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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1907

Page

2

Floyd Elected Governor by New Hampshire Legislature

Charles M. Floyd of Manchester was elected governor by the New Hampshire Legislature after no candidate won a majority in November. Floyd received 268 votes to Democrat Nathan C. Jameson’s 144 in the joint session. Floyd’s inauguration is set for tomorrow as the session continues with reports of Republican council wins and routine organizing.

Concord N. H Charles M. Floyd Manchester New Hampshire Floyd Nathan C.jameson Nathan C. Jameson Senate John Scammon Exeter Bertram Ellis Keene

Loyal Legion of Massachusetts Holds Banquet and Meeting

At the Loyal Legion of Massachusetts third monthly meeting and banquet held last night at the American House over 340 of 604 members attended. General Morris Schaff presided and three new members were admitted: Lieutenant J. H. Keene John Quincy Adams Jr. and George H. Whipple.

The Loyal Legion of Massachusetts American House Morris Schaff Legion J. H. Keene John Quincy Adams, Jr George H. Whipple

Funeral of Girl Halts After Health Board Order

Miss Eliza Connelly of 176 Border street East Boston died of Bright's disease after convulsions. Health Board halted funeral after Mass began. autopsy by Dr Harris found Bright's disease as the cause and burial proceeded.

Board of Health Eliza Connelly Border Street East Boston Harris Bright

Doctor Hanly Named High Medical Examiner

Announcement by Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters officials confirms the appointment of Francis J. Hanly M D of Whitman as high medical examiner for the unexpired term of the late Dr Francis J McQueeney. Hanly has 14 years of membership in Union Court 89 Whitman and has served as subordinate medical examiner for courts in surrounding towns. William Devine M D of South Boston has been acting high medical examiner.

Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters Francis J. Hanly Whitman Order Union Court 89 Francis J. McQueeney William Devine South Boston

Employees of Jordan Marsh Company Present Watch to Superintendent

Workers at Jordan Marsh Company stable on Harrison Avenue presented Superintendent M J Comins with a solid gold watch. William Chatwin gave the presentation speech. After his remarks, refreshments were served and a jolly time followed.

Jordan Marsh Company Harrison Avenue M J. Comins William Chatwin

South Boston Yacht Club Elects New Officers

The annual meeting of the South Boston Yacht Club elected Commodore George M. Hannon Vice Commodore Arthur P Otis Rear Commodore Walter E Knight Secretary P J McMann Treasurer W H French Measurer Thomas Harrison and Fleet Surgeon Charles A Ferguson.

South Boston Yacht Club George M. Hannon Arthur P. Otis Walter E. Knight P. J. McMann W. H. French Thomas Harrison Charles A. Ferguson

Magic worker loses his suit in municipal court

Magician Charles E. Pelton sued Lewando Cleaning & Dyeing Co to recover damages over an Easter display using an automatic mirror and a transparent window. Judge Ely ruled the device failed to work and decided for the defendant.

Charles E. Pelton Lewando

Funeral Arrangements for Hartnett Led Boston Teamsters

The Boston Teamsters Union 25 executive committee finalized plans for the funeral of president William Hartnett today. Officers and the executive board will attend, with the union headquarters on Causeway and Beverly streets draped and closed all day. The board adopted a tribute praising Hartnett’s 25 years as a respected leader who fostered fair wages, avoided strikes, and built a strong, influential union respected by both workers and employers.

Boston Teamsters’ Union 25 William Hartnett Teamsters’ Union Causeway Beverly Streets Teamsters Boston Bill’ Hartnett Teamsters’ Union 25 Union 25 Unien

Moran Replies to Fairbank in Worcester suit

Boston District Attorney John B. Moran filed an answer in a $50,000 damage suit in Worcester County Superior Court brought by Wilson H. Fairbank of Warren. Moran says statements about Fairbank were made in a heated political campaign and he believed them true at the time though he had no personal knowledge. He states he neither knew Fairbank nor held malice. The Democratic candidate for governor criticized Fairbank over alleged storage of state property at his home in Warren.

Worcester John B. Moran Boston Today Worcester County Superior Court Wilson H. Fairbank Warren Moran Fairbank Jakring Mo“Any Warrem

Funeral for Rev William Orr at St Pauls Cambridge

Funeral services for Rev. Fr. William Orr pastor of St Pauls Church Cambridge were held at the church yesterday before priests and prominent citizens. Arch bishop Williams attended the high mass of requiem led by Most Rev William H O Connell and a rich Gregorian chorus. Burial followed at St Pauls Cemetery Arlington with remarks by Mer O Callaghan and blessing from Archbishop Williams.

William Orr St. Paul’s Church Cambridge James Phelan Charlestown Richard Splaine Watertown Archbishop Williams William H. O'Connell D. T E. R Dyer SS. D. D Baltimore Sulpicians United States Michael Rowan Lowell Francis Havey St. John’s Seminary Brighton Edward McGoldrick Catherine H. Wise Margaret L. Toohy Cross Crown Mer O’callaghan Brady Byrne St. Paul’s Cemetery Arlington

Victim of Thugs Hartnett Murder Shaped by Street Attack Theory

Police evolve a new theory in the Hartnett murder the Teamsters Union president found dead with a fractured skull in his Knox street South End room after supper at ten. A man who knew him said Hartnett elder was seen drunk on the street at 11 30 p m, an hour after allegedly returning to bed, suggesting a possible street assault. Authorities search for the man to determine witnesses and whereabouts.

William Hartnett Teamsters’ Union Knox Street South End Hartnett

Three Brockton Firms Sign Teamsters' Wage Scale

Three Brockton firms signed the new wage scale of $15 weekly for which coal hay and grain teamsters are on strike. The firms are Brockton Gas Light Company C H Thornell and Jeremiah Riordan. Edison Electric Illuminating Company has hired its own men to cart coal to its powerhouse. Dealers held another session to review the situation.

Brockton Jan Brockton Gas Light Company C. H. Thornell Jeremiah Riordan Edison Electric Illuminating Company

Second annual Fitzgerald Club dance draws crowd at Bethesda Hall

Fully 1000 couples attended the John F. Fitzgerald Club of Ward 16 event at Bethesda Hall last evening. The grand march was led by George J. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Fitzgerald, while the dinner march featured Mayor John F. Fitzgerald and Mrs. George F. Fitzgerald.

John F. Fitzgerald Ward 16 Bethesda Hall George J. Fitzgerald

New York Postoffice Receipts Rise in 1906

New York post office receipts for the past year totaled 17,837,331 dollars, up from 16,231,187 dollars in 1905, according to a report issued today by Postmaster Willcox.

New York Willcox

Georgia Squiers Wed Harold Whitman in Panama

Georgia daughter of the American minister Mr. Squiers was married today by Bishop Junguito to Harold Cutler Whitman in Panama City.

Panama Georgia Mr. Squiers Junguito Harold Cutler Whitman

Booklovers Contest Rules and Prizes Published by Boston Post

The Boston Post announces a Booklovers Contest offering 2000 dollars in gold for correct or nearest correct solutions to daily book problems. Prizes awarded for sets mailed after the close date with answers grouped by problem number. Instructions cover eligibility, mailing, catalogue use, and contest rules, with final decisions reserved by the Contest Editor.

Boston Post Booklovers Post P. O Boston Mass Daily Post Sunday Post Ana Et Wey Sesuke Wain Eoebioee Boston Post Book Lovers the Post H. G Hadley Square Deal Cc. H. G Somerville M. K L. H M. I.gna Jules Verne Balzac Duras Apes Ouaent Post Booklovers Lynn Inquirer Boston Public Library Lawrence W. M Dorchester WW. M. Cutting F. Maine Postpaly I. T

Three Platoon System Considered for Boston Fire Dept

A special joint committee of the Boston Central Labor Union and Electrical Workers Union 104 met at Wells Memorial to study replacing the 18 hour night shift with an eight hour system. Vice-President Patrick Maloney announced Fire Commissioner Wells will abolish the long night shift, increasing staff in the fire department.

Boston Central Labor Union Electrical Workers’ Union 104 Wells Memorial Boston Patrick Maloney Wells

Salem Loses Veteran Sea Captain Powers

Captain Charles H. Powers, longtime sailor of the Fast India trade and Civil War Navy veteran, died at his home in Salem after a long illness. Born in Salem, he began seafaring as a boy, served until 1865, later captained merchant ships, and later ran a grocery business. He was a brother of Captain William I. Powars.

Salem Charles H. Powers Iussex Street William I. Powars

Ayer & Son 1907 Calendar Promises Advertising Wellness

The 1907 calendar from N. W. Ayer & Son Philadelphia showcases the medal motto Keeping Everlastingly at It Brings Success on a bronze background. Each flap carries a month with legible figures and new epigrams on advertising and business building. Copies cost 26 cents and are mailed upon request.

N. W. Ayer & Son Philadelphia Ayer & Son

Solid Sore From Birth to Six Years Old Heals After Cure

A father spent a fortune on his daughter’s skin condition described as a solid sore from birth to age six. An old doctor advised a cure that cured her in two months, ending the lifelong ailment.

Skin Soft As A Baby No Scar After Cure

Mrs W P Ingle of Burlington North Carolina quotes a cousin in Rockingham County who suffered a birth skin disease until age six. Old Dr suggested Cuticura Remedies and after two months the child recovered. She recalls weeks of treatment and says the skin became soft with no scar. Sixty years later she still reports the child well.

Ir. Rockingham Co Cuthura W. P. Ingle Burlington, N. C

Cold and Grip Remedies Face Off in home patent cures

In a dated note a remedy for colds and neuralgia cites laxative bromos and quinine as world wide cold cures. The ad urges readers to “Call for fell pame” and signs with FE. W. Grove, price 25e.

W. Grove

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