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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
2
A March feature praises Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a health aid for overworked adults. Readers share testimonials from Geo E Goodwin Newton and War ren Cutler Woburn about renewed vigor, plus others from John H Wood Connersville Mo Stephens Jeannette and J Kirk Adrian.
An advertisement proclaims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure malt distillation with tonic and stimulant properties. It claims benefits for nervousness typhoid malaria stomach troubles throat and lung issues and general debility. The ad warns buyers to insist on genuine sealed bottles and cites Dr. Curran and Rochester New York as contacts.
Washington March 3. Rep Lloyd Missouri charged that railroads carrying mail robbed the public of seventy million dollars through fraudulent weighing in the past 27 years. He urged a Post Office Department investigation. Rep Wanger Pennsylvania promised an inquiry. Several colleagues spoke as the post office bill remained under debate at adjournment.
Montpelier reports no change in granite workers strike as Barre stalls settlement. In Fall River Mary Lewis is placed on probation and ordered to reimburse a complainant’s board during detainment. Yale students clear Grace Hospital debris after a fire. Stamford man killed by a train near Bridgeport tracks. Rutland notes counterfeit money in penny slots. Haddam mourns George W. Clark founder of Connecticut Republican party.
California born Miss Vail De Vernon becomes leading woman at Castle Square Theatre replacing Margaret Wycherly. She debuts in The Shaughraun the week of March 16 after a career at Chicago Opera House Isis Theatre San Diego and other venues. The Mar 16 engagement marks a high profile casting move for the company.
The full court settles the long dispute between Newton Rubber Works and the Metropolitan Park Commission over a Charles River dam at Newton Upper Falls. The ruling finds the commission not in contempt after the rubber works claim a former dam had been built and a court decree followed.
A syndicate aims to build a large fashionable hotel to rival the Somerset and Touraine on Beacon Street. Prospective buyers target the Hotel Bellevue property and the American Unitarian Society site at Beacon and Bowdoin streets but face resistance from current owners who may sell only at a high price. The Bellevue Trust and others hold adjoining parcels with substantial assessed values. the Unitarian Society recently improved its building and may occupy it for years.
Mrs. Charlestown resident 27 Mystic Street, Mrs. Ma loney, was struck near Bosworth Place on Tremont Street about 4 PM. The car driver, Thomas D. Jeffrey, rushed her to Emergency Hospital where doctors diagnosed a compound collarbone fracture and internal injuries. Witnesses said the accident was unavoidable due to the wagon obstructing her view amid several horns.
L Trowbridge Martin son of W R H Martin married Kathleen Theodora Ludlow Harper in Greenwich Conn on Monday. Martin divorced recently from a Brooklyn daughter of Henry Bowers. They will reside in Plymouth Mass where he leads a woolen manufacturer.
Portland March 3 Police Officer George H Brown admitted to County Attorney Connolly that he stole from 15 stores. He was already charged with meat and provisions theft and 800 talking machine records. Patrolman Tibbetts was suspended and ordered to appear before Chief Dresser after Brown's confession. Tibbetts' name was mentioned but no further details were given.
Advertisement proclaims Pape’s Diapepsin as a simple cure for indigestion and stomach trouble. It claims the triangular tablets digest meals quickly, prevent fermentation and gas, and provide near immediate relief with a 50 cent bottle. It touts safety and household usefulness for all family members.
Central office detectives arrested promoter Pete Whitney of 100 Broadway New York and a Boston branch on swindling and postal law violations. Kr C Atwood of Springfield alleges he exchanged 1000 Bay State Gas shares and $100 for 500 Whitney advertised shares. Authorities say substantial evidence exists linking Whitney to multiple complaints.
The probate filing reveals that Daniel L. Demmon of Weston seeks to settle over 8000 dollars in claims against the estate of Portsmouth brewer Frank Jones. Administrator Charles M. Baker filed a partial account, tied to the leasing of the Boston Tavern by Frank Jones and Co. L. Yorke and Yorke’s subsequent bankruptcy.
In Bangor Maine March 3 officers who use axes picks and crowbars to search dwellings for liquor exceed their authority and injure property. Chief Justice Emery in the Maine Law Court outlined the opinion and rescript stating owners are liable for such damage.
St Albans Vermont held a no license election for the first time since 1908. The total 1027 votes split 552 No 475 Yes, a 77 vote majority. Mayor Norman N. Atwood, Republican, was re elected.
The Queen Quality Athletic Association held a second minstrel show last evening at the Dudley street Opera House. Vaudeville opened the program, followed by a 100 member minstrel company with 85 in the chorus under Mr Munro. The numbers were well received by a good turnout.
The note states that colds are the most frequent cause of headache in the period from October to May. It claims that Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause. The box is labeled E. Grove and priced 25 cents.
Local citizens urged to speak with nearby residents listed in the notice to verify statements. The appeal emphasizes that the individuals live close by and can be consulted for truthful testimony.
In Vermont on March 3 the license question dominated statewide races. Middlesex narrowly favored license by six votes of about 150. Barre shifted to no license by 91 with a larger turnout. Montpelier upheld no license by 74 in a 1500 total. Mayor Frank R. Dawley was re-elected without opposition.
Rutland Vermont on March 3 H O Carpenter a Republican was elected Mayor continuing the Republican administration. The city approved a license by the largest vote ever cast Yes 1334 No 1209 with a majority of 125 compared with last year Yes 1262 No 1156 and majority 106.
Burlington moved from no license to license by a margin of 780 in today’s municipal election. The tally was Yes 1933 and No 11538, compared with last year’s results of Yes 1159 and No 1899.
VERGENNES VERGENNES MARCH 3 The city re elected John W. Ryan Republican as Mayor and sustained its no license stance. Vote Yes 138 No 142 a nine vote in favor of no license against last year s fourteen The Aldermanic Board will have four Republicans and two Democrats.
In Franklin county three towns voted yes compared with four last year. The county totals show yes 1590 and no 2344, versus yes 1785 and no 2185 last year. Orleans county went solid no.
The ad asserts humors from winter surface in spring and claims Flood's Sarsaparilla removes blood impurities. It includes a testimonial from Geo. W. Harlow of Seymour Indiana praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as a life preserver in a malaria district.
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