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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1907
Page
2
An advertisement extolls Munyon's 3 X Rheumatism Remedy as a rapid healer for rheumatic aches. It claims 160 doses per bottle and asserts no salicylic acid or narcotics, with a money back guarantee and additional Munyon remedies for 57 ailments.
Ex-Representative John J. Douglass of East Boston resigns as superintendent of ferries. He declines to take the civil service exam and will remain out of that appointive post. James H. Sullivan serves as temporary ferry superintendent until a civil service appointment is made.
A Pennsylvania woman details decades of stomach trouble and constipation eased after six weeks on Postum Food Coffee. She credits relief to abandoning regular coffee, reading The Road to Wellville, and adopting Postum, noting improved digestion, healthier complexion, and increased vitality. Read The Road to Wellville.
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad has gained control of the South Bay Wharf and Terminal Company land and related properties from Southampton Street to the waterfront and has expanded its holdings on the South Bay area. Local figures note the move challenges franchise rights granted to the wharf companies and cements Morse backed interests in the legislature as a key test case. John C Cobb declined to comment when approached by a Post reporter.
Nearly 150 members and guests attended the New England Dry Goods Association gathering at Young's Hotel with J. C C. B. Smith presiding. J A Crane of Jaynes Drug Company urged advertising that pays, stressing newspapers, circulars, window displays and straightforward dealings to build value and loyalty. He warned against overpromising discounts and urged cooperation with employees to defeat envy and discontent while promoting optimism.
Ground was broken yesterday for the Radcliffe library. Andrew Carnegie donated 75000 dollars with a proviso that the college contribute the same amount. The building will be on Mason Street near Agassiz Hall.
De Witt Clarke, a homeless Civil War veteran, was jailed in $300 bonds after attempting to draw a pension for William Goodson, a dead comrade. He had registered under Goodson’s name at Chelsea Soldiers Home and sent vouchers from New York pension authorities. Deputy Marshal Ruhl arrested him after a decoy letter revealed Goodson’s death.
Newton March 12 Over 100 people novel excitement as two horses hitched to a hearse dash through Nonantum square from Chestnut Hill. Driver Jack Flood crawled along the pole with one hand on each harness to guide them until a man on the sidewalk halted the pair.
Mayor Fitzgerald has not yet appointed a successor to the late John Dolan who was private secretary to the Mayor and claim agent in the water department. Rumors name Senator James J. Mellen and others as contenders, with Charlestown favored and John Donovan of Ward 5 widely discussed as the choice. The salary for the position is $1800 per year.
Boston Elevated Railway Company petitions the Supreme Court to relieve it from an additional tax of 3316 claimed by State Treasurer Chapin. The company says the amount exceeds its proper levy after already paying 115,986 on passenger receipts. The treasurer asserts tax on all other outside income. The case is returnable April 2.
Immense numbers of men attended the retreat opened last Sunday at the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer East Boston under the East Boston Catholic Literary Association. Each evening features a musical service and solos by Thomas E Clifford. Rev Michael O Kane S J preached on The Image Fallen and will speak on The Image Lost this evening.
In London March 12 Jesse Collings attacked the government over its treatment of Jamaica Governor Swettenham. He testified Swettenham faced local intrigues during the earthquake, remaining cool and keeping order amid the trouble.
The Neponset ball club invites friends to its seventh annual dance at Bloomfield Hall Dorchester on Monday evening next. The club members performed well on the field during the summer displaying prowess in baseball.
Miss Jean Couden Dickinson daughter of Mr. Marcus F. Dickinson of Brookline wed William Corey Marble of Los Angeles at Harvard Congregational Church Brookline. The ceremony led by Rev. William Couden with Sir Chentung Liang Cheng as guest. reception details and future home noted.
The Board of Election Commissioners released revised enrollment figures for the last city primaries. Total registered voters were 95,575 with 62,877 Democrats and 27,698 Republicans, a Democrat edge of 35,179.
Loren M. P. Keyes former State Senator for the Berkshire Hampshire district died of Bright's disease in Great Barrington on March 12 1905 born 1838 he served in the Civil War with the 49th Massachusetts Regiment and was New Marlboro Selectman later a 20 year director of the Mahaiwe National Bank of Great Barrington
A Auburn Maine mother recalls how 1901 childbirth left her pale and weak with gas stomach and heart flutter. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills, taken during and after pregnancy, with rapid strength recovery and relief during a rheumatism flare. Drugstores stock them or mail order is available from Williams Medicine Company.
Letters from MSS Elizabeth Lemm and Mrs E M Harris praise Peruna and Manalin stock as cures for catarrh of the lungs nose throat and stomach. Lemm says fifteen bottles cured her and gained 46 pounds restoring strength. Harris reports relief and renewed ability to work after using Peruna. The testimonials claim widespread benefits and urge household use.
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