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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1905
Page
2
An advertising passage touts Chase and Sanborns Coffee as premier with careful blending and roasting. It highlights three principals caffeine caffeone and caffeie noting health claims and claims of no adulteration or injurious ingredients. It emphasizes pure brown berries and certified coffee.
The House faces a campaign over the bill to tax direct inheritances as part of the Governor's financial message. A joint committee on ways and means reported "no legislation necessary" though seven of sixteen members dissent.
Eight year old Angelina D George was running to help her baby sister when a horse snapped and bit her scalp on Gorham street Lowell May 8. A piece of scalp was torn away and she received treatment at the Emergency hospital.
The gas bill with 90 cent rate and a 15 million capital plan for consolidated public lighting moved to a third reading. The municipal ownership bill also advanced as engrossed after amendments on device installation, civil service reach, and price approval by selectmen.
Edward A. Irwin of East Boston writes to praise Senator William Taylor for securing the new East Boston Hospital. He recalls an 1890s train accident that left him gravely injured and argues earlier access to care might have saved his leg. He urges continued benefits for other residents and thanks the senator for the long‑needed institution.
The Azalia Club hosts a dancing party tonight at Catholic Union Hall Worcester Street. Miss Bertha M. Eldredge presides and novel dance effects are planned, attracting eager club friends.
A Brooklyn man recounts suffering daily heart palpitations from 30 years of coffee use. After trial of Postum Food Coffee and proper brewing, his palpitations ceased and health improved. He credits Battle Creek’s Postum Co. for a palatable hot beverage and urges a ten day trial with the Road to Wellville book.
The merger bill granting steam roads power to buy trolley stock survived a reconsideration vote by one, with 101 against and 100 for. Representative Luce led the push, arguing for delay to study possible graft and law violations, while Hayes urged the measure to proceed based on railroad commission findings.
The bill to establish free employment offices in Boston Springfield Worcester and Fall River was saved in the Senate yesterday despite opposition and placed on the orders of the day.
Edward L. Sprague and Layden E. Chamberlain state that the proposed gas measure would set a dangerous precedent by allowing stock watering and impair anti stock watering policy. They argue the bill is bad for public interests, could undermine state policy, and may lead to wider harmful rates and consolidation.
Governor Douglas asks the House to authorize paying John B. Cotton 161 174 08 from U S funds for a 1899 contract. Attorney-General Parker disputes the contract while warning of a wider war over the Cotton fee and war claim collections. The measure sits with the Ways and Means Committee amid partisan tension.
The Board of Aldermen held an executive session followed by a brief meeting. Alderman Bolton sought lists of furniture purchases and costs for public buildings, storage warehouse inventories, and all city office hires with uses. Several motions were rejected or referred. the salary act for the assistant clerk in the equity session was accepted by the board as county commissioners.
Senator Peters introduced a boiler inspection bill in the Senate under suspension of the rules yesterday. The measure, reportedly favored by Governor Douglas, requires annual internal inspections and external checks four times a year with all inspection reports to be submitted to the State police.
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