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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
2
A new Foresters court named Patrick A Collins Court 230 organized last evening in Allston with Thomas J Ducey elected chief ranger.
Rochester real estate dealer H S Brewer reports rapid improvement after using Warner's Safe Diabetes Cure. He describes relief from thirst and appetite, normalized urine flow, reduced sugar levels, weight gain, and overall health recovery, urging others to try the remedy. A 1907 date is given with testimonial style.
An ad advocates sending urine samples to Warner's Safe Cure for analysis and a free report. It claims diabetes causes constipation and liver sluggishness, promising quick relief and no ill effects. A free trial bottle is offered by mail from Warner's Cure Co., Rochester, with a note to mention seeing the offer in the Boston Daily.
A citizen labels Edison Electric Light Company an outrageous monopoly in Boston. He accuses officials of avoiding investigation, claims city debt is inflated by mismanagement, and proposes lighting Boston free with others paying five cents per kilowatt. He warns to save the city and Commonwealth from Edison influence.
Thomas A. McIntyre of the failed T. A. McIntyre & Co. was arrested on a grand larceny in the first degree warrant after a grand jury indictment. He posted 25000 bail and was released. The charge stems from Ellen Sedgwick of Hartford alleging a 60 share United States Steel certificate held as trustee was used as collateral for a firm loan with Metropolitan Trust. Police report over 100 complaints totaling 300000 to 400000 in securities tied to investors remain missing.
William E. Perry, steward at the Copley Square Hotel, files a 20000 civil suit against Charles D. Moore alleging alienation of his wife Cora E. Perry. The Perrys seek a divorce with Moore named as corespondent in Perry’s libel claiming wife’s unfaithfulness. Mrs. Perry rebuts with cruelty and abuse allegations and a general denial.
The Democratic State convention in Lansing adopts resolutions to instruct Michigan’s delegation to Denver to vote as a unit for William J. Bryan until he is nominated. In Mobile, Johnson leads the mayoral primary by 1104 votes, Cunningham elected as Johnson delegate. In San Francisco, Ruef jury reports no agreement in bribery case and seeks further instructions. In Worcester, M. J. Whittall carpet mills switch to five-day workweeks starting Monday.
An authority criticizes extreme fat reduction methods as ineffective and notes fat results rely on correcting digestion. A local druggist promotes a harmless compound recipe with Toris Compound and Catandir Compound, orange juice, and daily water to aid weight loss, claiming about a pound per day in some cases.
In yesterday's hearing, Perry accuses Mrs Perry of unfaithfulness while their 10 year old daughter sat with the mother. Evidence from lodgers Miss Lucille Wood and Dr Henry Harrison described Mrs Perrys alcohol problems and an instance of violence. Separate matters cover the Episcopal diocese convention in Boston noting clergy salaries and structural changes with resolutions on rectory funding and salary minimums.
Scores of friends and relatives gathered at 43 La Grange Street West Roxbury to pay final respects to William D. Park the restaurant keeper whose fame extended beyond Boston. Funeral services were attended by delegations from many organizations he led including Columbian Lodge A F and A M Boston Commandery K T Aleppo Temple Mystic Shrine the Old Tigers Boston Light Infantry Boston Historical Society Horticultural Society and Franklin School Associates. Florists sent numerous tributes from the societies.
The Boston Typographical Union 13 held its annual officer election and balloted on international officers and delegates for the International Typographical Union convention in Boston. About 1200 votes were cast, with several close contests and 130 from the secretary's chapel.
In New York on May 20 Mrs Edith Buckingham Hall Colgate and Rev Henry Bradford Washburn of Worcester Massachusetts were married at Rutgers Presbyterian Church. Miss Mabel Hall Colgate was maid of honor and bridesmaids were Grace Colgate and Esther Washburn. Best man was Rev Arthur Washburn of Providence. They will reside in Worcester after a wedding trip.
Obituary notices from Waltham East Boston Roxbury Everett Cambridge Jamaica Plain and Quincy dated May 20 to 22 list the deceased Mary Lyons Lena Lavoix Katie Lucey Christian Olsen Anna Schifferdecker Joseph Seiberlich Euphemia Walker and funeral details including homes addresses churches and burial plans. Relatives and friends are invited to attend services and interments at St Bernard Concord Cambridge Blessed Sacrament Cambridge Cemetery French church Isabella street Roxbury Everett Cambridge Jamaica Plain and Quincy venues as noted.
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