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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1909
Page
4
A bold sales pitch promotes Sargel a fat and tissue builder claiming to convert food into solid flesh. It urges skinnier men and women to test the treatment free of charge, promising rapid plumpness and improved vitality via an assimilation principle.
At Tremont Temple a mass meeting denounced Massachusetts milk standards as a mere commercial aid. Speakers urged ending the present standard, advocating purity only, with proposals for a natural purity standard and specific fat and solids measures.
Police Commissioner O Meara dismissed Patrolman William F Hutchinson of Station 9 for neglect of duty after a trial board found him guilty. The board recommended clemency due to a large family and prior unblemished record. A general order announcing the warning was read at roll call citywide.
The commissioner orders Patrolman William F. Hutchinson of Division 9 dismissed from the police department effective Monday at 5 45 p m. He admitted spending periods off his route in a stable during a tour and kept a key to the place, raising questions of trust and public safety.
Harold C. French a Boston real estate broker pleaded not guilty in Superior Criminal Court to an indictment charging larceny of 1114 from the city and a gratuity. He posted 2000 bond and offered no statement. The Cadman Street land deal figures are tied to the case with trials set for late April for French and co defendants.
A general strike of post office telegraphers was declared after a meeting of the general association of post telegraph employees. About 5000 members attended and voted unanimously to strike, with orders issued to withdraw all telegraphic bureau operators.
In Albion Michigan residents laud Mi o na as a reliable remedy for stomach disorders. Testimonials from Mrs E C Cass Ed Cooley J Nusear Mrs Emma Overy W H Mott and Mrs D Sharpe claim relief from gastritis dyspepsia and bowel issues after using Mi o na. The product is sold nationwide by Riker Jaynes Drug Co Boston at 50 cents a large box with a money back guarantee. Booths Mi o na Buffalo New York also offers Booths Laxative Pills at 25 cents.
Brookline holds its annual town meeting with many candidates for selectman. The contest centers on defeating Nathaniel Conant after 15 years in office. James F. Quinn, backed by a caucus majority, is likely to win and would become Brookline’s first Village Candidate on the board. Ambrose E. Pratt, Brookline Press editor, is another strong challenger. Predictions also favor the defeat of incumbent Philip S. Parker.
Andrew Farrington, 65, died after stepping from behind a car into the path of a moving NYNH&HR engine near the Old Colony roadbed in South Boston. He carried a large bundle of wood obscuring his view. Engineer George Fuller was not blamed. Farrington resided at 146 Ninth Street.
Last night the Greek Church on Winchester street endured a nine hour siege as two factions contended for officers of the Hellenic Association. The 10-council board governs the church with 19 candidates split into the radical Ellea and conservative Cordoni groups. Nestor leads the radical faction amid tensions over allegiance to the Russian czar.
Sousseides serves as pastor after a near split vote sent by the church synod. Ballots began counting around 3 am following a very close election.
Pinehurst North Carolina March 15 John Philip Sousa bandmaster here says rag time has died of dyspepsia and overindulgence. He notes many imitators hurt the genre and that the public no longer wants rag time while acknowledging merit in strong pieces.
Chicago March 15 William J Bryan said in an interview he would be receptive if not active as a candidate for the United States Senate from Nebraska in 2011 to succeed Elmer P Burkett Republican
Three Boston Catholic churches drew large crowds for missions last night. At St Philip's 1500 men filled seats, St Mark's Dorchester drew about 1200, and old St Patrick's welcomed hundreds of colored Catholics. Father Ennis, S J, preached on confession and the kingship of the soul, ending with the act of contrition.
Beginning tomorrow at 5 o'clock mass, confessions will be heard during the second night of the men's mission at St Mark's Church. Rev Father Hubert denounces strong drink as a social cancer and questions its moral category while Father Kelleher speaks at St Patrick's on the colored Catholics mission. Morning masses for colored Catholics are at St Philip's Church Harrison avenue at 5 6 and 7 o'clock.
Five break ins target Revere including Walcott and High schools and three Main Street homes. About 400 dollars in property stolen, with 150 from athletic funds and principal, plus jewelry. 50 dollars taken from Walcott School and 50 from teachers. A gang is suspected as local residents grow wary.
Albert G. Cutler posted the high average of the season in an 18-inch balk line billiards session with Mr. Parker yesterday. He scored 490 points in 7 innings for an average of 671.7.
Mrs Henry Strattmann of New York relates how her Civil War veteran husband who spent eleven months in Andersonville suffered long stomach misery for decades. After trying doctors and ineffective remedies, Cooper's New Discovery restored his health, removing pain and gas and allowing normal eating. The Cooper Medicine Company of Dayton Ohio markets it nationwide.
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