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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1910
Page
9
G Gordon Martin Co. dentists claim to save loose or decayed teeth without plates, offering advanced, painless methods, free dental guidance, and a visit with without charge examination. They advertise updated offices with private rooms and specialists, inviting visits this week.
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Motormen and conductors won a signal victory as the House passed a nine hour workday bill by 164 to 37. The measure aims to limit hours to nine per day, aligning with an eight hour bill delegated to the governor after passing both chambers. Street railways oppose. Conway of Boston urged passage while Ellis of Newton warned it could reduce weekly pay and lower efficiency.
Governor Draper attended a dinner aboard the U S S Chicago as admiral of the Massachusetts navy. Attending were Adjutant General Brigham, Captains Parker and Parker, and a Naval Board including Cmdrs Edgar and Twining and Lt Cmdr Twining. The Chicago, once a leading U S warship, now serves in naval militia use after obsolescence.
A chemist unveils Cadum, a skin remedy from a natural plant extract, combining ingredients to treat eczema, ringworm, acne, psoriasis, and more. It reportedly relieves itching on first use, heals quickly, matches skin color, and is sold by druggists for 10¢ or 25¢, with no mercury or hazardous additives.
Miss Nellie Isaac, nurse to Mrs. Annie Preston Lincoln of 338 Commonwealth Avenue, has filed a Suffolk probate will revealing a $50,000 bequest. She plans to buy a comfortable home for life, consider investments, and may continue nursing or retire, with no close relatives nearby. She hails from near Lexington and has worked in many Greater Boston cities.
Attorneys urge Massachusetts General Court to grant a charter to The New England Order of Owls. They claim over 9 percent of nests back the movement and insist the order is a lawful business enterprise conducted for the benefit of members, despite insurance department opposition and alleged South Bend loyalty. The appeal cites the attorney general and state insurance officials as endorsing action to ensure compliance with law.
The New England Order of Owls asserts that more than 9 percent of Massachusetts nests are behind the new movement, signaling a quiet, regional backing for the change.
Mrs. Mary Gorman of Jamaica Plain writes to the Post editor to report her son William H. Gorman who served on the battleship Maine and on the Kearsarge when it went down near Roncador Reef. She notes another son died in the Philippines and three living sons currently serve Uncle Sam.
Chicago May 11. Municipal Judge McKenzie Cleland urged a city council judiciary committee to pass his ordinance on arrest when a drunk is dis orderly only. He said drunkenness alone is not a violation and that a citizen should be taken home or cared for at the police station.
The South Boston High School Parents' Association convenes a public session at the school this evening. Earnest G. Map of the Summer High School will discuss its work, Dr. W. H. Ruddick will speak on Health Day, and Dr. John P. Sullivan will read a paper on medical inspection of Boston schools.
In Marion Ohio on May 10 Bryan Bird aged 13 was shot and killed by Homer Cockers 15 during a wild west play with other boys in the citys northern section.
Speaker Walker testified before the railroad committee today opposing Governor Draper’s recommendation to legalize bond investments by the Boston Rail Holding Company and urged allowing preferred stock guaranteed by the New Haven. The aim is to enable the Boston & Maine to finance extensive line improvements.
Objection to the bond investment arose among bank men who warned of instability and fluctuations. The Governor sent a message to the Legislature urging passage without awaiting the proposed asset investigation of the New Haven. Chairman Washburn urged an investigation before validating New Haven securities or issuing Holding Company guaranteed preferred stock. William B. Lawrence opposed the stock issue. Vice-President Byrnes of the New Haven opposed the bill in committee.
New York May 11 Roy E Pardee son of Dwight W Pardee secretary of the New York Central and Hudson River met Lillian Beasley in a Jersey City restaurant on June 20 and married that night. She sued to annul the marriage two weeks later claiming he was only 20 and had changed his action to a divorce. The case went to Cephas era as referee who has recommended a decree for young Pardee.
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