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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1909
Page
3
The schooner H. D. May from Philadelphia arrived with 30 tons of dynamite, misidentified as rock salt by the crew. Captain Phineas Smith kept the true cargo secret to avoid panic during deadly gales and perilous seas on the coast voyage.
The C. R. Fease block on West Pearl Street in Nashua was practically destroyed by fire. The Pease House Furnishing Company occupied the building and the combined loss to the building and stock is estimated at $20,000.
A Chicago Illinois advertisement promotes D D D Prescription as an effective eczema remedy. It cites a Franklin County Kentucky sheriff praising its results for his twelve year old daughter after two years of treatment by physicians. The notice urges readers to request a free sample from D D D Laboratories in Chicago and notes Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores in Boston.
Mercer Penn March 29 General belief holds Mrs James H Boyle will escape prosecution for any role in the Willie Whitla kidnapping. Citizens fear she may be kept from Sharon to avoid identification. James Boyle, arraigned in Sharon, faced a large crowd, was fearful and held on $25000 bond.
At a federal hearing Judge Dodge weighs a petition to set aside the 40 percent settlement to creditors of Burnham Bennett & Co. H Staples Potter testifies he expects full payment under a "gentleman's agreement" with John E Gilcreast. The case, brought by Henry C Long for Daniel N Miers, concerns lack of notice and creditor listing. hearing continued with Russell & Winslow and Proctor & Nason representing sides.
District Attorney Hill opened an inquiry after Representative Willcut urged action regarding alleged city expenditures on wines cigars and luxuries by Mayor Hibbard. Willcut cited a statute barring city officials from charging wine to the city treasury.
In Atlanta on March 29 three weeks after marrying Belle Savage of St Augustine Florida, J W Crawford died from acute indigestion. Doctors cited the fatal meal as the likely cause, noting the biscuit’s alleged excellence attracted the wealthy Atlantan to marry the widow.
Municipal Court judges announce six month minimum sentences for concealed weapons offenders. Frank Angelo received one year in the House of Correction from Judge Wentworth for carrying a loaded revolver, the term increased due to his threat to kill his wife.
New York March 29 Magistrate Crane at the Tombs police court received a letter from Charles W. Morse the convicted banker saying he believed a fellow prisoner was innocent of the crime for which he awaited sentence and asking the magistrate to visit Morse in prison to discuss the case if convenient.
The Board of Aldermen adopted orders directing investigations into the municipal printing of private material and the Back Bay land deal. The joint city committee can seek legislative authority to compel witnesses and will probe Peterboro and other Back Bay street takings with the Common Council.
Chairman Brand led a showdown on municipal printing practices as Aldermen debate if the Boston plant should serve private callers. The fight centers on 110000 copies of the Finance Commission report and alleged city loss through outsourcing. Amid charges of political plunder, Aldermen Giblin and O Hara clash over wages, unions, and the plant’s scope. The Cotton order seeks city preference for municipal work and the board passes related budget and investigation motions.
Four crew members of the coal laden barge Samar were saved after oil poured on rough seas calmed the water. The Samar sank after a leak and clogging pumps between Barnegat and Sandy Hook. They clung to wreckage until oil made a safe rescue to the tug Mars, which then brought them to Providence.
In Hingham Massachusetts a tercentenary celebration for John Tower born May 14 1609 in Hingham England will be observed May 29 30 and 31. Charlemagne Tower formerly ambassador to Russia and Germany is expected to attend. Tower was the first of his name in the Americas and lived to 92.
Havana March 29. A blaze at the Havana Central railroad wharves wrecked waterfront property and took two hours to control. The German steamer Helgoland is badly damaged and three crew members reportedly suffocated. Ward line ships Mexico and Merida were at Havana docks, but origin of the fire seemed not at their wharfs.
Samuel Mundheim Company of New York sues United Hatters of North America over union label issues connected to hat makers strike. Court hears arguments and rules questions should be considered on demurrer.
A 2000 pound refrigerator broke loose from fastenings and slammed the deck of the Norwegian freighter Frances during a northeast gale off Hatteras. Captain Stabell’s crew fought seas for hours to lash the chest, fearing it would breach hatches and sink the ship after leaving Macoris on March 19 with 11,490 bags of sugar. Three winches were damaged and a coop of chickens swept overboard as the storm subsided.
St John N B March 29 13 A Bel yea of this city president of Charlotte County Weir Owners and Fishermen Union reports a conference between the Union and Eastport Sardine Canners in Calais Me ended with satisfactory adjustments to their differences.
An old product ad promotes Murine as a remedy for red watery eyes and eye pain. It touts quick soothing effects and targets readers with tired or irritated eyes. The copy emphasizes relief and comfort from common eye discomfort.
John D. Long addressed about 200 Watertown Women’s Club members on naval history and the Spanish war. He contrasted old seamen with modern jackies and discussed the Navy, asserting a view of its status and progress.
Miss Gladys Emery daughter of Archdeacon Emery of California eloped with Japanese Gunjiro Aoki. The couple now reside in Tacoma Washington where she says she will stay with her Oriental husband. Aoki had been a domestic in the Emery household.
William J. Molter, Clinton businessman, faced police court on a charge of concealing stolen cloth from Beleque Mills. He claimed he bought the cloth from a man named Martin Ball in exchange for a quart of whiskey. After evidence was heard Judge Jonathan Smith sentenced him to four months in the House of Correction. Molter appealed.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals meets at 19 Milk Street to elect a new president after the death of George T. Angell. Directors may form a nominating committee and favor a long‑time participant, possibly among their own number. Prominent board members include Henry B. Hill Samuel J. Elder Ralph Waldo Irine and Josiah H. Quincy.
New York March 29 Dr James H Canfield librarian of Columbia University and noted educator died tonight at St Luke s Hospital after a short illness from apoplexy His condition followed nervous shock from a street car accident last Saturday
Archdeacon Emery, long time head of the missionary field in Oakland, resigns after nearly ten years. The decision follows controversy over his daughter Helen Gladys Emery marrying Gunjiro Aoki, a Japanese, which drew criticism and caused him distress.
Mrs. Joseph Cokely of East Trenton says the ghost of her recently deceased husband haunts their home forcing her to sell at half its value. Boarder Henry Richie confirms the apparition appeared on the stairway and instructed him to depart, prompting the move to another city area.
Boylston, March 29. Sanborn G. Sterbes, 40, wrote a note asking to be buried beside his first wife then hanged himself in his barn on his farm. His body was found later. He leaves a widow and eight children. Despondency believed to be cause.
Charles A Stiles long time Malden official and bank president died today at his Main street home after a long illness from tuberculosis. Born in Lynn, he led the town farm, helped establish the city farm, then served as superintendent of cemeteries. He belonged to Middlesex Lodge I OOF and Mt Vernon Lodge Masons. He left a widow and two sons.
A remark condemns the decision to grant the Philippines self-government after the Spanish-American War as cruel dereliction of duty, reflecting postwar imperial criticism. The quote emphasizes responsibility and the moral critique of colonial policy.
What anemia is and how to recognize it is explained along with the value of Dr. Williams Pink Pills. A Lynn Massachusetts testimony from Mrs. William Clark details relief after ineffective previous treatment. The pills purify and build blood and claim cures for various ailments. Free booklet Diseases of the Blood offered. Sold by druggists or by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
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