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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
5
A medical ad urges relief of constipation by Iron-Ox Tablets, claiming they cure by building up the system rather than acting as purgatives. It warns against harsh laxatives, notes a gradual but reliable result, and lists a 25 cent price for a bottle of fifty tablets from The Iron-Ox Remedy Co. Detroit Michigan.
Former Boston police commissioner Robert F. Clark is urged from the State House as a candidate for sheriff of Suffolk County. Party movement favors direct nomination by vote, with Clark likely to seek the nomination while Sheriff Fred H. Seavey expected to run again.
James Jeffrey Roche editor of the Boston Pilot married Mrs Lillian Vaughan Okie widow of Howard Okie at St Cecilia parsonage on Tuesday. Roche long known as poet wit and patriot rose from assistant editor under John Boyle O’Reilly in 1883 to lead the Pilot after 1890.
Miss Florence Marie Treanor and Dr Edward Gibson Hynes of Brooklyn were married at St Cecelia Church with Father McAteer officiating. The reception at 35 Marlboro Street featured elaborate gowns, bouquets, and lace details among a large bridal party and relatives.
Viola Allen stars as Viola in Twelfth Night at the Colonial Theatre before a full house. The Boston actress delivers a charming boyish portrayal, with strong love scenes and refined comedy. Supporting cast includes John Craig, James Young, John Blair, Clarence Handyside, Frank Currier, and Miss Elliston. The production is well mounted with notable music. engagement continues next week.
Dr Edwin Turnock proclaims a home remedy cures kidney bladder and rheumatic diseases without doctors or drugs. A 64 page illustrated book outlines his view and a free trial treatment is available from Turnock Medical Co Chicago IL.
The Boston Team Drivers' Council representing 15,000 members endorsed Union 2 and pledged full support to win its terms. A three member committee was appointed to seek a conference with the masters to sign the new agreement, with further talks planned with the Master Teamsters' Association. The international to wait for a strike before acting, delaying any strike by the local council until next week.
In Boston, Western Union dismisses most girl messengers from the fall cohort, reinstates mainly boys with conditions. About 120 girls at peak, now fewer than 10 remain. reinstated boys must quit the union. New rates average four dollars weekly, down from four dollars and fifty seven cents. Company says girls’ service was inefficient despite initial praise.
Harvard students in crimson arm bands supervise entry at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum opening. Mrs. Gardner hosted a luncheon, with notable works by Emil Zorn and Carl M Ifler on view in a refined setting.
Judge Burton Parker, head of the Boston Custom House investigation, rushed to Chelsea to secure Alfred Brown's resignation. Brown, ill and on leave, agreed only after a successor was chosen, then Parker sent the resignation to Washington. Parker and other investigators plan a return visit in a few days to determine the next steps.
Nearly 100 graduates of the Edward Everett School Dorchester attended the first reunion at Winthrop Hall Uphams Corner last evening. Dancing followed the reception. The committee in charge included Misses Mary Hutchinson Kathleen Connor and Eileen Connor. The floor director was Homer Holden.
Reports say proposed new Harvard Technology buildings could be shared with Harvard, with River Bank Parkway in Cambridge as a favored site near the Harvard Bridge. Harvard and Cambridge leaders express mixed views while Technology President Pritchett notes multiple site options and keeps plans under consideration.
Gilbert Gray Morrison born in England in 182? came to America in 1871. He has worked for an East Boston roofing firm for 32 years and has been a longtime Post reader. The staff gave him a surprise party at his home, presenting several gifts on his birthday. No plans announced for his upcoming birthday.
Former Philippines governor general and new War Secretary William H. Taft arrived in Washington by the Pennsylvania road at 65:15 this afternoon. He was enthusiastically received by a large crowd at the depot in the capital.
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