Mayors Demand Enforcement Against Infected Beef Sale
A group of Massachusetts mayors assert that state law bans selling beef from infected cattle and pledge to prosecute violators. They vow to investigate shipments, warn against eating such meat, and press for strong enforcement across Cambridge Somerville Fitchburg Brockton Lowell New Bedford Lawrence Salem Haverhill Lynn Worcester Everett Malden Medford Fall River Melrose.
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Rich
Lynn
Walter C. Wardwell
Cambridge
Boar of Health
John Woods
Somerville
New England Dressed Meat & Wool Company
Somerville Board of Health
O'Connell
Fitchburg
John S. Kent
Brockton
Board of Health
Brown
Lowell
United States
E. H. Moulton
Haverhill
John F. Hurley
Salem
Edward Crossman
Taunton
James E. Rich
William T. Shea
Quincy
Massachusetts
Draper
Walker
Waltham
State Department
Peters
Logan
Worcester
Charles Bruce
Everett
George Louis Richards
Malden
Clifford M. Brewer
Medford
Coughlin
Fall River
Praise From Lynn to the Editor on Meat Question
Letter from L L Martin of Lynn March 6 praising the Post for its meat issue coverage. He notes his Senator voted for the O’Connor order and urges continued public pressure to protect residents’ health. He pledges Lynn will buy more copies to support the campaign.
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O'Connor
Lynn
Post
L. L. Martin
Draper Urged to Correct Message on Commonwealth Action
A Letter to the Editor from J. O. Francis denounces Governor Draper for signing a document he says serves the Commonwealth yet proclaims it reads differently. Francis calls for the governor to do the proper thing regarding the tainted heel question. Boston, March 6.
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Draper
Commonwealth
Boston
J. O, Francis
Germantown Backs Post in Push for Diseased Beef Ban
Germantown Citizens Association unanimously endorses the Boston Post campaign for strict enforcement of the law against sale of tuberculous beef in Boston and vicinity. Resolutions condemn public officials for permitting infected meat and urge lawmakers to oppose delays and back prosecutions.
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Dedham
Boston Post
Germantown Citizens’ Association
R. J. Cronin
Boston
Garmantown Citizens’ Association
Commonwealth
State Board of Health
Inspection System Bad in Handling Beef Question
A Boston market man says state and local inspectors rely too much on Western inspections and accept cattle and dressed beef from Chicago or other points. He cites Dr. Ryder and Dr. Melvin warning Massachusetts is a dumping ground for poor cattle and calls for more adequate state inspection and proper labelling of slightly infected beef. The article notes doctors, market men, provision dealers and hotel and restaurant keepers share concern.
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Boston
Post
Chicago
J. F. Ryder
United States Meat Inspection Office
Massachusetts
Austin Peters
Cattle Bureau
J. C. Melvin
Department of Animal Industry
Washington
Boston Post
Editorial on the diseased beef question in Massachusetts
The North Adams Transcript editorial debates what constitutes diseased meat as tubercular cattle and beef spark legislative and veterinary disagreement. Senators Cowee Birch and O Connor clash over infection spots versus actual disease and enforcement.
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North Adams Transcript
Senate
Cowee
Birch
Union Leaders and City Officials Attend Smoke Talk Meeting
Stationary Wiremen's Union 242 hosts a tomorrow night event at Wells Memorial Building with guests including Mayor Richbard ex Mayor Fitzgerald Mayor Wardwell of Cambridge and Boston Aldermen Brand Curley Timilty and Cotton plus Timothy Healy international president. Brewery Workers' Union 14 reports that lower paid workers gain a $1 weekly raise and improved overtime rate after yesterday's session.
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Wiremen’s Union
Wells Memorial Building
Richbard
Fitzgerald
Wardwell
Cambridge
Brand
Curley
Timilty and Cotton
Boston
Timothy Healy
New York
International
Brewery Workers’ Union 14
Labor Union Opposes Infected Beef Sale In Massachusetts
Delegates of the Boston Central Labor Union adopt resolutions denouncing the sale of slightly infected beef as unfit for food and a health risk. They urge the Governor, executive council, Legislature, and Boston officials to halt sales and send copies to key city and state leaders.
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Eugene H. Moore
Melrose
Melrose Board of Health
Boston Central Labor Union
Michael A. Murphy
Stablemen’s Union 307
Boston
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Executive Council
City Council
State Senate
House of Representatives
Board of Aldermen
Common Council of
Let the Public Speak Editorial Stirs Boston Reader
A Boston subscriber dated March 6 1909 denounces Governor Draper and declares allegiance to the Post. He urges the newspaper to publish widely and invite feedback from other patrons.
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Draper
Boston
Woman Doctors Debate Selling Tuberculous Beef
A group of physicians from Boston area addresses whether beef from infected cattle should be sold. They uniformly oppose sales, urging labeling and safeguards to protect public health, with arguments about prevention and consumer awareness. Different doctors stress labeling and cautious consumption.
Labor Notes Bay State lodge delegates and union actions
John J. Gallagher was chosen a delegate to the Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen convention in Atlanta in September. Boston Division officials and alternates were named for the convention, with officers elected for the Boston Telegraphers. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen endorsed House Bill 1057 Full Crew. A Hebrew Mattress Makers local was formed. Boston theater workers elected delegates to the Chicago convention.
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John J. Gallagher
Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen
Bay State Lodge of
Boston
Atlanta
Carman
BP. J. Cronin
International Auditing Board
Boston Division
Order of Railroad
I. J. Ross
L.I. Cushman
North Boston
John J. Barry
P. J. Barry
Patrick Maloney
Thomas Callahan
George E. Curran
Boston Theatrical Stage Employees' Union
Chicago
Piles Cured in Days by Guaranteed Cintment
Claimant promises cure of piles including blind bleeding or protruding cases in six to fourteen days with money back guarantee. State and product name not clearly provided.
Waltham Woman Jumps From Window Seriously Injured
Miss Gertrude Sanford 22, daughter of Lt. James E. Sanford of Police Station 11 Dorchester, leaped from a third story window on Brown street. She was unconscious, with a broken leg and internal injuries, taken to Waltham Hospital after a severe fall during a period described as temporary derangement.
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Waltham
Gertrude Sanford
James E. Sanford
Dorchester
Brown Street
Miss Sanford
Boston
Silent Reply From Lieut Sanford On Dorschester Daughter
Lieutenant J E Sanford of Station 11 Dorchester declined to discuss the reported accident involving his daughter in Waltham saying he preferred not to comment on the matter.
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J. E. Sanford
Dorchester
Waltham
Bullets and Suspect in Roxbury Bedroom Shooting
Police investigated a Roxbury incident after a bullet pierced a woman's dress and lodged in a wall. They traced possible firing from Hiram Cameron's third floor room but released him after finding no connection and confirming his revolver appeared unused.
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Roxbury
President Taft Keeps Quiet Sunday at White House
President Taft had a restful Sunday with no callers or official business. A quiet White House dinner followed, featuring several Taft family members still in the city. Secretary Fred W. Carpenter worked planning tomorrow’s disposal of incoming communications.
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Taft
White House
Fred W. Carpenter
Reliable Relief for Eyes That Need Gare
Marine Hye Remedy soothes irritated eyes offering relief for weary or strained vision. The product promotes gentle comfort and moisture with a claim of fast acting ease for daily use.
Taft Says He Will Keep Silent Until Official Appointments
Mr. Taft announced he would say nothing more on the discussion and maintain a policy of silence until he is prepared to officially announce appointments.
Taft administers new auto era for White House travel
Taft era shifts to presidential autos with two new machines funded by a $12,000 Congress appropriation. One green touring car for the President and a black limousine for Mrs Taft, each bearing the United States coat of arms. White House vehicles gain right of way in Washington with no speed limit.
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Washington
Taft
White House
District of Columbia
Congress
Skeleton discoveries by laborers at Tidewater Pipe Line project
Workers on the Tidewater Pipe Line in Bellefontaine uncover a historic Indian skeleton in Shelby County trenching. In Logan County a separate dig unearthed a skeleton buried head downward, adding to the mystery of local antiquities.
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Bellefontaine, CO
Tidewater Pipe Line Company
Shelby County
Logan Country
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Reader
Adrian Georgia woman Lena V Henry credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her female weaknesses and fear of surgery. The letter touts the remedy as a standard treatment for displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities pains backache and nervousprostration and asserts testimonials are genuine to inspire confidence.
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Adrian, Ga
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lena V. Henry
Lydia E. Pim
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