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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1904
Page
4
An aggressive ad promotes Dr Charles Flesh Food as a universal beauty aid for women. Claims claim to firm cheeks smooth hands and enhance bust while offering a sample for 10 cents and a free illustrated book on massage. Appears with store addresses and order details.
At the Cambridge Board of Aldermen meeting last night the street department superintendent John T. Shea submitted his resignation. Mayor Daly accepted the resignation and the board began action to appoint a replacement, with Clukas described as taking Shea's duties.
The Board of Aldermen accepted the proposal and approved George M. Clukas for the seat vacated by Mr. Shea. Clukas was unanimously confirmed with all Democratic members voting in favor, effective February 1, three months before Shea’s term would end.
In Waltham on Crescent street Mr and Mrs J Kendall marked their golden wedding at home with decorated parlors, lavish gifts, and a banquet. Kendall owns the largest livery stable in Waltham and is an A M member of Monica Lodge who gave a gold and diamond charm.
St John N B January 12. Charles S. Taylor harbor master of the port of St John since 1874 died at his home this afternoon of apoplexy aged 71. He appeared in good health earlier.
Superintendent James Donovan of the Boston street department voices frustration over ongoing severe snow removal. He notes gutters were cleared after the first storm to ease potential thaw, but a second storm filled them again. He fears heavy slush and money limits, stressing no extra appropriation and that all crews will stay on duty until streets are clear.
Tufts College sophomores held their annual class banquet and dance at Hotel Tuller ies on Commonwealth avenue with secrecy. Guests and chaperones included Prof and Mrs Frank G Wrensch. Toasts honored The Sophomores The Gentlemen The Co eds Tufts and The Freshmen with speakers Charles F Roberts George S Miller Harry T Lendall Henry B Hanscom.
A testimonial from E A Leonard of Mexico lauds Pyramid Pile Cure as a permanent remedy after twenty years of suffering from piles. The ad claims the suppository works quickly, with one box curing him and customers urged to buy at 50 cents and request a free booklet from Pyramid Drug Co.
George 8. Miller of North Andover and Edward A. Knowlton of New Bedford led the floor actions with a team including Frederick R. Mackenzie of Saugus, Frederick R. Proctor of Wilton NH, Ernest G. Metcalf of Brooklyn NH, Alvah L. Burrage of Lowell, Curtis W. Nash of Winchester, and Geoffrey Winslow of Charlestown assisting.
Miss Janette Gilkey of Dorchester married Everett C. Mayo a City Point resident yesterday. Mayo, described as boyish in appearance, faced initial doubt of age when applying for the license as he was deemed not yet 21 before final approval.
The Boston Post urged provisions for night patrolmen to eat before duty. The Board of Police approved, allowing coffee and meals at stations without leaving routes. The move aims to lift morale, with night men to be fed between 12 and 1, while still preserving patrol integrity.
Jan 12 Chicago reports thousands of city and federal workers plan a stock backed corporation to acquire land in Chihuahua Mexico. Shareholders would have limited stock per person and use funds to influence legislation while avoiding formal union membership. Branches nationwide would meet privately behind closed doors.
Miss Florence Marie Treanor will wed Dr Edward Gibson Hynes of New York in a formal reception at Mr and Mrs Jamies Lawrence Johnston of 35 Marlboro street. Invitations issued for January 27 between 8 and 10 PM. The bride will reside in Brooklyn after the ceremony and has long connections with the Johnston family and Miss Holland of Marlboro street. Numerous New Yorkers will attend.
The reader is urged to form a personal judgment on champagne taste and is advised that Cook's Imperial is superior to some alternatives. The note encourages trusting personal palate to decide its merit.
At Chelsea Yacht Club last night 8:30 two men spotted a dog stranded on a cake of ice beneath the Chelsea bridge. They launched a boat, pulled the huge St Bernard weighing about 200 pounds from the floe, and after three hours by the fire the animal recovered enough to walk.
Daniel H Hall of Brighton retires from the sachem’s position of the Algonquin Tribe I O R M after four terms. He declines a fifth term and becomes keeper of the wampum. Hall, called the father of the tribe, was honored by G J S G F Connor and Winnepurkitt Tribe delegates. A corn venison feast ended the gathering. Hall is a noted healer and active in fraternal and spiritual groups.
Hundreds of worshippers attended two services at the Church of St Leonard of Port Maurice on Prince Street yesterday. The Franciscan devotion drew many to venerate the relic and seek blessing for the sick and maimed.
Lowell record notes Mrs. Charles A. Caverly admits lashing Mrs. Sybil Kelley with a rawhide over jealousy and shows no remorse. Caverly downplays publicity while saying Kelley deserved the blows. The case references past public incidents involving Kelley and her mother tying her to a tombstone years ago in Middlesex Street.
A bobsled carrying fifteen youths was struck by a trolley on Washington and Court streets in Newark New Jersey. Eight were seriously injured and five taken to hospitals. Two girls were treated in a drug store and later released by friends. The Kinney street line trolley car was involved.
The Figaro reports the cruiser Sully ordered to the far east is unfit to start. Two heavy guns may be unsafe, a torpedo tube is damaged, and detonators for melinite charges are not yet provided.
Roofers' Protective Union 17 notified the national body that many Boston firms oppose organized labor and seeks help. Daniel Herlihy was elected president of Roslindale Carpenters' Union 938, with new officers listed. Quincy Central Labor Union and Boston Bottlers and Drivers' Union also reported officer elections. Various unions announced elections, wage scales, dances, and early meeting results across the region, with several committees formed for scales and organizing drives.
Seven day tours with hotel accommodations meals en route allow longer stays in Washington and stopovers at Baltimore Philadelphia and New York leaving Boston under the personally conducted system of the Pennsylvania Railroad on January 22 February 5 and 19 March 4 and 18 April 1 16 and 29 and May 13. The April 29 tour is 26 dollars and the May 13 tour 27 dollars. Itinerary of Tourist Agent 206 Washington street Boston.
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