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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1906
Page
2
An advertisement urges readers to test kidney health with a urine sediment check and promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney bladder and urinary issues. It offers free sample bottles and a book by mail from Kilmer Co Boston Daily Post readers urged to mention the paper.
A large gathering of labor leaders from across the state and beyond attended the funeral services for George E. McNeill at the Third Universalist Church in Cambridge. A family service was held at 19 Highland Road, West Somerville prior to the public rites.
Thirty eight men in Boston, identified as steel and copper plate engravers, met at the United States Hotel to discuss business conditions and form the Steel and Copper Plate Engravers' League of Boston. Officers elected include M. T. Callahan president and J. H. Elwell recording secretary with J. C. MacWilliams as financial secretary. J. B. Passant, Philadelphia league president, attended and spoke.
Multiple labor groups from Boston and Cambridge report new organizing moves and appointments. Resignations, new committees, and talks reference municipalizing the Cambridge electric light plant, wage gains for master sign painters, and upcoming conventions in Chicago. unions announce organizers and outreach among teams porters and garment workers.
Edward R. Warren will succeed Rufus B. Tobey as head of the Boston Floating Hospital board of directors on June 1. Henry Lyman and Robert Treat Paine Jr. join the board, with Tobey having led the charity since its first trip in 189.
Messrs. Kidder Peabody Co announce further subscriptions to the California relief fund bringing the total to 261 852 38 dollars. The fundraising drive continues as contributions grow from individuals and firms across the region.
Judge Berry ruled Mrs Jennie P Chase died by own action at her Swampscott home with illuminating gas as the cause and drugs possibly aiding sleep noted. Arsenic levels were far below fatal, while the medical examiner suggested chloral hydrate may have contributed to the death.
In Des Moines, May 22, the Presbyterian general assembly debated the Book of Forms and Services. Dr Henry Van Dyke remained calm while Rev Dr Robert Johnson of Montreal condemned the book as priestcraft. Two hours passed with no conclusion, future discussion set as a special order. The assembly also received a telegram from the Southern church accusing the North of funding influence to shift affiliations, which was denied.
Waltham May 22 Captain George M Hudson resigns as city messenger after 21 years of service due to ill health. He is Walthams first city messenger and recently celebrated his sixty-fifth birthday. Hudson served in the Thirty second Massachusetts Regiment and took part in the battle of Gettysburg.
Rochester May 22 Edward M. Shepard associate counsel for Dr Crapsey says he will appeal the Crapsey case within the next three weeks.
A mining man from Oneals California recounts a long battle with weak stomach and sick headache. After a rattlesnake bite and months in bed he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring appetite strength and relief where other medicines failed.
James Hallowell 50 from Lawrence was found dead in his room at the Hotel Elm in Waltham. Room keyhole stuffed gas on and windows nailed shut. He had been discharged from a local mill Saturday and despondency is believed to have driven the fatal act.
The oldest post office superintendent in the Boston district, Warren Belcher, aged 81, resigned after 53 years in charge of government mail at Winthrop. He submitted his resignation to Postmaster George A. Hibbard yesterday.
A basement fire at 189 Fifth Street South Boston started around midnight and was quickly put out with about ten dollars in damage. The blaze sent three families upstairs into the street, but no injuries were reported.
Fire from a defective chimney endangers six occupants in Melrose on May 22. Samuel Knights and railroad conductor George Cunningham rushed from the car barn in Highlands to Melrose Street, aiding in rescuing the Knights family and three children. The house suffered substantial damage and the loss is not specified.
Edward Doherty of 12 Fenton Street Dorchester reports an unknown arsonist in Field's Corner has attempted to set his two story frame dwelling on fire three times in the last two days.
Harry Flanzbaum, shipping agent and East Boston clubman, received a gold watch from friends after a Tuesday banquet at the Hebrew Young Men's Political Club marking his 21st birthday.
The President accepted the resignation of Second Lieutenant Charles D. Daly of the Artillery Corps stationed at Fort Totten New York effective immediately. Daly, a Massachusetts native and Harvard star quarterback in 1899 1900, left after less than a year to accept a lucrative business offer.
New York May 22 Rev Minot J Savage quits as pastor of the Church of the Messiah a leading Unitarian church in New ark due to a complete breakdown in health.
Drug stores report heavy sales of spring tonics as people try to compensate for a year of unscientific eating. A growing number avoid year round drugstore visits yet eat daily, driving a persistent health trend.
An advertisement touts Apitezo as the rational way to stay well with each meal. It claims Apitezo provides vegetable iron and proper nourishment, is crisp and digestible, and can be taken with milk or cream before resuming ordinary food. Apitero packaging is sold by grocers everywhere.
Dr Samuel B Capen spoke at Park Street Church on the 25th anniversary of the United Society of Christian Endeavor urging a half million dollar international headquarters memorial. William Shaw proposed placing the building on Park Street Church site as cheers rang out. Prominent speakers and international committee members named Henry W Peabody Charles W Feirbanks M Linn Bruce Henry B F MacFarland headed by chairman MacFarland.
The 10th race and 36th open regatta will sail off City Point on May 30 with 10 classes. Interclub races are open to boats from Columbia Mosquito Squantum Wollaston Quincy and Winthrop clubs. Commodore George M. Hanan names Thomas J. Cole fleet captain and a three day event June 16 17 18 announced.
East Cambridge residents and Putnam Outing Club report improved chances for the spectre dance after a clergy led conference with Rev. Father Mahan of Sacred Heart Church. President Arthur Regan states a committee met with clergy and secured approval with no expected issues.
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