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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1910
Page
3
Paulhan eclipsed Latham's 1000 foot mark and soared high above the camp. He landed before the grandstand to cheers after a dramatic ascent toward mountain peaks. Mme Paulhan watched from balloon New York as he directed a quick Farman retreat.
An advertisement for Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges claims relief from stomach and intestinal gas from various causes. It highlights charcoal's absorptive and antiseptic actions and urges readers to obtain a free sample by mailing name and address to F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
The pilot swerved near the adjacent fields and drew close to the New York to greet his wife, then returned to earth while saluting Beachey and Knabenshue. His descent passed by thedirigibles he acknowledged in passing.
The article chronicles early aviation feats with Wilbur and Orville Wright, Hubert Latham, and Paulhan. It notes Latham’s 1845 to 38600 feet estimates and Paulhan’s later, remarkable ascent surpassing that record in a single spectacular flight.
In Huntington Park California on January 12 three balloons the New York Peoria and Dick Ferris launched within minutes. Notable passengers included Clifford Harmon Nat Goodwin Mme de Penendorff and others. Curtiss set a speed record on the course while Paulhan failed to match it. Including airships total 26 entries qualified from 57 initial entries.
Fifty thousand spectators watched the international aviation meet in Los Angeles on January 12 as Miscard in a Bleriot monoplane and Paulhan prepared for flights. Paulhan tested a new engine, waved to onlookers, and then sped into the upper currents while Curtiss watched from nearby.
A Richmond Virginia reader, C. W. Glenn, endorses Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a remedy to cure deep colds and strengthen the system to resist disease. The ad notes the whiskey has over fifty years of service and claims broad benefits for many homes.
Advertises Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey as a pure stimulant and tonic for weak and ill health. Claims to prevent and cure coughs bronchitis pneumonia malaria and other fevers when taken in small doses. Promises free medical advice from Rochester Medical Department and lists a $1.00 large bottle price.
The Chamber of Commerce proposes relocating the fresh fish industry from T Wharf to Commonwealth Pier in South Boston. It recommends leasing Commonwealth Pier and adjoining land under proper guarantees, citing no better site for the fish trade. T Wharf dealers have backed the plan with a $500,000 fund to build on the pier and on Northern Avenue, and have presented a leasing proposal to the Harbor and Land Commission.
Bernard J. Rothwell acting president of the Chamber of Commerce urged looking forward under the new mayor. He praised the new charter as a tool for sound administration and cautioned against past abuses. He pledged Chamber support for prosperity and cooperation with wage earners merchants and manufacturers.
Discussion grows over Mayor Hibbard after a decade in public office. He runs in tailoring with Hibbard Mason Co but seldom appears at the firm since becoming Boston postmaster. Republicans say party leaders in Washington will “take care of” him despite his non partisan City Hall tenure.
Former Supreme Court Justice Brown led a White House committee that extended the invitation to President Taft to become a member of the Society of the Mayflower. Taft was informed he is eligible as a lineal descendant of the Pilgrim forefathers.
One of Boston's youngest dancers Miss Doris Folger will perform tomorrow evening at Union Hall Boylston Street in a recital by the pupils of Walter Kee and Miss May Keith. It will be her last appearance before she takes charge of a leading Boston dancing class.
The 424th annual convention opened with a Faneuil Hall banquet attended by over 400 delegates from the U S and Canada. President William Bowen of New York warned of grave danger in government, saying rich men control lawmakers and patriotism will steer the nation. Ex-Senator Frank J. Linnehan and Rep. William H. O'Brien spoke as labor leaders.
The Ancient and Honorable Nantucket Pilgrims gathered in Portsmouth New Hampshire for their annual meeting and were entertained at the Rockingham Hotel by H Fisher Eldredge whose daughter married ex Senator Shaw. Massachusetts members included A M Bearse Middleboro Benjamin D Clifford Captain Hardy M H Howard N E Kendrick A C Freeman Osborne Nickerson Chatham Frank Hamlin Brockton H Grattan Donnelly Boston Frederick Wilkey Cambridge Co H Shattuck Orleans and F H Loveland Newton.
In New York 18000 workers have been on strike for over a month as the Associated Waist and Dress Manufacturers refuse to arbitrate the dispute with employees. The strikers offered mediation to State Labor Commissioner, but employers replied the matter is futile and refuse arbitration over open shops.
A crowd gathered around Henry Siegel Company's corner window as a gilt framed portrait of John F. Fitzgerald, Boston's next Mayor, was unveiled. The life size likeness is exhibited by courtesy of Frank B. Conlin at 53 Temple Place, drawing thousands to Washington Street.
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