Draper Supporters Debate Temporary Beef Sale Order
Councillor Barry moved to halt Dr Peters beef sales until the State Board of Health reports on infected meat. Lieutenant-Governor Frothingham and Governor Draper allies clashed as the council killed the order by voice vote. Barry blamed Frothingham for blocking passage and sought to reassure grocers and beef buyers amid falling meat sales.
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Frothingham
Dr. Peters
State Board of Health
Draper
Board of Health
Walter S. Glidden
Traveler Urges Draper to Enforce Beef Health Law
A Boston Post letter questions Governor Draper about enforcing a 700 000 pound infected beef sale ban. The writer criticizes his handling and asks why the health law against diseased meat is not being enforced and whether he would eat such meat.
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Boston
Draper
State Board of Health
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Governor Draper
Beautiful Hair From A Homemade Tonic
A period piece touts a growth tonic for hair using half a pint each of alcohol and water with an ounce of Beta Quinol or bay rum as a substitute. It promises vitality, health, and luxurious hair and notes Beta Quinol is available from any druggist along with alcohol or bay rum.
Business Men Opposed to Sale of Tainted Beef
Boston improvement and citizens associations voiced strong support for the Boston Post’s campaign against selling tuberculous and partly diseased beef. Leaders from Dorchester, Germantown, South Boston and other districts urged enforcement of the law and endorsed the paper’s stance, with calls for public discussion if facts are presented.
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Austin Peters
Cattle Bureau
Improvement and
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J. C. Clark
Harvard Improvement Association
Dorchester
Wallace A. Gleason
Germantown Citizens’ Association
Post
James H. Daly
Dorchester Lower Mills
Massachusetts
Ds. Powers
South Boston
Editorial Attack on Governor Draper Over Diseased Meat Sale
The letter criticizes Governor Draper for allowing sale of infected meat despite laws banning it, arguing it harms the poor and defies state health standards. It cites Treasury-like costs and calls for court action to compel enforcement, praising Senator Parker for challenging the governor.
Holyoke Board Seizes Tuberculous Beef Dealer
Holyoke Health Board orders warrant against Abraham Bloom of 267 Park Street after health officer J Sidney Wright seized two alleged tuberculous beeves Monday. Bloom faces Judge Hildreth in court. Board vows strict inspection of meat shops to halt sale of tuberculous beef.
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Holyoke
Importers protest U S meat inspections at English ports
London reports anger over English port inspections of American beef. A consignment passed by American inspectors was condemned by a local inspector at Southampton. Part was released, while the remainder was stored for expert review. Proposals arise for U S officials to examine meat on arrival to prevent issues.
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London
Southampton
Department of Agriculture
Alcoholism as a disease and crime risk argued in letter
The letter to the editor contends that alcoholic use, even in small amounts, causes disease and increases susceptibility to other illnesses. It questions government profits from alcohol and licensing amid debates over tuberculosis infected beef, arguing alcoholic exposure harms the public more than the beef issue. March 9, PROTECTIONIST.
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Protectionist
Letter to the Editor Questions Cattle Bureau Authority
To the Editor of the Post a reader mocks the Cattle Bureau head and laments unchecked power in law and governance. The letter cites beef labeling and oleo margarine as examples, asks where the difference lies, and argues the Commonwealth risks losing its identity. Boston date March 9. A. Dat.
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Cattle Bureau
Old Commonwealth
Boston
Boston Mother Pleads for Food Aid Amid Beef Shortage
A Boston mother with eight children writes to the TWditor praising the Post for supporting the poor. She refrains from buying beef due to uncertain meat quality, saying she cannot feed her children without risking harm. She calls the city’s conditions shameful and wishes the paper success. March 9.
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Public health concern over tuberculosis labeled meat
Robert N. Parker argues labeling meat infected with tuberculosis would not protect the public who dine at eating places. He warns unscrupulous butchers might sell labelled infected meat to customers, creating a dangerous and lamentable situation. He signs with address 133 Warren avenue.
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Commonwealth
Robert NI. Parker
Warren Avenue
Tuberculosis concerns prompt reader letter on beef safety
A reader from Southern Pines, North Carolina thanks the Post for its stance against tuberculous beef. The letter mentions personal tuberculosis experience, a visit to Rutland Sanatorium, and hopes for better health and continued public health efforts.
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Southern Pines
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Disgrace to State Over Infected Beef Sale
A Massachusetts reader criticizes the state for allowing infected beef to be sold and calls for labeling or stopping the practice. The writer urges the governor’s health priorities and vows to avoid beef until the issue is resolved, praising the Post’s stance.
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Post
Massachusetts
Maine
Daily Reader
Trusts Safe by Ruling in Oil Case
Federal attorneys say Judge A B Anderson’s ruling in the Standard Oil retrial voids class tariff violations and makes a shipper unable to be convicted. The verdict must be not guilty on all counts relating to the 29 million dollar fine imposed by Judge Landis. The judge’s decisions follow other rulings weakening the government’s case.
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Chicago
A. B. Anderson
Anderson
Standard Oil Company
Landis
Final Chicago and Alton case ends with 29.4 million fine reversal
Court rejects the Standard Oil damages claim as fatal errors are found in the reasoning. The Chicago and Alton case ends with the fine of 29.4 million originally set by Judge Landis being set aside on appeal. An appeal path to the Supreme Court is anticipated, with DOJ officials watching the ruling closely.
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Chicago & Alton
Landis
Kenesaw M. Landis
United States Circuit Court of
Northern District of Illinois
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Standard Oil
Indiana
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Anderson
Pension Bill Would Benefit 27000 Rail Workers
Prominent railroad men from across the state gather at the State House for a hearing on the Boston and Maine pension bill. If enacted the measure creates a voluntary pension fund with 5 percent salary contributions, offering life annuities or limited guarantees after 20 years of service and age 50.
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State House
Boston & Maine
Railroad Committee
Wharf and Bridge Carpenters Union 1298 Resolve Dock Resumption
Grievances between Wharf and Bridge Carpenters Union 1298 and the dock contractor in Mast Boston are settled. About 175 workers returned to duty this morning after a two day absence.
Labor measures rebuffed as lawmakers reject strike and fine rules
A surprise in the Legislature sees a wave of adverse reports on labor bills from joint judiciary and labor committees. Dissenters led by Senator William Turtle oppose enactment of peaceful picketing and the use of fines by unions, with several Senate and House measures defeated.
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Judiciary and Labor
William Turtle
Pittsfield
Senate
Francke W. Dickinson
Weeling
Ross and Mahoney
Lewin, Parks, Trail
Davis
Louis R. Sullivan
Teeling
Duane
Donovan
Parks, Lewin
Hall and Davies
Frederick W. Mansfield
Brayton
Kendrick
Lewin
Parks
J. R. Crozier
Duane, Lewin
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Richard S. Teeling
Turtle
Ross
Mahoney
Donovan, Lewin
Hall
Warren Sues for Divorce in Kanakee Circuit Court
George D. Warren a veterinary surgeon filed suit in the Kane County Circuit Court seeking divorce from his spouse. Case details show the action commenced in Kanakee Illinois with no further particulars disclosed in the fragment.
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Til
George D. Warren
Kankakee
Ill
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