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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1908

Page

4

Senate Kills Labor Bill After Wrangle

A disputed labor bill is defeated after an amended clause was adopted 20 to 18. Sen Shaw Norcross led the amendment as Jenney dissented while Vahey returned to offer a speech criticizing recess committee members for opposing the measure.

Vahey Norcross Monson Faxon Potter Fisk Jenney House Joint Committees On Judiciary and Labor Recess Committee

Hisgen Bill Beaten in Senate Vote

The Hisgen anti Standard Oil bill failed in the Senate by 20 to 16 with Senator Jenney opposing, arguing the measure did not affect the company and sending the bill to the next General Court.

Senate Jenney Committee On Judiciary

Rengo Product Promises Fat Reduction and Health Boost

An advertisement claims Rengo reduces excess fat and strengthens health for regular users. It markets the product as natural, delicious, safe, and harmless with a short trial period.

Rengo fat loss tonic marketed with health claims

An advertisement asserts Rengo will quickly reduce fat without exercise or dieting. It claims safety for the digestive system, palatability, and portability, urging purchase from Detroit based The ae Co and via Boston and Washington retailers with a free trial offer by mail.

Ae Co Detroit Mich Boston Jaynes Drug Co Hevary Siegel Co Washington and Essex Sts

Boston Mayor Hibbard in Washington for charity convention

Mayor Hibbard of Boston arrived in Washington to attend the charity and correction convention in Richmond Virginia. He met with President Roosevelt after being introduced by Senator Lodge and discussed criticisms of the President's last message to Congress. Miss Mary Boyle O Reilly, daughter of the late Irish poet, was presented to the President and praised her charitable work.

Washington, D. C Hibbard Boston Washington Richmond Charity and Correction Senator Lodge Roosevelt Congress Steel Iron Men White House Finance Commission of Mary Boyle O'Reilly State Board of Charities Governor Guild

Hubbart Wins Right to Bury Wife in Family Tomb

Charles S. Hubbart secured permission to place Mrs Thankful Ann Hubbart in the Granary Burial Grounds tomb on Tremont Street after a five month dispute. The remains were interred yesterday following a long legal contest that asserted familial claim to the vault once held by Hubbart ancestors.

Thankful Ann Hubbart Tremont Street Lottie Cornhill Hubbart Francis Parker William Meen Charles Brookline Etta Elvira Williams Clark

Revival of Sports at Boston College

A mass meeting of Boston College students reorganized the athletic association and began athletics anew. Each class will choose two members to work with faculty on rules for all departments. The committee reports to students late next week. Professor Miley is drafting plans for a new athletic field at the Newton site, hoped ready by next spring.

Boston College Athletic Association Miley Newton

East Boston Conductor Convicted of Larceny in Fares Heist

Conductor Lee Smith of the East Boston division of the Boston Elevated Railway Company was tried in East Boston District Court on charges of larceny of company fares. He was found guilty and sentenced by Judge Clary to two months in the house of correction.

Lee Smith East Boston Boston Elevated Railway Company East Boston District Court Clary House of Correction

Houdini Will Use Milk If Audience Requests

Houdini at Keith's explains the milk stunt is a challenged idea not his own. He says milk or water matters little to him and will perform it if the audience demands it.

Houdini Keith’s

Hyland Knocks Keyes In National Sporting Club Bout

Fighting Dick Hyland of San Francisco fought Bert Keyes in a hard in fighting star bout at the National Sporting Club of America. The duel was a fast, close contest from start to finish.

New York Dick Hyland San Francisco Bert Keyes National Sporting Club of America

Hurley seeks arrest in Mullins case as motive tightens

Captain Hurley asserts the Mullins case suspect should be arrested. Motorman Donnelley testifies a man rode his car at 7 17 pm near Shepard street claiming to have an engagement with a girl. Officers say witnesses support a single lead, linking the man to the Von Jagemann home.

Shepard Street Walker Street von Jagemann Donnelley Annie Mullins Gire Hurley Cambridge Arlington

Donnelley Mistaken Suspect Denied Tales of Ride on Car

A man named by Captain Hurley as riding on a car with Motorman Michael J. Donnelley on the night Annie Mullins was murdered says he was not on the car and was in bed at home. He admits possible prior rides with Donnelley but insists Donnelley is mistaken about this night.

Hurley Michael J. Donnelley Annie Mullins Post Shepard Street Donnelley Linnaean Street Porter Station

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