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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1904
Page
2
One in seven people suffers kidney problems, described as the body's sewers, especially in summer. Doctors warn unsound kidneys leave waste behind, harming health and nerves. The ad touts Warner's Safe Cure as the sole remedy, urging readers to ask for it at drug stores.
New Haven CT June 2 a trusted bank teller Duglas M Smith admitted embezzling about 30000 with speculation losses thought to be larger He had been with the bank 25 years and the bank says it is safe with a surplus over 300000 Deputy Marshal Parmelee arrested him on a bench warrant and he awaited arrest at his rooms with his wife and young son nearby
The Rev Denis F Lee, longtime St James Harrison avenue, named rector of St Agnes Reading a new parish separated from Wakefield. Born in Haverhill, educated in local public schools, he graduated from Boston College in 1882 and studied at St Charles College.
The Archdiocese announces assignments after ordinations. Rev. Charles J. Sullivan to St Anthony's as assistant to Fr Tracey. Rev. Father Madden to St Columbkille's Brighton to succeed Fr Butler at St Leo's. W J Farrell to St Bridget's Lexington. Francis Walsh to St Catherine's Charles Town. P J Scannell to Star of the Sea as assistant to Rev Hugh Roe O'Donnell. Owen Doherty to assist at Cohasset during summer. Father Lee's farewell to St James' parish next Sunday.
In the Senate yesterday a bill to pay a $125 bounty to Civil War veterans who never received one was advanced. Senator Nye proposed a governor and council determined compensation for the commission handling the matter, opposed by Senator Osgood who argued for purely patriotic motives. The amendment passed by voice vote and the bill was ordered to a third reading by 22 to 9.
Senator Sullivan spoke briefly against the bill providing a commission of three entirely too large. Without further debate, the bill was rejected by a vote of 13 to 16 in the Senate yesterday.
At Attleboro on June 2 the jury in Brockton awarded $1884 to Mr. Whitmarsh for alienation of his wife's affections against Rev. Fritch. Congregants voiced confidence in their pastor, while a share of wealthy church members financed his defense and a motion to set aside the verdict was discussed.
Henry H. Rogers once linked to Standard Oil faces ongoing litigation. George W. Pepper, receiver for Bay State Gas Company, received a time extension to file his answer until September 10 in U S Circuit Court as ordered by Judge Putnam.
The joint committee on the judiciary votes to hold a 10:30 a.m. hearing on Governor Bates's communication about amending Sunday laws to curb certain entertainments on that day.
The committee on ways and means reported a bill for the general state expenditures totaling $2,500,000 matching the prior year’s general tax levy. Bonded indebtedness figures show $3,948,150 for 1908, dropping to $1,302,250 for the current year.
Labor leaders attacked Governor Bates for vetoing the women and minors bill. Statements from Henry Sterling of the Boston Typographical Union and others accuse the veto of Phariseeism, warn of over time abuse, and urge Alabama? No, Lowell. supporters call the veto harmful to labor and say the bill was humane.
Governor Bates’ veto of the women and minors labor hours limit bill is sustained amid strong Republican opposition. The contested measure aimed to regulate work hours for women and minors, drawing fierce party-led scrutiny and legislative debate.
A discussion on brain food and Grape-Nuts is interwoven with a legislative clash in the Massachusetts House. The veto battle over a labor bill pits Governor against lawmakers, with Samuel Ross of New Bedford leading the opposition and representatives from Boston and Ipswich urging protection for women and children in mills.
The registry of deeds and probate bill for Plymouth faces House debate after lengthy arguments with Brockton opposing the measure. The day follows extended discussions, highlighting local governance contention and intercity rivalry.
In yesterday's Senate session the $1000 appropriation for a Lynn Harbor survey was rejected 23 to 8 without debate. The vote blocks funds for the harbor study and leaves the project in doubt.
In the Senate yesterday a new draft of the bill to provide for a State school and home for crippled and deformed children was substituted by a vote of 14 to 0. The chamber approved the change as part of ongoing education welfare measures and set the bill for further consideration next session.
June 2 commencement concert at Lasell Seminary featured pupils including Misses Merz Parkhurst Washburn Rowe Theatle Harber Penniman Urens Forrest Willett Romans Curtiss Lever and Patterson in a program of music and recitals.
Three roads from health to consumption lead many to death through neglect of a cold. The Koch Tuberculine promises to kill bacilli, heal tissue, and restore strength. Boston and other cities host Koch Institutes offering free examinations and treatments, with home options and a descriptive pamphlet.
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