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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
2
The railroad commissioners consider a petition by the Elevated Railway Company to extend platforms at the North station Rowe's Wharf and Dover Street to permit eight car trains. Officials have begun extending the guard rail while awaiting a ruling as crowds often outgrow current four and five car trains.
A 16 year old boy from Roxbury emerged from a secluded Revere Beach swim to find his clothes taken. He faced an awkward scene as several young women approached, forcing him to dive back into the water repeatedly. A passerby offered a barrel as a makeshift privacy aid, but the clothes remain unrecovered.
Shortly before 6 last night a fire on the second floor near the stairs of the C A Cook Company at 16 18 Osborn street Cambridge started in a frame building. Watchman William H Crutchfield raised the alarm from Box 26. Firefighters fought for about 30 minutes and confined the blaze to the original building. Damage to stock and fixtures estimated at 5000. The plant adjoins the Standard Action Company and George W Gale Lumber yard. building owned by Allen Intercott.
A major Dorchester liquor raid by police led by Sergt. Charles Maynes to Rugby Park Mattapan resulted in the arrest of John Dillion 40 of 3 Newburn Street Dorchester for selling liquor unlawfully. Officers seized 20 gallons of ale three empty barrels and several cases of empty bottles and glasses. Dillion faces Dorchester Municipal Court arraignment this morning.
Seal Brand signifies the finest coffee berries from expert blending and roasting. It remains untouched from receipt to opening, ensuring purity, freshness, and full strength and flavor sealed in the can. Dealers must keep Seal Brand from growing stale on shelves.
A three year old wanderer named Georgie was found by an officer from Station 4 on Castle street Friday afternoon. The child, described as a waif, wore clean overalls a white blouse black stockings without garters and shoes kicked at the toes. He walked only with effort and awaits a parent or guardian at the Chardon Strat Home.
The Boston theatrical stage employees union adopted resolutions urging all men to vote for freedom of man in the courts and representation in state and national bodies. Delegates from the international convention spoke as plans for a large gathering, with Barry describing the convention as the largest yet. A cigar stripper strike was endorsed and local unions reported dues, sick benefits, and new initiates at recent meetings.
The Boston & Maine Freight Clerks Assembly 1793 in Charlestown installed officers led by Master Workman P. J. Flaherty and officers installed by Arthur W. Cole J. J. Kirby and others. A social session followed with speeches by district leaders and fellow officers. Longshoremen's Provident Union met at 193 Hanover Street to discuss trade rules and benefits. Water Department Union 6256 reported new members and reinstatements, while delegates prepared for a state convention to seek an A F L charter.
The Boston College extension fund event postponed from last Saturday due to rain will be held today from noon to 10 PM at Henry Gallagher's estate on North Street, Quincy. About 6000 attendees are expected with band concerts, rides, fireworks, and dancing. Rev. Thomas I. Gasson will speak, joined by Mayor Shea and City Solicitor McAnarney.
London reports of a rupture between the Duke and Duchess of Manchester are denied. The couple, seen in London briefly, have returned together to Kylemore Castle in Ireland and plan to stay there for some time.
Chicago July 26 The Independence party platform to be adopted at the national convention tomor row night calls for eliminating preliminary injunctions in labor disputes and no contempt punishment without a jury trial. Delegates edge toward monetary reform and restrict Asiatic immigration while endorsing Sherman act amendments. Hearst to preside with 900 delegates expected. Hisgen leads among candidates. fusion with Democrats denied.
City Hall doors will be barred after 6 p m and front door on School street closed after 5 15 pm daily except during meetings. Officers on duty must verify credentials before entry or exit. Ex mayor Fitzgerald has left. origin of order unclear. Saturday closure at 1 pm unless meetings. Mayor Hibbard must state purpose and identity for rear entrance after 5 15 pm.
Fire swept three summer cottages at Rockmore Lake Sunapee destroying the Smiley Nazarian and Taylor homes with losses about 3000 dollars. Furniture and personal belongings mostly saved. Origin believed in the Smiley cellar near the chimney. Nazarian pastor of the Bellingham Methodist Society Chelsea.
Weary readers flock to Murile Eye Remedy hailed as an eye tonic. The ad implies soothing relief for watery eyes and tired vision.
William H. Taft spent a calm Sabbath at his brother Charles P. Taft home in Cincinnati before the nomination race. He planned to attend State Central Committee meetings and assist local arrangements ahead of his acceptance speech on Tuesday. Delegates Warner Agnus Bigney arrived with other notification committee members.
President Roosevelt rode in an automobile from Sagamore Hill to Christ Church rather than a team of horses. Reports say he dislikes autos only when fine horses are available, but he is increasingly seen using the touring cars for secretary service in Oyster Bay.
Chelsea licensing board issues 25 liquor licenses out of a legal 87. They decided granting the full number would be unwise given the city’s present condition.
An advertisement extols the modern washing method using P. & G. Naphtha Soap and cold water. It claims the soap loosens dirt cleans clothes and removes the need for rubbing on a wash board or boiling garments. It urges readers to adopt the method to save labor and effort.
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