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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1907
Page
4
President Chapple leads the defeat of the Spanish war veterans favor bill as Webster-Fitzgerald seeks a public probe of City Hall. Lomasney moves to oppose L and a new Stony Brook commission forms amid other actions including anti shoe machinery debate and Luce direct nominations bill victory.
President William D Chapple of the Massachusetts Senate presided as tie votes defeated two measures the Spanish war veterans preference bill and a three year term for assessors The veterans bill failed 19 to 19 with paired votes noted An amendment set a 3 a day salary for town officials and a population based city scale while opponents sought repeal of the act tied to railroad locations The episode recalls hearings where Mr Lomasney accused railroad commissioners of overstepping powers
Representative Walter A Webster reports a bill backed by Mayor Fitzgerald to empower a City Hall investigation commission with access to persons and papers. His measure aims to avoid secret sessions and guarantees Boston citizens the right to attend hearings and testify. He notes rival petitions from ex Senator John K Berry and a Metropolitan Affairs committee resolve granting the Mayor's commission full powers and open testimony.
Representative Martin M. Lomasney gave notice that he would offer a substitute bill for the committee on metropolitan affairs report opposing two petitions to repeal last year’s act. The West End Elevated franchise faces court locations as Lomasney reiterates push for a subway alternative.
Serious sickness starts in the bowels with constipation as a frequent early phase. Laziness and postponement worsen it, leading to chronic issues. If you notice coated tongue or slow digestion, take Cascarets to stimulate bowels and flush waste. Carry a ten cent box for ready use, ensuring you buy genuine Sterling Remedy Company tablets stamped CCC.
In Lincoln New Hampshire May 13 a wind driven fire swept Henry Village burning a stable and 22 mill worker cottages. Fire crews from Concord saved the Henry lumber mills and village. loss hits $100000 with $50000 insured. No injuries reported. The Henry firm plans to rebuild.
The anti shoe machinery bill advanced to the Senate committee on bills in third reading after passing the upper house. Senator Buttrick pressed for immediate reporting, while Committee Chairman Feiker pledged to have the bill ready by tomorrow afternoon.
The smoke abatement bill extending Boston law to public service corporations passed to be engrossed in the House after a brisk debate. Messrs. Ferber and Nichols of Boston defended the bill against amendments offered by Mr. Fisk of Boston Mr. Brigham of Marlboro and Mr. White of Brookline. All amendments were rejected.
The Luce public opinion bill on direct nominations was approved to be engrossed in the House by a 105 to 63 vote. It asks voters whether all state and county public officials should be nominated directly.
A new Stony Brook commission was created by the legislative committee on metropolitan affairs. It includes Dr. Durgin as chairman, City Engineer Jackson, and Dr. Walcott as State board of health chair. The group will ratify Boston sewerage plans for about $60,000 yearly surface water drainage spending.
A Boston run reports strong public endorsement of Cooper's stomach cure claims. Citizens from Melrose and West Somerville describe rapid relief from indigestion and nervous symptoms after using the New Discovery medicine, noting improved appetite and energy.
A note warns that only one product called Bromo Quinine is a laxative remedy and cautions against imitators. It advertises a “Whith Package” cold tablet bearing E. W. Grove’s signature for 20 cents.
Chicago May 13 Wheat rose past the dollar mark in a sensational opening at the Chicago Board of Trade. July and September options jumped 4 cents, December 418 cents, with wide buying and little selling as brokers rushed to fill orders from coast to coast amid frost worries in the Northwest.
Briefs from Greater Boston cover a crushed worker at Gibby's foundry in Condor Street. larceny and breaking at 610 Columbia Road. a 28 foot fall at Boston & Maine coal yard. a confidence game suspect detained in St Louis. 19 men fined for Sunday raids. settlement in nurse services suit. Lyceum Hall May party. early morning thefts on Heath Street Roxbury. Jamaica Plain track car accident. Lincoln Roxbury and Somerville ceremonies mark Jamestown anniversary with poems and lectures.
Boston College president Father Gasson hosts a Month's Mind Mass on May 27 at Immaculate Conception for Frederick P. O'Connell, late Post baseball editor. Notre Dame's Father Cavanagh and Georgetown's Father Whitney are invited to pay tribute. Cavanagh who visited West Baden during O'Connell's illness will present the laetare medal to Katherine E Conway.
At 7 p m Sunday the steamer Romantic of the White Star Line reached Genoa, her final destination.
Jaynes Drug Stores present letters and photographs from hundreds cured of eczema and psoriasis using their treatment. A testimonial from W. J. Dalton of Wilderness Mo praises the remedy and urges sufferers to seek the cure. A free pamphlet on cause, cure, diet and exercise is available at the drug stores.
In Dover Delaware the coroner jury ruled the death of Horace Marvin Jr occurred from exposure on March 4. Twelve of fifteen jurors signed the verdict while three abstained, closing the case as final.
The ceremony led by Mr. Corey and Miss Gilman took place in a salon decorated as a church with white ribbons and orchids. The couple left for Hoboken to board the Kaiser Wilhelm ST for Paris then Chateau Genis for a long honeymoon, staying until mid July, with Corey gifting the Chateau Genis to his bride. A long list of guests from New York, Pennsylvania, and London attended.
Three Dorchester youths, Thomas L. Cashan, Thomas F. Brennan, and Harold P. Sullivan, ages about 15, were rounded up by Chief Buffington at Short Beach after papers listing a safe combination were found in their pockets. They had left Oliver Wendell Holmes School with two accomplices, roamed Readville East Canton Roxbury and Revere Beach, and returned home with minimal money, confessing to the officer.
John O Rourke 23 eludes Greater Boston police after vaulting from East Boston Court dock just before opening. He fled with Captain Harrington and Engine 9 and Ladder 2 in pursuit along Meridian and Paris streets, last seen toward Chelsea bridge. Description: 23, 5 feet 7, 150 pounds, light complexion, black suit and derby. He was jailed on larceny charge for a $40 gold watch.
Elm Hill Council of the Knights of Columbus plans its annual May party in Paul Revere Hall with a concert and dance. The event funds the sick benefit fund and involves an extensive slate of officers and a reception committee led by James J. Slattery. The council, organized in 1897 by newspaper workers, now has about 300 members.
Mayor Fitzgerald laments the cancellation of Aldermen Bangs and Bell from a junket to inspect markets in New York Philadelphia Washington and Baltimore. Bell resigns from the market committee and Woods is named as substitute while a large group of officials and reporters prepare to travel on the 8 o’clock train.
The Divorce Court at Pemberton square opened with Judge Bishop presiding and granted many decrees. A first time appearance by a woman attorney marked the session as no contested cases were listed. Decrees included Alice Allock McNeill from James after a one week acquaintance, Emma Parker from Robert J Desertion, and several additional separations among couples such as Christy A. Jones and Henry W. Jones, Tanner, and Jeffries cases.
Mrs. M. R. Parker, described as profoundly deaf, could not hear conversations across a table. She reportedly regained hearing through the Phono-Pneumo Treatment, according to the report.
Mrs. M R Parker of 801 Huntington Ave Boston shares she suffered years of deafness and head noises. She reports the Phono Pneumo Treatment cured the noises and restored hearing, inviting others to a free consultation and one week trial if they call by May 31.
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