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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1909

Page

5

Myrtle V Hopkins Driven Ashore In Cape Breton Gale

During a 60 mile per hour northwest gale off the Cape Breton coast the British schooner Myrtle V Hopkins from Halifax to St John s N F via Sydney was driven ashore at Flat Point C B and will likely be a total wreck. A tug from Sydney was sent to assist but returned as the storm worsened and the crew abandoned ship. The vessel is 158 tons and owned at Liverpool N S.

Flat Point C. B Cape Breton Myrtle V. Hopkins Linek Halifax St. John’s N. F Sydney N. S Liverpool N. 8

Rexall Mucu-Tone Promises Free Trial for Catarrh Cure

An advertisement touts Rexall Mucu-Tone as a blood based cure for catarrh in women. It claims internal treatment plus medicine can fully cure the general disease, offers a money back guarantee, and lists Rexall Stores in Boston as outlets.

Rexall Boston Rexall Stores Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores

May tie up all Vermont

Barre Vermont November 16. A complete paralysis threatens the granite industry unless an agreement is reached within two weeks between the Manufacturers Association and the Cutters Union. Four thousand cutters in Barre East Barre Montpelier Williamstown and Waterbury struck over a pneumatic bush hammer in Northfield that produced excessive dust hindering work.

Barre Vermont Manufacturers’ Association Cutters’ Union East Barre Montpelier Williamstown Waterbury Northfield

Strike at Granite Quarry Shuts Down Work in Barre Northfield

The cutters strike has 2000 pol ishers and tool sharpeners idle, with 6000 more possible. James Duncan, Massachusetts secretary of the national union, may push arbitration to settle the dispute. Northfield workers protested a pneumatic bush hammer, saying it creates dust harming health and productivity. Manufacturers argue the issue should follow a union contract to arbitration. Local sentiment expects granite sheds to close into the new year as December usually slows work.

Cutters’ Union Barre James Duncan Quincy Mass National Organization Toronto American Federation of Labor Northfield

Thanksgiving Day puzzles and pictures in Sunday Post

Thanksgiving Day games and puzzles accompany the Sunday Post issue with drawings by the boys and girls. The Thanksgiving Sunday Post marks next Sunday’s feature showcase.

The Sunday Post Boys and Girls Thanksgiving Sunday Post

NAB Woman in Big Four Case

In Cincinnati Ohio on November 16 a dramatic follow up to the Big Four embezzlement case saw constables arrest a woman at Mrs. Stewart Ford's upscale apartment. She is charged with receiving $1000 of the $643,000 Warriner allegedly embezzled. Warriner appeared in Criminal Court later that afternoon pled not guilty to embezzlement and grand larceny with a $20,000 bond. The four men who earlier aided him did not renew their pledges and Warriner was jailed.

Cincinnati Charles L. Warriner Big Four Stewart-Ford Court House Warriner Criminal Court

Castro to live in United States after Malaga stay

Ex President Castro of Venezuela will remain in Malaga until year end and then travel to the United States to settle, expressing confidence in the American people’s spirit fairness and justice.

Paris Castro Venezuela Madrid Malaga United States America

Amesbury Woman Henrietta Osgood Found Dead

Mrs. Henrietta Osgood was found dead in her Whittier street home early today. She had just returned from a meeting of the Elizabeth H. Whittier Association where she read a paper on Russia. She recently visited that country.

Amesbury Henrietta Osgood Whittier Street Elizabeth H. Whittier Association Russia

Martin to Meet Sawyer at Lawrence for Big Bout

Unity Cycle Club of Lawrence books Terry Martin of Philadelphia to clash with Tom Sawyer tomorrow night. Martin replaces Bill Hurley and has recent wins over Tommy Sullivan and Honey Melody, signaling strong form.

Martin Sawyer Lawrence Unity Cycle Club Terry Martin Philadelphia Tom Sawyer Bill Hurley Tommy Sullivan Honey Melody

Robert A Howe Stricken in Tunnel Station

Robert A. Howe aged 60 of 71 Bromfield street suffered apoplexy last night in the Essex street tunnel station and was taken to Relief Hospital in critical condition.

Robert A. Howe Bromfield Street Essex Street Tunnel Relief Hospital

Man Slashes Face in Street Altercation

Salvatore Catazone, 33, living at 11 Charter Street, was severely slashed on the face last night by an enraged countryman. Police seek Michele Cardone, the assailant.

Salvatore Catazone Charter’ Street Michele Cardone

Marshall Loses First Chess Championship Game

Frank J. Marshall of Brooklyn lost his opening game to J. W. Showalter of Georgetown in Louisville in the race for the United States chess championship.

Louisville Frank J. Marshall Brooklyn N. Y J. W. Showalter Georgetown United States

A. O. H. Cambridge Ball Holds 39th Annual Event

Division 5, A. O. H., Cambridge, staged its 39th annual ball at Cypress Hall in Cambridgeport last night, showcasing community participation and festive scenes.

Cambridge Cypress Hall Cambridgeport

Victory in Chelsea Building Fund Campaign Reaches Goal

Chelsea YMCA drive ends with 71000 in cash and pledges, surpassing the 66000 goal by 5000. Workers and supporters erupt in enthusiasm as the total is announced at headquarters, marking a successful fundraising effort.

Chelsea

Ladies Pledge Funds Near Target for Community Building

At a Chelsea supper the team and citizens committee reported about $62,000 raised toward a $66,000 goal. Mrs. George H. Carter announced a $5000 pledge from the Ladies Auxiliary, prompting a plan to raise the remaining amount among members with several increased gifts from Arthur C. Stone and others.

Citizens’ Committee George H. Carter Ladies’ Auxiliary Chelsea Arthur C. Stone Walter Mitchell Team 9 Warren Kimball Team Walter L. Martin William C. Hill Alfred Maggs Charles H. Reed

Thanksgiving Dinner Menus by Sunday Post and Chefs

The Sunday Post culinary expert offers menus for four popular Thanksgiving dinners with prices. Additional menus by Parker House chef Dellamano and United States Hotel chef Merrick are included. An illustration depicts a warm Thanksgiving table setting from the period.

Sunday Post Dellamano Parker House Merrick United States Thanksgiving Sunday Post

Export Tax Favored by Post Reader

A reader argues for a 10 percent export tax to aid working people, noting ships from the port carry large apple and wheat cargoes. The letter cites cheaper bread and meat abroad, urging government money from exports to fund relief for less fortunate citizens.

POST

Export tax seen as no help for the poor says writer

A Boston correspondent argues that exporters do not aid the poor since producers, who are the main buyers, receive less value than their output. The author contends poverty stems from unequal producing and consuming power and urges wages to match product value, eliminating profits.

M. Hb. W Armour’s Meat Trust Morgan’s Steel Trust Rockefeller Oil Trust Havemeyer Sugar Trust J. Lafontaine Boston

Fire crews respond to blaze on James A Lowell estate Chestnut Hill

Newton and Brookline fire departments battled a house fire on the James A Lowell estate off Hammond Street Chestnut Hill occupied by lawyer William G Thompson. The alarm started in Newton but failed. Brookline was summoned and Newton police alerted the fire crew. Loss totaled 1500 dollars.

Newton Brookline James A. Lowell Hammond Street Chestnut Hill William G. Thompson Fire

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