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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1907
Page
2
Frank K. Foster a noted labor leader and writer on economic topics fell while leaving his Dorchester home at 61 Wrentham Avenue. He fractured the cap of his right knee and required medical care after the accident. He had recently been resting due to workload and fatigue from labor organizing.
Ministers from multiple denominations praise Peruna for relief from chronic catarrh throat and lung ailments. Letters from Rev Swanstrom and Bishop Holsey cite cure and long relief after using the remedy, highlighting its use by preachers facing harsh vocal strain.
A collection of letters praises Peruna as a cold and catarrh remedy and tonic. Reverends J G Dukes H W Tate and Rev Josiah Getz extol its effects, citing restored health and strength. The notices claim Peruna cures throat spasms and supports respiratory ailments without narcotics.
The Elder-Dempster steamer Sokoto ran from its anchorage during a March storm and grounded on White Rock shoal near Louisburg. Tugs attempted to reach and float her, but the heavy seas kept aid at bay and the ship’s damage remains unknown.
Mrs. Foster reported that the individual’s condition at home last night was not serious but he remained very nervous with some fever, delaying his return to duties.
Benjamin Marsh was due before Commissioner Hayes in the Federal building but sent a postal card saying he had a New Jersey job and cannot meet. He is charged with threatening letters to his Providence mother who withholds his property. Marsh was released on his own recognizance but a new arrest order was issued and marshal's agents search for him.
A Boston legislative hearing on a bill to preserve the Old Colonial State House as a historic and patriotic memorial drew a large delegation from patriotic societies. The measure, led by Winslow Warren, would prevent encroachment or commercial use and set maintenance duties jointly by the state and city of Boston.
The committee on agriculture reported leave to withdraw all dog related bills amid strong opposition by dog lovers and the society. Petitions to raise dog license fees and fund rabies measures were rejected. A Monday dog fight is anticipated but the dog holds a large majority in the lower house.
Mayor Fitzgerald and ex Mayor Quincy with Thomas IF Anderson urged a legislative committee to allow the city to borrow funds to maintain the publicity bureau. Anderson said a Beaton literature edition is being prepared for the Jamestown exposition. The bureau is currently funded by an appropriation from the City Council for histories and related items.
A vintage remedy advises taking half an ounce of Fishd Extract with one ounce of Compound Karyon and three ounces of Compound Syrup Seraaparilia after meals and at night. It claims the mix forces kidneys to filter acids and poisons to treat rheumatism.
Dr John Watson of Liverpool known as Ian Maclaren author of Beside the Bonnie Briar Bush visits Boston to lecture at Tremont Temple on The Humor of the Scot under the Boston Lyceum course An informal luncheon at the Algonquin Club will honor him with Governor Guild and Mayor Fitzgerald among the invited dignitaries.
The coercion bill aimed at banning employer pressure to force non members into unions was defeated 12 to 74 before adjournment. The measure, backed by labor opponents of the open shop, would have barred employer coercion and faced a motion to substitute it for the adverse labor committee report. Representative Parks of Fall River opposed the substitution.
Alfred P. Merchant a Gloucester businessman and former city official vanished in Boston while visiting a Marlboro Street physician. Described as 29, 5 feet 6 inches, 185 pounds with glasses, he was last seen with a jersey waistcoat and black overcoat. sister reported him missing to police after searches and doctor check failed to locate him.
Edward Dickey of Cambridge has been unconscious at Cambridge Infirmary since Friday after falling down stairs at 130 Pine Street. He was found about two hours later.
A fragmented note references itching protrading pies and symptoms lasting 6 to 14 days or as much as 60 days. The garbled text mentions a tsun gp and mm markers, with unclear context or confirmed events.
Grace Fielding 13 vanished from her Linden Grammar School neighborhood after leaving home about 1 30 this afternoon. Police searched the area with no trace by nightfall. her disappearance alarms her father Clarence S Fielding of 287 Lynn Street and Linden School staff.
A one and a half year old girl suffered eczema and an eye ulcer misdiagnosed by several physicians. After treatment failures, a fourth doctor claimed the eye could be saved with Cure by Cuticura, costing $11 total. the family believed a Cure by Cuticura page misled them but later saw some improvement over eight months.
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