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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1910
Page
4
In New York on January 17, voters prepare for the annual church election at the First Church of Christ Scientist. Expectation runs high that Mrs Augusta E Stetson and her students lose influence as trustees and officers are chosen from last week’s meeting.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist plans nominations by its board of trustees, but the membership must ballot after the first reader validates. A letter from Adam H. Dickey quoting Mrs. Eddy urges democratic church governance across branch churches, with upcoming trustee elections and possible by law changes to implement the suggestion.
The bride recounts an attack after returning with her husband and Lasky from Bridgeport to Fairfield. She was choked and robbed after being forced into a snowbank, left unconscious, then awoke in icy water clinging to a ledge until rescuers found her during a frigid night.
Michael J. Foley named recording secretary of Iton Steamfitters Union 22. John F. Welch chosen as delegate to Boston Central Labor Union and executive board member. Painters District Council eastern Massachusetts calls a special meeting Friday night January 28 for officer elections. National Federation of State City and Town Employees sets February 6 convention in Lynn to push pension legislation. Boston Machinists Lodge 264 hosts Ladies Night with close to 1000 attendees at Paine Memorial Hall. Miss Rose Schneiderman denies New York strike spread but notes efforts to organize shirt waist workers in Boston Cloak and Skirt Makers Union 56.
A persuasive piece urges weight gain for health and self esteem. It endorses a home formula using pepsin essence rhubarb syrup cardiol cadomene and cadomene compound to add one to three pounds per week, advising water intake and weighing before starting.
Howard Chandler Christy, testifying in his custody habeas corpus case for daughter Natalie, admits many accusations but says reform after embracing Christian Science two years ago proves him a fit guardian. Deposition details outline Mrs Christy’s drinking pattern and alleged intemperance, with testimony from nurses, a former governess, and Christy’s attorney.
Dozens of pianos will be played in soundproof booths at Richmond Virginia from May 16 to 21 as the National Piano Manufacturers Association advances first national piano exhibition. The event links with the National Association of Piano Dealers meeting to showcase products and improvements while a publicity bureau aids nationwide coverage.
A national committee of shoe and leather industry leaders met at Young's Hotel and reported to the National Shoe Wholesalers Association that prices should be readjusted. The recommendation was unanimously adopted.
The committee reports that high leather and material costs force a broad price readjustment in footwear. World market conditions push up hide and shoe prices, requiring consumer protections through price increases. Elisha W. Cobb delivered the New England Shoe & Weather Association greetings and spoke on a favorable business outlook at the National Association of Tanners meeting at Hotel Brunswick.
Eugene L. Stafford once known as an aeronaut and parachute jumper attempted suicide yesterday afternoon at about 5 30 at 86 Court street where he runs a chiropodist business.
Mr Stafford, who killed Maynor D Trussell in 1904 over suspected robbery of his wife, lies on the dangerous list after taking carbolic acid in a despondent fit. His wife Camille, an aeronaut, is briefly noted for parachute stunts as the pair shared dramatic rescues and a fatal descent.
A fire at the Puritan Club on Bea con street damaged the top floor and clothes closet when an overheated chimney ignited a blaze that lasted about half an hour. The loss is about $200.
A vulgar smoke triggered an alarm at a clubhouse where a steward found trouble. Firefighters led by Captain Sweeney arrived with Engine 10 and Chemical 1 from Bulfinch Street. They tore away plaster to douse remaining sparks, spending 38 minutes on scene while neighbors watched the blaze subside.
Ninety Boston merchants and professionals attended a banquet at the Algonquin Club honoring George H. Lyman the retiring Collector of the Port. Ex Governor John D Long presided and speakers included Louis A Frothingham Samuel W McCall Lucius Tuttle James O Lyford Jerome Jones Wallace I Pierce Joseph B Russell Nelson Barker and Lyman. A letter from Senator Henry Cabot Lodge said Lyman leaves the post by his own wish. A letter from ex Congressman Samuel Powers backed Lyman as Massachusetts candidate for the court of St James.
The piece underscores integrity as the backbone of widespread cooperation between government representatives and Boston merchants. It notes a shared record of diligence, readiness to defend that record, and lists a long roster of notable attendees and signatories.
Fifty years ago Rev. Father John O'Brien of Lowell Massachusetts advised a health prescription that led to the name Father John's Medicine. The tale claims it cures colds heals throat and lungs and strengthens the body. A $25 000 prize is offered to any charity if proof otherwise is produced.
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