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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1906
Page
2
Norfolk couple Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Hudgins celebrate their golden wedding aged seventy nine and seventy two. Mrs Hudgins credits Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a superior tonic for body and brain and bronchial trouble, saying they feel healthier and more energetic with its use. June 17, 1906.
An old period advertisement touts Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolute medicine and tonic. It claims to strengthen nerves heart and digestion, aid the sickly, and promote longevity while warning against imitations and noting the “Old Chemist” trademark. The ad lists Rochester New York as the company base and prices at $1.00 per bottle.
New Haven Conn Nov 16 An announcement lists Timothy E Byrnes as first vice president of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad replacing Percy R Todd who resigns as director Todd served a year on leave and traffic duties were covered by President Mellen The other vice presidents Cur tiss Rochersperger and Mc Henry retain second third and fourth posts Curtiss keeps Boston office effective Dec 1 The president will assign duties
Dwight Hale the young evangelist who pleaded guilty to larceny of a trunk full of clothes owned by Mabel Haan 292 Columbus Avenue was sentenced to the State reformatory by Judge Brown. Irene Stark was not pressed as there was no evidence of criminal involvement. The clothing was recovered later at a Merrimac Street mission where Hale was arrested.
Washington reports a labor shortage in the Panama Canal Zone hampering progress. Chief Engineer Stevens notes the late month arrival of gallegoes from Spain and estimates a need for about 2000 more workers between the division points and dumping grounds. The September average across the division was 2267 men.
The disbarment case against Attorney James Oliver Higgins was postponed to next Friday as Higgins was reportedly physically unable to appear. Judge Fox granted until then to file an answer while a large crowd watched the equity merit session. Witnesses included two nuns and prosecutors A. D. Hill and Timothy W. Coakley held talks with the judge.
The notice details error tolerance for names such as Solomon with minor misspellings. It estimates about one hundred problems, allows late submissions within ten days after the last problem, and notes the catalogue will list authors and book titles for contestants to use if they wish.
Hundreds of large rats were driven from hiding by a high tide and easterly gale at the wharf. Many drowned, their bodies strewn along the south pier. After tide receded, they returned underneath the wharf, then were driven out again. Men with pitchforks hooks and brooms disposed of the rodents.
The N. E. B. C. Orchestra opened its season in Jordan Hall conducted by G. W. Chadwick. Advanced students assisted with Miss Lilla Ormond singing Saint-Saens aria Amour viens aider from Samson and Delilah and Miss Edith W. Bly performing Liszt concerto in E flat. Spohr Jessonda Overture Haydn Symphony No. 2 in D major and Reinecke Fest Overture were on the program. The soloists impressed as the orchestra displayed solid training under Chadwick. The audience was large and appreciative.
Guarantee promises cure of itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. Advertises ointment with a refund if not cured.
In Taunton Judge White imposes a 12 to 15 year prison term with three days solitary on William Bedeau for highway robbery in the Webster Company cash bag heist of August 22 from cashier Arthur Green. He admits being part of the trio but denies taking the money. Casey and ONeil each receive five to eight year terms for related burglaries in Fall River.
The White Star liner Canopie, under Captain Sealby, departs at 10 am from Pier 7 to Azores Gibraltar Naples and Genoa with 1600 steerage passengers mainly returning home for winter. Notables include General Champlin and artist George De Forest Brush aboard. cargo includes 14000 bushels of wheat and 3100 bales of cotton, the largest Med service load yet.
Washington reports the army will cease issuing blue kersey overcoats to enlisted men and will issue olive drab overcoats exclusively. The change takes effect immediately with the new uniform policy.
A customer reports relief from lifelong cracked fingertips after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment purchased February 21 from W. A. Bibber in Richmond. He notes temporary fixes failed and credits the remedies with his hands becoming perfectly well by June 24 1905.
Mrs. Ezra Heald reports her six month old son's face eczema cleared after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent for six months. She states no symptoms since and recommends the remedies. Available worldwide through Drug & Chemical Corp Boston Mass with prices 25c 50c and 80c and chocolate pills 25c per vial.
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