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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1904
Page
7
New York December 15 1903 a seventy two year old man Ernst Kupfer testifies the kidney wort tablets revived his vitality and youth. He reports stronger kidneys improved overall health and renewed confidence and urges friends to try the remedy for new vital energy and joy to life.
A city pay dispute involves Mary Gallagher a courthouse scrub woman who claims she did not receive her due salary. The paymaster cites a mark on the payroll indicating another person collected the funds. An investigation is under way with further developments expected in a few days.
Dr Eugene Graves called at the State House to thank Governor Bates for parole granted on the Executive Council recommendation. The Governor greeted him warmly and Graves, moved to tears, pledged never again to engage in crime or any wrongful act against the Commonwealth or any other state.
Minnie Johnson, reported missing, writes to the Post from Boston claiming she will not return to her husband due to alleged ill treatment and non support. She states she is well, working, and has supported herself since marriage. her husband is a bellboy with unstable work.
A meeting of the Local Freight Agents Association of Boston at the United States Hotel last evening elected officers for the coming year. A P Lane was chosen president, George F Eaton vice president, W T La Moure secretary, J S Carder treasurer, J A Flanders on the executive committee, and W M Conklin, agent of the New Haven terminal at this port, was made a member.
The Tammany Club of Ward 16 will host its first annual banquet at Brigham's Hotel on Wednesday evening February 10. Influential citizens invited include Congressman McNary Assistant District Attorney Sughrue Superintendent of Streets Donovan the Hon W T A Fitzgerald and James A Dawson slated to speak on topics.
Boston lawmakers debate salary cuts for police commissioners as Mayor Collins trims City Hall costs. A bill seeks to reduce the Police Board pay while others consider raising Judge Emmons and associates salaries to offset licenses and perquisites. Proposals include Mayor appointment and popular election of commissioners.
A fragment discusses ease from taxation and possible replacement of local commissioners by willing Republicans in Boston if current officials cannot meet stated sums. The remark hints at gubernatorial intervention and political maneuvering amid fiscal tension.
Judge W H H Emmons, chairman of the Boston Board of Police, says he is not worried about a proposed bill to reduce his salary. He notes the bill is not law yet and that he would face a $1000 yearly cut, though he still seeks higher pay and is hopeful but not certain of success. He joked about past savings and role as janitor.
Mrs Bridget Molloy Clancy was found wandering in a dazed condition near South Station and committed to the Westboro State insane asylum. She had traveled from Pittsburg toward Galway with her daughter Mamie seeking her husband in Ireland. Doctors say the mother’s illness is temporary with treatment, while Mamie awaits contact with relatives in Boston or Pittsburg.
The schooner Oregon, feared lost after a morning report, appeared safe at the fish pier with crew in good condition. Captain William Stoddard telegraphed Gloucester friends and relatives that the missing vessel has been found.
Dr Cecilia Shereshefsky wife of Rabbi 8 Shereshefsky of the South End leaves husband over dispute about his daughter from his first wife Sophie. She says she learned of a wife and children in the old country and left after agreeing to separation in New York. She plans to depart the city after a farewell reception Sunday 3 to 8 pm.
Chelsea petitions circulate for the restoration of the Common Council abolished in 1894 and for a charter change to empower Aldermen. A nine Aldermen board elected at large is proposed, with Representative David A. Munroe and Daniel M. OConnell pushing the passage before the Legislature.
Members of the Camp Mosquito Club are arranging a dance to be held next month under the management of Walter L. Donohoe and C. W. Stephenson.
In a period voice the article asserts ancient authorities on beauty and aging since time mars the fair with age and disease. It promotes Cuthara remedies as original, scientifically compounded and universally usable for torturing humors skin conditions and hair loss.
Two bills loom in the Legislature concerning repealing the police listing law in Boston. Representative Thomas M. Vinson defends the measure and proposes a bill to shift poll tax duties to assist in assessing lists, while Mayor Collins backs repeal. Governor’s action expected early next week with intense Beacon Hill debate anticipated. J. F. Grant seeks more liquor license protections for no license towns and three additional judges may be appointed. Pay day brings political “yeggmen” to the State House as lawmakers collect salaries. Senator Daniel V. McIsaac proposes widening Washington Street with new setback lines from Adams Square to Dover Street. LORD of Boston noted as a very heavy 326-pound figure.
Rep Woods of Brighton saw his home rule measure to empower Boston falter as the committee on cities voted to withdraw. The plan would require a two thirds City Council vote to accept Boston legislation and faces a tough road in the House.
A collection of notices shows Raymond proposing a bill to curb merchandise fraud with sealed, advertised proposals not exceeding one year. Other items include J Murray Howe named real estate expert for Boston gas firms, park commission report on railways, and various proposed laws on licensing, boxing, bucket shops, saloon hours, primaries, and building height limits in Boston. Taft presided in Frothingham’s absence.
Financial summary listing disbursements for death claims and endowments, instalment claims, maturities, cancelled policies, distribution of surplus, and taxes and expenses. Shows assets as of January 1904, market value of securities, net premiums, commissions, salaries, and accrued liabilities with officers named including Alfred D. Foster and William B. Turner.
The Senate in executive session confirms John Lindsey Snelling as appraiser of merchandise for the district of Boston and Charlestown Maine and Rufus C Reed of Damariscotta.
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