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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
4
Mayor Hibbard calls the Mildram win in Ward 24 a personal triumph and notes J Mitchell Galvin’s showing in the 10th district. He cites Atwood’s primaries and the close O Connell result as proof that nonpartisan alignment can influence district races.
The Lubec Sardine Line Company suffered a loss between 50 000 and 75 000 by a factory fire today in Lubec Me Four hundred employees are left unemployed as a result of the blaze.
Senator Vahey voices courage for the future after a tough campaign in a presidential year. He cites disorganized party start, lack of campaign funds, and indifference from former leaders as factors, yet notes 170000 votes showing core support and vows to build for 1909. Draper lagged national ticket by 60000 votes. Vahey led by 12000. He thanks loyal citizens and friends for backing his candidacy.
Congressman Joseph F. O Connell leads J Mitchell Galvin by 41 votes in the tenth district after a 31 vote gain in seven Boston wards. Recount prospects center on South Boston and possible errors from similar sounding names. City officials report no changes from retabulation. Milton results are stable. Recount filings close Friday at 5 p m and begin in Faneuil Hall Saturday or Monday.
The commissioners reported Mr Galvin lost three votes in Boston while Congressman O Connell gained 28, for a net gain of 31. Detailed figures followed in the report.
Arthur W. Dolan’s private office was filled with chrysanthemums by his clerks to honor his re election as Registrar of Probate and Insolvency. They praised his kindness and courtesy shown to them during the past year with a handsome display of autumn blooms.
The Marmola Prescription Tablets are promoted as a harmless, quick weight loss aid for women described as overfat, claiming to reduce a pound daily and offering a way to avoid the new corset style. The ad cites Marmola Company Detroit as the seller at 75 cents per box.
Charles H. Call of Somerville filed a $10,000 alienation of affections suit against S. Peter Larsen. Larsen died after falling from a Winchester roof the morning papers were filed. Call’s lawyers, unaware of the death, planned further action but will drop the case. The suit alleged Larsen alienated Call’s wife from August 1907 to June 1908.
Mrs. Harry W. Lynn, wife of a department manager at Illinois Steel Company, killed her four year old daughter by cutting her throat with a razor and then killed herself with the same weapon at home. No motive is given. In San Francisco, Judge Frank H. Dunne is reelected despite a graft prosecution challenge to Judge Cook who was defeated.
Mrs. A K Tufts of North Andover thanks The Post for publishing a report and photo of her missing son Arthur G Tufts 16 who was identified by a reader in a New Hampshire town and helped lead to his return home.
In Altoona on Nov 4 Peter Querin spotted a large chicken hawk on a tree with one leg bound to a limb. He captured the bird and believes it became entangled in a cord, leading to its struggle as it tried to free itself.
Dr William R Brown advertised Colonial Remedy as a homeopathic cure for alcoholism. The ad claims it destroys desire for alcohol, strengthens nerve powers, and offers permanent relief even in advanced cases. It notes private consultation at 180 Tremont St Ruston Mass and mails samples free in plain envelopes.
Secretary Herman Hormel of the Republican city committee will resign, a surprise to Republican circles as Hormel is regarded as one of the state’s most able workers.
A renowned hair specialist states that soap used in shampooing causes dandruff and scalp trouble due to excess alkali. Birt's head wash is promoted as a remedy preventing and curing scalp issues, with benefits including hair growth. Available in Boston at Houghton & Dutton Co and other drug stores for 50c.
Chrysanthemum display runs Friday to Monday at Horticultural Hall with music each afternoon and evening. The event welcomes flower enthusiasts to view varieties and enjoy scheduled performances.
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