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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1908

Page

2

Minnesota Governor Seeks Saner Platform on Waterways

Gov Johnson of Minnesota, visiting Richmond on the James River trip, argues the Democratic party can win the presidential race with a sane platform. He favors waterways development, canals, harbors deepening, and opposes government ownership of transportation. He links tariff revision and federalism to the party’s victory prospects.

Richmond James River Johnson Minnesota Democratic Party

Massachusetts Democrats expect full delegation to Denver

Colonel John P. Sweeney of Lawrence says a full Massachusetts Democratic delegation will attend the national convention in Denver. If regular delegates cannot all go, alternates may travel. expense concerns may limit some. A national committeeman race between Daniel F. Doherty and Dr. John W. Coughlin looms, with Doherty favored by many leaders. A meeting on the train to Denver, plus subcommittee talks on transportation and hotel arrangements, will shape the final slate.

John P. Sweeney Lawrence Massachusetts Denver Sweeney William A. Gaston Daniel F. Doherty Westfield John W. Coughlin Fall River Coughlin Doherty George Fred Williams Doherty of Westfield Dr. Coughlin Williams William Jennings Bryan Quincy House

Boston College Field Day Plans Discussed at Meet

Friends and former students gathered in the college music room to advance committees for a June 20 garden party and field day on the new campus grounds. Dr. John F. O'Brien presided and several women’s committees were formed to run class tables.

Boston College New College John F. O’brien Charlestown Church of the Immaculate Conception Martha Moore Avery

Marine Eye Remedy Health and Comfort Ad

An advertisement promotes Marine Eye Remedy for eye health comfort and beauty. It markets a product claimed to improve vision, reduce irritation, and enhance appearance with a marine ingredient blend. The copy emphasizes quick soothing effects and daily use.

Greedy Common Sees Men Dominate Park Seating

Women and girls with only one day off crowded the grass as benches were mostly occupied by men under the sun. The scene highlighted ongoing complaints about women’s limited seating on weekdays and the surge of crowds on the rest day.

Crowded Common Sees Squirrels, Seats, and Political Talks

Pleasant warmth attracts hundreds to the Common where tired women and crippled children rest on the grass while able-bodied men crowd seats. A season ticket holder angers by kicking a squirrel, prompting police intervention as talkative crowds debate politics and religion. Children fall into Frog Pond but recover with smiles as water proves shallow.

Big Progress Made by Women in National Life

The Rev. W. W. Bustard preached on Women in National Life to his Roxbury church and the G A R Ladies. He said the Civil War emancipated both black people and women and that in 50 years women have advanced more than in 500. He praised women's roles in industry and education and urged public support for schools and churches. He condemned frivolous clubs and stressed that self-centered women are useless.

William McKinley W. W. Bustard Roxbury Dr. Bustard

Kessler Dies by Own Hand After Brooklyn Killing

Lipman Kessler, who fled after fatally shooting Miss Nina E. Doane in her grandmother’s Brooklyn home and wounding her fiancé Thomas Faulkner, killed himself on Fulton Street after returning to the neighborhood. His body was found by police searching for him.

New York Nina E. Doane Brooklyn Lipman Kessler Fulton Street Miss Doane Thomas Faulkner

Tekol Tablets Promise Quick Relief And Vitality

When you feel discouraged or tired Tekol Tablets brace you up and boost energy and mental activity. They claim to curb gloom relieve nervous headaches and despondency and refresh in minutes. The ad cites kidney regulation improved digestion blood flow and better complexion with delayed hair changes. Fully guaranteed under pure food and drug laws and sold in Boston and elsewhere.

Boston

Katherine Roosevelt Hospital Stay After Injury

Physicians at Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain report Miss Katherine Roosevelt’s condition improved after a left leg fracture was set. She remains under treatment to ease her nervous strain and will stay at the hospital at least ten days with her mother by her side. Country Club members mourn the accident at yesterday’s horse show and inquire about her condition.

Katherine Roosevelt Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain Faukner Country Club

Patrolman J H Wells Dies After 25 Years in Cambridge Police

John H. Wells 57 a Cambridgeport patrolman for 25 years and Civil War veteran died at his home 1 Village Street Cambridgeport last night. He served nine years as a Boston postal clerk before joining the Cambridge police and was aged 57.

J. H. Wells Cambridge John H. Wells Cambridge Police Force Village Street Cambridgeport Boston Post Office Barry Eva G Patrick Catherine Barry Battery Street St. Stephen's Church Hanover St Brady Hyde Park Thomas F. Brady Norton Michael Brophy Hillside Street Mayflower Cemetery Taunton Brown Roxbury Katherine Patrick A Katherine Brown McCaffrey Victor Street Crogan Charlestown Catherine E Church of the Sacred Heart Halbert Olive Amelia Vernon W. Halbert Massachusetts Avenue North Fairfax Kilmarten Katherine Kilmarten Stanwood Street St. John's Church List Chelsea Frederick List Louis Street Nugent East Boston Charles B Caron Eleanor W. Nugent Liverpool Street Church of the Most Holy Redeemer O’keefe John J John Hanora O'Keefe Dearborn Street St. Patric ‘Hurch Dudley Street Rees Woods Margaret ¥. Woods Kenary Rugent Woods Weston Street St. Francis de Sales

Captain Receives Midnight License For Revere House

The license board renewed Captain R S Harrison's midnight liquor license for the historic Revere House in Bowdoin Square after prior revocation last fall. Changes made to satisfy the board were not disclosed, and officials refused to detail them.

R. S. Harrison Revere House Bowdoin Square Captain Harrison Excise Board

Boy swimmer drowns after cramps in Piscataqua River

In Manchester New Hampshire on May 24 16 year old George W Fri berg stricken with cramps while swimming across the Piscataquag River and drowned. The body was recovered.

Manchester N. H Piscataquag River George W. Friberg

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