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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1908

Page

5

All Day Hearing on Merger Opposition and Milk Standard

Opponents of the merger spoke at length before the railroad committee led by Charles N. Jones of the Shoe and Leather Association. Norman H. White displayed boxes claimed to hold 25,000 opposed addresses as Washburn questioned their weight. Jones argued the New Haven and Boston & Maine path favored by the plan, while noting prior New York Central plans and public prejudice. Senator Stevens pressed a milk bill proposing a uniform 12 1/2 percent solids standard, occupying the Senate's afternoon.

Committee On Railroads Charles N. Jones The Shoe and Leather Association Norman H. White Washburn Mr. White State House Mr. Jones New York Central Boston & Maine Boston & Albany New Haven Company New Haven Massachusetts Boston New York Commission of Commerce Stevens Senate

Seized on Girl Charge Bolsters Abduction Case

Seattle dispatch reports detectives Zimmerman and Fogarty seized Robert W. Fullerton a New York lumberman to ship him to New York over a charge tied to a former Cornell student meeting a 17 year old girl Gladys Hobbs of Yonkers. Abduction indictments loom as Fullerton’s Chicago father 5 H Fullerton weighs court action.

New York Seattle Wash Zimmerman Fogarty Robert W. Fullerton San Francisco Young Fullerton Cornell Gladys Hobbs Holly Terrace Yonkers Jerome Fullerton H. Fullerton Chicago

Finance Commission Keeps Busy in City Affairs

The Finance Commission met for a broad discussion with no action yet on charges against School House Inspector Davenport. A report on school house construction is expected later this week, with another meeting planned tomorrow. The commission continues compiling recommendations and may prepare a new city charter for the Legislature in the next session.

Finance Commission Davenport Noyes

Mrs. Mary E. Clapp Sues For Divorce

Mrs. Mary E. Clapp appeared before Judge DeCourcey in the Divorce Court seeking an annulment of her marriage to John L. Clapp. She alleges that an aunt of Clapp said he had died, leading her to remarry about eight months ago. Verdict was suspended.

Mary E. Clapp

Taft Sails From Panama After Isthmus Visit

Secretary Taft departed Colón at 3 p.m. aboard the Prairie bound for Charlestown after a six day isthmus stay. He met with Amador Arias and other officials to address canal zone administration and the Panama Colombia boundary dispute. A satisfactory agreement was reported though no official details were released. Taft planned to pursue boundary talks with President Roosevelt and Secretary Root in Washington.

Colon Taft Charlestown Canal Zone Panama Colombia United States Amador Arias Squirers Senor Arango William Nelson Cromwell Canal Company Mr. Taft Washington Roosevelt Root

Boy Drowns After Fall Into Scot's Pond at Lonsdale

In Lonsdale Rhode Island on May 12 Henry McCrystal, 12, son of Edward McCrystal, fell into Scot's Pond while playing with two companions. They could not save him and the body was recovered.

Lonsdale R. I Scot’s Pond Henry McCrystal Edward McCrystal

Utopian Club Hosts Novel Costume Party in Boston

The Utopian Club staged a Western themed costume event in Howe Hall last night with over 200 attendees. Floor director Edward Goldman and assistant J Axe led the party as members portrayed cowboys Indians soldiers squaws and Chinamen amid decorated scenery.

Boston Howe Hall Utopian Club Edward Goldman J. Axe

Franklin School 224 Reunion Held at Waltham Street Hall

The 224 reunion of the Franklin school took place last night in the school hall on Waltham street. A reception and dinner preceded an inspiring program of song and recitation with Mrs. Jennie B. Wadleigh presiding. The Franklin School Association says last night’s reunion was the finest yet.

Old Franklin School Waltham Street Jennie B. Wadleigh Franklin School

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Praised by Kingston Woman

Mrs Evelyn B Barnard of Kingston New York recounts nine weeks of typhoid fever in city hospital and credits Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey with restoring her strength. She says three bottles started recovery and it prevented relapse and remains a trusted preventive medicine at home.

Evelyn B. Barnard Kingston N. Y Duffy Evelyn R. Box

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Claims Medical Virtues

An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure medicinal malt, touted as a tonic stimulant and invigoration for nervous, gastric, and general run-down conditions. It warns buyers to seek the genuine product in sealed single bottles priced at $1.00 and notes a physician's booklet and advice. The copy emphasizes doctored endorsements and cautions about counterfeit labels.

Aiian Duffy Senle H. Curran Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester

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