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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1905
Page
8
A bragging hair restoration ad claims a single night effect halting hair loss and stimulating growth for men women and children. It promises free trial packages to any reader and asserts cures across the country with restored color for gray hair and lashes brows.
Representative George A. Scigliano withdraws support from Fitzgerald and backs Donovan in a bid that could shift Boston Italian voters. Donovan’s camp, buoyed by Scigliano’s influence, predicts victory, while Scigliano criticizes Fitzgerald’s impact on Ward 6 Italians.
It was reported last evening that Attorney Patrick H. Kelley of Dorchester is to be John B. Moran's first assistant in the district attorney's office. Kelley has aided Moran in his campaign and is a skilled lawyer. His home is in Dorchester and his office is at 27 School street.
Junk mail style notice claims an odorless tasteless remedy can cure any drunkard without their knowledge. It asserts costs nothing to try and that the treatment works silently in coffee or food.
At a Board of Aldermen meeting Alderman Bowen called Superintendent of Streets Donovan Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde of Boston politics and accused him of factory circulars in Ward 9. Bowen denied Donovan ever belonged to a labor union urging a permanent sewer division staff and a review of teaming contracts.
Nomination papers opened in Cambridge for Democratic and non-partisan candidates. Democrats list Thurston Aylward Deitrick for the ticket. non-partisans name Blodgett for leader. Board of Aldermen and Common Council across wards show multiple hopefuls including Myles Coveney Ivers, Maren Tucker Dodge McSweeney Cham Berlin Winslow Polack Milner etc.
Mrs Catherine Geary mother of Susie Geary the suitcase victim denies reports she is the widow of the notorious John Bull, Joe Donahue. She says her first husband was Timothy Neenan who died in Connecticut in a prior marriage.
Noted stage actor Horace Lewis Smith dies at his Brookline residence on Washington Street. The prominent national figure was known for his extensive career on stage and contributions to American theater.
Hearst led a Municipal Ownership League rally in New York as he vows to use legal action to count ballots honestly and defeat Tammany Hall. He claims 30,000 Hearst supporters were disenfranchised and seeks affidavits accusing 1000 election inspectors of illegal acts. An order directed McAdoo to send all city ballot boxes to the Bureau of Elections.
The Catholic University board plans to dedicate 50000 of the 101000 gift from Mrs Gardiner Baltimore to a Greek and Sanscrit chair. The remainder funds will support general purposes. Cardinal Gibbons and other church leaders attended a ceremony presenting a 10000 scholarship to Trinity College.
Chelsea voters see filings for mayor and aldermen from the Chelsea Republican committee. Nominees include War Mayor candidates Justin F. Bartlett and Edward E. Willard, and ward and school positions with a list of named officers and terms.
Members of the Ward 25 Democratic committee opposed to John H. Lee, the chairman, held a meeting last evening and announced their support of KE. J. Donovan for Mayor.
The article reports Louis A. Frothingham expressing regret after entering the Boston mayoralty contest. It notes pressure from party groups and the Good Government Association influenced his nomination, with multiple figures discussed as possible candidates and endorsements. Frothingham later voiced, I wish I had never entered the mayoral contest.
Horace Deming urges ending political autocracy as 125 businessmen attend a Unitarian Club banquet at the Vendome. Speakers include Edmund Billings and Louis Brandeis who discuss reforms and critique “cowardly rich” grafters.
An old promotional piece extols charcoal as a safe cleanser for the body and breath. It praises Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for absorbing stomach gases, improving complexion and teeth, and purifying blood. A Buffalo doctor touts their usefulness for gas relief and liver benefit, noting a price of twenty five cents a box.
The Thomas G. Plant Company Jamaica Plain hosted a large employee and guest gathering as the Queen Quality Athletic Association presented the first ladies night. A vaudeville show led by Nathan Sachs entertained hundreds, with bowling and other activities available. Organizers included A B S Dexter president B R Richard C H Hersey and Chester Hunt. Rooms were decorated with plants and greenery. The rent for the series will be announced later.
Charles Oldham, who surrendered to Pittsburg police for Boston forgery and embezzlement eight years ago, will not be sent back. Boston officers said since the loss was only $100 and he appeared reformed, they directed his release despite his protest.
The Rev. John McGaw Foster of Church of the Messiah Boston may be asked to accept a call to Milwaukee as a bishop coadjutor. Foster, unnamed officially, has served since 1899 at St Stephen's Street and previously led St John’s Bangor. He is Harvard educated and part of a prominent Bangor family.
Gloucester Mass physician Dr Alric Garland married Miss Jessie Brown Scott in Pittsburg Penn in a fashionable ceremony conducted by Rev Dr Maitland Alexander. Guests from Gloucester and Boston attended and the couple left for the East.
Jefferson City Missouri November 8 W D Vandiver state superintendent of insurance suspended the New York Life Insurance Companys certificate of authority to do business in Missouri The action ends the companys operations in the state pending further steps by regulators
The Women's Educational and Industrial Union thanks the Post for sending a photographer and coverage of their October 18 illustrated article on new trade classes. Henrietta Goodrich, secretary, writes the note citing clear illustrations and helpful description that will aid public attention.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as a refreshing tonic to reconstruct worn nerves and treat a wide range of brain spinal and nerve disorders. It includes a testimonial from J S Wildson of Dallas County Missouri about his epileptic son who allegedly recovered after using Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills, with a money back guarantee.
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