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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
5
In British India on May 6 rioters attacked Christian missions in Rawalpindi and Amritsar. The American mission church and YMCA hall were burned or looted while native Christians were assaulted. The unrest was led by Hindu students amid anti Christian and anti European sentiment.
The Boston Custom House Clerks Association held its first annual meeting at the Quincy House. Officers elected include President H L B Lawton and Treasurer Sumner Osgood. Directors are P Lynch W P Butler W G S McIntyre C W Pike G E Cusick M J Finn and Fred Sampson. Meetings will be monthly at the Quincy House with social aims and mutual advancement.
Charles Kellogg, a money lender, filed a bill in Superior Court seeking to restrain Boston from paying any settlement to George Washington, a city employee, for overtime. Kellogg holds a note for 3841 dollars against Washington and seeks an accounting.
An advertising note for Cascarets in a compact enamel box sold as health insurance. The copy claims Cascarets stimulate bowel muscles like exercise, prevent illness, and avoid harsh laxatives. It promotes a “West Pocket” box priced at 10 cents and urges buying only the genuine Sterling Remedy Company product stamped CCC.
Massachusetts public outcry over the fatal death of 6 year old Francis McDonald prompts a push to end the fender now used on street railways. The Railroad Board and Governor Guild will consider a shift to safer designs including the Liverpool life guard amid tests across Boston Elevated and other systems.
The Seminole Club of the South End hosted its second annual May party at Paul Revere Hall with 800 plus attendees. Mayor FitzGerald and Council leaders joined a grand march led by Floor Marshal William M. Griffin and Miss Mary Kelsh, followed by more than 100 couples including John J. Linehan and Miss May Linehan and Robert A. Balkan and Miss Mary Johnson.
The grand jury opened proceedings yesterday in a cloistered session. It is believed minor cases were reviewed first with major public-interest matters to follow later in the week. District Attorney Moran was conspicuous by his absence.
The cruiser Tacoma has sailed from Santiago bound for Guantanamo by order of the Navy Department, removing the chance of further friction between its sailors and local police after recent clashes.
Ellsworth May 6 Work at the granite quarries in Franklin and Sullivan nine in all is practically suspended pending a settlement of the stonecutters demand for a 2 per day wage increase and other concessions.
Rumors swirl about a marriage between Alexander Henry Higginson and Miss Jean Calducci. Sources say no ceremony has occurred yet, but indications suggest a wedding may happen later in the week at Major Higginson’s home.
A health journal promotes a remedy of fluid extract dandelion half ounce compound Karyon one ounce compound syrup sarsaparilla three ounces. Shake and give teaspoonful after meals and at night. Local pharmacist calls ingredients harmless and accessible. Claims purifies blood, clears skin and boosts energy.
Message from Hancock Maine confirms Captain Worcester aged 63 died by self inflicted razor wound at Waukeag. He had been despondent and took his own life.
Guaranteed to cure any case of piles including blind bleeding or protruding forms in 66 to 14 days. If not cured in four days, money refunded. Price 50 cents.
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