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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
4
The Rev Patrick J Browne pastor of St Philip Neri Newark issues edict banning Merry Widow hats in church confessionals. He says hats are so large that some worshippers must stand outside the confessional.
Pope Pius X told 100 Brooklyn pilgrims at the Vatican that he admires President Roosevelt for fighting wealth-seeking motives and for his respect toward the Catholic Church. He warned Americans against greed and urged curbing the love of gold.
An advertisement promotes a stomach remedy using Compound Tincture of Cinchona Prosene Compound and Sherry Wine. It claims to tone the stomach, aid digestion, and suggests filling the prescription at Riker Jaynes drug stores.
The former singer Sarah Luce Brouillet charges her husband Dr. George A. Brouillet with 12 counts of abuse in a Boston Superior Court case. Allegations span May 21 1900 to February 20 1908 including hatchet attack choking threats drowning and firearm threats. The residence listed is 362 Commonwealth Avenue.
Camden N J May 26 The formidable new battleship Michigan a sister to the South Carolina was launched at the New York Shipbuilding Company yards. About 50 percent completed she will be turned over to the government in about a year Miss Carol Barnes Newberry of Detroit daughter of Assistant Secretary Newberry was the vessel's sponsor The new fighter is 450 feet long and carries an enormous armament with heavy side armor and protective deck She will carry 61 officers and a crew of 768 when in commission
A heated exchange saw Sen Frank J Linehan of South Boston attack Rep Thomas Pattison of Barnstable during a move to reconsider the vote on a bill granting French King Rapids Power Co a perpetual franchise. President Chapple ordered the remarks and Linehan apologized not to Pattison. Reconsideration was refused.
Police review witness statements in the Staula murder mystery as expectations rise of a potential breakthrough. State Officer Scott leads examinations while suspense grows among observers. Chief Drugan and State Officer Grady were in Boston, keeping results undisclosed.
May 26 Brookfield Henry Mathewson 84 longtime resident likely fatally injured when an automobile owned by a Warren mill owner struck a cart on East Brookfield road. Mathewson and the occupants suffered severe injuries. three highway workers escaped with minor hurts.
The House passed a bill to lower the milk standard after a daylong debate among farmers. The Gates amendment sets a uniform 12 percent solids and 3 percent butter fat. critics claim high fat content harms health, while Dr Oliver defends Holstein milk as healthier. The measure advances to a third reading as the Senate considers related inspection proposals.
Representative Joseph Walker of Brookline, chair of the ways and means committee, won a victory in the House yesterday afternoon as his summer committee report on State finance was vindicated. He backed a supervisor of finance appointed by the auditor and the bill passed to be engrossed.
Ray Perry and Gordon Weaver, both boys, face arraignment on criminal carelessness charges after a 99 calibre rifle fired from a dark area hit Miss Sarah Robinson, 50, housekeeper for George Sturtevant, near Mammoth and Cohas streets. The target was believed accidental. the woman is expected to recover. Police, inspectors and officers secured the boys and questioned neighborhood youths.
A scarce opportunity invites patients to begin Osmo Chemic physicians care by May 30. The coupon, obtainable at their office any day except Wednesday, would cover a full month of treatment and medicines at no charge, but demand is rising and only two days remain.
A Roxbury woman at 117 Winthrop Street reports four years of stomach and bowel trouble improved by OsmoChemic physicians. The claim presents a personal health testimonial from an individual patient.
Mrs S M Goodwin of 18 Pratt Street Allston Massachusetts says Osmo Chemic Physicians cured her twelve year head and throat catarrh. Signed Mrs B M Goodwin.
Mrs E A Lunt of Newport Massachusetts reports a four year hand eczema cured by Osmo Chemistry products. She signs the statement dated from 54 East High Street.
Mrs F P Todd of Main St Rowley Mass says rheumatic pain in her hands and feet vanished after using Osmo-Chemic Physic treatment. She reports a cure two years ago and no further trouble since.
Mrs. W. A. Wilkinson of 2890 Washington St Roxbury Massachusetts describes six years of post nasal catarrh and gastric ulcers with headaches nausea vomiting and hemorrhages. She credits Osmo-Chemic Physicians with her cure.
Mrs. Herbert B. Ferguson of Medford Massachusetts recounts twelve years of nasal and stomach catarrh that left her nauseated and housebound. After costly treatments in London New York and Boston she found relief from Osmo Chemic Physicians whose therapy she credits with her return to health.
The Mayflower Club hosts its annual May party this evening at Paine Memorial Hall. Proceeds aid a member whose Chelsea fire losses left the family destitute. The event features a new affinity march and waltz with a Bay State Orchestra, and a large crowd is expected. Officers include President Isabel McKenzie and Vice-President Genevieve F. Cotter. matrons are Mrs. S. Gibson, Mrs. G. F. Cotter, and Mrs. J. H. Kelly.
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