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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1905

Page

4

Liquozone appeals and Republican campaign notes collide

A long advertisement for Liquozone markets a germ-killing gas product claiming health benefits in households and hospitals. The piece shifts to Republican state politics outlining candidates for governor lieutenant governor and attorney general with mentions of Eben Draper Dana Malone A H Goetting Fred Hall and F E Mansfield as campaign actors and organizers.

Judge Nahant Statesman Boston Europe Crane Guild Eben F E. C. Mansfield Colonel Reynolds

Masterson Sworn In as U S Marshal in New York

William J. Masterson known as Bat Masterson is sworn in as deputy United States marshal in New York. He was recommended by President Roosevelt and comments on contrasts between gun culture in New York and the West.

New York William J. Masterson Bat Masterson United States Roosevelt Masterson West

Direct Nomination Bill To Be Debated Today

The most radical election bill of the year is set for debate in the House today or tomorrow. It would nearly erase the political convention from party contests and affect Congressmen state senators representatives and county officers. Representative Luce leads the push while western Republicans are expected to oppose.

House Luce Election Laws Committee

Brand New Gypsy Moth Bill Under Consideration

Representative Ward of Buckland and Nestor of State House legislators proposed a new gypsy moth bill that funnels funds through three years totaling 300000 for control. They favor 75000 to be spent this year, 150000 next year, and 75000 the third year with 25000 to research a parasite.

Ward Buckland House Ways and Means Committee Nestor

McCall Faces Somerville Republican Criticism in Ward 5 Meet

Congressman Samuel W. McCall of Winchester faces scrutiny from Somerville Ward 5 Republicans over his adherence to party principles. At Eben Sears home in Somerville the debate will test if his position satisfies constituents. Attacks by Robert Ice Stevens Cutler Vinal and Chapman are expected. Woods declines participation. McCall has opposed Roosevelt rate legislation, drawing Democrats’ votes against him. He plans to speak at the Lynn club dinner on April 13 if pressed.

Samuel W. McCall Winchester Eighth Congress Somerville Eben Sears Dartmouth Street Ward 5 Republican Club McCall Ward 5 Club Sears Robert Ice Stevens Cutler Vinal Chapman Woods Mrs. Call Roosevelt Lynn

Trust Companies Must Hold 15 Percent Reserve

The committee on banks reported a bill to require trust companies to keep a reserve fund equal to 15 percent of deposits subject to withdrawal on demand or within 10 days. If a trust company misses the reserve within 60 days after notification, savings bank commissioners may seek a receiver from the Supreme Court.

Committee On Banks and Banking Senate saving banks commissioners a _ trust company Supreme Court

Free Rheumatic Remedy Offer From Dr Shoop

A promoter offers Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Remedy free to any rheumatic sufferer with no deposit or securities required. The claim describes rheumatism as blood poison cured by removing poison and stopping its formation, citing a German chemical and extensive trials. Readers are urged to request a free dollar package and a free book, with mail order to Racine Wisconsin.

Germany Dr. Shoop Racine Wis

Liquo rone Test Proposal for Unused Hospital Arcs

The note offers to supply test arcs or hospital addresses for Liquo rone testing. It invites full address use and states willingness to provide additional arcs not yet in operation. The proposal emphasizes plain address writing for immediate testing.

Arcs

Inquest Opens in Brockton R. B. Grover Fatality

The inquest into the R. B. Grover blast case will commence at 10 30 a m in Brockton courthouse before Judge Bixby with no cross examination. District Attorney Asa P French expects a long process and plans to call many witnesses including State Inspectors McGrath Dyer McNeil and Ferguson. Hiram J Pierce in engine room at time of explosion, now at Brockton Relief Hospital, cannot attend though prior statements may be used.

Brockton R. B. Grover Asa P. French Bixby French Post McGrath Dyer McNeil

Brockton Disaster Fire Fund Receives Local Donations

From the Boston Post Readers, funds forwarded to the Brockton fire fund totalled several donations including 5.00 from A. O. Woodbury, 2.00 from Weymouth Baptist Church choir, 7.50 from the Manchester club, and 25.00 from J. Neale. Letters from sympathizers report additional small gifts such as 1.00 from the A. D. D. Club. Bertha M. Williams, secretary, mails the notice from Manchester NH.

Boston Post Fund Brockton Fire Fund Manchester N. H Eilalete BR. OG Woodbury Sevecseveces Weymouth Baptist Church Choir Ain Isin Eiapalere Louisa C. Johnson Ks Arpaversats Baie Piora Js Neale Cs ccc A. D. D. Club Brockton Bertha M. Williams Central Street

Brockton Fire Fund Donation Enclosed

A reader signs as FRIEND from Boston sending five dollars for the Brockton fire fund and asking that the contribution be included with other remembrances sent to the editor for forwarding.

Brockton Boston

Widows and Orphans Fund Appeal Letter

A brief plea from F. C. Woodbury of Elm Street Pittsfield Massachusetts for contributions to support the Brockton fire widows and orphans fund. The note requests sending two dollars to aid those affected.

Brockton F. C. Woodbury Elm Street Pittsfield Mass

Weymouth Church Choir Donates to Brockton Fund

The Weymouth Baptist Church choir contributes 7.50 to support the Brockton fund, boosting community relief efforts.

Fund Request Page From Louise Johnson

Sir, accepts four dollars for Brockton fund. Louise C. Johnson.

Inclosed Find Two Dollars For Brockton Relief Fund

A brief notice states that two dollars is enclosed for Brockton relief fund with a request for prompt delivery and acknowledgment. The message appears to be a contributor slip from a local appeal and mentions the donor initials DWinn.

Democratic Administration Defends City Funds Against Republican Bluffs

A pro bono publico letter to Mr. Pierce of the Common Council argues the city funds are safe under the Democrats. It claims no embezzlement under current rule, notes a prior Republican incident, and asserts the 36,000 Democratic votes reflected public approval.

Sir Pierce Common Council Mr. Pierce PRO Bono Publico

Abutters Law Change Aims At Longer Licensed Premises Objections

A liquor law committee advises amendments to the abutters law to prevent objections to a licensed place that has been maintained for two consecutive years. The bill seeks to ease renewal challenges and stabilize operations for established venues.

Liquor Law Committee

Quinn bill on collateral loans rejected by Senate

Representative John Quinn’s measure reducing interest to 10 percent on collateral loans, dubbed the Shylock bill, failed in the Senate yesterday afternoon by an 8 to 1 vote.

John Quinn Senate

Ancients Invite Governor Douglas to Trooping on Boston Common

Captain Usher and First Lieutenant Camrell of the Ancients visited Governor Douglas yesterday inviting him to attend the annual trooping of the colors on Boston Common the first Monday in June.

Usher Camrell The Ancients Douglas Boston Common

Massachusetts Casualty Company Incorporation Bill Report

The committee on insurance reported a bill to incorporate the Massachusetts Casualty Company with capital stock of 200 000 to conduct casualty and boiler insurance business.

Committee On Insurance Massachusetts Casualty Company

One Vote Secures Governor Election

A brief note highlights a simple majority sufficing to elect a Governor. It also advertises G. O. Taylor Old Bourbon or Pure Rye Whiskey sold in sealed bottles by licensed dealers, claiming medical value when used moderately and approved by leading chemists and physicians in America. Proprietors' firm name appears on label.

G. O. Taylor America

Closing Out Sale to Rid Stock After Retirement

After an 18 month trial and inability to secure a store in a desirable area the owners announce a speedy closing out sale. All stock must be cleared at extremely low prices including the new spring stock bought earlier. No reserve and every item offered for sacrifice.

Alderman Presses Inquiry Into Melrose Poor Department

Alderman Levi Elms accused city charity officials of lax aid checks at the Board of Aldermen meeting. He urged a thorough investigation into aid applications after citing a case where a resident received city assistance. The move sparked excitement among city officials and promises of scrutiny.

Melrose Levi Elms Poor Department Board of Aldermen Charity Department Elms

Democrats Readying Saturday Fight Over State Committee

Democratic factions at the Revere House prepare for a showdown next Saturday over control of the state committee. Disputed rules from 1904 05 and the right to name the executive committee fuel the clash as Captain Flaherty and Colonel Gaston drum up support and consider resignations to gain leverage.

Democratic Party Revere House Flaherty State Committee Douglas Gaston McNary Executive Committee Captain Flaherty Colonel Gaston Congressman McNary Washington Charles H. Cole, Jr Flaherty-Hamlin Quincy Hamlin Charles S. Hamlin

Dr Greene's Nervura Free Distribution At 34 Temple Place

Dr J E Greene discusses the free Nervura distribution at 34 Temple Place and 84 Temple Place with 597 Albany street and 160,000 bottles pledged. He notes public lectures on health, nerve development and hygiene, and offers free personal consultation by mail or in person.

Dr. Greene Temple Place J. E. Greene Albany Street Boston

Overseers of the Poor defend aid standards and challenge Alderman Elms

Chairman Thomas M. Gogin said Alderman Elms’s statements are unfounded. He asserted every aid application is investigated under state law and that noone on the books is undeserving. He warned Elms to prove his accusations and said the matter would not drop.

Thomas M. Gogin Overseers of the Poor Alderman Elms Elms

Queen Alexandra Visits Gibraltar Aboard Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert

The British royal yacht Victoria and Albert carrying Queen Alexandra and suite entered Gibraltar Bay amid Atlantic fleet salutes. She landed at Governor's Pier, was greeted by Governor Sir George White, toured the streets with flowers showered on her, and returned for a state banquet aboard the yacht.

Gibraltar Queen Alexandra England Rock Governor's Pier Sir George White White

Kaiser and Charles Share Lisbon Military Review

Emperor William and King Charles observed cavalry drills artillery and sharpshooters in Lisbon. They toured Belem monastery andNecessidades Palace then visited public buildings with Queen Amelia.

Lisbon William Charles Belem Necessidades Palace Amelia

French cruisers escort Hamburg with German Emperor aboard

Two French cruisers departed to escort the Hamburg through the straits carrying the German Emperor. Mulai Abdel Malek has arrived to welcome Emperor William.

Tangier Hamburg Emperor of Germany Mulai Abdel Malek William

Runaway Eddie Sullivan Says He Prefers Field Life

Nine year old Eddie Sullivan ran away from home to avoid school claiming he would rather be in the fields. He has fled four times in two weeks and wandered the Hub before being captured by police or found by Roslindale officers and returned home to 7 Edgerly Place.

Eddie Sullivan South End Eddie Roslindale Edgerly Place

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