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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1909
Page
4
Senator Root declared that the Porto Ricans were incapable of self government and acted like children. He argued revenues should be withheld from the island government. The Senate passed the House bill to continue the Porto Rican budget despite dissensions among leaders.
Senator Culberson proposes terminating the Porto Rican bill on July 1 1910 arguing to curb US appointed officials while critics led by Root challenge self government readiness. Depew cites voter illiteracy and party control as drivers of unrest amid Unionist and Republican stances on autonomy versus statehood. Money defends liberty through the people’s control of national funds. The amendment is defeated.
New York July 9 Commissioner Baker, new head of the New York police force, has named Teresa G Casey as executive clerk. A former city civil service employee, she becomes the first woman in a police commissioner’s office since Theodore Roosevelt at Mulberry Street.
Claims a quick cure for drunkenness via Golden Remedy added to coffee tea or food with no taste or odor. Vows visible health restoration and urges free trial packages sent to Dr J W Haines in Cincinnati Ohio with testimonials and a promise of proof.
In Charlottetown P E I on July 9 Mike Thom as of the Micmac tribe won a five mile race against local star John Harley to win as his bride, clocking 24 minutes 362 5 seconds, a time near the world record.
Thomas defeats Harley by 25 yards in a sunset race on Lennox Island to win the hand of Firefly, daughter of Chief Kars. The triumph sparks island pride as Thomas prepares for Boston with Dr. Ledwell after running 35 miles on ice last winter and earning a chance at the BA A Marathon.
Massachusetts harbor officials say 35,000 dollars of damage to the Commonwealth docks at South Boston will not be repaired. They argue repairs would not pay, given 385,000 dollars tied up over 12 years and only three tenants using small areas. If tenants appear later, dredging to 85 feet may be undertaken.
London July 9 The Austrian embassy announces the engagement of Prince Miguel of Braganza eldest son of Duke Michael the Portuguese throne pretender to Miss Anita Stewart daughter of Mrs James Henry Smith of New York Mrs Smith widow of Silent Smith who left 30 000 000 at his death three years ago.
A speaker lauds Switzerland and Geneva linking historic liberty with American roots. He praises John Calvin for advancing tolerance and republican church governance, contrasts Puritan Massachusetts with Geneva, and recalls Arbours from Morgarten to Bunker Hill as shared ideals. The tribute ties Red Cross mercy and world arbitration to Geneva's legacy.
Maryland attorney general releases principal facts in Postal Telegraph and Cable Co v Maryland, noting a sweeping Court of Appeals victory for the state. The piece draws an exact parallel to a suggested suit against Massachusetts over the same time of filing law for telegrams.
Maryland Attorney General Straus sends Boston Post the appellate briefs and the Maryland Court of Appeals opinion in Postal Telegraph & Cable Co v State of Maryland. The court held the time notation requirement constitutional and mandatory, with no charge to the sender. Chief Judge Boyd delivered the opinion.
The Philadelphia Republican leader Israel W. Durham who died in Atlantic City left the income of 50 000 dollars to his friend and chief lieutenant Charles Seger. The will probated today valued the estate at 100 000 dollars and upwards according to the brief probate notice.
Dr. Harry P. Chase, a 38 year old Exeter dentist born in Newfields, died today after an operation at Cottage Hospital twenty days earlier. He is survived by his widow Mrs Julia Dear Moses Chase, his mother Mrs Samuel I. Chase of Exeter, and a sister Mrs Howard Ross wife of Phillips Exeter Academy's physical director.
John Murray aged 52 of Marblehead was found dead in the surf off Galloupes Point Swampscott by Tony Chiantra tonight.
Henry E Dunham, a prominent insurance broker of 4 Liberty Street, killed himself with a 38 caliber pistol in a Revere House room. A letter to his brother George H Dunham, a State Board of Control member, cited two years of physical and mental illness. His body was found by hotel employee William M McLean after no appearance all day. Dunham resided with his wife at 2 Bateman Road Beachmont and left no children. He belonged to the Masons and Knights of Pythias. brother Frank E Dunham and George H Dunham are noted survivors.
Four of the New York police canine detectives were dismissed for underperformance and auctioned at the police kennels. The four dogs sold for a total of 14.90 dollars, far below the city’s previous expenditures on them.
A historical newspaper brief describes a young child afflicted with scalp burns scrapes and hair loss over years. After applying Cuticura remedies the child finds relief and cooling soothing effects. The report notes ongoing care and the hope for recovery amid medical attention.
Mrs Florence E Ames Getchell recalls years of scalp sores and intense itching before Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent cured her. She reports complete remission after using the products and credits regained health to Cuticura, with addresses and dates from 1909.
The dethroned Ice King Charles W Morse speaks in a Sunday Post interview. He calls his wife an angel and outlines his hopes and plans after his fall from prominence.
New Hampshire citizens plan a commemorative gesture to honor the late President Grover Cleveland. Remembering him as a summer visitor who befriended many, locals will honor his memory in a manner echoing ancient Rome.
A noted Bay State scientist responds to Professor Eleanor A McC Gamble's assertion that woman is man's superior in every way, challenging the claim with arguments about gender roles and social function.
The renowned pastor on the Charles will travel to canoeists on the Charles River to deliver a sermon, aiming to reach worshippers who do not attend church. He will come to them.
Shorty aims for a home celebration for the Fourth of July but accepts an invitation after Sadie persuades him. He remarks, Tell 'em we’d rather stay at home, but barrin’ that we’ll be delighted to come. The piece appears in the next Sunday Post Magazine.
The piece previews Edg ascinating Beeche son and his encounters in wild beasts lairs. Readers are promised continuation in the next Six Magazine edition.
An article by Richard Moore examines somnambulism, noting the mystery of consciousness at the border between wakefulness and sleep and critiquing scientific approaches. The piece highlights how the topic straddles psychology and philosophy, inviting further inquiry.
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