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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
2
John Were Whiston, renowned actor and manager, died at 81 in Buffalo New York. A pioneer of American variety theatre he was admired as the father of vaudeville and the original facial caricaturist. He led multiple Jacobs theatres for many years.
The Boston labor scene features resolutions supporting Gov Guild's recovery, warship construction at Charlestown Navy Yard, and a long list of union decisions. Plans include wage cuts, recruitment drives, and meetings across multiple unions with officers named and dates for upcoming votes and conventions.
Springfield report says George D. Nelson former clerk and horseman faces a suit alleging undue influence in the will of Mrs Emma Goodrich Vinton. Five cousins plan to contest the change from an earlier will benefiting Nelson and seek a share of the 350000 estate in Hampden County Superior Court.
In Hampden County Probate Court Judge Long ruled Nelson the direct claimant to about 200000 dollars in property including half interests in the Nelson Theatre and Nelson Hotel plus undeveloped land on Peru Street. Relatives filed a waiver for further hearing while contesting the will changes made 22 years ago by Mrs. Vinton who died earlier this year.
Dr George F Butman died at his home 27 Church street Somerville from a long illness. Born in Boston November 9 1837 he graduated from Brimmer School and Harvard Medical School in 1864. He practiced in Boston Wrentham and Providence and leaves two sons George F and Edward. He had lived in Somerville for 14 years.
An old advertising blurb touts LAXATIVE BROM Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It promises a money back refund if it fails and bears GROVE'S signature on each box with a price of 25a.
Edwin D. Mead spoke on "The United States and the United World" to the YM C U, praising The Hague Conference as the first universal assembly of nations. He warned against increasing armaments and urged U S leadership in shaping a unified world order.
A key Catholic league basketball clash unfolds Tuesday night at St Joseph's Clubhouse on Charles Street as St Joseph's Church Dorchester faces St Mark's Church West End Dorchester in a title decider. The series so far has seen St Joseph's 21 20 loss, 24 23 win by St Mark's, and a 38 35 drama after two overtimes with St Mark's taking the last shot. Extra seating is arranged for a large crowd with a strong preliminary contest on the bill.
Dan O Leary led a party of 11 walking enthusiasts from Boston to Lowell yesterday. They left at 8 25 and arrived at 2 16, greeted by friends including Humphrey O Sullivan, and were escorted into Lowell. They halted at City Hall for a crowd and then at the Richmond Hotel for a banquet.
Archbishop O Connell calls Catholic men to guard their public and private conduct. He warns against corruption and slavery to others, urges a clean Catholic conscience, and stresses fidelity to duty for peace and prosperity in the city.
In a mass gathering of nearly 3000, a two week Cathedral mission concluded with a Fr. Stanton address Archbishop O Connell urging Catholic civic duty and papal blessing by Fr. Meagher A solemn benediction followed by a high mass led by Fr Toomey and sermon by Fr Wildenber g Archbishop O Connell spoke briefly noting the need to remain steadfast in faith and warning of dangers in public and private life Don’t restate, keep to the essence of the event and the key figures involved.
A promotional note touts Tekol Tablets as a remedy for discouragement fatigue and nervousness, claiming rapid mental and physical energy, relief from gloom, and improved complexion. The ad lists Boston druggists selling Tekol including Riker James stores and others.
Grover Blake and Ofael Reynolds from Anderson Ind were arrested on suspicion of murdering Blake’s mother. Blake’s confession alleges both men drank together for money, with Blake striking the victim and Reynolds allegedly delivering the fatal hammer blow. The pair fled toward Michigan after taking $160 and diamond rings.
Vienna report by Drs Lieberman and Davi suggests smoking quickly causes greater nicotine intake and more harm. They base findings on careful study and experimentation, arguing slower inhalation reduces exposure to poisonous substances.
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