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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
9
An advertisement extols Van Camp Packing Co. milk as pure Holstein milk from top quality dairies. It claims full milk elements, no additives, and superior richness. The copy urges readers to try the product, noting sanitation, sterilization, and cost savings, and offers a free cookbook from Indianapolis, Indiana.
Williams beat Brown 4 to 3 in a low scoring game. Templeton allowed four hits while Nourse struggled with fielding support. Key plays included Brown scoring on Williams errors and Williams taking advantage with hits and base running.
The Talbot Company launches a serge suit sale at 395 Washington Street Boston. The firm explains its in house made blue serge lines use exclusive fabrics, pure wool with fast color, and feature a two piece outing suit. Father and son customers frequent the event.
Somerville High defeated Brookline High 11 to 1 in a litless afternoon game on Broadway. Scriven allowed one run as Brookline used three pitchers while Somerville’s Scriven contributed at the plate and on the mound. Donahue, Mitchell, Hooper, and Mahoney led Somerville with multiple hits, while Brookline’s Carr and McInnery split pitching duties.
A sensational notice claims a cure for cancer in 10 to 20 days by a renowned physician. It promotes a sanitarium in Lebanon Ohio and offers home treatment guidance via Dr Curry Cancer Cure Co and private secretary U W Ramsey Box 284.
The ordinances committee voted unanimously to report against the mayoral measure forbidding city employees to be at the polls on primary or election days except to vote. Republicans and Democrats concurred that the proposal stretched nonpartisanship.
A committee favors Alderman Brand's amendment uniting public grounds with the park department by a 6 to 2 vote, with Lill and Cronin dissenting. The panel also approved an ordinance requiring hawkers to seal weights and measures for licenses and another to move bath department convenience stations to the health department.
Henry Clews of New York told the Economic Club of Manchester that trusts including railways and banks seek to control the federal government. He warned Roosevelt will weigh railway rate policy in a low trade mood with 413,000 idle cars. He cited Tilden on money power in politics and warned of hidden influence in the presidential campaign.
The grand court of Massachusetts Foresters of America concluded its two day annual session in Springfield with the unanimous election of Grand Chief Ranger Bert T. Mitchell Marlboro Deputy Grand Chief Ranger John R. Feeley Pittsfield Grand Treasurer W J Mountain Gardner Grand Secretary W H Stafford Lowell Grand Recording Secretary Joseph Harnish Willimansett Senior Woodward John J Montague Fall River Junior Woodward G J Mitchell Cambridge Senior Beadle Thomas F Graham North Abington Junior Beadle Alexander Girouard Ware.
English High School beat Roxbury High 7 to 1 at Locust Street Grounds to tighten its chase for the Boston High School League title. Redgate Klein O Connell Kelly Brophy Kenny Deis Cannon Ostergren Green Roberts Halligan were among listed players with hits and outs noted. attendance reported as 300.
Medford High defeated Melrose 4 to 2 in a closely contested Suburban League baseball game played in Melrose.
Dorchester High School defeated Malden High 3 to 1 at Dunbar Avenue grounds yesterday afternoon in front of over 4000 spectators. Cavanaugh of Dorchester was ordered out for interference as Dorchester led by three runs with a late rally. The scoring breakdown shows Dorchester score in the second, third, and fifth innings.
The Senate struck from the sundry civil appropriations bill the Lodge amendment seeking 250000 dollars for a Boston immigration station. The move ends the battle led by Senator Lodge and Representative Kelcher against Representative OConnell, likely closing the session’s fight.
Legislative dispute slows station plans as Lodge opposes the O Connell favored bill while Keliher moves a Senate alternative. Despite Senate passage, no funds exist for a station. Boston gains a new public buildings bill authorizing 500000 for a site purchase for a federal building, with Massachusetts post offices receiving multiple allocations across several cities.
Somerville scenes unfold as attorney Farrell questions the late Benjamin Hadley will and codicils alleging possible forgery. He vows to photograph and review documents held by Boston lawyers while the Probate Court weighs contests and trusts for Walter M Hadley Reina P Hadley and Emily Field.
Senator Platt testified that he never married or promised to marry Mae Wood, denying signatures on a marriage certificate and letters as forgeries. He admitted past affection but rejected any elopement plan or genuine marriage, and denied sending the alleged letters or aiding Wood’s requests.
The Henry Siegel Company hosted an annual banquet at the Hotel Thorndike last evening to honor buyers and department heads across 75 departments. President Henry Siegel and executives spoke of a successful year and announced the creation of a Siegel Good Fellowship Club with R. J. Alexander as its first president.
The article explains constipation results from harsh physic medicines that irritate the bowels. It compares salts and cathartics to a pepper stimulus and warns the bowel lining hardens, requiring larger doses. It prescribes a natural gentle laxative, Cascarets, as the cure.
A 1908 letter to Hon. Joseph Walker criticizes the New Haven mergers and stock ownership of the Boston & Maine. It cites statements by Mellen Choate and Byrnes in hearings, noting admissions that stock was owned by interests identified with the New Haven and discussing the legality and intent of purchases before the transfer to the New Haven.
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