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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1909
Page
4
Archibald C. Cushing testifies that city treasurer records show in 1906 a $81 bill for Fourth of July prizes and souvenirs was paid to Charles E. Durgin, and in 1907 a $440 bill was paid to a man signing as A. H. Childs.
In a review of postillness recovery the article extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood cleansing and nerve restoring tonic for malaria grip and fever aftermath. It recounts Mr Jack Edwards of Cambridge Mass who recovered after a long illness in India and endorses the pills for rheumatism neuralgia and stomach trouble with pricing details. It also covers testimony about Mr Charles E Durgin regarding 1906 and 1907 cup purchases and alleged overcharges in a city matter and related jewelry evidence.
Dr Barton W Siverman told members of the Massachusetts Ish and Game Protective Association that the golden trout, sought by anglers, will be introduced to Eastern waters soon He described the fish as the prettiest with a golden hue and noted efforts to stock ponds in the West and hopes to place them in the East. the speech drew hearty applause.
Four witnesses testified in the trial of Frances Silsby and her husband Eben Silsby over the Sept. 24 shooting of Charles Childs. Mrs. Silsby described a Boston trip, a confrontation, and firing a revolver to protect her daughter, while the district attorney challenged the account, prompting a dramatic courtroom reconstruction of events.
Providence March 18 Deacon Morgan was wounded in a Tuesday night struggle at Olney Street Colored Baptist Church and the church edifice was sealed by an injunction from Judge Tanner. The factions remained guarding the building through the night as the dispute moved to the Superior Court.
John C. Harvey was arrested in Stamford at the urging of postal authorities for sending an objectionable letter to F. W. Carpenter secretary to President Taft. The incident unfolds amid postal scrutiny of correspondence.
District Attorney Jerome asked Justice Blanchard to dismiss six indictments for forgery in the third degree against George W. Perkins of the New York Life Insurance Co and six against Charles B. Fairchild a director and Robert A. Grannis vice president of the Mutual Life Insurance Co. The charges stem from the Armstrong insurance investigation and date to December 1906.
In Posen Germany on March 18 the Serbian government announced it had purchased 800 artillery horses from a local stud for immediate delivery.
Providence March 18 officials report a steady fall in common shell and sea fish and a four year rise in lobster landings totaling 1 094 300 pounds. The commissioners urge limiting lobster fisheries to Rhode Island citizens.
At a Stockholm Castle ball on March 18, Swedes observed powdered hair and colored dress coats. The Svenska Morienblad calls it “unheard of gorgeousness” and notes Parliament leaders are disturbed, with an interpellation of ministers anticipated.
Guido Blenio vice-president of Blenio Fireproofing Co recounts changing his mind about Cooper's New Discovery after three years of stomach trouble and diabetes. He passed a rigid medical exam for a five thousand dollar life policy and attests to the remedy's curative effect. Samples offered by The Cooper Medicine Co. Dayton Ohio.
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