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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
5
A brief note surveys James A. Gallivan’s potential to secure the Democratic nomination. It weighs his political background and support dynamics within the party without asserting final outcomes.
The article describes inflammatory rheumatism as blood related with thinning blood. It claims Dr Williams Pink Pills arrest and correct the condition and cites John F Crichton of Chicago as a testimonial. Moran interview in Boston hints at political plans and ongoing legal actions with the Finance Commission.
District Attorney Moran praised Gallivan as honest capable and appealing to all classes in a private Pemberton building office statement ahead of upcoming polls. Moran claimed Gallivan could win against any opponent.
More than 700 entries are expected for the Memorial Day Work Horse Parade on May 30. Five wagons provided by director W D Quimby will carry drivers, police lunch, and a special oatmeal meal awaits 50 veterans in the Old Horse Class. Cadet Band plays from 8 to 10 a.m. as horses are judged before a 10 a.m. parade start from Beacon Street and Commonwealth Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue.
In Bangor on Washington Street, Gideon Keith and Mrs Elizabeth Ready were found dead from gunshot wounds. Keith killed Ready and then shot himself, both around age 45 and leaving several children. Authorities suspect refusal to marry sparked the tragedy.
The monitor Florida will undergo a destructive test on June 10 at Hampton Roads. A Whitehead torpedo will strike a hull spot six to eight feet below the waterline, with a water-filled bulkhead inside and a 200 pound gun cotton charge. The aim is to sink the ship on the first attempt, with easy recovery possible due to shallow water.
Tomorrow the annual festival at Mechanics' Building under the Ladies Aid Society patronage will feature entertainment by the home’s children. Thirty five parishes in the diocese will bring tables and booths with goods to buy, supporting the Home for Destitute Catholic Children which cares for 280 residents and aided 1700 destitute and orphan children last year.
East Boston friends hosted a downtown hotel banquet last night for John Piscopo a North End businessman. He was presented with a diamond studded Ellis charm and accepted it with a brief gracious speech.
Acting Governor Draper joined Mayor Hibbard in opposing the police listing bill. Republicans seek Draper’s signature but he may return it without approval. Opponents warn the bill would weaken the voting list and raise Boston’s expenses.
The Legislature passed a bill to revert voter listing from police to assessors, but Acting Governor Draper vetoed. He warned a split listing would breed criticism, cost, and inaccuracy, noting the current police listing generally works and urging no repeal.
New York May 28 When today's session of the recount trial ended a total of 41 votes were added to William R Hearst's tally from the 1905 mayoralty election. The two days net count gives the Hearst contestant 68 more votes than previously credited.
Haverhill May 28 Mrs Mary Lucas who was arrested Saturday on a suspected Illinois fugitive charge and held in jail since then was discharged today Sheriff Morrisson said the arrest was a mistake and new information showed she was not the wanted person on a larceny case from Illinois
The piece lists officers for the Historical Society and Temperance Society, and notes leaders of the Young People's Religious Union. It covers remarks by Rev. George E. Martin of Lowell and Prof. W. W. Fenn of Harvard, plus meetings at South Congregational Church and Meadville Alumni Association. It mentions addresses by Rev. Stephen Herbert Roblin and sessions at Second Universalist and Unitarian churches. Mayor Hibbard presides at Tre mont Temple event with Dole Holmes Luce and Burrows speaking.
Yesterday marked the fourth day of the Unitarian anniversary with morning services led by Rev. Howard N. Brown at King's Chapel. The seventh annual meeting of the Unitarian Historical Society featured sermons by Rev. Edward Everett Hale and Rev. James De Normandie.
Schooner Mary L. Crosby of Frankfort Maine bound for New York ran ashore at Mauser on the 23rd inst and was later floated and towed to Vineyard Haven. The Boston Towboat Company libelled the vessel for services rendered.
Dr Geo William Yates of Evansville taught eczema is skin based caused by germs not blood. His prescription cured thousands externally. After his death his son in law Mr A J Martin prepared it as A J M. Jaynes Drug Co with five stores sells large bottle for one dollar nationwide demand.
The physician visits many cities in the U S and Canada and gathers global medical insight. He remains available to his patients abroad, providing his exact address so they can reach him during his absence.
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