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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1910
Page
6
The Danish steamer Arkansas arrives in port after a 25 day voyage from Copenhagen marked by an extreme gale. Two lifeboats were torn loose, steel bulwarks and deckhouse damaged, as waves swept the vessel from stem to stern during a perilous two day storm.
The Albany bribery inquiry narrows as Senator Alids is to testify and likely last defense witness. Prosecutors aim to sum up the case for a 49 senator jury before the March 11 recess, with questions over a $1000 bribe tied to bridge company legislation.
Washington March 2 The Senate approved a bill authorizing 30 million dollars in certificates of indebtedness to fund completion of ongoing government irrigation projects.
William J. Bryan arrives in Buenos Aires and is to be received by President Alcorta. Minister Sherrill will present him and a foreign affairs banquet will honor his visit.
Thomas Donahue 38 who lived with his two children at 29 Magazine Street Roxbury until February 4 has suddenly disappeared. Friends are seeking him.
An old advertisement urges readers to quit coffee and switch to Postum to ease nervous dyspepsia and insomnia. It cites a Georgia doctor who claims lasting sleep after abandoning coffee and using Postum, and promotes a booklet titled The Road to Wellville as further reading.
Three women real estate owners in the Back Bay were fined five dollars each by Judge Williams in Roxbury court for failing to clear snow from their sidewalks after a police officer requested. The women named Cecilia Green Hannah C Chaplin and Margaret I Porteous were cited for neglecting the walk at 48 St Stephen Street Winthrop Street addresses listed.
Senator Lodge moves to curb opening of bridges near Cambridge and Fort Point Channel in Charles River and Fort Point Channel from 6 15 to 9 10 am and 4 15 to 7 40 pm except emergencies to aid Boston trains and electric cars.
The nation’s oldest pickpocket, known as Poodles Murphy, over 70, was arrested in Boston’s theatre district by Inspectors Burr and Smith after attempting to dip a well dressed passenger. He was arraigned, released on 500 bail, then later defaulted, with inspectors noting he has little time left to live.
The Boston Central Branch of the United Irish League hosts an Emmet anniversary at the American House this evening. Speaker Captain Edward O Meagher Condon, famed for the 1867 Manchester rescue of Fenian prisoners, will discuss Emmet and Irish patriotism.
Harvard University will accept three exchange students from Scandinavian universities each year for ten years starting next fall. Nominations come from the students' universities and must be approved by the American Scandinavian Society. Students must pass a suitable examination.
At 2:30 p m a blaze at 15 West Broadway South Boston involving Annie Weinbaun caused a $2000 loss. At 3:08 p m a fire at Shawmut avenue Box 12 2802 damaged John Crowley with slight loss. At 4:15 p m a Merchants rew site report for Abraham A Shuman with minor loss. At 6:05 p m a taxicab front 417 Columbus avenue connected to Conlin Bros incurred $500 loss. At 9:09 p m Highland avenue Dorchester Asa Robinson incurred $306 loss. At 11:27 p m Green street Thomas Mayo sustained $500 loss.
Henry J. Higginson, treasurer of the Paris flood relief committee of Massachusetts, acknowledges receipt of contributions totaling $47,198.05. Previous acknowledgments amounting to $47,191.05 are listed.
Charles Stanley Brown a wealthy Harvard graduate petitions Seattle Superior Court for divorce from Frances Sarah Brown whom he married in 1901. He says they separated in 1901 and have had no contact since. she reportedly remarried Ralph Warren Babb in 1907 and lives in Lynn Massachusetts, making him unable to recognize her as his wife.
The Barham Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church at Dorchester and Vinton streets in South Boston will burn its mortgage of 8825 dollars tonight during church exercises.
A home remedy promises quick relief from colds and coughs. Mix Granulated Sugar with warm water, add Pinex, fill to a pint, and take teaspoons every one to three hours. The recipe claims “pleasing” taste and broad use for whooping cough bronchitis and chest pains.
A soothing liquid remedy D. D. D. Prescription claims to stop itching immediately. Advertises trial bottle at 25 cents and promises quick relief and better sleep. Riker Jaynes Drug Stores endorses the product.
Nine vessels to engage in the whaling industry in Atlantic waters will be fitted out in New Bedford this spring. With sperm oil at 65 cents a gallon and scarce on the market, oldtime skippers expect profitable trips.
William H. Walsh of Brookline, president of the Carpenters District Council of Boston and vicinity, was elected in January. The council represents 27 locals with over 5000 members across Boston area and suburbs. Walsh also serves as business agent for Brookline Painters’ Union 769.
A Harvard College secret society initiation led a well dressed student to attempt an amateur burglary at the home of Judge Charles Almy in Cambridge. Mrs. Almy, alone at dusk, saw the intruder enter and flee. Police linked the incident to a fraternity initiation stunt.
George Fisher, 21, is jailed at Joy Street station on a complaint by his mother Annie Fisher. She says she missed money and $90 in jewelry Tuesday night after he used a latch key to enter her Brighton Street apartment. The family had been estranged for weeks.
In St Petersburg on March 2 the czarina endured a severe nerve attack. Medical status described as very unsatisfactory, prompting concern over her condition and health.
An article urges thin readers to add flesh for health and self esteem. It endorses a home formula using essence of pepsin syrup of rhubarb cardamom compound and cadomene with meals. Weigh before starting and drink water between meals.
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