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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
3
The Fleisher line of yarns notes easier handling and softer warmer garments with more yards per pound. It urges buyers to insist on the Fleisher trademark, offers various fibers, and cites a Knitting and Crocheting Manual with guides and illustrations.
Complete returns from the Nov. 2 general election show Sir Robert Bond and Sir Edward Morris each with 18 supporters in the Legislature. The stalemate may force a second general election if neither side can form a confident government, likely ordered by the Lieutenant Governor.
An old tale about a physician who leaves a vault note warning “Don’t abuse the stomach.” An advertisement for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets promotes digestion aids, claiming benefits after meals and urging readers to request a free trial package by mail from F. A. Stuart Co.
Captain Harvey C. Daly of East Boston and Philip M. Springer of City Hall Avenue were arraigned on a conspiracy charge to violate U S immigration laws. They faced $5000 bail and were jailed, tied to a plan to bring 50 Chinese migrants from Mexico via Vera Cruz.
A collision in Red Bluff between an automobile carrying the Willard family and Mrs. Irene Hayes and a special train locomotive killed four aboard and injured Imogene Willard. The victims were George IX Willard his wife and daughter Olive Irene Hayes and Imogene Willard escaped with non fatal injuries after being thrown 200 feet from the crash.
Somerville Democrats did not nominate a mayor as filing closed. Party leaders say a name will be written in at caucuses. Joseph Cummiliis intends to run for teacher. A GOP contest continues between Jesse S. Newcomb and John M. Woods for mayor. William P. Jones enters as alderman candidate in Ward A, a former school board member.
Senator Cullom of Illinois said no tariff revision would be attempted in the coming session and that the matter would be disposed of at the extra session after a White House visit.
Chinese minister Wu Ting Tang was stopped by police after a chauffeur sped through New York streets at over 25 mph. Chased for six blocks, the driver finally reached the Manhattan Hotel where a dinner awaited Wu Ting and a staff member.
The Charitable Irish Society observed its second Ladies Night last night at Hotel Brunswick with about 190 attendees. Performances included vocal selections by Mrs. Daniel V. Moisaac, Miss Mary-Lt Crowley, and others. James T. Whelan presided at piano. John F. Sullivan was president. James H. Devlin Jr. Toasts and speeches followed by directors chairman John B Dore and other members.
Dublin reports President Roosevelt will not visit Ireland in 1909 after a correspondent invited him to lecture there. He stated he does not contemplate making the trip next year.
Noon opening announced for the Bazaar of Nations in Mechanics Building Grand Hall. Booths will showcase wares from many countries with Irish themed acts including four Celtic fisher maidens and a flag dance by Roxbury girls. A.O.H. parade preparations involve John A. McCarthy and Richard Dwyer guiding divisions from Boston and East Boston.
Tim Kurst oversees replica Kate Carney cabin and Killarney Castle as Rev. Anderson directs details. Bazaar runs daily 10am to 10pm with booths and midway shows. Catholic schools in city and outlying areas grant half days to attend. evenings target diocese members. Tonight AOo and ladies auxiliary attend the bazaar. tomorrow Knights of Columbus. Friday Foresters host events.
At the meeting held to arrange details it was decided the group will attend the bazaar in a body to ensure strong first day receipts for the charities supported by the event.
A Boston Marine Society meeting prior day drew 160 pilots to petition Washington for dredging a nine mile channel over Nantucket Shoals. The plan would ease Vineyard Sound navigation by connecting Handkerchief to Shovelful toward Pollock Rip, reducing dredging needs. The Meth anniversary dinner at Quincy House raised 8500 dollars for eight beneficiaries and elected Captain F J Sproul to membership.
A mob of white men stormed the jail in Biloxi Mississippi releasing Henry Leidy a Black man charged with assault on Elizabeth Hauser and lynched him.
Edward M. Morgan New York postmaster was shot yesterday by Eric Hugh Bird Mackay, an escaped lunatic, who then killed himself. Morgan is reported on the road to recovery and may be discharged in 10 days to two weeks.
In New York a defense witness testified that Jan Janoff Pouren was a brave Soviet revolutionary fighter, not a criminal, recounting that he fought beside Pouren in the Russian revolutionary party and fled Russia in 1905 to avoid police. The witness’ fear surfaced as he avoided naming movement leaders.
Nashville Tenn November 10 Colonel Duncan B Cooper and his son Robin Cooper faced murder and carrying concealed weapons charges in the Carmack case. Duncan Cooper remanded to jail without bail while warrants were issued for Robin Cooper who remains hospitalized.
Wellesley reports a football game between Rock Ridge School and Needham High School ending 9 to 7 with a close score and competitive effort from both teams.
An advertisement promotes Rengo as a safe fat reducer to be eaten like candy. It claims a pound loss per day and offers a one dollar full sized box through the Rengo Co. Detroit with a free 50 cent sample by mail. It lists Boston and Cambridge druggists carrying the product and provides several street addresses for sales.
An advertisement touts Multo Fruto as a natural remedy for constipation and tired nerves. It claims a free trial via mail from Rengo Co in Detroit while full packages cost 25 cents and 50 cents at drug stores. No free drugstore samples are offered.
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