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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1907
Page
5
An advertisement extols a pineapple and fruit Biscuit claimed to cure indigestion within minutes. It cites testimonials from executives and workers, promises bodily and mental benefits, and offers a free 25c package plus a fig chocolate sample upon sending 4 cents for postage.
Lydia Gould Weld of Jamaica Plain, the only woman graduate of MITs naval architecture program, may contribute to drawing plans for the as yet unnamed largest U S battleship. She works for Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Construction Company, applauded for skill and diligence.
Senator Lodge of MassachusettsAddresses the Senate on the Brownsville incident refuting claims and outlining fact and law questions. He asserts the President’s right to discharge soldiers and notes two key issues: whether soldiers or Brownsville citizens fired on Aug 13, 1906 and whether the President acted within constitutional authority. Senator Knox prep a substitute for the Foraker resolution focusing on Brownsville facts.
After the inaugural ceremonies the new city government dined at the Quincy House hosted by Mayor Fitzgerald. Aldermen and council members attended, singing and socializing rather than debating. The Mayor praised informal gatherings for better understanding and urged a square deal in legislation. President Barrett of the Common Council said relations would remain cordial.
In Revere and Beachmont, debate rages after Officer Claire Chainey shot a small terrier owned by Mrs. Mary E. Mahoney last Saturday. Officials defend the act as within duty while critics call it brutal. Mahoney supports the officer.
A major blaze devastated Bangkok's Chinese trading quarter, with losses estimated at 3 million dollars. Many houses sit on rafts, some modern blocks feature electric lighting and cars, and steam rail lines run nearby. Bangkok's Chinese community forms a large part of the city’s business population.
Last evening more than 10000 youths filled Boston evening schools resuming study after a three week break. Central Evening High School saw 2869 registered since October with nearly 200 new applicants. new shorthand, history, economics, and writing classes start. A business course on US commerce and Thursday lectures expand offerings. a practical physics class will have pupils build batteries and motors. a class of 23 men ages 21 to 40 prepare for foreman roles in engineering trades.
Six aldermen including Perlie A. Dyar elected president as the Twentieth Century Aldermanic Club unanimously endorses Mayor Fitzgeralds financial investigation plan. President Jordan retires after six years. new officers include James T. Doyle vice president John F. Dean secretary Philip OBrien treasurer and an executive committee of Hart Jordan and Nolan.
A Raymond and Whitcomb party leaves Boston at 10 45 a m from South Station for a lavish transcontinental trip aboard a special Pullman train with sleeping and dining cars. They expect to reach Southern California by Saturday noon. The list includes Mrs A M Gove and many other New England members from Boston Brookline Somerville Lynn Brockton Newburyport Springfield Gloucester Clinton Me N H and Claremont N H plus several couples and single travelers.
Boston speaker Henry C Wilson will present a stereopticon illustrated lecture on Florence Italy covering its palaces churches and art treasures at the Young Men's Christian Union this Saturday evening.
In the Senate Senator Gearin argues for States rights and labor protection by excluding coolies from China and Japan. He criticizes President Roosevelt’s stance on the Japan treaty and questions federal control of schooling in California. He says California may decide on public schools without federal direction.
The Board of Aldermen remains unable to elect a chairman after seven ballots. Bell gains strength to six votes on the final ballot, Baldwin holds five, Finigan two, with Republican support shifting and no choice reached. Edward J. Leary elected city messenger. John F. Dever Named Clerk of Committees. Curley questions Dever confirmation. The board adjourns to Monday at 3 o'clock.
Senator Thomas K. Curley of Ward 17 will marry Miss Margaret A. Conboy of Dorchester at St. Mathew's Church tomorrow at 9 o'clock. The bride, active in local church work, lives with her brother James Conboy at 67 Armandine Street and is a prominent figure in Dorchester society.
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