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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1907
Page
2
Boston hearing reveals disputes over the Deer Island wall project with State Senator Linehan admonished for interruptions. Engineers including Jackson and Eddy dispute bids, costs, and workmanship while a U S Army engineer cites a separate $386000 estimate and potential sand source savings.
The statement alleges the Finance Commission pressured newspapers to suppress facts and staged questions and prearranged answers. It condemns cross examination limits and claims the commission pursues opponents with fraud and manufactured evidence. Atlas Construction Company cited. Frank Conroy and Frank J. Linehan signatories.
An ingredient mix claims to ease backache kidney complaints sore weak bladder and rheumatism. The formula uses Fluid Extract Dande lion Compound Karyon and Syrup of Sarsaparilla with directions to take after meals and at night. Witnesses praise quick kidney relief and reduced rheumatic pain, while a local druggist warns it undercuts patent medicines.
The Tech sophomores beat the freshmen 10 to 0 in a hard fought annual field meet. The relay opened with a fast start by Fernstorm for the sophomores, followed by a close finish by Seligman in a record sprint. The tug of war ended with the sophomores edging the freshmen by two yards after five minutes of contested effort.
New York, Navy. It is certain Jake Stahl will wear a baseball uniform as a regular member of a major league club next season after he signed a contract to play with the Highlanders for the coming year.
Workmen have moved from a small front to a larger corner store at Hanover and Portland, expanding the outfit to become a leading clothing house. Wolf notes twenty years of honesty and courtesy, promising continued customer satisfaction and planned premises improvements.
The Highland Athletic Club staged its first event in over a year at Marlboro with a ten round match pitting Freddie OBrien New England bantam champion against Tom Rawson East Boston. OBrien used superior skill and led on points from start to finish winning the bout.
John Hughes aged 40 a crew member drowned after losing balance while trying to board the fishing schooner Quannapowitt moored on the north side of Longwharf last night.
A party was held in Catholic Union Hall Worcester street last evening under the auspices of the Enohpelet Club composed of clerks in the superintendent's office of the New England Telephone Company.
PAZO ointment claims to cure itching bleeding and protruding piles within 14 days with a money back guarantee. The ad states a 0 cent price offer.
Somerset alleys hosted 12 K of C league teams last night with Fitton posting a three string total of 1449, Grainger delivering a 322 in pins and 127 high single. W Fittons swept Winthrop, Santa Maria beat Somerville, Maplewood toppled Valladolid, Mt Bowdoin swept St John, Dorchester Lower Mills won all three from Back Bay, and West End swept Jamaica Plain in rubber.
Abcesses and ulcers cured by guidance of The Household Surgeon. Druggists refund money if Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Ahrfaling Oil fails. Advertisement notes price at 25 cents.
Jimmy Gardner defeated Unk Russell in a six round fight in Philadelphia. After the match it was revealed Gardner sustained both hands damaged one broken and the other fractured with Bill Papke backing Gardner
For ten years Carlisle Braves faced Harvard and fell short. This year Carlisle has achieved mastery over the forward pass and Harvard must answer the challenge. Coach Crane believes Harvard can cope with the passing attack.
Coach Glen Warner led the team through a hotel walk where uniforms drew attention. Captains Mount Pleasant and Afraid-of-a-Bear stirred interest as mascots Little Old Man and Owl attracted crowds. Warner said the regular eleven would start but warned lingering Princeton memories. Lubo expressed hope for victory against Harvard.
Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania November 8 Lewis Staples a 17 year old boy from Sayre near here died this morning from excessive cigarrette smoking.
An advertisement boasts a daily cure from a magic lotion that reportedly restores sight to the nearly blind, removes wild hairs, clears granulated lids, and dries up watery eyes with quick effect. The claim emphasizes swift relief and dramatic eye improvements.
Harold G Ireland escaped from a Walpole courthouse cage while awaiting assault with intent to kill and concealed weapons charges. Chief Ernest White and deputies pursued but Ireland scaled a nine foot cage wall and leaped from a window into the woods, seen by Lucy Miller, sister of Mrs Ireland.
Tyrah a milk dealer from East Saugus was stabbed at his home by a man posing as a worker he had hired. Neighbors captured the assailant, Nehemiah Cook, who was arrested and slated for arraignment on a charge of assault and attempted robbery.
Mayor Fitzgerald rejects claims of extravagance and says the $243 575 80 rise in the October 1907 payroll mainly results from including September and October school board payrolls in October. He notes most city payrolls, including pauper institutions, lie outside his control and that overall comparisons show a decrease versus last year.
Wellesley College notes the 1910 class basketball team defeated the 1909 aggregation 24 to 12 in the underclass championship. Star play by Miss Marion Mason. Scorers include Miss Decker and Miss Kennedy. 1st team members listed with positions and floor goals.
Volkmann and Stone battled to a scoreless draw at Volkmann Field Allston yesterday afternoon. Stone threatened late in the second half but misplayed the ball on downs near Volkmann’s goal. Officials included timekeeper J E O Connell Harvard as field judge and Fred Burleigh Exeter as the umpire.
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