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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
2
Residents of Commonwealth Avenue and nearby streets protest oil spread to curb dust, noting persistent odor and staining. Wealthy homeowners report fumes drifting into homes while watering is halted. complaints extend to Beacon Hill and other treated areas.
July 6 Rome publishes a pontifical edict reforming Roman congregations. It removes Great Britain, Holland, Canada and the United States from propaganda jurisdiction. Civil and criminal cases move to the Rota and Segnatura tribunals while congregations retain disciplinary powers. A new discipline and Sacrament congregation is created and mixed marriages stay under Holy Office. The Pope remains prefect.
Monsignor Bonaventure Cheretti announced that Rome approves a radical reorganization of the propaganda jurisdiction, allowing the Roman Catholic hierarchy in the United States and other nations to deal directly with the papal secretary of state. The change promises simpler bishop appointments and stronger Vatican standing similar to France Spain or Austria.
The commanding officer of the Naval Academy practice squadron asked the navigation bureau to move the squadron base from New London to Newport due to alleged discrimination against sailormen by amusement venues in New London for wearing uniforms.
The St Elizabeth Guild Neighborhood School opened its tenth annual session at 659 Springfield Street drawing over 300 applicants most with mothers present. The directors plan weekly mothers excursions to Revere Beach while children attend classes including sewing cooking reading and mental studies.
Streetcar service on Washington Street between Lagrange and Grove will be rerouted to Dudley Street Terminal via Grove Centre Belgrade and Washington. An all day Washington Street line will operate from 5:01 am to 12:03 am, with departures every 16 minutes to 11:39 pm and later intervals, plus returning times from Dudley Street. The change takes effect seven days after announcement.
The body of a man with a heart wound was found in the woods at Tiverton R. 1 last Wednesday. Authorities believe the deceased is Joseph Wazolski of Chicago. A revolver with one loaded chamber was found nearby.
The Massachusetts Christian Endeavor Union announces the second annual officers institute to be held at Sagamore Beach July 11 to 19. Sessions include talks by Asa Merrick Parker and Rev. James A Francis with Bible study and Endeavor methods. Afternoons feature recreation and outings. Odessa reports wheat yields disastrously low, signaling potential famine.
Nahant July 6. James Rawley of Woonsocket is hailed as the luckiest man after two Lynn girls rescued him from drowning. Frederick Elwell of Salem saved another man from Lynn harbor who later vanished with a $175 wallet. a note promises repayment. Elwell, a former Nahant life saver, awaits clues as investigators review the scene and missing funds.
New York police search the city for 8 year old Frances Aligno believed kidnapped by Black Hand operatives and held for ransom. A letter to her parents demands 400 dollars for her return. A nearby case involved 11 year old Kate Tietschler who was abducted and murdered a year earlier. the killer was never caught.
Copenhagen July 6 Constantin Brun the Danish minister to the United States will move to London in autumn to succeed F E DeBille who retires after 18 years in London Count Carl Von Moltke the minister to Italy will succeed Brun in Washington.
The passage extols malt juice as a life giving tonic that nourishes body and mind, claiming it fuels strength and vigor for all actions. It reflects a promotional or biographical tone praising malt’s positive effects on health and character.
Judges Pierce and Brown granted new trials to Wong Duck, Wong How, Dong Bok Ling, and Yee Jung on murder convictions, citing evidence weight. The remaining five defendants face appeal on a disallowed bill of exceptions as a Supreme Judicial Court review may appoint a commissioner to inspect the evidence.
July 6. Newton substitute letter carriers learn that after consolidation with the Boston district on July 1 they will be placed on the Boston sub-list and rated for regular positions by appointment date. Daniel Sullivan leads the Newton group but now ranks 109 on the Boston list while others sit much farther from steadiness. Newton men may work anywhere in the district.
One hundred forty girls registered at 674 Massachusetts Avenue for the Boston Trade School summer session through August 1. Funded by private subscriptions, the school offers dress-making millinery electric power machine stitching straw hat stitching with weekly cooking and design lessons. Demand is high enough to form an extra class and prospective pupils are urged to apply immediately. During the session the students make articles for their own use.
Amelia Gwinn of Vernon Avenue Illinois shares her recovery tale after suffering chronic indigestion with gas and weight loss. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring digestion, strength, and health, noting the remedy is available at drug stores or from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY for 50 cents per box.
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