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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1909
Page
2
The Farmers National Congress adopted resolutions in Raleigh North Carolina proposing a reduction of congressional mileage from ten cents to five cents per mile. The move targets cost savings for members and reflects fiscal restraint discussions.
An ad extols Hunyadi Fanos Water as a simple, natural laxative to prevent constipation. It claims quick, thorough relief without griping, highlighting low cost and multiple daily doses. Consumers are advised to request Hunyadi Janos to avoid substitutions by druggists.
Genevieve Devaney, a 28 year old Halifax maid, was found hiding aboard the Plant liner Halifax in Boston. She had slipped aboard Saturday to visit a friend and was carried away when the ship departed. She will be sent back to Halifax tomorrow after being handed to immigration officials at Long Wharf.
The marriage of Wentworth Leigh McClelland of Newton Centre to Annie Mae Ziolkowski of Dover was announced. A reception and wedding supper followed at Dover town hall with Miss Josephine Post attending the bride and Carmen McClelland serving as best man. The couple will reside in Dover.
Commander Robert E. Peary has closed his summer home at Eagle Island and, with his family, is now en route to his Washington residence.
George Cunningham alias Curtis was released after a five year burglary sentence and then given a new prison term of eight to ten years by Judge Morton in East Cambridge Superior Court. He had broken into Cambridge Houses on September 16, one day after his release, and later broke into Mrs. Jane Brooks’s house on September 24 before being apprehended by Patrolman Preshoof in North Cambridge.
James Lyman Whitney marked 40 years of service at the Boston Public Library with an informal dinner at the Hotel Vendome attended by 70 guests. He received a silver loving cup from Josiah Benton, with opening remarks by Lindsay Swift and addresses by Herbert Putnam and E G Wadlin.
At the Grand Opera House a packed matinee ended without Fritzi Scheff singing as her throat was sore. Her understudy took the stage while fans shouted Shame and Outrage demanding refunds, liquefying the mood of a crowd that swarmed the box office.
Mme Steinheil appeared calmer in the Paris court today as she faced charges of killing her husband and mother. The proceedings showed no direct evidence against her with several State witnesses testifying for the defense. Steinheil, at adjournment, wore a contented look and shook her lawyer's hand.
Testimony paints Mme Steinheil as accused in multiple murders with doctors confirming asphyxia. Autopsies imply two killers, while spectators and jurists clash over contradictions. Burlingham provides alibi as crowd protests grow.
Advertisement claims a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Box bears K. W. Grove’s signature and sells for 25 cents.
Cambridge residents viewed detailed plans for a new St. Mary's parish gymnasium in Aquinas Hall. Architect Edward T. P. Graham described a four story, parapet topped building with eight bowling alleys in a basement, large gym area, billiard and game rooms, and a top assembly hall seating 1100 on the floor plus 200 in the gallery. The second floor houses association rooms including space for women and the layout features two entrances on Prospect and Broadway with stage and gallery arrangements.
About 2000 attended Roughan Hall Charlestown last night for a Knights of Progress grand ball. Ex Mayor Fitzgerald and several representatives, a senator, and elected officials joined the event as the grand march led by James Pasquale and dignitaries paraded in costume.
James King, water tender on the scout cruiser Salem, was notified of a Medal of Honor and $100 gratuity for heroism during a boiler accident at sea on September 13. He previously earned a Medal of Honor for a 1901 Vicksburg boiler incident. Oiler F. Bancroft on the Salem will receive a commendatory Navy Department letter.
William W. Smith formally presented a new fully equipped Y M C A building in Poughkeepsie, costing over 200000, and regarded as one of the finest in the state.
Figures released from City Hall show Lynn's population nearing 86 000, indicating a gain of about 20 000 since the 1890 national census.
Charles S. Cummings denies alleged alienation of Mrs. Florence Holmes affection in a $50,000 suit filed by Ernest Holmes. He says the charges are untrue and will only speak at the proper time. Cummings refuses further comment as Mrs. Holmes hides following the dispute at 542 Warren Street Roxbury.
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is advertised as the top remedy for kidney liver and bladder diseases. It promises rapid mild healing from a vegetable compound and offers sample bottles by mail from Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
W H Burtch of Bingham Pa declares his lungs were weak and he feared consumption until taking four bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla. He reports complete recovery and weight gain to 210 pounds. The ad urges Hood's Sarsaparilla as a strengthening tonic and claims thousands cured, with liquid or Sarsatabs.
Dr. Charles McBurney the noted surgeon has been summoned to Great Barrington court for hunting on the posted Pearson estate at Alford. The complainant is C. W. Freehan, superintendent of Edgewood Farm. A reward is offered for evidence leading to conviction.
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