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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1909

Page

5

Father John’s Medicine credited for healthy children

Readers from Cliftondale to Niagara Falls report cures and relief for coughs asthma bronchitis and colds after using Father John’s Medicine. Multiple testimonials attribute improved health and recovery to the medicine for children and families.

John Harry Sperling 7Th Ave Beaver Falls Marie John Jones Yohoghany, Pa George Geo. Schaeffer Glenwood Avenue Phila., Pa

Induction of Two Theological Professors at Andover

A notable gathering at Mt. Vernon Congregational Church marked the induction of Rev. Daniel Evans into the Abbot chair of Christian Theology and Rev. Albert Parker Viteh into the Gartlett chair of Practical Theology at Andover Theological Seminary. Invocation by Rev. Henry A. Stimson, scripture reading, prayer led by Rev. George A. Gordon, and welcomes from President George Harris and Dean John Winthrop Platner, with approval voiced by President Harris G. Hale.

Daniel Evans Abbot Albert Parker Viteh Gartlett Andover Theological Seminary Mt. Vernon Congregational Church Henry A. Stimson George A. Gordon George Harris D. D John Winthrop Platner Harris G. Hale

Eighty Cent Gas Wins in East Boston Legislature

East Boston representatives Ernest Woodside Benjamin Bates and Michael Fitzgerald led a fight for reducing gas prices. Somerville's Charles Underhill opposed the change. The bill, reported adversely, was defeated by a rising vote and then substituted to pass by a roll call 111 to 60.

East Boston House Ernest Woodside Benjamin F. Bates Michael H. Fitzgerald Charles Underhill Somerville Woodside

Curry Resigns as New Mexico Governor After Office Confrontation

George Curry telegraphed President Taft resigning as Governor of New Mexico after an alleged assault on A J Loomis editor of the Hagie. Loomis and allies moved to file charges with Taft and Interior Secretary Ballinger following the in office confrontation at the capitol. Curry, a former Rough Rider, had been appointed by Theodore Roosevelt.

Santa FE N. M George Curry Taft New Mexico Curry A. J. Loomis The Hagie Capitol Loomis Interior Ballinger Roosevelt

Lenten Sermon at St Stephen's Church North End

The fifth in a series of Lenten sermons at St Stephen's Church North End will be delivered tomorrow evening by Rev Michael Kelly S J The general subject is The Masters Vineyard The first four sermons were given by Rev Father Pendergast S J with topics Go Ye Also Into My Vineyard The Strikers The Reckoning The Masters Way Father Kelly will speak on The Food of the Laborers The exercises start at 730 p m

St. Stephen's Church North End S. J. Knapp Michael Kelly S. J Master's Vineyard Father Pendergast Father Kelly

Car Barn Fire Destroys Fitchburg & Lowell Cars

A Fitchburg and Lowell Electric Railway car barn in Ayer was destroyed by fire early today. Three large modern cars and a snowplow were lost with total damages around $10,000, partly insured. Authorities believe defective wiring started the blaze in a partitioned room.

Ayer Fitchburg & Lowell Electric Railway

Fire Claims Tannery and 125 Now Are Idle

Winchester New Hampshire March 22 One hundred and twenty five tanners are out of work today after a fire yesterday destroyed the Winchester tannery the town s largest industrial establishment The loss on buildings and stock is estimated at 150 000 The blaze forced help from Keene twelve miles away as authorities investigate the cause and say it is not yet known

Winchester N. H Keene

Fire damages Dirigo and Forsythe blocks in Ellsworth

A blaze started on the second floor of the Dirigo block in Ellsworth Maine and spread to the upper floors of the Dirigo and Forsythe blocks. Structures of three and two stories with contents were damaged totaling $6000. Local fire crews contained the fire to the upper levels with no reports of injuries.

Ellsworth, Me Dirigo Forsythe

Wrecked Craft Struck By Winds Off Cape Cod

Wind and sea damaged two vessels off Cape Cod. The steamer Horatio Hall sank with its upper works stripped while submerged parts likely damaged. The schooner Fred A Small, stranded on Little Round Shoal, was driven onto her beam ends and battered amid the gale.

Chatham Cape Cod Horatio Hall Fred A. Small

Suffrage Fight Opens With Large State House Rally

Today the suffrage battle starts at the State House with no delays and a big expected crowd. Supporters have built months of effort and a historic demonstration on the steps as English suffragists address the overflow crowd. Speakers include Dr Coleman Nantucket Norman White Brookline and William O'Brien Dorchester.

Tlouse State House Dr. Coleman Nantucket Norman White Brookline William O'Brien Dorchester

Sap Run in the Maple Woods Signals Vermont New York Sale

News from northern New England and New York reports a fair sap flow from tapped maple trees. If the current trend continues and untapped trees yield, the season may be profitable for sugar makers as prices have yet to settle and early sales begin at catch figures.

Vermont New York Maine New Trompshire New Eingland States

Schooner Hebinger Loses Anchors Off Handkerchief Shoal

Schooner Andrew Jlebinger, bound from New York to Buecksport Me with fertilizer, lost both anchors while anchored west of Handkerchief shoal. The vessel arrived at Vineyard Haven this afternoon and will be held beside the revenue cutter Acushnet until replacements are fitted.

Vineyard Haven Andrew Jlebinger New York Buecksport Handkerchief Shoal Acushnet

Patrolman Hewitt Granted Reinstatement After Trial Board

Patrolman Warren D. Tiewitt of Station 102 who faced a trial board on charges will remain on the force after Police Commissioner O'Meara overruled the board. Hewitt had refused to obey a superior officer's orders prior to the hearing.

Warren D. Tiewitt O'Meara Hewitt

Boston Debates Salome Oprahs Erotic Limits

William Lawson weighs in against Salome for Boston with Oscar Hammerstein while Ralph Flanders supports a Boston production. Community figures from Mary Garden to Reverend Johnson argue about ethics, Lent, and audience taste in New England.

Ralph Flanders New England Conservatory of Music Boston James J. Storrow Herbert Johnson Oscar Hammerstein New York

Massasoit to be raised after dock fire

The steamer Massasoit, burned Sunday night and sunk at her dock to spare ship and cargo, will be raised today and towed to the Meridian street bridge beach to drain. The City of Philadelphia will replace her on the line. Fireboat Captain Ritchie receives praise for his crew. Freight includes 1400 sardine cases, 15 000 herring boxes, 1000 dried fish boxes, and 100 bales of hay. damage seen as light.

Meridian Street Bridge City Philadelphia Massasoit Ritchie

National tubercular sanitarium planned for Colorado

A bill introduced by Representative Sabath proposes a quarter billion dollar appropriation to establish a national tubercular sanitarium in Colorado. The Treasury Secretary would acquire a site of at least 20 000 acres and fund buildings and full equipment for treatment nationwide.

Washington Colorado Sabath Illinois Secretary of the Treasury United States

Payne Talks Four Hours On Tariff in House

Washington March 22 The tariff measure dominated the House as Mr Payne of New York hours spoke on the bill four hours and ten minutes before postponing the rest of his remarks. He faced questions as to minimum and maximum rates and European equalization actions. He denied liquor lobby influence and noted Michigan’s push to remove iron ore from the free list.

Washington House of Representatives Payne New York Committee On Ways and Means France Germany Rucker Missouri Mr. Payne Michigan

Minority Tariff Report Attacks Payne Bill As Prohibitive

Democratic members of the war and means committee issue a minority report denouncing the Payne tariff bill as crude and sectional. They oppose countervailing duties on coffee and petroleum and the Cuban reciprocity clause, arguing reductions are illusory and hit consumers hard. They urge cutting government expenses rather than expanding taxes or issuing bonds.

Washington Wars and Means Committee House Champ Clark

Senate to Take up the Payne Bill Tomorrow

The new Senate finance committee met and agreed to take up the Payne bill tomorrow following the schedule in the bill. Chemicals will be the first articles discussed, with experts from the committee to be heard and may invite chemical manufacturers to appear. No hearings beyond the rule will be granted.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Senate Committee

France Upset Over U S Tariff Bill Details

Paris reports growing French dissatisfaction as the new American tariff bill's proposed increases on gloves hosiery perfumes soaps and other export items appear to single out France. Ambassador Jusserand's dispatches support this view.

Paris France Jusserand

Reliable Relief for Eyes That Need Care

Marine Eye Remedy soothes tired eyes with a comforting formula. It claims gentle action for daily weariness and irritation, suitable for long hours at screens or on boats.

Women Attend Second Jesuit Retreat at Immaculate Conception

Crowds filled the Church of the Immaculate Conception and St. Valentine’s Chapel for the second night of a women’s retreat led by Jesuit Fathers. Rev Jeremiah M. Prendergast urged obedience to God’s will and described sin as alluring yet harmful, using a harbor boat metaphor to emphasize submission to divine plan.

Hearn Talks on Life at Boston College Retreat

About 50 members of the Boston College Alumni Society attended the second night of the retreat at the chapel. Rev. D J Hearn S J spoke on Life Its True Meaning and Purpose, stressing the immortality and independence of the soul amid world forces and oppression.

Boston College Thomas J. Gasson D. J. Hearn S. J Hearn

Helen Norris Dies by Gas Poisoning in New York

Miss Helen Norris assistant librarian at the Wings bridge branch of the New York Public Library died at St Vincent s Hospital from gas poisoning. She disappeared Thursday and tried to end her life at the Trowmart Inn Abingdon Square after registering as Madeline Reeve Boston.

New York Helen Norris Wingsbridge Miss Norris Boston Public Library Miss Banks Ethel Pope Boston Simmons College

Mayor Hibbard Reaches Compromise on City Budget Veto

Mayor Hibbard has reconsidered his veto stance on increases in the city appropriation bill after discussions with Republican Aldermen. They warned they would not sustain his veto, leading to a negotiated compromise to resolve the budget dispute.

Hibbard

Central towns vote to stay dry in town meetings

Sudbury Weston and Wayland residents voted to stay in the no license column. Weston saw eight votes for license and 75 against. Selectmen and Caroline E K Burrage were re-elected. Weston appropriated $1000 to aid in exterminating the brown tail moth.

Watstham Sudbury Weston Wayland Caroline EK. Burrage

Police ban kidnapping films in Chicago theaters

Chicago police forbidden moving picture exhibitions depicting kidnapping after public anger over the Whitla case. Two films showing the kidnapping were confiscated today as authorities move to curb sensational scenes.

Chicago

Rumor of Melee at Nolan's Roxbury Denied by Owner

A rumor of a street fight at Nolan's restaurant near Roxbury Crossing spread yesterday but was denied by owner Mr Nolan. Police at Station 10 say they have no knowledge of the incident, traced to a dispute among several boys nearby before the supposed trouble.

Roxbury Nolan Roxbury Crossing Station 10

Two New Planets Reported Beyond Neptune

Paris March 2. The astronomer Gaillot announced before the Academy of Sciences that he discovered two new planets beyond Neptune, the outermost known planet in the solar system.

Paris Gaillot Academy of Sciences Neptune

Dainty White Corn Delights with Toasty Flavor

A delicate dainty food made from White Corn offers a subtle toasty flavor that enhances many other choice dishes. This ingredient pairs well with meats, vegetables, and grain dishes, elevating meals with its gentle nutty profiles.

Death claims Taft marcher from Gloucester

Corporal Frank H. Wright, 24, of Company 46 Eighth Regiment M V M died at Addison Gilbert Hospital after a five day illness. He traveled to Washington with Company G for President Taft inauguration events where cold and wet conditions led to pneumonia. Survived by his parents of 68 Centennial avenue and a widow and child.

Gloucester Frank H. Wright Eighth Regiment Addison Gilbert Hospital Washington Taft American Téxpress Company Tie Frank B. Wright Centennial Avenue

Mayor Hibbard Invited to Republican Dinner at American House

City mayor Hibbard is invited to a dinner of Republican city committee officials for the past % years at the American House on April 14. About 209 leading Republicans are expected, with Hibbard attending as a former president of the city committee.

Hibbard Repubblican City Committee American House

Weeks Re-elected Mayor in Oldtown Basin Contest

Edgar B. Weeks, Republican, was re-elected Mayor of Oldtown for the sixth time. The Board of Aldermen will comprise eight Republicans and two Democrats.

Oldtown Edgar_ B. Weeks

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Leon Jackson Leon E. E. Jackson Jackson Street Cliftondale Mass Mary Father John E. J. O’brien Second St Jersey City Mrs. A. Goessl Hopkins Ave Milwaukee Wis Robert I. Johnson Gorgas Farm Roxborough Phila. Pa Joseph Hobson Joseph Mrs Handel Hobson Holden St Fall River, Mass George Colquihon 10Th St Niagara Base Marie Jones Mary O’brien George Schaeffer Miss Sperling George Colquihow Edicine Ogn Andover ST. Stephen’s Washburn Crosby Ellsworth Sap New England Hebinger IUR Waar Lawson Hammerstein Thomas W. Lawson the Post Mary Garden Wilde Strauss Chinatown U. S Senate FR. Hearn Force Hibbard Washington Street Hollis Street Serges Ducement Postum Cereal Co., Ltd Battle Creek, Mich Rep Pacific Burlington Route California North Pacific Coast Pacific Coast W. J. O'Meara
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