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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1906
Page
4
An advertisement hails Callahan Home Whiskey as top quality at low cost via mail order. It claims 10-year-old whiskey of Callahan, Rye or Bourbon, offered for $3 for four quarts with express prepaid to New England. If unsatisfied, money back and case returned at company expense.
Representative James H. Mellen of Worcester accused prominent insurers of piracy and pressed for a full investigation of Massachusetts insurance practices. He criticized Gov Guild’s plan for a expert commission and urged action against perceived industry influence while noting press inaction on insurer reports.
The first hearing in the Rutland sanatorium investigation will be settled today at the Governor's council meeting. Councillor Sullivan of South Boston will press for the council to probe as deeply as possible into the institution's management.
The special legislative committee report on railroad and street railway laws is delayed until today and may include a minority report. Quoted opponents to the merger include Senator Reed and former Plymouth representative Davis.
An advertisement touts Obesity Food as a meal supplement that requires no dieting, claiming it converts excess fat into muscle and tissue, reduces a large stomach, eases heart and lung function, and improves overall well being from the first day. A coupon is provided to mail in for purchase.
Sergeant Mark A. King of Company C presses Adjutant General Frye for a hearing to prosecute the alleged illegal occupation of a key military post by Colonel William H. Donovan of the Ninth Regiment M V M. He vows sensational developments as the case moves toward a formal investigation.
Longstanding rift within the Ninth Regiment spills into public view as Sergeant King, backed by Senator Logan, accuses Lieutenants Sullivan and Donovan of engineering promotions for political ends. Accusations loom before Adjutant-General Frye on return from Washington. Donovan defends his leadership amid a charged power struggle.
The Board of Commissioners of Savings Banks asks for stronger banking legislation after stating they lack power to supervise Provident Securities & Banking Co. The report highlights safeguards around deposits in savings institutions and calls for protections for citizens.
John Chisholm aged 35 of 6 Seaver Street was struck in the right eye by a large potato tossed from an unknown person in the Boston and Maine railroad terminal yard yesterday around 2 39 PM. He received temporary relief at Relief Hospital and was later taken by ambulance to City Hospital where surgery may be needed to save his eyesight.
Holliston January report details Betty Evelyn Jernegan wife of Prescott Ford Jernegan, once promoter of a Lubec gold scheme, filing for divorce in St Louis. Story traces their European wanderings after the scheme’s collapse, reunion, wealth, and her steadfast nature amid gossip.
At 1:25 pm two Chinese Commission delegates Tuan Fang and Tai Huan Tse visited the State Department to meet Secretary Root. Sir Chentung Liang Cheng spoke for the group as interpreter, expressing their pleasure to be in the United States and their hope to learn things beneficial to China. Root welcomed them, noting the world has learned much from China and praising the cordial reception.
Portland Mo January 23 He certainly is the man Francis who escaped from the insane department of the State Farm at Bridgewater Mass Dr Alfred Elliott assistant superintendent visited the County Jail and viewed John Ashton the colored man held for the Red Beach post office robbery and the shooting of the watchman James Brown Also seen was William Phelps of Calais whom Massachusetts authorities thought might be Frank R Wiley but the doctor said he was not Wiley.
In Gloucester on January 28 a union meeting of Abraham Lincoln Court and St. Anne Court was held at Pythian Hall in support of a proposed Home for Aged Foresters. Leading members spoke on the plan and its goals.
Cautionary note on raw milk and its disease risk. Boiling may not kill all germs, and even sterilized home methods are costly and time consuming. Van Camp's Sterilized Dream promises complete sterilization in air tight tins for 10 cents, with high butter-fat content and plans for bulk purchases.
Political clash between James B. Casey the boy Mayor of Lowell and Major Robert J. Crowley state committeeman and Lowell Water Board chair figures in a mandamus petition the Water Board filed to force Mayor Casey to approve a pumping engine contract with Holly Manufacturing. Crowley testified yesterday that he opposed Casey politically and that the board cites this as a reason for the Mayor’s delay. Judge Braley reserved his decision.
In Supreme Court Judge Braley hearing, Arlington Gas Light Company asks to stop A. P. Lincoln and W. E. Barrett from suing the firm and to appoint a receiver for 27500 dollars in notes alleged fraudulent. Treasur er Cauley is accused of selling control while notes exceeded earlier claims. Some notes bear Cauley and Keane signatures. others only Cauley. Hearing continued to today.
Charles L. Tucker nears death with no delay tactic chosen yet by his counsel. A likely path is an appeal to the United States Supreme Court alleging violations of Tucker s constitutional rights.
Mrs Lucy Tucker says the case of her son Charles L Tucker, convicted of murdering Mabel Page, will go to the highest court. She will seek a new trial from Governor Guild if needed, saying Judge Sherman erred in not granting one and maintaining the boy's innocence. Sam Tucker shares sorrow but not despair.
Advertisement for laxative bromide quinine tablets promising a cure in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. Grove’s signature on each box. Price 25 cents.
The William G. McCarthy case in Cambridge before Judge Dodge stalled when attorney Roland Sherman withdrew, later reassigned by the judge to defend McCarthy without pay. Inspector Perkins testified about a decoy letter and marked money found on McCarthy, with clerks Monson McKee and Lincoln also testifying. The trial is expected to continue through the week.
William C. Woodward alias Big Hawley, a noted criminal, was denied a writ of habeas corpus by Judge Dodge in federal court. The judge rejected a Vermont judge’s view on a 1902 good behavior statute, ruling it not retroactive. Woodward’s sentences are to run sequentially, which he contends is illegal.
A disjointed solicitation promises a cure for catarrh and nasal dripping if readers fill a coupon. The text urges immediate action with no money required, asking for name and dress details and discouraging doubt or argument. The fragment lacks verifiable provenance or credible medical claims.
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