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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1905
Page
8
The Board of Railroad Commissioners reports 102 companies, 38 paid dividends, and 97 remained in existence. A net annual loss of 216382.68 occurred as receipts totaled 27759834.51 while expenditures rose to 27976717.19.
At Cooper Union meeting Postal Progress League Chairman C W Post of Battle Creek Michigan said he will ask the U S Supreme Court for a restraining order to prevent Senator Thomas C Platt from taking his seat. He claims Platt serves corporate interests over those of his constituents in relation to the parcels post.
The ecclesiastical court of inquiry investigating Bishop Talbot of Central Pennsylvania adjourned as uncanonically constituted.
Mrs. Rachel Levinson of Dorchester told a postman how she traced her husband Ray Levinson to Newark and New York after his disappearance. Police Court had accepted his dismissal on abandonment, and the couple planned to resume their life together. He said a woman caused the trouble but all was settled and they returned by the midnight train.
Dr E H Nichols of Harvard Medical School warns that early surgical removal is the only remedy for cancer and that cancer is not infectious. He notes skin transplants can act as conduits for disease.
Buffalo University researchers contend cancer is contagious and transplantable in healthy animals and that mice cured of cancer prove humans can benefit from serum treatment. They oppose Harvard Medical School findings, stating cancer is infectious and curable in animals implies potential human therapy.
The back bay building at 69 St. Botolph Street saw Suite 4 of Walter L. McLaughlin entered yesterday afternoon between 1 30 and 4 50 by forcing the front door with a jimmy. $516 worth of silverware and jewelry was stolen while other tenants heard no noise or saw unfamiliar people.
Oswego N Y Jan 13 sixty girls and many men escaped death when fire destroyed part of the Corn Products Company starch plant with a 225000 dollar loss. Anna Arnold became lost and burned about the head and body hair burned off her recovery is doubtful several men leaped from upper floors to escape the blaze.
President Roosevelt announced the appointment of Representative Vespasian Warner of Illinois to succeed Eugene Ware of Kansas as pension commissioner in Washington on January 13.
In Fall River delegates from five textile unions vote to empower officers to accept a settlement and meet Boston officials tomorrow. They expect wage concessions and a sliding scale, with talks at the State House around 10:30 am. The strike could end if a fair proposition is offered and accepted by both sides.
Governor Douglas plans a 7:30 pm meeting at the State House with mill owners and operatives to mediate the Fall River strike. He envisions a council of manufacturers and workers and has just received a positive report from Superintendent Drake. Douglas will travel to Boston to begin formal negotiations as judge of the tribunal.
Nine nations use Liquozone as a universal remedy for many ailments from asthma to tuberculosis. The ad promotes oxygen-based liquid as a germ killer and nerve and blood builder, claiming it cures or alleviates dozens of conditions without drugs, urging trials and offering a $1000 germ-killing claim.
A promotional coupon offers a free full size Liquozone bottle via a mail order arranged through a local druggist. The ad claims no obligation and lists Liquozone at 50 cents and one dollar.
The document mentions providing a full address and states that any physician or hospital can obtain a test kit or facility access gladly supplied. The language suggests a public health test invitation with contact detail facilitation.
The Chelsea Young Men s Hebrew Association held its annual meeting at its new headquarters 206 Broadway. Elected officers include Michael Brown president William Kamensky vice president Max Goldberg recording secretary Edward D Ellison treasurer and Peter Israelite financial secretary.
In Fall River Jan 13 operatives were in session while another meeting occurred at a manufacturer’s home possibly J E Osborn treasurer of the American Linen Company and Merchants’ Mill. The meeting selected the manufacturer’s representative for tomorrow’s conference and the compromise terms to offer the strikers.
Officials of all Boston team drivers unions formed the Conciliation Club to promote harmony between employers and drivers. Peter H. McNealey was elected president and Michael J. Sheehan treasurer. Team Drivers Union 25 meets tomorrow at Brodbine Hall to hear the wage and scale committee report and direct officers on the matter.
Members of Park Department Assembly 7576 K of L accuse City Park Commission of sharp practice in a layoff order that halves the workforce with unpaid days next Monday and Tuesday. They say the commission acted after they received Christmas pay, suggesting retaliation for holiday compensation.
The Book and Job branch officers were Chairman John Gill Vice Chairman John Chalk Secretary T J Sears Treasurer C W Usher Retiring President William J Cullen installed the new officers President James A DeBell outlined the union label plan and appointed a label committee incl DeBell Lamb Lipp Abrahams Piller Weener Joel Mahoney Bughee Vandermelen Roseman Hanson Tonvin DeBee Jacobs Mendoza Total donations included $200 from Boston Cigarmakers Union 97 for Fall River textile strikers and a $1 assessment for the international defence fund plus a weekly 5 cent per member assessment.
Arlington citizens prepare a loving cup and farewell reception for former Chief of Police Alonzo Harriman who was removed before completing his year. Harriman, noting health limits, says he will seek light work next spring and insists he served 10 years and eight months. New Chief Urquhart says he was appointed by the Selectmen.
John Hill 30 fell 25 feet from an ice run at Finnigan's icehouse Attleboro Falls, breaking his neck. Death was instantaneous.
Mariners report a quiet period with hedged cargoes as Juniata delivers haddock and Rapidan ferries hake and cod. Dock concerns rise over the Jupiter and need for a larger drydock, while six liners prepare to arrive and Belmont ships wool from Buenos Aires. The Landsman notes civil service upgrades among gatemen and maritime labor shifts.
MINIATURE ALMANAC notes sun rise at 7 11 and set at 4 35 with day length 9 24. Moon sets 12 26 am. High water 5 15 am and 5 30 pm. A list of arriving steamers and cargoes to A M Graham and others followed by cleared vessels and sailings including Philadelphian, Ecclesia, Nagis and multiple tugs, barges, and schooners leaving for London New York and South America.
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