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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
4
Prominent Prohibition figure Mr. Ainger, aged 81, who opposes intoxicants, states he uses Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as medicine. He claims it has benefited his health, prolonged his life, and he can conscientiously recommend it as a cure.
An advertisement extols Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure malt distillate and potent tonic. It claims benefits for health, heart action, and digestion, urging readers to buy only the genuine sealed bottle with the Old Chemist trademark and to request a medical booklet from Dr. Curran.
Worcester March 10 Judge Samuel Utley finds lack of system on the Boston and Albany railroad in the inquest into T W Lundergan’s death by an express train. He cites delay in repairing the Gardner street guard gate as partly responsible for the fatal accident.
Washington reports Wu Ting Fang, newly named Chinese minister, will be received at the White House tomorrow afternoon to present his credentials, per State Department announcement.
Christchurch report recounts the Nimrod returning from the Antarctic with dissension. Lieutenant Shackleton attempted to take command during a dangerous moment. Captain England knocked him down. England resigns. Nimrod to return for Shackleton party in December without him. Magnetic surveys abandoned due to the dispute.
Mr Alfred Fr Denghausen offers a versatile programme of ballads and folk songs from German Scotch English Irish and Hungarian. The event supports the Theodore Parker restoration fund and will be held at the vestry of the First Church Highland Station West Roxbury on Thursday March 12 at 8 o'clock.
Former mayor and Finance Commission chairman Matthews aims to wind up the inquiry and devote full time to his law practice. George A. Crocker considered resigning but stayed on, Health Commissioner Michael Norris remained, and Mayor Hibard offered Montague the post which he declined.
Fall River mill owners refuse to sign the Boston agreement extending a three month curtailment policy. The executive committee of the Fall River Manufacturers' Association met to decide on the plan.
Mayor Hibbard will convene today with the School House Commission to discuss safeguarding school children. The city building department will report on exits while Supervisor Levi W. Shaw is expected to present his fire protection recommendations. Fire chiefs have inspected districts, and reports from school principals will be reviewed amid calls for decisive action. Women leaders from Back Bay recall urging action years ago and facing a dismissive reception from the commission.
Nathan was a longtime Revere House employee in Boston dying of pneumonia at City Hospital. Born in Norway in 1828 he began service in 1844 and served royals and notable figures including Prince of Wales Edward VII Grand Duke Alexis Grant Sherman Jenny Lind Dom Pedro Kalakaua and others. He leaves a Jamaica Plain daughter as his wife predeceased him.
In Omataia Neb on March 10 a bold bank robbery attempt ended quickly as a man named IL L Wee threatened Vice-President Luther Drake with a bottle claiming nitroglycerin and demanded $5000. Police later deemed him a lunatic. the bottle contents were harmless and he was arrested.
Washington report states that if both houses approve the Burnett bill, the fee for a foreigner to become a U S citizen will jump from five to ten dollars after July 1 1908. The surge in naturalization business, notably in New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago, shows current lawful fees do not cover clerical costs, leading some courts to adjust charges.
Sudden weather changes trigger bronchial troubles and bronchitis. The ad promotes Brown's Bronchial Troches as a prompt relief remedy offering safe benefits.
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