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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
6
Indianapolis officials announce all state offices will be closed tomorrow as a mark of respect for former President Grover Cleveland. The closure reflects a period of national mourning and honors the late leader.
Rhode Island day at Newport features an ocean drive, Narragansett Bay sail, and a tour of Easton’s Beach with forest and nature talks. Governor Guild receives guests at the Hall of Flags as a large Boston Massachusetts federation gathering rotates through luncheon and reception events at Hotel Brunswick and Cambridge estates.
The historical sites committee rejects the Betsy Ross tale as part of Founders Week celebration in Philadelphia. A plain marker will be placed at the Betsy Ross house, no references crediting Ross with making the flag will be allowed. William J. Campbell dismisses the story as fake.
The Tacoma arrived at Colon with 80 marines, giving the U S government 1250 Marines in the canal zone before election day to prevent fraud and keep the peace.
In a child’s dialogue of a father and son, the boy asks how a man can stay true to his word after giving it. The father’s reply unfolds a moral about trust, honesty, and keeping promises.
A laundry ad argues that boiling clothes is unnecessary with P. and G. Naphtha Soap. It claims cold or lukewarm water with this soap yields faster, better cleaning than boiling with ordinary soap. Priced at five cents a cake and widely sold in local grocers.
The romance of a poor girl saved from drowning by a rich young man culminated in their marriage in New York on June 2. Jane Monica Bickel, once swimming at Atlantic City, was saved as the sea overpowered her. the pair met, became engaged, and wed.
Fort Revere June 2. After over two hours of battle Companies E and I of the Ninth Regiment MVM repulsed an assault by Companies B and H of the Ninth. One private died. another was wounded. Regulars praised the defenders and noted the enemy’s effective crawls and small squad charges. Forts Revere Banks Andrews held drills and long-range targets at Fort Strong. Battery Hitchcock fired ten-inch rifles five miles to hits. Tomorrow big gun practice continues at Fort Revere and Fort Andrews.
An advertisement touts Mothersill's Seasick Remedy as effective for sea and car sickness with no cocaine morphine or harmful drugs. The product is sold in gelatine capsules 50¢ and 1.00 and recommended on steamships and by several Boston and Detroit drugstores and offices.
Miss Hattie Kimball aged 48 shot herself through the head today in Hebron New Hampshire after a period of illness and despondency. She and her sister Miss Ellen Kimball had started building a boarding house to serve summer visitors.
In a 1900s hall event the Women’s Fraternity of the American Institute of Homeopathy gathered as Dr. Biggar sparked a kiss pledge. A $100 donation drew a dramatic scene as the doctor vowed to kiss the next woman who subscribed squarely on the mouth, prompting a rush of participants.
Thomas Taggart, Democratic national committee chair, arrives in Denver and backs a Bryan nomination on the first ballot with John W. Korn of Indiana as running mate. He praises convention preparations and says contests will be quickly decided starting July 6. He will not seek the chairmanship. Norman Mack promotes Chanler for VP.
Frederick W. Storey son of the late Judge Storey of Somerville appeared in East Cambridge to repeat his mother’s will, executed 28 years ago and long lost. He testified he heard the will read once, the day after his mother’s death in 1888. Judge Lawton admitted the will based on Storey’s testimony and corroborating statements from his brothers and local officers.
The New York Cotton Exchange telegrammed its sympathies to Mrs Grover Cleveland expressing high appreciation of the late President's life and acknowledging her loss.
A personal claim describes a remedy that removes facial hair without burning or injuring the skin. The author promises free distribution of the cure and asserts it worked for them.
A famed society beauty recalls years of facial hair and failed remedies before praising Electro-la. She describes one treatment as removing hair to the roots, leaving skin smooth and claiming lasting cure with a trial bottle offer and a two cent mailing stamp.
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