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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1909

Page

9

Boston Woman Credits Doan's Kidney Pills With Cure

Mrs Thomas J Ellis of 590 East Third St Boston says months of dizziness weakness and back pains vanished after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She remained free from kidney trouble for three years and keeps a supply for emergencies. Doan's Kidney Pills sold by all dealers price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's.

Dean Boston Thomas J. Ellis East Third St Mass Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Taft Secures Golf Trophy in Augusta

President elect Taft played in the 18 hole medal play handicap tournament at the Augusta Country Club and captured the silver cup prize, capping his conquests in the South.

Augusta Taft Augusta Country Club

Tariff League Opposes Permanent Tariff Commission

The American Protective Tariff League condemned the creation of a permanent tariff commission and praised Congress for a plan requiring full congressional consent for executive tariff negotiations. The annual meeting in New York elected new board members and re elected officers and governors.

New York Congress Executive Department American Protective Tariff League John E. Reyburn Philadelphia William Whitman John Hopewell Massachusetts Homer Laughlin Homer California R. G. Wagner Wisconsin Charles A. Moore William F. Draper Wilbur F. Wakeman William Barbour A. D. Juilliard David L. Einstein Lyman B. Goff

Rexall Mucu-Tone Promises Wide Health Cure in Boston Ad

An advertisement from the Riker Jaynes Drug Stores touts Rexall Mucu-Tone as a catarrh and consumption remedy with a claimed 98 percent cure rate. It offers a money back guarantee if not effective after a reasonable trial and invites Boston residents to try the medicine at no risk.

Boston Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores

Factory No Place for Child at National Conference

Chicago January 21 opening of the fifth annual national child labor conference hears social workers describe the plight of schooling interrupted children in city factories and cotton mills and argue for stronger legislative protection.

Chicago South

Reform Hurdles in Child Labor Threaten New York Movement

General Secretary Owen R. Lovejoy cites two barriers to reform: influx of foreign races with alien customs and disjointed state regulations. A. J. McKelway discusses The Child and the Law while leaders Isaac N. Seligman and Everett W. Lord attend the three day session. He notes child overwork extends beyond cities into Delaware Maryland Michigan Nebraska Colorado and tobacco and fruit regions in several states. He cites a New York fruit canning probe whose report was suppressed to protect cannery interests.

Owen R. Lovejoy New York A. J. McKelway Atlanta Isaac N. Seligman Everett W. Lord Boston New England Lovejoy Delaware Maryland Michigan Nebraska Colorado Connecticut Kentucky Pennsylvania Virginia New York State Chiiu

Curley Attacks Donovan as Board Splits over Chairman

In a heated session Alderman Curley blasted Donovan amid a six ballot struggle for chairman. The board's Democratic and Republican factions clashed as Curley pressed for Timilty while accusing Donovan of manipulating votes and House leaders of controlling aldermen.

Curley Donovan Whelton Timilty Giblin Alderman Anderson O'Hare Alderman Timilty Attridge Alderman O’hare Brand Anderson Donnelly Hibbard Louis M. Clark Alderman O'Hare Alderman Curley Ytimilty Board of Aldermen Democratic City Committee James Donovan

Gate-tender George Jewett Saves Fitchburg Express at Somerville Crossing

At the Somerville crossing gate Jewett halted the 56 15 Fitchburg express by signaling with a red lantern as a heavy sled loaded with hides stalled on the tracks. The engine struck the sled and wreckage flew but Jewett's warnings allowed the train to stop with only minor injuries to horses and passengers unhurt. Conductor Horton reported no serious injuries among passengers despite the wreckage and crowding.

George F. Jewett Webster Avenue Fitchburg Boston & Maine Railroad Jewett Boston Prospect Street Thomas Sullivan Commonwealth Wool Company Concord Avenue Cambridge BE. E. Horton

House Rules Battle Shocks Walker Aides In Legislature

The House rebelled against Speaker Walker's rules plan led by William F. Garcelon of Newton who proclaimed the chamber the Castro. An amendment to allow pairing with written authorization was adopted after a heated debate, defeating the rules committee 140 to 76.

House Walker William F. Garcelon Newton Castro Committee On Rules Garcelon Rules

Arrests of Holliston yeggmen staged in police roundup

At headquarters Inspector Sherlock and officers identified the suspects as seasoned criminals. Kennedy hid a 88 caliber revolver while Murry carried a dark lantern. a note about “expense money” for Jim and Bill pointed to a planned escape tonight. Richard Drohan, aged 47, dubbed leader, faced multiple prior sentences and dramatic prison escapes. Local and national police alerted as authorities target the notorious Cove Street gang legacy in this arrest.

Watts Sherlock Bertilon Department Kennedy Murry Bill Jim Melrose Carter Damery Somerville Holliston Geggs Cove Street Drohan House of Correction Evans Crohan New York Jocko Kelley John Booth

Express Theft Suspects Tied to Local Gang

Special Officer Jack O'Donnell and officers Kenney Walsh and Burke of Station 2 and Station 13 arrested two young men last night. Police believe the pair are part of a gang targeting express teams in the business district.

Jack O'Donnell The Express League Kenney Walsh Station 13 Burke

Cross defeats Young Otto in fifth round knockout

Leach Cross knocked out Young Otto in the fifth round at the Fairmount A. C. fight in New York. The bout ended abruptly after Otto defended well early but Cross, carried by improved form, pressed and finished with decisive power as the crowd looked on.

New York Leach Cross Fairmount A. C Otto Cross Young Otto Packy McFarland

Boston Kid McDonald Fights Bergin To Likely Draw

Donnie Ryan failed to appear for the six round bout at the Pastime A. C. in Bangor Maine. Kid McDonald of Boston faced Tommy Bergin of Lewiston for six rounds and no decision was allowed, the result sounding like a probable draw.

Lawrences Boxing Card Shifts as Seiger Fails to Appear

At Lawrence Unity Club Kid Seiger of New York did not show up to fight Kid Mercier. The eight round main bout featured Young Clarke versus Joe Hennessey with Clarke winning on a foul in the fourth. Young Kelley stopped Young Hackenschmidt in a six round bout. Kid Goulet defeated Kid O’Brien in six. Steve Kennedy and Young Pendergast fought eight rounds to a draw.

Lawrence Kid Seiger New York Unity Club Kid Mercier Young Clarke Joe Hennesey Clarke Young Kelley Young Hackenschmidt Kid Goulet Kid O’brien Steve Kennedy Young Pendergast

The Eel Sets Ice Pace Mile Record at Ottawa Meet

The Eel paced a mile on ice in 2 11 today at the Ottawa exhibition meet, shaving three seconds from the world ice record of 2 14 1 2 set in Toronto two years ago. This performance occurred during an exhibition event.

Ottawa Ont Toronto

Refugees Reach Naples Port After Earthquake Flight to Boston

Messina and Reggio refugees reach Naples then sail for Boston on January 9 with 27 in a group including the Finocchiaro and Scarcella families. One child dies at sea. U.S. immigration officials pledge leniency for poverty-stricken but able-bodied arrivals seeking start in America.

Finocchiaro Messina Carmela Natale Finocchiaro Anna Sarto Olimpia Angiolina Alessi Naples Boston Reggio White Star Line George B. Billings United States

Earthquake fund tops by thousands with strong yesterday haul

Over $8000 added to the Sicilian earthquake fund yesterday bringing Lee Higginson & Co total to $145,130.01. Red Cross fund reaches $31,947.39 as several donors give amounts of $100 or more including Citizens of Worcester and Quincy, Industrial Trust Co. Pawtucket, and a Winchester benefit concert collection of $229.50.

Lee, Higginson & Co Red Cross Wellesley Maavormhts Fcc Ce Industrial Trust Co Pawtucket Rene Seay

High School and College Hockey Trio Skates on New York and Boston Areas

Princeton faces Dartmouth at St Nicholas rink in New York. Medford High meets Wakefield High in Medford. Melrose High hosts Arlington High in Melrose league play. R M T S plays Milton Academy in Milton. Newton High battles Everett High at Brae Burn.

Sterday the Post Kranklin Field Scarboro Pond Franklin Park Charlestown North Brighton Fair Commonwealth Park S. Boston Good First Street South Boston Fair Strandway Wood Island Park Coseneesev Cottage Street Fair Columbus Avenue Good Neponset Sia Little Mystic Winchester Upper Mystic West Medford Lower Mystic Brooks’ Pond Tufts College Spy Pond Arlington EW Pond Melrose Quannapowitt Wakefield Princeton Dartmouth St. Nicholas Rink New York Medford High Wakefield High Medford Melrose High Arlington High Milton Academy Milton Newton High Everett High Brae-Burn

Pirie Elected Head of Scots Society in Boston

The Scots Charitable Society of Boston held its annual meeting in Worimer Hall electing officers led by President Robert Pirie and new members. Addressing the gathering, former president Alexander McGregor praised Pirie and urged unity as the society grows with 474 members and 38 families listed in the annual report.

The Scots’ Charitable Society of Boston Worimer Hall Robert Pirie Andrew B. Sutherland David R. Craig John N. Jordan Stewart W. Millar James Alexander R. J. MacCormack James Todd D. D G. Duthie Strachan Walter Ballantyne David Smith Alexander McGregor John McCormack Hugh G. Brown Scots’ Charitable Society Mr. Pirie McGregor Harry Lauder Stuart Monceur Edward VII John Hill St. Louis United States Donald Dundonald Glasgow Lauder America Alexander McGregor, Jr Association

Cambridge Latin and Somerville High Edge Each Other 1 0

Cambridge Latin defeated Somerville High 1 to 0 in a lively ice contest despite poor ice conditions. The report lists players and positions for Cambridge and Somerville with officials including Referee Davis and Timer Diekeman. The game lasted 15 minute halves.

Cambridge Latin Somerville Somerville High Cambridge Were Rowe Hireeh Fe F Hamilton Webb Tines Oe Onean Tavis Essasiis Wooktian Graustein C. P Piasta Garland Donahue Davis Diekeman

Milton High Wins 3-0 Over Dorchester High in Poor Ice

Milton High defeated Dorchester High 3 to 0 in a hockey match. Poor ice hindered play as Whittemore scored all three goals for Milton while Deighton and Sawyer contributed on defense. Referee Toole with umpires Vose and Cress supervised a 15 and 20 minute half.

Milton Dorchester High Milton High Salis Ta Fares Mulhall Paggtos Saivsateon Diran Wiittemore Sawyer Pollock Wailer Ital C. P Deighton Somasorie E. G Romney Dorchester Whittemore Toole Vose Cress Palmer

Wellesley High Holds Pomfret to Narrow 2 1 Loss

Pomfret, Conn. January 21. Wellesley High’s hockey team gave Pomfret a scare with a 2 to 1 defeat. Adams and David of Wellesley starred with strong goaltending and blocking. Goals by Rankin and David for Pomfret and Scully for Wellesley. Referee Cook. Umpires Peabody Ogilvie. Timer Graviton. Time 15 minutes per period.

Pomfret, Conn Wellesley High Pomfret Adams David Stevens

Baldwins Win 18th Game With Victory Over Salem

The Baldwins of South Boston defeated the Salem team to extend their season run to 18 wins.

Baldwins South Boston Salem

Corpse Found After Suicide At Franklin Farm

A placard on John Osmer's door warned “the corpse inside” and neighbors found the 55 year old farmer dead from a self inflicted rifle wound to the brain.

Franklin, Penn John Osmer Osmer

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