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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
4
An ad line lists Victrola Records 3-inch and 12-inch disc formats with a Red Seal line from the Oliver Ditson Co. indicating a catalog offering. The brief entry uses trade terms to market phonograph records and suppliers.
The Ehrman Manufacturing Company factory, promoted by Cardenio F. King, was sold today for 25800 to A. T. Malcolmson of Providence Rhode Island. The company, with Boston offices, makes celluloid goods and has been in receivership since King's downfall.
The Senate began formal consideration of the sugar schedule but held no vote as speeches dominated the session. Senators Foster and McEnery of Louisiana argued for a high tariff on all grades, with Foster joking about the term protection while McEnery urged Democrats to join the protective stance.
The freedom of the city was conferred tonight on Matthew Cummings, president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in the United States, in Cork. Maurice Healy, newly elected to the House of Commons for Cork, attended and attacked John Redmond's party in his speech.
An advertisement extols Gold Dust soap as a labor saving cleaner for clothes. It claims the product, a vegetable oil soap ground fine and blended with purifying materials, cleans vigorously with minimal hand rubbing and no damage to garments.
A farewell banquet was held for the On Leong Tong president in Har rison avenue hall attended by 250 Chinese Reform Association members. Speakers praised the leader and wished him prosperity as he departs for China to take a Chinese government post.
Today's Unitarian programme lists a 9 a m prayer led by Rev Roger S Forbes of Dorchester at King's Chapel. An 10 a m business meeting of the American Unitarian Association at Tremont Temple followed by 2 30 p m session. Massachusetts Convention of Congregational Ministers holds 5 p m business in the Supreme Judicial Court room, with a vesper at First Church, and at 7 30 p m an anniversary sermon by Rev Julian C Haynes of West Newton at Tremont Temple.
At Tremont Temple yesterday afternoon and evening officials of the National Laymen's League Unitarian movement were elected led by Honorary President Taft and President Carruth. Ex Governor Guild presided as Rev Crothers and other clergymen spoke urging active religious work and international ties. John D Long noted New York meetings may be blocked by Massachusetts incorporation laws.
A youth named John McCarthy was caught last evening while robbing a Tech men’s room on Newbury Street. A landlady’s telephone call to police HQ led to his arrest as he emerged from the house. McCarthy claimed he had no home and sought funds by theft.
This afternoon at 3 in Brookline Mrs. M M Cunniff hosts a reception for Bishop-elect Joseph G Anderson, where the Guild of the Infant Saviour will present a jeweled pectoral cross containing a relic. Officers include Mrs. Cunniff president and Mrs. William W Taff secretary. many Catholic women will attend. no addresses except the presentation speech.
In Denver on May 25 the Presbyterian general assembly heard predictions that U S population could reach 200 million in 50 years due to immigration. Congressman Bennet of New York and doctors McEwan of Pittsburgh and Thompson of New York among others debated the issue as commissioners to the assembly discussed home missions.
Beginning at sunset tonight, Jews of Boston will celebrate Shabuot also called Feast of Weeks and Feast of Harvest. The holiday marks 50 days after Passover and recalls the giving of the law on Mount Sinai with readings in synagogues.
The article extols a New York vacation as a major event for the middle class and their families. It lauds the Hotel St. Regis at Fifth Avenue and Fifty Fifth Street for quiet, homelike atmosphere, superb service, exquisite cuisine, and reasonable rates. Room options include $3-$4 singles, $5 with private bath, $6 for two, and $12+ for suites.
Tomorrow Julia Ward Howe will mark her 90th birthday with a week long open house at 162 Tremont Street Boston. Suffragists including Guy A Ham Mrs Marion Craig Wentworth Representative William H O'Brien Mrs Esther Tivelland Miss Alice Stone Blackwell Rabbi Eichler and Professor Zueblin will speak and suffrage literature and stamps will be sold to aid the cause.
The First Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Veterans Association held its 18th reunion and banquet at the American House with President David P. Mercy presiding. Speeches were given by James Burrows, Edward Anderson, R Perry Bush, and Parker of the G A R. Coast Artillery guests included Colonel Charles P. Nutter and multiple U S A officers.
Judge Gary offered a memory tribute to Henry H. Rogers at a United States Steel Corporation board meeting in New York on May 25. The board adopted the testimonial.
An advertisement touts Little Cure Grains of Life as remedies for rheumatism neuralgia gout kidney disease constipation eczema pimples skin and blood diseases. It promises free fifty cent samples by mail and claims to purify blood strengthen kidneys and expel catarrh with a natural cure.
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