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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1907
Page
2
Hull residents report two mysterious men with heavy beards visiting the town as three guards guard the submarine Octopus. The craft was moored in Hull Bay near Starling for a planned 211 foot test off Boston Light, now postponed by weather and uncertain wind. Congressional duties end Wednesday.
In May the board of inspection and survey, chaired by Captain Richardson Clover, will visit Newport to field test the Oceanopus Viper Tarantula and Cuttlefish built in Quincy. Trials will differ from prior competitive trials and serve as final acceptance tests with extensive evaluations at sea and in bay waters.
Mary Sullivan, a young woman, pleaded that she stole in desperation to obtain clothes and money to travel to a mountain job. In Superior Criminal Court Judge Bond sentenced her to two months in the House of Correction after surrender by probation officers.
President Chapple again faced a tied vote on a barber licensing bill. Senator Chace of Fall River sponsored the measure. the final tally read 15 to 14 before the president cast a negative vote to force a 15 to 15 deadlock and defeat the bill.
Michael Martin, 40, of 14 Marion Street, East Cambridge, collapsed at his residence last night from a hemorrhage. Medical Examiner Swann ruled the death as due to natural causes.
The Schofield gratuity bill offers a $125 bounty to Civil War veterans who never received one. Substituted in the Senate with no roll call, it faces possible vetoes but may go to Governor Guild again. Senator Vahey backs the bill while Senator Cox opposes it as potentially unconstitutional.
The Sunday Post launches a weekly educational photo contest titled Know Boston with seven photographs per week. Readers identify each image and submit concise historic notes on a coupon. The second picture in week two is shown. some images will appear in the Daily Post to give more time for answers. Awards are weekly.
The fifth class Italian cruiser Etruria anchors in Boston Harbor to salute the nation as Prince Louis of Savoy awaits arrival around June 15. Admiral Snow and local officials greet the guest, who refuses lavish banquets to honor his visit. The ship will depart to Hampton Roads for the Varese and return mid June.
The House ended a long day of debate on a proposed bill with Representative Higgins advocating to strike the Ross amendment and Representative Turtle opposing it. The roll call showed a clear preference to keep the bill as amended, with a substantial bloc voting to sustain the Ross amendment and others shifting positions from Wednesday’s vote.
Relatives of Miss Annie MacMahon say cause of death was heart disease not suicide. They believe she was crossing the Marblehead quarry to Marblehead Neck when overcome and fell into the water. The body was taken to her Brookline home at 4 High Street.
Advertises PAZO ointment promising cure for itching bleeding prolapsed hemorrhoids in 6 to 14 days or money back. Claims guaranteed relief with a 50e price.
Alderman Bell calls for investigation into police authority over Memorial Sunday street music in Charlestown after a G A R detachment was held up. Council debates funding issues for Meridian Street Bridge and a state house restoration loan.
In Providence on May 27 the Casino team of Boston set a national five man record with 1472 in the duck and candle pin tourney. Beatty and Cristopher were second in the two man standings with 591, while F Williams totaled 306 in individuals. Boston also led doubles, the day’s highlight in prize events.
Miss Isabel la Emerson Case known as the Woman in Blue, after arrest for pursuing President Roosevelt, was today committed to St. Elizabeths Asylum for the Insane in Washington.
Police Commissioner O Meara urges veterans organization G A R to appeal to the Legislature for a law allowing their Memorial Sunday street music. He notes firemen won similar rights last year and says the change would remove police discrimination concerns.
Advertises a cold remedy claiming cure in one day. Encourages purchase at 25 cents with refund offer if ineffective. Mentions Druggists refund policy and signatory FE. W. GROVE on each box.
Large attendance anticipated for Sinn Fein Association gathering at Pythian Hall Wells Memorial building 987 Washington Street with President John H Dillon chairing and representatives from local branches expected after Ireland related dispatch.
The United States Steel Corporation extends electrical power to nearly all machinery in a modern steel plant. It placed a record order with Allis-Chalmers for 32 gas engine driven generators totaling 68 000 kilowatts. Sixteen go to the Gary Indiana plant and sixteen to the Homestead Carnegie plant South Chicago Bay View Illinois Steel and American Steel and Wire furnaces in Cleveland.
Druggists refund money if Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil fails to cure eczema or other skin diseases. Sale price set at 25 cents with money-back guarantee, advertised as a reliable remedy. Local ads urge trial for quick relief and skin health improvement.
Readable ad notes Osmo-Chemic Physicians at 18 Boylston Street offer one month of free treatment including medicines for all patients applying by May 31. Consultation and X-Ray examination free. Three days remain. Out-of-town patients urged to visit for cure using Osmo-Chemic Light Treatment and perfected X-ray diagnosis.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians present themselves as regular medical college graduates. They are endorsed by the State Medical Examining Board and deny affiliating with medical trusts or high society fees. Their offices feature modern equipment for chronic disease treatment and emphasize cured patients as their best advertisements.
Union notes report Stationary Firemen's Union 3 agreeing to a $10 ticket subsidy for a Co L 7U concert to aid striking teamsters and a 25 cent per member assessment for a benefit fund. Multiple unions announce meetings, referendums on amalgamations, and wage scale actions amid ongoing strikes and labor tribute planning.
An illustrated notice promotes Dyspeplets sugar coated tablets in a aluminum bonbonniere for 10c. The ad targets readers seeking stomach comfort and invites purchase for digestive relief.
A collection of testimonials from notable residents across Massachusetts and New Hampshire extoll the Osmo-Chemic physicians and their new light treatment. Convinced patients report cures for cancer, tumors, rheumatism, catarrh, weak heart, ovarian inflammation, Bright's disease, and other ailments.
The OsimoChemie System of Medicine offers medical consultation in Boston Massachusetts. Permanent offices at 1S Boylston Street with entrance No 1S. Stamp for book on chronic disease. Office hours are 9 AM to 12 PM 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM daily. Closed Sunday.
A testimonial ad for Dr Williams Pink Pills claims to rebuild blood and nourish nerves to prevent nervous debility and potential paralysis. Charles W. Lowell of Shelburne Falls describes long illness improving after using the pills. the product targets rheumatism neuraglia and partial paralysis among other conditions. Sold by druggists or by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY at 50 cents per box, six for $2.50.
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