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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
2
Governor Guild left his Marlboro Street residence for the first time in about two months. The carriage stopped at the door at 10:55, and he appeared unassisted on the top step wearing a dark coat and black derby, holding new suede gloves in his right hand.
Governor Guild, flanked by his head nurse and Mrs. Guild in a blue suit, appeared strengthened after a 40 minute drive through Fenway. He greeted neighbors, received visitors including Acting Governor Draper and Judge Murray, and plans to relocate to Nahant for the summer, reducing duties for months.
In Philadelphia at League Island the marine corps nine defeated the Mississippi’s team in a tense match and a local girl, Miss Orphy Bloodgood of Five Points near Fox Chase, kissed every member of the winning marines after the game. The event drew attention as the victory was celebrated with a playful tradition.
The Boston Board of Aldermen confirmed most of Mayor Hibbard's picks for city posts yesterday, with two exceptions William C Books music trustee and Frederic Cabot overseer of the poor. Several confirmations drew opposition from Aldermen Curley Finigan Morrison Timilty and Ballantyne.
The mayor's friendly veto of the council order to ask the Legislature to amend acts authorizing $35 000 in additional bonds for fire proofing county records was overridden by a 10 to 3 vote yesterday. Aldermen Donnelly Baldwin and Leary supported the veto.
The municipal auto tied to Mayor Fitzgerald’s administration faces an uncertain fate. The Common Council wants it used by the clerk of committees, while the Board of Aldermen authorized selling it at public auction through the streets superintendent. The council must concur before any sale, and council members plan to lampoon the order when it returns Thursday.
Advertises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a superior kidney liver and bladder treatment. Claims broad efficacy with thousands of successful cases and a sample bottle offered by mail. Mentions certification of purity and availability in two bottle sizes at drug stores.
Washington reports that Senator Lodge travels to Chicago to block Beveridge from temporary chairmanship and to curb a Roosevelt stampede. Taft’s aides refuse to acquiesce to a Roosevelt surge, signaling a contested convention. Crane remains aligned against Taft. Knox supporters await Lodge guidance.
The Suburban Newsdealers Association hosts its annual banquet and ladies night at Hotel Bellevue this evening. An informal 6 to 7 PM gathering precedes a 7 PM dinner.
Representative Robert Luce of Somerville and Rev W W Bustard of Roxbury will speak at the evening event. Frank P Dyer of Arlington serves as toast master. Commonwealth Male Quartet to perform. Boston circulation managers invited. Committee: George E Martin Franklin president Albert S Peterson Rockland vice president A William Rooney Winchester secretary Frank P Dyer Arlington William D Paine Brookline.
New York May 4. Bill Jenkins a popular Coney Island waiter at Minden's Hotel received a $1 tip yesterday and dropped dead. Authorities investigate the sudden death amid the bustling hotel dining room.
An eye tonic named Marins Eye Remedy is promoted as soothing and relieving tired and ailing eyes. The advertisement highlights quick comfort and natural ingredients claimed to reduce irritation and redness.
Joyful outdoor life and regular habits support healthy growth. Parents are urged to avoid harsh medicines and use only pure remedies like Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna from the California Fig Syrup Co. The ad emphasizes genuine labeling, physician approval, and keeping a bottle for both parents and children.
Reports trace a Bengalese plot to assassinate Lord Kitchener and spark revolt while Afghans flood into British India. British forces under Major-General Sir James Willcocks rush to defend the Khyber Pass as tensions rise with Afghanistan amid a strained Anglo-Russian pact.
The House approved two bills to raise salaries for Supreme and Superior Court justices in a test vote of 104 to 71 with party lines broken. Supporters included Dean Taunton Murray Boston Grady Ferber Fay Walker Sheenan Newhall, while Luce opposed and Washburn said the time was not ripe. Soliday claimed the measure had unprecedented press and public backing.
Walter Clarkson son, former Harvard star pitcher, resigns from the Cleveland AL team. He returns to Cleveland to enter the boot shop business in Chisholm. Trade talk surfaces about a sale to Manager Bill Armour of Toledo.
James Meagher and Joseph M. Hein, both arrested by Division 13 officers, are charged with robbing Stephen O'Hare of two razors a strop a pipe and money in a doorway on Washington street near Forest Hills. A third suspect is being sought.
Alderman Michael J. Leary earned a medal of honor from the Massachusetts Humane Society for saving four children from a blaze at 19 Meridian Street East Boston on January 7. He rushed the burning house, forced entry, and twice carried two children to safety.
John F. Williams of 911 Lincoln St Anderson Ind says he suffered from weakness headaches back pains and poor appetite. After trying several doctors he began using Dr Williams Pink Pills and reports relief from the first boxes and full recovery.
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