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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1909

Page

5

Medical Inspectors Defend Duties Against School Board Criticism

A medical inspector for the Board of Health rebutted Dr. David Scannell’s claim that nurses handle most school work. He noted daily pupil inspections are impractical in large schools and warned that nurses have usurped some medical duties, stressing inspectors’ broader responsibilities and their modest $200 annual pay.

Board of Health David D. Scannell School Board Sunday Post Scannell

Mayor Hibbard to Remain at Post Despite Ill Health

Boston born Mayor George A. Hibbard says he will stay at the city helm through his term despite past pneumonia and weak health. He plans to work from a mayoral annex at the Bellevue hotel or City Club to avoid interruptions from office seekers while promising a spring recovery.

Hibbard

Harvard Phi Beta Kappa Elects 22 Seniors and 7 Juniors

The Harvard chapter of Phi Beta Kappa elected 22 senior men and seven juniors at yesterday afternoon’s meeting. Notables include a Chinese student, an Armenian, a German, G. R. Roosevelt the high jumper, R. W. Byerly son of mathematics head, R. J. Rogers senior poet, P. G. Clap class chorister, F. Schenck Harvard Advocate president, and H. E. Porter of the Harvard Lampoon.

Harvard Phi Beta Kappa Society G. R. Roosevelt R. W. Byerly Byerly R. J. Rogers P. G. Clap F. Schenck The Harvard Advocate H. E. Porter Harvard Lampoon

Senator Hueda ds proposes bachelor tax in Texas Legislature

The announcement that Senator Claude Hudads peth of El Paso would introduce a bill imposing a tax on bachelors has prompted many young women from the North and East to write asking for help finding husbands.

Austin Tex Claude Whudadspeth el Paso Texas

Cow Stables Better Than Tenements Says Morse on Clean Milk

Ex Senator M A Morse told the Boston Co operative Milk Producers Company meeting that cows’ stables offer better sanitary conditions than tenement houses in Boston. He faulted fly borne bacteria as the real public health threat and urged public education on milk cleanliness. The session discussed milk pricing and supply with figures from W A Graustein and remarks by P M Harwood. The annual meeting continues next morning at 10 oclock.

Morse Boston M. A. Morse Boston Co-operative Milk Producers’ Company Mr. Morse W. C. Duffy West Hartford Conn Duffty Duffy Hartford Walter A. Hunter Worcester Ivan C. Weld Washington P. S. Zimmerman Wayland W. A. Graustein P. M. Harwood Massachusetts State Dairy Bureau S. H. Abbott Wilton N. H Association

Call of Cupid in Baltimore Letter Arrives at Post Office

A Baltimore woman mails a sly note to a Boston 21-year-old bachelor via Postmaster Edward C. Mansfield. The letter seeks to spark an acquaintance with a nice-looking unmarried man about 21, while the recipient George expects to marry soon. The postmaster delivers, noting the bold handwriting and fine stationery.

Boston Edward C. Mansfield Baltimore Transcript George Baltel More Geri Anna Bouchat West Franklin Street

Franklin Square Girls Embrace Dr Christian Longevity Plan

Franklin Square House girls heard Dr Eugene Christian of New York explain a longevity theory claiming humans can reach 200 years if diet follows nature. He urged avoiding meat and fish and eating uncooked, well masticated foods. Some girls planned a dinner to test the plan with Rev Dr George L Perin's approval.

Eugene Christian New York Franklin Square House Christian George L. Perin

Greater Boston Churches Update From Regional Clergy Gatherings

The Boston church calendar notes visiting clergy and local health updates. Rev. Dr. Hawood Worcester, Immanuel Church, leaves for the Pacific coast at Bishop Nichols of California’s invitation. Rev. James J. Coolidge, Harvard’s oldest graduate, ill at 21 Brewster Street Cambridge with bronchitis and marked 91st birthday on Nov 1. Ministers’ meetings shift to attend the New England Baptist Library session. Rev. Dr. Henry M. King of Rhode Island presents. Women’s Christian Temperance Union holds a Ford Hall mass meeting. Methodist ministers meet in Wesleyan Hall with Rev. William Dundonald of Scotland praised. Congregational ministers meet in Pilgrim Hall with Rev. W. R. Buxton on constitutional interpretations. A prior notice about RR Tf Pict of Amesbury was incorrect. he will chair English and philosophy at Reid's College Lucknow, replacing Brenton T. Badley now on furlough.

Hawood Worcester Immanuel Church Pacific Coast Bishop Nichols California James J. Coolidge D. D Harvard Brewster Street Cambridge Dr. Coolidge Baptist Ministers’ Conference New England Baptist Library Kingsley Hall Henry M. King Rhode Island Tf Pict Amesbury India Reid's College Lucknow Brenton T. Badley

Baptism Will Merge Unions

The Young Men's Baptist Social Union votes to merge with the Boston Baptist Social Union at a Kingsley Hall dinner. Baptist ministers cannot join the senior union per constitution but will be their guests as in prior years. The Younger group cites church club competition. lengthy debate precedes the decision.

Young Men's Baptist Social Union Boston Baptist Social Union Kingsley Hall Ford Building Young Men's Unton Young Men's Union Hbody Churehes

Catholic Charity Bazaar Nets $95 000 in November

Report claims the Catholic Charity Bazaar held in November netted about $95,000. Sources in position to know credit the figure to the event's success and proceeds.

Rheumatic Cure Promoted in German Newspaper

In Germany a journal for rheumatic sufferers discusses a kidney disease remedy. The formula blends Buchu extract half ounce Balmwort fluid one ounce and Sarsaparilla syrup two ounces in a bottle to be taken after meals and at night. A local druggist backs its usefulness for rheumatic and kidney patients.

Germany

Rescue of 13 aboard Savona by Dominion in heavy seas

The Dominion rescued the crew of the timber laden Savona off Fastnet yesterday. With a heavy sea running the Savona waterlogged crew of 13 had to jump overboard and swim to the Dominion’s boats. Oil was poured on the water to aid the boats alongside during the rescue.

Dominion Savona Fastnet

Firemen Battle $8000 Blaze in Gloucester Block

Gloucester January 19 Firemen responded to an 8000 dollar blaze in the Bergern block a three story brick building at Main and Hancock streets. Crews fought the fire for about an hour keeping the flames contained to the Bergern block despite freezing temperatures.

Gloucester Main Hancock Streets Iee RE

Will Probe Depot Fire

Deputy Chief George Neal of the State police will hold a hearing to determine the Providence depot fire cause. He will question all night workers under oath to decide if the blaze was accidental incendiary or negligent. The investigation may lead to stricter garage care rules and affects the depot property’s future use.

Providence George Neal State Police Neal Post Huntington Avenue New York Ases Hibbard New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad

Yale hypnotic tests seek to identify Grace Hospital patient

In New Haven on January 18 Yale Medical School's Dr. A R Diefendorf led hypnotic experiments to identify a Grace Hospital patient missing a known past. The subject, claiming Charles Osten of Forty Seconds Street New York, described a wife and daughter, birth in Berlin, and arrival to the United States at age four. The hypnotic state revealed details not recalled in normal consciousness.

New Haven Conn A. R. Diefendorf Yale Medical School Grace Hospital Charles Osten Forty Seconds Street New York City New York Diefendorf Berlin Germany Tie

Father Fell Dead as Son's Slayer Was Sentenced

In Hamilton Ohio Judge Murphy sentenced Buck Cottongame a Kentucky fiend to life in the penitentiary for the murder of Parrish Arnet. Arnet had accused Cottongame of wrecking his home. the slain man was the son of the Arnet family. The father of Parrish Arnet collapsed and died in the courtroom.

Hamilton Ohio Murphy Buck'' Cottongame Parrish Arnet Arnet Cottongame

First Round in Libel Suit Tightens Subpoena Case

New York World employees faced federal grand jury subpoenas over alleged libellous matter about U S government. Judge Ward gave until tomorrow to file briefs. The probe, tied to a Roosevelt initiative and the Panama Canal purchase report, left many details unclear.

New York The New York World Srand United States United States Circuit Court United States District Henry I. Stimson del Lancey Nicoll John M. Bowers Henry G. Ward Roosevelt William Nelson-Cromwell Jonas Whitley

MAY EXHUME MONAHAN BODY FOR DEATH CAUSE DETERMINATION

Patrick Monahan may be exhumed to determine death cause after a conference among John H Casey Bridget Tosney and Dr W P Hammond. Dr Hammond says Brights disease not believed to be the cause.

Patrick Monahan Charlestown John H. Casey John Monahan Bridget Tosney W. P. Hammond Monahan Hammond Post Bright

Mi o na promises lasting relief for indigestion

A dental product advertisement touts Mi o na tablets as a permanent cure for indigestion stomach trouble and constipation. It claims quick relief and energy restoration in the stomach walls with a 50 cent large tin box and money back guarantee. Customer testimonials from Mrs D T Nye and Be Romley endorse dramatic benefits.

Riker-Jaynes D. Ti. Nye Sherman Ave Grand Rapids Mich Romley Court St Otsego, Mich

Booths Laxative Pills Sold at Riker Jaynes Stores

Constipation remedy Booths Laxative Pills priced at 25 cents available at Riker Jaynes Stores. The notice highlights the product and its retailer within a short commercial item.

Booth Riker-Jaynes

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Prof. Anderson Columbia University Mags Ciill Quaker Oats Company George A. Hibbard Beaumont Street Dorchester Postman Marcor W. S. Rice Boston Co-operative Milk Producing Company James D. Tyler Alvin Davis J. H. Mills C. H. Duncan William Bullock F. C. Duffy Franklin Square Girls Greater Boston Women's Christian Temperance Union Ford Hall Wesleyan Hall William Dundonald Scotland Pilgrim Hall Congregational House Beacon Street W. R. Buxton Baptisis Straige SAVE Liverpool Washington St Park Theatre TRE J. S. Bailey Children’s Storm Goodyear Welt Goodyear Summer Street Crassa
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