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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1909

Page

2

Thaw Granted Habeas Writ for Sanity Hearing

New York June 14 Justice William J. Gaynor issued a writ of habeas corpus to Harry K. Thaw directing Matteawan asylum superintendent to bring Thaw to White Plains Supreme Court June 17 and show cause why he should not be released from confinement after his trial for killing Stanford White.

New York Harry K. Thaw Matteawan Asylum Stanford White William J. Gaynor Brooklyn Appellate Division Supreme Court Mills White Plains Matteawan Thaw

Tarbox Bigamy Case Leads to Warrant and Extradition Effort

Authorities pursue warrants for Tarbox and his daughter after Devine turns over evidence. Chief Boston plans to issue police cards with Tarbox and the girl’s pictures, seeking extradition while noting they may have crossed into Canada.

Boston Tarbox Devine Canada

Constipation and Its Causes Promote Hunyadi Janos Water

The piece argues constipation as a major health issue and condemns drastic laxatives. It promotes Hunyadi Janos Water from Hungary as a gentle natural remedy that safely induces a bowel movement within an hour, warns against substitutions by druggists, and urges keeping a bottle on hand.

Hungary Hunyadi Janos

Mrs Goulds Fashion Testimony in Gould Divorce Case

Testimony details Mrs Gould’s Palm Beach wardrobe spendings with gowns priced from 100 to 600 dollars and remarks on a life of costly dress. She cites social duties requiring daily changes and multiple maids. The case discusses Jay Gould’s estate, Howard Gould’s income, and family notoriety.

Palm Beach Washington Florida Farnum Adolph Ladenburg Jay Gould George Frank Howard Helen Anna Gould Count Boni de Castellane Paris New York de Sagan George Gould Gould Frank Gould Goulds Howard Gould Malloy Castle Gould Alexis Newport News Mr. Nicoll Mr. Sells Mrs. Gould Big Hawley William C. McLaughlin New York Detective Bureau Katherine Clemmons Gould William C. Woodadward Big Hawley Force McLaughlin Nicoll Shearn Mr. Shearn Mr. Gould

Nashawena cotton mills to add 2.5 million in capital

New Bedford announces plans to expand its mill district with 2.5 million dollars in new capital, 100000 additional spindles, and over 3500 looms as Nashawena cotton mills rise. The project was unveiled today.

New Bedford New Bedford New Bedford Nashawena

Toye Brings Double Voice Sensation to Revere Beach Stage

The phenomenal singer known as Toye, who drew a New York audience, will appear at Scenic Temple on Revere Beach this week. Attend for a high class performance by a noted vocal talent.

New York Scenic Temple Revere Beach Adv

Rare Bargains at Boston Department Store Stock Sale

A fire stock sale at the Boston Department Store offers wash suits tourist coats skirts wrappers and dress goods at bottom prices. Linen suitings and other specialties sell for three five and nine cents a yard.

Boston

Hatless Fugitive disrupts Hotel Touraine dining room

Frank Gerard of 333 Tremont Street fled through the Hotel Touraine dining room last night pursued by two officers. He had slipped away after being accused of rifling the pockets of a drunken man at the corner of Lagrange and Washington streets.

Hotel Touraine Frank Gerard Tremont Street Lagrange and Washington Streets

Gerard Flees Along City Streets Before Capture at Touraine

Officer Downey arrested Gerard and Charles Hunnefeld then pursued Gerard from Lagrange Street to Tamworth and Boylston Streets. Gerard escaped into the Touraine Hotel dining room before officers trapped him and booked him at Station 4 on larceny from Hunnefeld.

Downey Gerard Charles A. Hunnefeld Lagrange Street Tamworth Street Boylston Sullivan Buckley Touraine Station 4 Charles Hunnefeld

Fight Over Telegraph Time Filing Tax Prompts Two Proposals

Boston officials and lawmakers debate a telegraph rate on time filing charges. A proposed bill would insert no charge for placing filing time, while the 1906 highway law allows the mayor to seek a rate reduction through the electricity commission, with hearings and recommendations.

O’brien Treadway Senate Wallace House Committee On Rules Hibbard Highway Commission

Speaker Walker hints telegraph bill fate unlikely

Speaker Walker said the rules committee would probably refuse to consider any new bills. He noted urgency might change the stance, but, in his view, new telegraph legislation seems improbable.

Walker Telegraph Rules

Telegraph Firms Decry Time Filing Charge Under New Law

Western Union and Postal Telegraph managers argue the time filed fee is essential to avoid halving profits under a new Massachusetts law. They claim the measure affects only in state messages and few Boston business dealings, with only 5 percent of local traffic altered. A Woodle, Western Union manager, told a reporter the absence of the fee would cut profits by half.

Reidy South Boston Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies Boston Massachusetts A. Woodle Western Union Telegraph Company Post

Insist on Ballot Before Marriage Sparks Debate

A controversial letter argues women should have the right to vote on marriage and urges women to continue working after marriage. It blasts the idea that wives must quit work and laments male domination, noting many wives feel oppressed and that mothers are often viewed as servants.

Try Marine Eye Remedy For Red Weary Watery Eyes

Marine Eye Remedy claims to soothe eye pain and irritation for red tired watery eyes. Its advertised benefits include relief from soreness and discomfort with a focus on quick comfort.

Marine

Puffed Wheat and Puffed Rice Promote Digestible Cereal

An advertising appeal from The Quaker Oats Company promotes Puffed Wheat and Puffed Rice. It claims wide adoption nationwide, high digestibility, and advantages over traditional cereals, urging friends to try the puffed grains and enjoy versatile serving ideas.

Boston College party grounds set for June garden event

The City of Booths in Newton invites Boston College supporters to a June 19 garden party with vehicle accommodations along Commonwealth Avenue from Lake Street to South Street. Gates open with main entrance on South Street, a Lake Street entrance, and Dr. E A McCarthy in charge. The Alumni Association oversees left side activities including attractions, refreshment booths, and a large music tent. The turning of the first sod is the day’s chief event with state and city officials present. Civic exercises dominate. religious rites are planned for October. Telephones and Boston Elevated access are arranged, and a 9 p.m. fireworks finale will light the area near Reservoir Boulevard. Anticipated attendance is at least 40,000.

Boston College Newton Commonwealth Avenue Lake Street South Street Administration Building Bureau of Information E. A. McCarthy Alumni Association Boston Reservoir Boulevard Adams Roxbury Louise Joan Mary I. Adams Gordon Tremont Street Chase Osgood Chase Dudley Street Cyr East Boston Edward Bridget Cyr Bennington Street Star of the Sea Davis Charlestown Mary Ann Davis Martin North End Winthrop Street St. John the Baptist Church Ferguson South Boston Hugh Ferguson Broadway Gate of Heaven Church Forsyth Hotel Touraine James Bennett Forsyth St. James Church St. James Ete Roxbury Garman Melrose Highlands Fannie E. Garman Franklin MacDonald Ethel C. Macdonald Hannah Andrew F. Macdonald Woodcliff Street St. Paul's Church Woodward Park Street McFarland Somerville Ephraim A. McFarland, Jr Ephraim A Mary Isabelle McFarland Mystic Avenue McHale Edward J. McHale James W. Keller Bllue Hill Avenue St. John’s Church Blue Hill Avenue Fall River Mass South Station Morrison Charles William Patrick F Ellen L. Wall Fitzpatrick Chelsea Street Young Melford Therese A William F. Young Logem Avenue Medford

Senate row over Taft free trade for Philippines sugar

In the Senate debate on the sugar schedule Senator Aldrich asserted President Taft supports reducing tariff barriers and free trade with the Philippines. Senator Bristow’s amendment to admit sugar free of duty was defeated 49 to 11, with listed supporters. No vote on the main question was reached.

Washington Senate Aldrich Taft Philippines Islands United States Clapp Congress Minnesota Mr. Aldrich Bristow Brown Clayp Cummins Davis Dolliver Fletcher Gore la Follette Newland Tillman

Can You Tell the Cause of Your Trouble

Reader health note urges kidney care explaining nine tenths of illnesses stem from kidney trouble. Promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the remedy with offer of a free sample by mail and mentions available fifty cent and one dollar bottles in drug stores.

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