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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1909
Page
12
Yesterday afternoon the House defeated woman suffrage by a 160 to 43 roll call. The gallery hissed and applauded as the outcome became clear while Duane of Waltham and Brown of Medford argued the final minutes.
The scene sees bouquets, scorn, and stern gavel blows as Speaker Walker controls a heated session. Weeks of Everett is hissed for statements on women's equality while Weeks and White clash over yields and questions.
Brown and Duane clash briefly over floor decorum while most members wear formal attire. Holman, Weeks, Fay, and O'Brien register personalities in a lively day as the invasion of women begins and choice seats fill hours before the session.
The White Star steamer Canopic arrived at Charlestown at 6 25 p m two days overdue after a stormy crossing from Genoa and Naples. Cabin passengers totaled 533 with 14 remaining aboard. steerage numbered 1345. Notables aboard included Philip Stockton and Mrs Stockton of Boston and Lawerence blind musician Henry H Hill.
Governor Draper issued his first veto, returning the bill that would authorize Boston to pay $2000 to the widow of the late William T. Cheswell, former chief of the Boston fire department. The veto was read and filed in the Senate.
Paris beauty Madame D Mille shares Japan inspired skin care tips from Chicago Inter Ocean. She recommends dissolving magatone in witch hazel and massaging face arms and neck twice daily to soften skin and prevent hair growth without harming delicate skin.
Morning offer runs until noon at Wolf's Clothier corner Hanover and Portland streets. After 12 o'clock noon single stamps apply for subsequent purchases.
The district attorney awaits the attorney general’s decision before action. The Boston Board of Health will enforce Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1908 as interpreted by authorities, though inspectors will continue federal-aligned food inspections. Dr. Durgin says the board has no power to seek evidence or examine corporate books.
The writer argues against the belief that heating diseased beef to kill germs makes it safe. He warns that high temperatures may destroy nutritious elements and hinder digestion. The letter notes that medical doctors are nobly fighting the issue.
The State Board of Health says properly cooked meat is safe for TB transmission while uncooked meat carries little danger. The public demands Massachusetts enforce laws on selling infected beef, urging officials not to repudiate established food safety doctrines.
The Wakefield Citizen and Banner urges marketmen to act as honest citizens by identifying and reporting impure beef. The piece notes inspectors and the State Board of Health deemed some beef wholesome, yet questions whether market men can detect impurity and should inform authorities.
The Newburyport News cites Dr Peters facing sharp criticism over selling meat deemed infected for food. The piece argues officials share responsibility and urges national and state action to curb tuberculosis risks and meat labeling amid a broader food purity controversy.
Wilbur Wright leaves Paris after completing pupil training an enthusiastic send off by the Mayor and other officials He will return to Pau in September.
Fresh from the gardens of Ceylon Salada Tea is described as delicious and available at all grocers with advertising urging purchase.
Captain A F Mueller and five companions landed in the Sierra Madre mountains after an ascent in the racing balloon America at Pasadena. They reached Switzer's Mt Wilson camp on foot and, after a strenuous trek aided by horses, began the descent toward Pasadena. Searchers had scoured the area for the aeronauts. Details of the hardships remained unshared.
A balloon flight lasting under two hours drifted from Mt Lowe across peaks to Mt Gabriel and Strawberry Peak. After shedding ballast it drifted into a snow storm and landed on the north side of Strawberry Peak near Little Telugga canon around 5 pm Saturday. The aeronauts wandered until Sunday noon before reaching Colby's ranch, with meager provisions and a cold night spent in the mountains.
Brockton March 23 H Sturtevant Francis today buried his dead fox terrier Foxy in New Bedford after a long illness. The dog named Foxy, bought six years ago in the Bermuda Islands, had been a loyal companion. Funeral details followed his death on Sunday with Francis sobbing at the departure from 149 Leyden Street.
District Attorney Hill with Aldermen Hale and Attridge toured East Boston South Boston and Charlestown police stations to review prisoner accommodations and discuss possible improvements to cell rooms.
Theobald Smith told a Lowell Institute audience that since 1895 over 140 gallons of diphtheria antitoxin have been used in Massachusetts and deaths from the disease have fallen sharply due to its action against bacteria.
After 17 hours the jury in the Battis case reported a disagreement. The ex Alderman faced two larceny from the city charges over 1906 and 1907 purchases from the Thomas Long Company for Fourth of July prizes, with initial counts straddling acquittal.
Boston attorney BE D Codman executor of the Parkman will and trustee of the Peter Bent Brigham fund and City Hospital issued a statement opposing the city land swap. He argues against exchanging North Grove street land for a parcel of equal area held by Massachusetts General Hospital on Commercial street.
The Rev. Robert Swickerath of Holy Cross College Worcester will deliver the second John Boyle O Reilly Reading Circle lecture at the Catholic Union of Boston hall at 8 pm on Thursday March 2. His topic is Catholics and the Higher Education of Women with Rev. James Anthony Walsh presiding.
Mrs Mary Kelleher of Somerville pleads not guilty to a four count murder indictment by arsenical poisoning. She is remanded to East Cambridge jail to await trial likely not before October. Judge Sherman and District Attorney Higgins in the proceedings. Senior counsel Arthur P Stone appointed for defense.
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