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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1905
Page
7
Maiden July 7 Mrs Wylie C Burns wife of a Boston stock broker who vanished a week ago told a Post reporter she believes her husband is in Boston. She cited a train conductor’s statement that he arrived there Saturday and noted his finances and health as likely factors.
The best physicians across schools prescribe Lactated Food and use it at home. Dr Guernsey and Dr Agnew publicly advocate it, with Dr J Lewis Smith noting its value for child health. Many authorities believe feeding Lactated Food to children under five could curb cholera infantum. Milk sugar is its basis and cane sugar in condensed products is warned against.
At Asbury Park July 7 President Roosevelt warned against idolizing wealth. He argued the danger lies not in the rich man’s power but in setting a false standard that fosters envy and discontent, while noting wealth itself may benefit in business relations if unchecked.
Brighton resident John E. Gillis pitches a comic scheme to Boston readers proposing 11 mayors elected yearly with 500 dollars monthly pay. Each month a different mayor would govern, with the current holder handling January and February. The plan features token salaries, penny payments from ferries, and a rotating set of candidates, ending with Martin Lomasney in December.
In Medford on July 7 Mayor Dwyer battles persistent gypsy moths while women of the town debate funding and action. Mrs. Seton proposes women fund raising if men do not, and Mrs. Coolidge criticizes delays risk of infestation.
An official observer warns the gypsy and brown tail moths will likely invade eastern Massachusetts and spread into New England and parts of New York before the next snowfall. The brown tail moth can fly, aiding long distance movement, with intensive itching from its spines.
Hanover police extend search for Waddell after two boys report being fired upon near Four Corners. A Howard House clerk identifies a shaved man matching the suspect, noting wet clothes and a 10 days’ beard. Storekeeper James H. Clanell also recalls seeing the man, who appeared nervous and withdrawn.
James B. Dill, famed for shaping New Jersey trust laws, is appointed as judge of the Court of Appeals and Errors of that State. previously a corporation lawyer earning about $300,000 annually, he will serve as judge with a $3,000 yearly salary.
In Ann Arbor Michigan Judge Kinne issued an injunction blocking the Supreme Council of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association from enforcing new higher rates on aged members who joined at lower rates. The case is a test action likely to be appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court and possibly the United States Supreme Court. The CMA headquarters are in Buffalo.
City Affairs the official organ of the Good Government Association reports no plan for a citizens' candidate. It advocates honest capable men for city offices and says it would consider a candidate only if proven honest and able. The association sees no current chance for a candidate independent of party machines.
As corporation lawyer he earned a $1,000,000 fee for tying up Carnegie Steel affairs and drafted charters for 33 trusts. As judge he could not practice in courts and might rule on crimes of these firms. He learned Wall Street tricks and would spot them on trial. On last day of private practice he refused a $25,000 retainer. Charters included Federal Steel American Steel and Wire American Tin Plate Otis Elevator National Biscuit National Steel and Carnegie Company.
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