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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
6
Residents along Highland avenue Somerville report severe road damage from Walnut street to near Davis square with numerous potholes. Cars and carriages suffer damage and some owners consider legal action while locals warn of possible protests if repairs delay.
The Montreal Harbor Commission announced plans for a floating dry dock in Montreal. The project costs 2.6 million dollars, with capital raised in Great Britain.
A consumer health note touts Dr. Williams Pink Pills as a blood based remedy for rheumatism. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Frank E. Upton of Attleboro Massachusetts and claims the pills cure by removing poisons from the blood. Free booklet available. price 50 cents per box, six for $2.50 from the Dr. Williams Medicine Company in Schenectady New York.
War and Navy departments move to ready the Brant Rock high power wireless station for summer use with 400 foot aerials and 3000 mile telegraph radius. The plant, erected to equip the 600 foot Washington tower, will aid the North Atlantic fleet maneuvers and may see instruments installed on the battleships Michigan and Connecticut. Urges New England exporters to send American representatives to Germany to build markets, with strong emphasis on direct presence and German-speaking agents. Attendees included Jerome Jones, Edward A. Pilene, Eugene N. Foss, Robert S. Bradley, Godfrey L. Cabot, S. V. Winslow, Stephen L. Bartlett and Thomas Doliber.
Philadelphia May 27 Catcher McLean of the Cincinnati National League club is suspended without pay by Manager Griffith for leaving the club for a week without permission. Griffith says McLean departed in Brooklyn and had been in New York until yesterday.
The Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman and Charles Alexander plan a three weeks revival in Portland Missouri from January 6 to 26 next year following meetings in Boston last winter.
Mrs. Nellie A. Fish widow of Charles B. Fish filed a suit in New York Supreme Court seeking 1070 dollars plus 300 dollars interest from Thomas W. Lawson of Boston. The case was called for trial with Edward J. Newell presenting the motion before Justice Erlanger as Mrs. Fish attended with her daughter Bessie Fish, noted for animal paintings.
Mrs. Fish sues Mr. Lawson for outstanding art charges from 1902 to 1903. Items include drawings of a bulldog, Priola the horse, Bonnie and Carl, Dainty Daffo and mate, plus a figurehead for Lawson’s Dreamer yacht. Lawson denies the claims. witnesses reference unsatisfied orders and letters requesting payment.
Jackson report notes no material change in the flood situation with railroad traffic greatly impeded across several lines. Pearl River has risen eight feet in 24 hours and continues to climb, threatening more disruption.
Springfield is reached after the new balloon Springfield completed its maiden trip despite a rainstorm. It landed at Grey Lock Mountain fifty miles west of the city, marking a bold start for the craft.
Mrs Julia Ward Howe celebrated her 90th birthday with nearly 300 callers at 241 Beacon Street. Dressed in white with a lilac coat, she received flowers from diverse donors including Thomas W Lawson who sent 100 Killarney roses. Notables like Colonel Higginson and Prof Barrett Wendell attended. her son Henry Marion Howe and daughter-in-law Mrs. Elliott sent greetings from abroad while messages from women’s groups conveyed admiration for her lifelong service.
President Taft drew a ticket winning a barrel of sauerkraut valued at eight dollars at the Elks fair in Sandusky Ohio last night. W H Reinhart president of the Perry Victory and International Centennial Peace Commission presented the prize in Washington recently.
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