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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
4
Dorchester Athletic Association Forms Ladies Auxiliary
Dorchester leaders approve a new ladies auxiliary for the Athletic Association. Miss Margaret Darcey along with Miss Annie Dolan and Miss Margaret Dunlap plan to organize the group and join in basketball bowling and track events.
Leonard Chelsea man locked for Lynn larceny
Elmer B. Leonard of Chelsea was brought to Lynn and jailed on a larceny charge for stealing 1000 dollars from the firm of George W. Lord of 34 Central Square, where he had been employed as a traveling salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Elmer B. Leonard
Chelsea
George W. Lord
Central Square
Cascarets Promoted For Gentle Regularity In Daily Health
A vintage advertisement urges daily use of Cascarets to avert dull mood and headaches from overeating and inactivity. It claims the modern approach replaces violent purgatives with a gentle, natural laxative aligned with regular foods and exercise, advising carrying a box for timely use.
Overdue Steamer Winifred Returns After Severe Storms
The steamship Winifred from Fowey, England, limped into Boston harbor after days overdue with heavy damage including three lifeboats destroyed and a fractured ankle to a crewman. Captain J. M. Kelley credited the crew for survival through multiple fierce storms, a lost compass, and navigation challenges off Cape Race and during the Jan 20 hurricane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred
Mystic River
Fowey
England
Boston
J. M. Kelley
Cape Race
Real
Alleged Footpads in Court face grand jury
Two alleged night thugs appeared before Judge Ely in Boston traffic court. Both were sent to the grand jury under $2000 bonds. Names given were John Hanschumacher and Joseph Fitzgerald. They are charged with holding up James McIntyre of Lincoln New Hampshire and robbing him of seventy dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ely
Grand Jury
John Hanschumacher
Joseph Fitzgerald
James McIntyre
Lincoln
N. H
Study of Bible in Colleges Delegates and officers elected at Boston Congregational Club banquet
Members and friends gathered in Ford Hall for the annual banquet and officer election. Leaders included Ethelbert D. Warfield of Lafayette College and M. J. Fenenga of Northland College with remarks on Bible study, church unity, and the value of study, music, and art in colleges. Officers elected included F. W. Cook as president and J. H. Colby as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Club of
Boston
Ford Hall
Ethelbert D. Warfield
Lafayette College
Ambrose W. Vernon
Yale
Alfred BE. Stearns
Phillips Academy
Andover
M. J. Fenenga
Northland College
Wis
Warfield
William R. Campbell
Féenenga
Vernon
Stearns
F. W. Cook
A. Z. Conrad
Phineas Hubbard
Harris G. Hale
W. W. Mason
Samuel C. Bushnell
Edward M. Noyes
Edwin 8. Woodbury
John H. Colby
William H. Blood
William J. Mandell
Howard A. Bridgman
Mayor Hibbard Visits North End Italian Bazaar
Mayor Hibbard visited the North End last night at a bazaar held in the parochial school of the Church of St. Leonard of Port Maurice on North Bennet street. He received an enthusiastic reception from Italian residents and supporters of ex Mayor Fitzgerald. The event featured a student recitation by thirty young girls, a bouquet presentation, and organized candy, novelty, and fancy tables run by local women and youth groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbard
Old North End
Deferarri Ratto
Devisia
Annie
Julia Reardon
Coyne
Louisa Derryrar
Third Order
Children of Mary
Pyramid Pile Cure Claims Twenty Years Relief
Testimonial from Georgi H Bartlett of Mattapan Mass describes severe piles for twenty years. He reports rapid relief after using the Pyramid Pile Cure sample and purchasing a 50 cent box. The ad promises healing of sores and ulcers with easy suppository use and offers a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgi H. Bartlett
Mattapan
Mass
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
Mayor to Drop 117 Men in Boston Sewer Dept
Mayor Hibbard orders the suspension of 117 workers in the Boston sewer department. The action is described as a quiet form of dismissal and represents a major staff reduction announced for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hibbard
Mayor Hibbard Orders Large City Employee Layoffs
The Jan payroll depletion forces widespread cuts across Boston departments. Most discharges come from South Boston and East Boston yards, including sewer projects on A Street and Bennington Street. Several printing Plant workers are dismissed, raising total layoffs under Mayor Hibbard to nearly 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibbard
South
Boston
East Boston
Bennington Street
James J. Donovan
Pleasant Street
Pessman
Harry Conry
Conry
John W. Twomey
Cornelius Collins
E. Concord Street
Harry J. Grady
Saratoga Street
Stephen Devlin
Dorchester Avenue
Stockman
Leo B. Carroll
Quincy Street
Guardian appointed for former Police Inspector William H. Cogan
In Probate Court Judge Grant ordered a guardian for William H. Cogan who is deemed incapable of handling his own affairs. The guardianship was petitioned by his wife and two daughters after his return last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Cogan
Grant
Cogan
St Williams Pink Pills Cited In Cure Of St Vitus Dance
An Iowa woman testifies that Dr Williams Pink Pills relieved her long standing nervous illness. She describes a child hood burden, escalating symptoms including facial muscle control loss and tremors, and gradual recovery after using the pills. She notes improved sleep and appetite and credits the treatment with saving her life. The advertisement lists price details and mails from Schenectady New York.
Confined to Neither Race Nor Color Cooper Remedies Promote Broad Appeal
Albert F. Powell of East Milton a prominent Black community member and Sons of Veterans Camp commander credits Cooper’s New Discovery with ending severe stomach pains after other doctors failed. Powell says his relief came after starting the remedy and urges wide publicity for its benefits as Boston agents claim record sales of Cooper medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Legion
Boston
Albert F. Powell
East Milton
Mass
Powell
Sons of Veterans
Alkon Charged in Nationwide Swindle Case
Harris A. Alkon, linked to an alleged swindle gang, was arrested by Deputy Marshal Charles Bancroft on a complaint by Post Office Inspector Donald McLeod. Six others were arrested December 19. All face a hearing before United States Commissioner Hayes on Saturday. Alkon pled not guilty and posted $1000 bail. complaint originated from the American Crayon Company of Waltham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris A. Alkon
United States
Charles A. Bancroft
Post Office
Donald McLeod
Hayes
American Crayon Company
Waltham
Alkon
American Crayon Company Alleges Fraud by Alkon
Harris A. Alkon was arrested in Boston by a Post Office Inspector as the American Crayon Company of Waltham claims he defrauded them by securing goods on credit through false representations and references. The firm has filed a complaint and the loss amount is not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Harris A. Alkon
Boston
Post Office
McLeod
American Crayon Company
Waltham Corporation
Filene outlines Philippines problem and guardianship plan
Edward A. Filene at the Channing Club argues three options for the Philippines. He favors guardianship by the United States until natives are ready to govern themselves while noting the need to remove tariffs on exports and recruit medical professionals amid unsanitary conditions and scarce doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Channing Club
Edward A. Filene
Filene
United States
Thief Caught by Two Women
Two young men James O'Brien and Thomas Gay were arraigned in Municipal Court for stealing an umbrella from a downtown store. Store detectives Annie Miller and Mrs Lagerstrom testified they saw the younger man take the item and pass it to his accomplice. A policeman arrested one suspect. the other was caught by citizens. Each received three months in the House of Correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O’brien
Thomas ‘Gay
Annie Miller
Lagerstrom
Avery Street
Tremont Street
House of Correction
Boston Postoffice Clerks Ball At Mechanics Hall Tonight
The Boston Postoffice Clerks Mutual Benefit Association plans its annual ball at Mechanics Hall tonight with a grand march at 9 led by President William H. Driscoll and Mrs. Driscoll. Guests include Governor, Mayor, James White, William A. Boudrot, Congressmen O Connell Kelcher Peters, Hon. William S. McNary, Postmaster Edward C Mansfield, and postal officials. The event features special decorations to welcome new postmaster Edward C Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Clerks
Boston Postoffice Clerks’ Mutual Benefit Association
Mechanics’ Hall
William H. Driscoll
Also Mentioned on This Page
Furs
G. E. Putnam
Fenelon St
Dorchester
Louise
The
Sunday Post
Daily Post
Young Women Organize Athletic Association
Dorchester ‘Athletic Association
Claude Hulbert
Hulbert
Margaret Darcey
Annie Dolan
Margaret Dunlap
Darcey
Post
Leonard
Congregational Club
NO. End
Piles
Massachusetts
Aurmino
Moe Houw Remsomo
Aurmi CO
Jaynes
Washington St
Bostgg
Health Department
Finance Commission
ST. Vitus
Albert F. Powel
Jaynes Drug Stores
Waltham Firm
W. A. Collings
Watertown, N.Y
May
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Sabeley JAYNES @ CO
Houghton
Dutton
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