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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
3
The speaker acquires stock electric fixtures and furniture from Taylor the Tailor at 327 Washington St. He reports record three days' business from outdoor display despite rain and says he will sell the stock at his own cash price 17.50 to 25.00 regardless of Taylor's prices.
Newton January 13 rumors of serious illness at Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy leader of the Christian Science Church were denied at her home Archibald McClellan editor of Christian Science publications said she was in her usual fine health never better know her
A sensational claim describes a tasteless odorless discovery that any woman can administer in tea coffee or food to secretly cure a drunkard. It is endorsed by temperance groups and touted to reclaim alcoholics even against their will with many cases cured in a single day.
Concord New Hampshire legislators introduced a bill for a new State House costing 1,000,000. Three other measures were advanced including a 5,000 earthquake relief fund for Italy, a state flag design, and a ban on cocaine manufacture and sale.
In Washington a 41 year old mother Lizzie Harbin and his 22 year old Frederick Kraemer were found dead in her home after a mutual killing and suicide. Police believe the pair had agreed to die together after her return to him from separation. Several children were in the house.
Prank Ss Drowne treasurer of the Warren cotton mills died of pneumonia tonight at the age of 66. The business leader was a longtime local figure and his passing leaves a vacancy in the mill leadership.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine as a universal cold and grip remedy. It urges readers to call for the full name and look for the signature E. W. Grove at address 25.
Eight passengers were shaken in a collision between a Viela's Corner car bound outward and an express wagon at Dorchester avenue and First street South Boston at 6 30 last evening. The wagon overturned and the car headlight was smashed. Traffic was tied up for about 20 minutes.
Freeman Wight a veteran Boston fur merchant and noted humanitarian died at his Roxbury home 21 Mayfair Street Roxbury shortly before noon He was born in Otisfield Maine on October 3 1854 and began in the fur trade in Boston in April 1853 completing fifty years in the business at his death
George Hayes aged 15 collapsed and died in Whitman on January 15 after climbing stairs at the Windsor buildings. The death is attributed to acute indigestion. Local authorities report no foul play and a swift medical response.
Senator Bacon of Georgia argued Congress has absolute power to compel heads of executive departments to provide information to Congress and to explain actions. Senator Lodge challenged sweeping access to diplomatic papers and defended presidential discretion.
Senators Hale Fulton Teller Clapp Money and others debated Congress power to compel executive papers and information. Bacon argued the President holds one royal power pardon, others shared with Congress. Debate touched on withholding salaries and enforcement of command, but the resolution was laid aside for the day.
Three Baltimore fire department officials praised the Boston system after inspecting methods in Boston. They cited hydrant type and high pressure system potential use in Baltimore. Chief Mullen led the tour with Deputy Chief Sennett, and Baltimore planned further inspections in New Bedford.
Atlanta report says no confirmation tonight on a Boston rumor that President elect Taft will leave the Dr John Bryant estate at Cohasset for his summer residence.
Elizabeth Mendelssohn 58 and Elias Goldstein 59 were the plaintiff and defendant in a breach of promise suit heard at the Superior Court. A jury awarded Mendelssohn $800 for her claim as the pair, both nearly sixty with white hair, drew unusual courtroom attention.
Rumor claims President Taft will rent the Dr John Bryant estate near White Head as a summer home. The 40 acre Cohasset property, designed by architect Richardson, sits on a high promontory near Cohasset Harbor opposite Glades House. Nearby are historic homes once linked to Booth Barrett Robson Crane and Lawson Dreamwold.
Gloucester January 13. Company G Eighth Regiment loses to the John E Baldwins of Boston 29 to 17 in the season opener.
Marcella E. Corcoran, 12, daughter of Cambridge Police Mutual Aid Association president Timothy F. Corcoran, became the youngest woman to lead the grand march at Cambridge's annual police ball with Mayor Wardwell as her escort.
A 19th century advertisement promotes whiskey mixed with Toris compound and syrup of sarsaparilla as a cure for rheumatism. It claims quick relief from muscular pains and general system strengthening, including appetite boost and restored vigor, urging continued use until full recovery.
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