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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
4
A famous gown arrives from Paris and debuts at Filene's on the fourth floor in Boston. The amethyst Duchesse satin sheath, with a long train and Cleopatra sleeves, draws crowds as a stylish, non extreme design aligned with American fashion norms. More arrivals are promised after stock taking.
The piece describes the nervous strain dressmakers endure during peak seasons and its effect on women's health, noting fainting spells dizziness sleeplessness and a general breakdown. It mentions a single remedy as tried and true for overworked women.
Kingdon Gould the 20 year old son of George Gould failed to produce representation when his overspeeding case came to trial in the Court of Special Sessions. A warrant was issued for his arrest and the bail bond was forfeited after he was taken into custody on May 17.
The Plant liner Halifax arrived in Halifax N S after a severe voyage from Boston. A heavy southeast gale battered the ship from departure, with winds up to 60 miles an hour. Terrific seas swept the decks and smashed skylights aboard the vessel.
Everett June 1 Stewart P Fearon 65 of Plymouth street, a caterer, hanged himself to the closet door in his bedroom. After gardening he went to his room. at 6:30 his wife called for supper, found him dead when she entered.
In one of the worst riots at Deer Island House of Correction, a prisoner was stabbed and another had his skull split by a baseball bat as over 400 inmates watched or played baseball during a Saturday airing. A dozen guards kept the scene from becoming a massacre.
An eye witness recounts a Saturday fight between Italian inmate gangs at the island House of Correction. Twenty knives were drawn. Frank Feola was stabbed in the back and Charles Pitzold battered until unconscious. Guards broke the melee. Feola and Pitzold injured, others confined. Master James Cronin segregated Italians. Vernon W. Skinner to investigate prison discipline.
Boston University School of Medicine held graduation exercises at East Concord street with 19 graduates in cap and gown. A mural tablet to Hans Burch Gram, M. D., was presented by Dr. N. R. Perkins to the school. Lawrence Remick gave the valedictory as Dean Huntington opened the program.
A Massachusetts Gas Commission order reduces Edison Electric Illuminating Company electricity prices and establishes a uniform rate for all consumers with possible further cuts after October 1, 1909. The commission urges eliminating departures for large users and ending discounts for municipal building lighting.
The Red Star liner Vaderland sustained only slight damage from a machinery disarrangement in Antwerp harbor. She returned to Flushing after repairs and left for Dover at 10 15 a m. Red Star officials cite fog and a minor engine issue in the Scheldt as causes for the delayed departure.
General Frederick D. Grant flatly states his father Ulysses S. Grant left the army for family reasons not alcohol. He explains Grant resigned after low pay made supporting relatives impossible and cites ill health in later farming. The statement refutes Taft’s Memorial Day remarks at Grant’s tomb.
A Boston based officer recalls serving with General Grant from Paducah to Appomattox and denounces claims of Grant’s alcohol use as false. He argues Taft’s remarks could hurt his presidential bid and urges G A R action. Other veterans defend Grant, noting his leadership and iron will.
The article cautions against harsh salts and cathartics that irritate the stomach and bowels. It explains how overuse of these laxatives leads to chronic dyspepsia and a harder, less responsive liver. Cascarets offer gentle, natural relief without injury.
Promoter L. T. Cooper claims modern life deranges the stomach and general health depends on rebuilding digestive organs. He cites Brooklyn interviews and mentions Charles Nelson Porter of Bensonhurst who reports relief after using Cooper’s treatment. Boston agents The Jaynes Drug Stores promote the remedies.
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