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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1909
Page
3
A youth clubbed a speeding car responding to a Roxbury fire, nearly causing a crash. The driver swerved and regained control before stopping along the sidewalk, while the assailant fled toward Shirley street with others. Protective Company crew narrowly escaped injury during the incident.
Mrs. Babcock, mother-in-law of Vice President elect Sherman, has been in Central Carolina Hospital Sanford since being removed from a train last Monday night en route to Washington. She is improving and may resume travel to attend the inauguration. Mrs. Sherman remains at her mother's bedside and will join her in Washington when able.
Boston readers are urged to test Rexall Mucu-Tone for catarrh with a personal money back guarantee if it fails to cure. The prescription remedy claims rapid mucous tract disinfection, parasite removal, tissue healing, and overall health gains. Available in two sizes at Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores.
The St. Quentin from Buenos Ayres docked at National docks as crewed by men in a frenzy over Jacek Zagerman a Dutcher who claimed sleep deprivation and possession by a spirit. He wandered the deck calling to unseen figures in his native tongue while the first mate William Kinmond lay dead ashore in Rosario.
Rabbi Charles Fleischer urged the audience at the Young Men's Christian Union that the inauguration of a U.S. president should be observed as Inauguration Sunday. He framed the event as a spiritual enterprise, not just political, noting America as a global experiment with diverse immigrant communities shaping its character. He stressed honoring one’s past and respecting others as essential to national respect.
Medical Examiner MacDonald states no foul play in Edmund Trogan's death. Trogan, a janitor at 178 Tremont Street, was found last Thursday by his son Clarence in a basement coal bin and died at City Hospital Saturday.
Washington February 28 William H Taft will take the oath of office on a century old Bible kept in sacred custody by the Supreme Court The choice reflects Tafts sentiment that had he joined the court his oath would have been on the same book The Bible belonged to the Supreme Court.
In the days before his inauguration William Howard Taft declines to accept Bibles offered for the oath, noting it cannot be used for its intended purpose. The piece describes Roosevelt's travel plans after the ceremony, possible seating changes in the presidential carriage, and Taft's review of the inaugural address with Roosevelt. It also mentions a luncheon with Senator Hale, a reception for Mrs. Taft, and discussions with Senator Kittredge on the Mann bill for Panama Canal Zone governance.
At a quarterly conference meeting of the East Boston Methodist Episcopal board last night, Rev. L. B. Bates was unanimously extended a call to serve as pastor of Meridian Street Methodist Episcopal Church for another year. The decision will be reviewed at the Lowell annual conference in April, with a likely reappointment for his 21st consecutive year.
The nine Fifth Infantry companies from Charlestown to Hudson join Coast Artillery and other units leaving South Station at 4 and 8 AM to Fall River. They board steamer Plymouth at Wall River for Jersey City then Baltimore before reaching Washington for the inaugural parade. Governor Draper leads about 3000 men with Lt Col Stover to command later. several provisional regiments form under Spencer Beckman and Sweetser with multiple Cambridge Worcester Marlboro Lowell units.
Mrs Sophia Augusta Brown widow of John Carter Brown of Providence died today in Newport at her eightieth year. She was a pioneer summer resident and a liberal contributor to charities.
District Chief Alfred J. Porter was suspended from the fire service by Commissioner Parker after an arrest on a serious charge. Eugene Byington was temporarily named to Porter's post as supervisor of engines to fill the vacancy.
Washington prepares for Taft inauguration with gay streets and new stands. 125 special policemen guard Union Station as Mass artillery unit arrives, Rhode Island battalion and clubs join march lineup. Roosevelt attends Grace Reformed Church. issues extraordinary Senate call for March 4.
A home remedy promises quick cough and cold relief using half a pint of whiskey two ounces of glycerine and half an ounce of Concentrated pine compound. Shake the bottle and dose a teaspoon to a tablespoon every four hours. available from druggists or home preparation. The pine product comes in half ounce bottles with an air tight tin case labeled Concentrated.
A special theatrical train traveled 755 miles from Boston to Pittsburgh via multiple lines in 17 hours 12 minutes, shaving 55 minutes from the prior Buffalo to Pittsburgh best. It also covered 65 miles from Youngstown to Pittsburgh in 67 minutes, including delays. The division time is claimed as a world record for heavy rail speed.
Elizabeth Adams five years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry I Adams in Hubbardston underwent a three hour operation grafting six to eight square inches of pig skin onto her left side after severe scalding on February 3. Surgeons Dr William Knowlton of Hubbardston and Dr E S Lewis of Princeton performed the procedure using a one and a half week old white pig as the skin source.
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