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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
3
The Rev. William Howe, D. D., the oldest Baptist clergyman in New England, turned 100 with many friends visiting his home and numerous congratulatory letters and gifts arriving. He remains in good health and recently delivered a 20 minute talk before the Baptist ministers conference.
An excerpt discusses how greetings reflect concern for health, asserting the stomach is the foundation of well being. It argues that the body’s constitution dictates health, making stomach care central to overall welfare and vitality.
The Free Religious Association held a morning meeting at Parker Memorial Hall on the topic of freedom of thought. Speakers included Rev. Jenkin Jones of Chicago and Rev. Joseph Crookes with others. a noon luncheon fed about 150 attendees and resolutions congratulated Mrs. Howe on her approaching birthday.
Alderman Leonard B. Cole of Somerville was presented a leather covered chair by several friends last evening. Mayor Charles A. Grimmons made the presentation as the group then adjourned to a plentiful lunch in the dining room.
Frank B. Fretter of Cleveland’s National Refining testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission that railroad agents and Waters-Pierce Oil hands, a Standard adjunct, sidetracked shipments to ruin his trade. He said lubrication prices were lower but sales to railroads were impossible.
Testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission alleges that high level orders caused railroad officials to withhold cars, with F A Van Boyneburgh naming A Cassatt as responsible. Pennsylvania railroad confirms Cassatt sailed home from Cherbourg, linked to the probe.
Selectmen prohibit motor vehicles on Nantucket this summer but several offenders are reported arriving. Named offenders include Hollis Hunnewells of Wellesley Thomas F Gavin of Philadelphia Charles Este of Philadelphia Albert Iker of Brockton and W V Birney of New York.
The royal train bearing King Alfonso and Princess Ena arrives at Pardo station this evening. The princess is escorted to Pardo palace amid imposing ceremonial rites.
A committee examining Portsmouth city treasurer John J. Laskey reports 3000 dollars unaccounted for, but Laskey calls it an error.
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