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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1909

Page

3

Soldiers Testify At Howard Trial In Spirit Visit Confession

Augustus Johnson recounted Howard's claim that his wife kept $12 of his money and that he might harm her. Doyle described first aid training and locating carotid arteries. Ida Howard's death and clairvoyant Martha Ward Isherwood's testimony about nightly spirit appearances followed, with questions on spirit clothing and communication.

August Johnson Howard Morton Doyle Hospital Corps Dewhurst Ida Howard Shady Lane Farm Garden Patch Ricketson's Point

Bond government resigns in Newfoundland crisis

The government of Sir Robert Bond tendered its resignation to Governor Sir William MacGregor in St John’s Newfoundland. Opposition leader Sir Edward Morris, a former minister, is expected to be asked to form a new ministry tomorrow.

ST. John's N. F Robert Bond William MacGregor Edward Morris Bond

Hermit Roosevelt Visits Saranac Lake Friend

Kermit Roosevelt is visiting Robert Munro Ferguson in Saranac Lake New York for several days before joining his father on an African hunting trip. The arrangement was made earlier for the winter visit as part of Roosevelt family travel.

Saranac Lake N. Y Kermit Roosevelt Robert Munro Ferguson Roosevelt Mr. Ferguson

Presbyterian Brothers Re-elect Holt at Annual Convention

The Presbyterian Brotherhood of America closed its annual Pittsburgh convention with the national council re electing most officers. Charles Holt was named president, while the vice presidency saw no re election.

Presbyterian Brothers Holt Pittsburo Penn Presbyterian Brotherhood of America National Council Charles Brotherhood

City Council debates abolishing Transit Commission over Washington street land deals

Councilman Charles T. Harding led resolutions to abolish the Transit Commission and shift duties to a municipal panel. The 37 to 4 vote followed a lengthy Finance Commission report defending the Transit Commission while noting some settlements as unwise and criticizing the Shuman case.

Rapid Transit Commissioners Washington Street Finance Commission Common Council Charles T. Harding Ward 20 Transit Commission Harding Shuman Bette Finance Coun Ballard George A. Crocker Crocker Boston The Lagrange Street

Tremont Street Subway Debate and City Council Orders

Merchants on Tremont Street weigh the Tremont street subway as a symbol of city governance led by Nathan Matthews Jr. and the Finance Commission. Council debates include a $500000 highway loan and $300000 sewer work. park repairs for Marine Park discussed as orders pass to a weeklong table.

Tremont Street Nathan Matthews, Jr Boston Finance Commission Common Council Carruth Ward Casey Ward 14 Marine Park

Blood thicker than water statement by Laurier

Ottawa Feb 25 Sir Wilfrid Laurier Canadian prime minister voiced confidence that Canada would not face future conflict with the United States and that Anglo-Saxon nations have reached a level where bloodshed would be abhorred He said Canada fears no invasion from any neighbor except the United States and that peaceful relations with the U S are expected for the future

Ottawa Canada United States Wilfrid Laurier Great Britain

Judge Gary Denies Wage Cut Rumors for U S Steel

New York February 25 Judge Gary of United States Steel Corporation again denied rumors of a wage cut for the firms 240000 employees on or about April 1. He said the proposition had not even been considered and reiterated the denial.

Gary New York United States Steel Corporation

Burglar Shoots Miss Kinrad in Hamilton

Miss Ethel Kinrad daughter of T HKinrad principal of Cannon Street School was shot dead today by a burglar in Hamilton Ontario.

Hamilton, Ont Ethel Kinrad T. H. Kinrad Cannon Street

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment

Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding protracted piles in six to fourteen days or money back. This product promises relief for hemorrhoids including itching and protrusion with a refund option.

Varilla Warns Panama Canal At Risk From Gatun Dam

M Philippe Bunau Varilla, speaking at the Algonquin Club, attacked the Gatun dam plan as flawed and dangerous. He warned that a dam failure could devastate Colon and strand fleets, outlining four key points and prior warnings from engineers and observers.

Canal warnings threaten Gatun dam collapse

The report warns Gatun dam failure would be the era’s most dramatic public works catastrophe after 33 years of effort. It cites a real risk of dam breach, flooding Colon, stranding a fleet, and notes engineers’ minority report errors on cost, tide lock width, dredgable matter, and dam foundation.

M. Philippe Bunau-Varilla Commercial Club Panama Canal Gatun Dam Bunau-Varilla Culebra Gatun Colon Straits of Panama Noble, Stearns and Freeman Im Boca

Murine Eye Remedy Ad by Experienced Physicians

A domestic eye remedy marketed as compounded by experienced physicians and conforming to Pure Food and Drugs Laws. The advertisement claims Murine wins friends wherever used and invites readers to try Murine in their eyes, promising satisfaction.

Campaign cash payments aid U S Senator Stephenson in primary

Madison Wis Feb 25 A government statement reveals that state office holders past and present state employees federal officials and prominent attorneys were paid money to support United States Senator Isaac Stephenson as a candidate in the recent primary election The disclosure sparked a sensation as the election expenses list was made public by Rodney Sackett before the legislative committee investigating the primary.

Madison Wis United States Isaac Stephenson Rodney Sackett Legislative Committee

Medicine Not Required by Law Sparks Letter to Editor

Alfred Farlow of Boston argues in a letter that New Jersey law does not compel medical treatment and that a 1901 statute cited in a state Supreme Court decision is misrepresented. He says parental duty concerns sufficient food clothing and education, and asserts Christian Science offers a superior remedy for both adults and children.

Trenton N. J Supreme Court of New Jersey Alfred Farlow Boston

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