Inspector Tuberculin Test and Beef Stamps Debate
Dr. Ryder explains state cattle inspections and tuberculin tests. He notes beef is stamped at slaughter and farm inspectors tag animals. slight infections are common but not harmful, and a separate stamp for infected beef could aid buyers. He describes failures to detect all TB lesions and cites religious factors in meat approval. He insists tuberculin tests pose no danger to healthy cows.
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Cattle Bureau
United States
State Cattle Bureau
Boston
Ryder
Germany
Washington
Cavis
Weven
Gia
Expert says condemned cattle should not enter food supply
Dr. Lemuel V. Pope Jr of Portsmouth argues that meat from cows condemned as tuberculous should not be used for food until proven safe. He praises federal rules for exports, notes fewer home inspections, and supports a proposed investigation and needed legislation.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Lemuel V. Pope, Jr
Massachusetts
Dr. Peters
Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound Praised by Suffering Woman
Graniteville Vermont resident Mrs. Barclay reports relief from nervousness and other symptoms during menopause after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter asserts decades of cures for female ailments and endorses the product as valuable and affordable.
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Graniteville
Pinkham
Cuns. Barclay
K.F.D
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dr Burkhart Vegetable Compound Promise
A testimonial style ad urges readers to visit a drugstore for a 30 day course of Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound to cure liver bile issues and digestive woes. The writer offers a money back guarantee and trial treatment if funds or belief are lacking, claiming quick improvements after starting.
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Dr. Burkhart
Burraart
Riker-Jaynes Drug Co
America
Tuberculosis and Food Safety Concerns Raised
A discussion notes that localized tuberculosis may occur temporarily but generalization follows, and questions whether animals with infection are ever fit for human consumption as food products.
Dr Peters declines to comment on beef inspection charges
Dr Austin Peters head of the State Cattle Bureau refused to answer questions about Dr A P Melvin s charges that Massachusetts lacks adequate beef inspection and that cattle are slaughtered without inspection The Post reporter noted Dr Peters answered only yes or no to questions and offered no further remarks Dr James F Ryder of the U S meat Inspection office called Massachusetts a dumping ground for poor cattle and supported marking infected beef for buyers
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Austin Peters
State Cattle Bureau
Post
A. P. Melvin
National Bureau of Animal Industry
Sunday Post
Massachusetts
Melvin
Cattle Bureau
James F. Ryder
United States Meat Inspection Office
Boston
Dr. Peters
Dr. Melvin
Peters
Meat of cattle with tuberculosis should be banned in state sales
Senator W Prentiss Parker, chair of the Joint committee on public health, urges that slightly infected beef be rejected outright rather than stamped. He notes European practice differs and calls for immediate investigation by the Massachusetts Legislature, warning of food safety dangers.
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Parker
W. Prentiss Parker
Joint Committee On Public Health
Post
United States
Mr. Parker
Germany
America
Massachusetts
Senate
Committee On
Beef Trust Criticizes Sale of Infected Beef
Thomas J. Hisgen of Independence League denounces selling infected beef and calls for a law to ban it. He cites beef trust influence blocking sanitary stock yard laws and urges stricter sanitation to curb cattle disease.
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Springfield
Thomas J. Hisgen
Independence League
Beef Trust
New York
Beer Trust
Beings of Beef War Move on New York Yard Plan
The Farmers and Drovers Stock Yards Company of New York plans a $9 000 000 venture to build a Buffalo stock yard complex with a $2 000 000 yard, using concrete brick and steel. The aim is to buy cattle from New England farmers, slaughter and pack them in Buffalo, then sell to New England at 5 to 6 cents a pound less, challenging the beef trust.
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Beef Trust
New England
Oil Trust
Buffalo
Standard Oil Company
Draper Blunder Highlighted by Coal Teamsters Union Meeting
Former Mayor Fitzgerald cites three Republican leaders to attack Governor Draper and officials over beef from tuberculosis infected cattle. He urges Massachusetts to uphold strict pure food standards despite political cost, criticizing O Meara on juvenile crime and Luce on Deer Island. Union passes resolutions condemning unsafe beef, demanding proper labeling, and praising the Boston Post's stance on pure food.
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Fitzgerald
Coal Teamsters’ Union
Wells Memorial Hall
Boston
State House
Draper
Peters
Massachusetts
O'Meara
O’meara
Robert Luce
Deer Island
Lice
Teamsters’ Union
Boston Post
Rowley Urges Governor to Ban Infected Meat Sales
Clarence W. Rowley, Boston lawyer, writes to Governor Draper urging action to halt selling diseased meat. He cites Massachusetts laws from 1784 onward, warns of conspiracy charges and damages for selling tainted food, and argues the main risk is contamination to households and other foods.
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Clarence W. Rowley
Boston
Rowley
Massachusetts
Doctors Warn on Infected Beef and Labeling
Doctors from Melrose and Wakefield declare beef infected with tuberculosis or condemned is unsafe for consumption and should be prohibited or labelled. The note ends with reduced fares to the West Northwest and Southwest and directs readers to 366 Washington Street Boston for details.
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E. C. Fish
Melrose
IF. F. Pike
John Dike
David 8S. Coles
Wakefield
Washington Street
Boston
C. E. Colony
Death case centers in two women in Carmack slaying trial
In Nashville on February 28 the State rests much on two women witnesses Mrs Eastman and Miss Skeffington as the Cooper Sharp case proceeds against Colonel Cooper Robin Cooper and John D Sharp for slaying former Senator E F Carmack. The witnesses recount the moment Colonel Cooper allegedly said We have the drop on you as Carmack spoke to Mrs Eastman.
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Nashville
Tenn
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
John D. Sharp
United States
FE. W. Carmack
Carmack
Eastman
Miss Skeffington
Trial echoes of Carmack Cooper case stretch to uncertain end
Testimony splits over who fired first as Colonel Cooper and son claim self defense against Carmack and Sharp. Witnesses include Mrs Eastman and State librarian Miss Skeffington. Defense dates 60 witnesses. State 52. court reserved on two points. outcome remains unclear.
Dr. Melvin Accuses Massachusetts of Lax Beef Inspection
Dr. A. P. Melvin, head of the National Bureau of Animal Industry, charges Massachusetts slaughters hundreds of cattle without inspection and calls for tougher state oversight and mandatory labeling of slightly infected beef. He criticizes Peters of Massachusetts and praises strict federal meat inspection, urging rapid reform and public safety measures.
Jury Arguments Expected After Two Weeks
It will be two weeks before arguments begin and may last a week. Over twenty attorneys are engaged in the case and each expects to address the jury.
Free Board At Sanatorium For Thayer Woolen Employees
The Thayer Woolen Company offers three months of free board at Rutland sanatorium for any employee or a family member diagnosed with tuberculosis. Lawrence F. Kitts cited exposure from hot workrooms and urged readiness to assist workers needing treatment.
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Oxford
Thayer Woolen Company
Rutland Sanatorium
Lawrence F. Kitts
Storrow Declines Comment On Mayor Run Rumors
James J. Storrow former chairman of the Boston school committee returned from California and refused to commit to or against a mayoral bid amid rumors of Democratic backing. Other possible candidates include Joseph H. O Neill John F Fitzgerald John A Kelcher Mathew J Cummings and James A Gallivan. politicians await Legislature action on a new city charter as Finance Commission proposed with mixed expectations on passage.
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James J. Storrow
Boston School Committee
California
Storrow
Democratic
James Donovan
Democratic City Committee
Donovan
Joseph H. O'Neill
John F. Fitzgerald
John A. Kelcher
Mathew J. Cummings
James A. Gallivan
Finance Commission
Pols
Norwood election stirs police and selectmen clash
Norwood Feb 28 election heats a long standing split among the police department people and the old Board of Selectmen. Two ticket candidates James W Conger and Charles B Williamson run for Selectmen alongside the current board Richard E Oldham Samuel Winslow and James A Hartson. Chief Fred Sackett, cleared in a prior inquiry, must appear in Dedham District Court to justify a warrant for intimidation. School committee race features Mrs Mary Alden and Miss Emily Fisher.
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Norwood
Police Department
People
Old Board of Selectmen
James W. Conger
Charles B. Williamson
Selectmen
Richard KE. Oldham
Samuel Winslow
James A. Hartson
Board of Selectmen
Fred Sackett
Joseph J. Feeley
Dedham
Francis M. Craigan
Mary Alden
Emily Fisher
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