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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
5
An advertisement extols Van Camp's condensed milk as pure rich Holstein milk with two thirds water removed and sterilized. It claims health and cleanliness, strong dairies in five states, and that the product costs less than cream while remaining convenient for cooking and beverages.
A publisher promotes an excellent cook book detailing exact costs for many milk based dishes and offers it free. The notice provides the address Van Camp Packing Co in Indianapolis Indiana.
Ronald J. Besse, a cadet on the training ship Enterprise, died after being injured aboard the United Fruit Company's steamer Admiral Sampson off Nantucket Shoals. He slipped while battening down forward hatches and struck his head on a stanchion during vacation duties.
Governor Sullivan’s portrait and a profile likeness hang in the State House office of Secretary Dean. A Boston Irish County Clubs council reportedly plans to protest a supposed removal to Dean’s office, though Dean says no protest exists and several other governors’ portraits remain on display.
John V. Ledwith a clerk at the South Boston post office collapsed and died at his workstation yesterday morning leaving coworkers and officials to mourn the sudden death in a civic workplace setting.
William P. Flewelling deputy minister of crown lands in Fredericton shot himself as an auditor prepared to begin examining his department books. The new government immediate ordered provincial accounts audited. Flewelling, 52, had served since youth and faced no known suspicions.
Hundreds of past and present athletes gathered at Bethesda Hall West Broadway South Boston for the South Boston Athletic Club anniversary ball. The event featured entertainment and dancing with Edward L. Hopkins as floor director and proceeds earmarked to fund a team for the American Olympic trials in Philadelphia on June 6.
Rose Sulkin, 20, awakened tenants during a River Street tenement blaze in Haverhill. She woke her family, warned others, and rescued two Maistrovsky children and Mrs. Maistrovsky with her shawl, after previously averting a similar tragedy nearby.
Our extensive collection includes outdoor adaptable Piazza items and Lawn Furniture with unique patterns not found elsewhere. Swinging Lawn Seat offered at 10.50, various seats priced at 4.50 24.00 15.00 8.00.
A catalog line lists seating and tables with prices: 7.50 for a green rocking settee with splint seat and back, 5.00 for a maple conversation chair, 8.50 for a French cane arm chair, 21.00 for a French cane tabourette, 6.00 for a green oak settee, and 12.00 for an unspecified item.
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross announced two prominent engagements in Catholic social circles. Dr Nielen I Doherty and Dr Cornelius J McGillicuddy met during a Spanish War mercy mission, with Doherty at Montauk Point and McGillicuddy later serving in Panama. Their wedding is expected late in the month. Miss May Kenney and Dr John Bottomley also announced via bans at Holy Cross. Kenney’s family wealth includes a 50 000 dollar engagement gift and Beacon Street house purchase. Bottomley, Harvard Medical School trained surgeon, leads Carney Hospital. The June wedding at Holy Cross promises an elaborate Boston event attended by many.
The Exchange Club ladies in masquerade at Howe Hall Huntington avenue impressed with striking male costumes. Entry by invitation only amid tight security as judges rated outfits led by three telephone company officials. many outsiders attempted entry.
Miss Sarah Woods Wells a Beverly High School 1905 graduate led a well attended recital at Huntington Chambers last evening. She performed an original piece in impersonation taking the parts of 17 different characters. Her graduation occurs tonight after a two year course in the College of the Spoken Word and she serves as class president.
George French aged 65 was found dead in his South Boston room at 290 West Broadway. A gas pipe hole had raggedly plugged cracks with rags and gas poured from it. Despondency from unemployment is given as the reason for self-inflicted death.
George Fred Williams returned from Washington convinced that funds have been sent to this state to thwart the endorsement of Bryan at the Democratic State convention.
Mr Williams recounted meetings in Washington with about 50 Democratic congressmen and several senators who favored Bryan for president. He said Republicans expected a close contest if Bryan was nominated and noted divided views among Democrats and anti Roosevelt Republicans. He claimed Massachusetts would be unanimous for Bryan and send delegates pledged to him.
The body of Dexter Parker was found this morning hanging in a shed at the rear of his home at 14 Waverly street. Mr. Parker, born in Wilmington 81 years ago, is survived by a widow and two children Arthur Parker of High street and a daughter living in Wisconsin.
A sub committee of the Democratic State committee plans to meet at Quincy House the night before the convention with delegates attending Wednesday evening. Attendees included Joseph P. Lomasney Thomas J. Collins and J J McCarthy as Bryan and Williams supporters expect to control the slate for four delegates at large George Fred Williams John W Coughlin John B Moran and Daniel F Doherty are named.
Asa S. Hathaway of Everett files a suit in East Cambridge against the city of Everett seeking 125000 for injuries he says the city or its agents caused. He alleges assaults in 1902 including removal of his property, forcible entry to his home, and tearing down a cellar wall, with ongoing alleged conspiracies over property assessment.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast relief for dyspepsia and sour stomach. It promises quick digestion, a hearty appetite, and a clean gut, urging readers to buy a 50 cent case and try one Triangule after meals.
Private Buwalda is confined in the Fort Mason guard house after being identified as the soldier who shook hands with Emma Goldman at an anarchist meeting in San Francisco on May 4.
An advertisement touts D. D. D. Remedy for eczema psoriasis and barber's itch. It claims skin infections arise from germs and that applying the liquid external wash with D. D. D. Soap cures the condition. Immediate relief is promised with first application.
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