler Relief Association will be held tonight at Catholic Union Hall Worcester Square.
The affair is in charge of the committee named Misses K. C. Leonard, R. A. Golden, A. F. Goodman, B. H. M. Corbett, L. Lahy, M. E. Hamilton, M. Nixon, McInniss, M. Hollander, J. Swimn, Mrs. F. B. Mahoney, J. Cole, L. M. Flinn, L. J. Jordan and A. Q. W. Forster.
Rumors of extravagance and graft in state institutions spread after exclusive disclosures by the Post. The legislative session opened amid promise of a sensational issue as Representative William H. O'Brien of Ward 16 introduced a bill to create a State Finance Commission.
The postponement stems from a probe by the committee on charitable institutions. Reports claim 4900 paid for land for a Wrentham school for the feeble minded when the assessed value was 500. The Eastern Audit Company faulted lax accounting and potential fraud, but Senator Elmer Stevens’s committee repudiated that report.
Bangor Me Feb 25 A life sentence in the state prison at Thomaston was imposed by Chief Justice Henry of the Supreme Judicial Court tonight on Vito Brunesti who was found guilty of the murder of Giuseppe Toti at Dolby Rips Nev The details show Brunesti received the maximum penalty after conviction in a high profile case.
Outcry over animal torture gives way to stomach relief claims. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets touted as a safe, drugless digestives solution after meals. Dr. Richardson endorses them for acid and flatulent dyspepsia with no harmful drugs. Distributed widely by F. A. Fruert Co. 150 Stuart Bldg Marshall, mich.
Under S Bowles a Harvard senior the Democratic club will organize in the Union tonight. Officers will be elected and plans set for aiding the presidential campaign. The club aims to stump the towns about Cambridge and Bowles is son of Editor Bowles of the Springfield Republican.
Louis B. Ammerman pleaded guilty in New Haven to forging money orders and was sentenced to five years in State prison. He admitted stealing and passing orders in Boston Hartford Bridgeport and New Haven. His alleged partner Baker was arrested in New York and tied to a Hotel Essex Boston operation.
Maple Flake uses pure Vermont maple boiled into wheat then flaked. The process spans 96 hours with six hours steam cooking and 30 minutes at 400 degrees to toast thin flakes. Proponents claim the method makes starch digestible and maximizes nourishment, appealing to children.
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