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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1905

Page

5

A Truly Ideal Wife and the Power to Inspire

An article extols vigorous health as the source of a wife’s influence and cites a wealthy man praising his wife. It urges women to seek vitality with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, sharing a testimonial from Mrs. Bessie Ainsley of Tacoma about relief from inflammation and feminine weakness.

Oe E. Pinkham Mrs. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Bessie Ainsley South 10Th Street Tacoma Wash

House Votes 10 Pay Up Cotton

The House passed the Douglas resolve to pay the Cotton claim with an overwhelming vote. It allows Mr. Cotton to turn a warrant for over $1.6 million to Governor Douglas and receive payment from the State treasurer, with no court proceedings or Supreme Court litigation. An amendment canceled all Commonwealth claims against Cotton, clearing the path for $900,000 still due from the United States.

Douglas Cotton United States Supreme Court United States Pingree Haverhill Parker House Knowlton Ward of Ways and Means Commonwealth Walker Schofield

Gratuity Bill Advances to Governor Over Veteran Pay

The Schofield gratuity bill, guaranteeing $125 to Civil War veterans who had not received a bounty, moved to engrossment in the Senate and was sent to Governor Douglas. It previously faced a veto and constitutional challenges, with lawmakers hoping the governor signs to win veteran support.

Schofield Senate Douglas Representative Schofield Ipswich Bates Parker

Dorchester Bay Dredge Bill Advances to Engrossment

Under a suspension of the rules, the bill from Representative Collins of Dorchester to dredge Dorchester Bay was passed to be engrossed.

Collins Dorchester Dorchester Bay

Speedily cured by Cuticura in three months old

A mother from Jasper Ontario recalls her three month old son breaking out in an itching watery rash that nearly caused starvation and death. After trying many remedies the Cuticura first application soothed him and he slept in his cradle. One complete and permanent cure followed by a single set.

M. C. Maitland Jasper Ontario

Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild Says Roosevelt Policy Won't Affect Mass Campaign

A Post reporter questioned Lieutenant-Governor Curtis Guild about Roosevelt's Panama supplies policy and a potential running mate. Guild wrote "no" on paper to both questions, indicating the policy would have no impact on Massachusetts politics. He also implied he has enough troubles in Massachusetts to avoid external concerns.

Chickering Curtis Guild, JR Roosevelt Panama Post Curtis Guild Massachusetts Messrs. Hall, Draper

Senate Passes Douglas Veto Override On Municipal Bill

Representative McManus pushed a $100,000 municipal building bill through the Senate to override Governor Douglas vetoes. The roll call shows 30 yeas and 5 nays with three Democratic Senators opposing the governor and six Republicans backing the governor. The House action is expected to follow with a two thirds vote.

McManus Natick Senate Douglas House Taylor East Boston Gartland Ward Leahy Peters Roxbury Mellen Charlestown Collins South Boston Cummings Brookline Parker Springfield Woods Somerville Yeas Beck Bullock Burns Castle Chace Chapple Cheney Clark Converse Craig Dean Garfield Gerrett Harding Heath Hill Hull Hunter Keyes Kimball Kyle Lane Munroe Nevin Reed Rounds Walker Nays Messrs

Hayes Endorses Guild in Bates Guild Contest

Representative William H. S. Hayes of Lowell declares broad support for Lieutenant-Governor Guild in the Bates Guild contest. He says the State sentiment favors Guild and Bates’ stance is manly, pleasing his friends who back Guild.

William H. S. Hayes Lowell Bates Bates-Guild Guild General Guild

Cole May to Reveal New Liquor License Policy

Police Board Chairman Cole said he would today disclose a revised policy on liquor licenses. He was surprised by leaks suggesting the board may favor granting licenses to saloon operators moving into residential districts, including areas with few prior licenses such as Neponset Dorchester Forest Hills Grove Hall and parts of Back Bay.

Cole Police Board Neponset Dorchester Forest Hills Grove Hall Back Bay District

Minors Rights Bill Passes Amid Religious Belief Debate

The bill to protect State wards in the religious beliefs of their parents passes engrossed after debate. Representatives Brigham Googins Willetts Good O'Hare Maxwell and Luce spoke for and against amendments. An amendment to permit placing children with different faiths was defeated 36 to 81.

Brigham of Marlboro State Board of Charity Googins Cambridge Public Charities Committee Willetts New Bedford Good Boston O’hare Maxwell Lynn Luce Somerville Massachusetts Grady Ward Pratt Whately Lomasney

Cambridge Subway Bill Cleared for Third Reading

The Cambridge subway bill was admitted to the House yesterday afternoon on the committee on rules recommendation and ordered to a third reading. Mayor Daly and former Mayor McNamee spoke in favor after a prior hearing before the metropolitan affairs committee.

Cambridge Committee On Rules Committee On Metropolitan Affairs Daly McNamee

Mary Rogers May Know Her Fate Today

Montpelier Vermont May 22 The Vermont Supreme Court may grant a new trial for Mary Rogers the condemned murderess Attorneys Moloney and Senter say the decision hangs on Dr McWaynes testimony about her sanity The court's delay suggests a possible ruling tomorrow and the defense argues the doctors credibility.

Mary Rogers Montpelier Supreme Court of Vermont Vermont Supreme Court Moloney Senter

Aldermen Back Foley Bid Against Child Discrimination

Boston Aldermen unanimously support Councilman Foley in opposing landlords who discriminate against tenants with children. The resolutions condemn the practice as unsafe and call for related state legislation. Mayor Collins's bond authorization for school buildings passes. Mt Washington bridge retirement discussed. Schoolhouse Contractors report requested. adjourns to Monday.

Foley Ward 7 Donovan Theodore Roosevelt United States City Council of Boston General Court Collins William Jackson Linehan Mt. Washington Jackson William Drummond

Death threat targets William Rockefeller Adirondack preserves

In Malone New York on May 22 a sensational warning proclaims that William Rockefeller will be shot if he visits his Bay Pond Adirondack preserves. Signage on Rockefeller property near Bay Pond Brandon and along the New York Ottawa line threatens a $50 000 bullet, posted within a week by an unidentified individual.

Malone N. Y William Rockefeller Adirondack Bay Pond Mr. Rockefeller Brandon Orlando P. Dexter New York & Ottawa Rockefeller

Public Building Probe Postponed by City Board

The Board of Aldermen voted seven to six to indefinitely postpone the investigation of the public buildings department led by Hugh Montague of Ward 10. The same vote also postponed Alder man Fred Bolton’s demand for receipts from furniture sales and an itemized storehouse inventory.

Board of Aldermen Public Buildings Department Hugh Montague Fred Bolton Bolton Public Building Department Clark Frothingham Linehan Nolan Baldwin Bowen Cauley Curley Hennessey O'Toole Whelton

Delay in Bowen Loomis case slows action

Washington May 22 The Bowen Loomis case is postponed awaiting the arrival of William W Russell late minister to Colombia whom Bowen wants examined before any decision. Russell served under Loomis in Caracas and Caspar Whitney had been examined with no material evidence. Congress meets next fall for possible action.

Washington Bowen-Loomis Wlliam W. Russell Colombia Bowen Russell Legation Loomis Caracas Caspar Whitney New York Bogota Congress

Patrolmen on Gift Charge Hearings End With Fines

Sergeants Frank Arnold and Thomas Goode of Division 16 faced the Police Board over accepting gifts. Both were fined 30 days pay for neglect of duty after the Tech riot fallout. Captain Donovan reportedly handed detectives a donor list, sparking broad sympathy and internal protest among patrolmen.

Frank Arnold Thomas F. Goodé, S Jr Division 16 Police Board Cole Arnold Dennis Donovan Station 16 Goode Donovan

Fingers Caught in Derrick Injures Peter Galloway

Peter Galloway a 28 year old resident of 19 Tyler street was severely injured yesterday when his fingers were caught in a derrick at the Harvard and Washington street corner. He worked on the subway construction and was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

Peter Galloway Tyler Street Harvard Washington Streets Galloway City Hospital

Peruna credited by deputy sheriff for kidney cure

A former Troy deputy sheriff George King lauds Peruna claiming it cured his catarrh of the bladder and kidney trouble after doctors feared Bright's disease. He says eight bottles restored health and valued it highly. The advertisement asserts kidney catarrh causes back pain and weakening.

George King Rensselaer Co N. Y Troy King St Peruna Bright

Rockefeller Jr May Quit Standard Oil Over Tainted Money

New York May 22 John D Rockefeller Jr. plans to resign from leadership of the Bible class and withdraw from all connections with Standard Oil. The move follows public outcry over tainted money, with reports of heated talks with his father about Standard Oil methods and the need to align business conduct with Christian principles.

New York John D. Rockefeller, Jr Standard Oil Company New England Young Rockefeller Standard Oil Rockefeller Fifth Avenue Baptist Church

Had Over 100 Grandchildren Woman Dies at 73

Elebee Leboeuf 73 wife of Moses Leboeuf mother of 18 children and grandmother of over 100 died at her Oxford avenue home. Born in St Timothee Canada she had 12 sons and 6 daughters nine of whom survive along with more than 100 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Webster Elebey Moses Leboeuf Oxford Avenue Leboeuf St. Timothee Canada

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Hayes Smith McWayne Fitts Perham Mt. Washington Bridge Bullet Adirondacks Kentucky Co Charles F. Riordan Globe Bldg Boston, Mass Common Council Bowen -Loomis Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus, Io Rockefeller, JR J. D. Rockefeller, Jr Jesus Christ Will
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