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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1912
Page
7
A comic yet curious intrusion hits Boston as a so called sneeze bug provokes headaches through contorted sneezing. Entomologists describe it as a reversion of type linked to mischief from school days. Its sightings spread from a Dorchester church to an East Boston ferry, inspiring headlines and nasal ruses.
A well known physician in a lecture at a young ladies college warns many women suffer nerves and thinness. He claims a simple remedy, taken regularly for months, can restore health and vitality using an easily obtained product called bec hore e tablets.
The Sunday recreation bill, long debated at the State House, was defeated in the Senate yesterday afternoon by a 6 to 16 roll call vote with six members voting in both directions. The measure had earlier cleared the committee report.
A bill to grant police issued licenses for Sunday afternoon outdoor games faces opposition over Sabbath limits. Sen Brown contends it overrides protections while Sen Barnes seeks a 100000 population cap. Barnes amendment fails 7 to 18 with a roll call list of supporters and opponents.
The Metropolitan Park Commission granted use of part of the Blue Hill Reservation for a summer camp. The Greater Boston Council aims to provide practical camp life and scout training for boys of the Boy Scouts of America.
Newfoundland reports a total population of 242000 from the 1911 census. The gain over the last decade is 10 percent, higher than the 4 percent increase seen in the adjacent Maritime provinces.
Advertisement promises relief from indigestion and related symptoms with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It claims rapid natural digestion, reduced gas, and improved well being, noting a 50 cent price and a free trial package by mail from the Stuart Building address.
Lawmakers question Governor Foss’s veto power over a Suffolk School of Law bill. Representative Francis M. Cummings of Boston plans to seek a Supreme Court ruling on the governor’s authority due to trusteeship in the Boston Y M C A. The Y M C A Law School led the opposition, asserting its right to grant degrees.
Mrs. Mary A. Adams files a $5000 claim against Andrew J. Whitbeck manager of a Milk street firm. This adds to an existing $80,000 breach of promise suit she filed earlier against Whitbeck.
The incorporators condemn Governor Foss's veto as unjustified and unprecedented arguing the law school and the Young Men's Christian Association both seek degree powers. They assert equal standards and call the veto a denial of students' opportunity and future regret. © James H. Vahey and eight signatories.
John A. Aude, in charge of the Chalmers Detroit exhibit, will marry Ruth Dyson of New Britain after a church social sparked their romance. The ceremony will be conducted by Rev. Watson Woodruff in Lynn, following license formalities, after which Aude heads to Sioux City to run the local Chalmers-Detroit office.
The Rev KennethS Guthrie will lecture on Brittany the Land of the Holy Grail with stereo projections at 30 Huntington Ave under Church of the Higher Life. The Unitarian Club meets next Wednesday at the Hotel Vendome. Harvey N Shepard returns from world travel to present Some Observations on the Far East with lantern slides. Evangelical Alliance meets Monday at Park Street Church at 10 30 with Mormon Hierarchy as the topic. speakers include Mrs Louise E Brittian Mrs George W Coleman Rev Lucius H Bugbee and William Shaw.
Mrs Adams sues after an arrest and four hours held at a police station over Whitbeck alleged assault on his stenographer on Federal Street months ago. She was tried for both assaults and acquitted by a jury, and now pursues a malicious prosecution suit.
Judge George A. Carpenter was asked to drop the packers case from the jury and discharge 10 defendants accused of criminal Sherman law violations after the government allegedly failed to prove the indictment. Arguments spanned the morning with J. Ogden Armour and others represented by John S. Miller and Levy Mayer proceeding toward a ruling next week.
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