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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
2
Blooming ton Illinois resident Mrs. R M Davidson proclaims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey cured her bronchial trouble and calls it a life saver. In a letter she reports steady improvement over months and plans to be entirely well soon, praising the whiskey as a great aid. Thousands of grateful patients send similar thanks to the product.
An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure medicinal malt tonic. It claims to sustain health, strengthen heart action, and purify the system, urging buyers to seek the genuine sealed bottle from the Duffy Malt Whiskey Co based in Rochester New York.
The sixth annual Boston Newsboys Protective Union 9077 ball at Paul Revere Hall drew over 1500 attendees. Samuel A. Levine led the grand march with Annie Levine, and 200+ couples danced as Aldermen, General Court members, and many guests enjoyed a promenade concert. Mayor Hibard could not attend.
In Swanton Vermont Franklin county authorities probe a possible murder after a man about 25 was found dead this morning. A cord twisted with a stick encircled the neck and the body lay concealed in bushes near a wood road west of the Central Vermont tracks.
At Debenham's auction room in London the Chesapeake flag will be sold to the highest bidder noon today. The flag cannot be bought privately and the British admiralty and English associations will bid. Upset price rumored around 500 dollars with a Massachusetts D A and other American patriotic societies expected to bid.
Captain Charles W. Hunt of Division 11, Dorchester, retires after 34 years and 10 months with Boston Police. He reflects on growth in Dorchester Roxbury, noting population, housing, and street expansions, and praises Commissioner O’Meara and current leadership for a politicized era giving officers security and respect.
Haverhill January 28 Willard H Woodbury agent for the joint shoe council and a regular Central Labor Union delegate has been selected by labor to represent its groups on the Municipal Finance Commission created by the City Council.
Twelve city leaders met at the Boston City Club to debate the Metropolitan district's relation to Boston and issues including a proposed Somerville boulevard, a Lynn harbor project, and governance by commissions. Professor Suzzallo urged balanced democracy with direct reforms and centralized administration as alternatives.
Reports from New York indicate a three masted coal barge drifted helplessly about 60 miles north of Cape Hatteras last Sunday. The crew remains aboard as rescue or salvage actions are awaited.
Everett report states Mayor Charles Bruce urged Dr. Winfred Lewis Howe, the physician member of the Board of Health who had recently offered his resignation, to reconsider and he has withdrawn the resignation.
Congressman MacGavin denounced unions of American heiresses with foreign nobility as snobbery and vice. He mocked titled men, suggested customs classify them like frogs legs, and warned of wealth draining from Wall Street in punishing terms. He praised American women who rejected titled marriages.
An old advertisement touts Bromog Quinine as a cure for grip laxative use. It claims the true remedy removes the cause and urges readers to seek the signature of E. W. Grove, priced at 25 cents.
The Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine claims a quarter century of success in treating asthma bronchitis consumption catarrh and deafness. They advertise low fees and a free consultation with trial treatment available through January 31st, raising potential rates February 1st. Only two days remain.
Read by patients across Brookline to Medford, Mass. testimonials praise the Osmo-Chemic treatment for asthma bronchitis and stomach catarrh claiming dramatic relief after months of struggle. Advert says early examination through Jan 31 offers free exam and mentions office hours at 18 Boylston Street Boston Mass.
People in Boston Worcester Vermont and New England follow Wilford A Bailey promoter and builder of the Worcester and Southbridge street railway insurance underwriter and organizer now in jail at Worcester awaiting a hearing on forgery charge
Walter H. Davis Worcester dealer and William N. Davenport helped raise funds for Bailey, with $10 000 targeting his benefit. Associates include Mrs George Bird Cambridge and American Pulp Paper & Lumber Company with loans tied to Bailey. Bailey failed to post $6000 bail and remains in Worcester jail after arraignment in Central District Court.
In Egypt, near Rochester NY, 12 year old William McBride used his dead father's belt to load buckshot and kill four year old Viola, then hid the body behind a barn. He said she was dead and needed to be in a cold place after his father died in a train crash.
The Royal tomb in Dorchester’s old North burying ground was opened yesterday for the first time in years. Nine descendants of Colonel Lemuel Robinson were moved to another tomb in the cemetery. Receiver Apsey of the insolvent First National Bank of Chelsea announced a second 15 percent dividend for nearly 1000 depositors totaling $116000. A 50 percent dividend was declared about a year ago.
The 23d annual ball of the Telegraphers Mutual Aid Association of Boston will be held Friday evening at Odd Fellows Hall. Proceeds will go to the association relief fund.
Charles Howland, injured at the municipal lighting station, engages counsel and intends to sue the town seeking a $1000 cash settlement.
An advertisement promotes Riel's Concentrated-Coffee Tablet as a mood brightener and stimulant. It claims benefits for heart and nervous system, cold and indigestion, fatigue, and bad habits, noting it is sugar candy like and caffeine based. The product is sold by multiple Boston area druggists and mail orders are available.
George Lawson age 16 years 11 months 5 days son of Jeremiah L and Letitia Aatch. Funeral service at the residence 6 Dartmouth street on Thursday at 2 p m. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Yarmouth N Sask papers please copy.
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