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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
5
Judge Bishop sentences Benjamin Smith, a chauffeur, to months after declaring intoxicated driving a hazard to lives. He says punishment should not depend on the defendant’s class or friends, emphasizing responsibility over status.
Judge Bishop in the criminal session yesterday imposed a three months House of Correction sentence on Benjamin A. Smith a chauffeur found operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. United States district attorney J Mark Sullivan argued for clemency while presenting letters from Congressman A P Gardner and testimony from selectmen and local judges. The court declined to reconsider or suspend the sentence.
An old newspaper piece questions how medical firms obtain testimonials for products like D. D. D. Prescription and D. D. D. Soap. It cites genuine cases such as Robert Sussman of Toledo who credits a cure to the remedy and offers to contact eczema sufferers, noting some testimonials may be paid or written by associates.
The corset business reports a steady rise as corsetieres refine fittings in private parlors and stay aligned with fashion trends. The firm notes more women are pleased daily and invites new customers to visit for expert service.
Judge Loring heard a case by William H. Dunbar and others trustees of the Fiske building seeking an injunction against the Boston Curb Exchange. They allege broker shouting disrupts tenants’ business in the Fiske building and seeks to stop curb brokers from operating.
Final clearing of William Campbell's stock of antiseptic papers offered at sale prices. Many patterns available at fractions of regular cost with rolls priced as low as 18c and up to 95c per roll.
Witnesses described street noise as hubbub and din resembling football game cheers. Lawyers said it distracted work while some renters found offices undesirable. Defence noted it did not disturb a trustee and curb exchange figures showed high trading volumes in 1906 and 1907. Hearing resumes today.
More than fifty prominent Ad-Men attended the November dinner at the Boston Yacht Club with many major agencies and advertisers present. Toastmaster Tilton S. Beil led remarks by Montgomery Rollins on advertising value for securities, Timer C. Rice, and George Jfrench. entertainment included an orchestra, a cornet solo, and operatic selections. The event featured a mammoth Victrolia piano phonograph and was organized by Charles F. Bellatty, W. H. McLaughlin, and W. A. Trowbridge with widespread city sponsorship and ample provisions for guests.
Five hundred people attended a whist and dancing party at Boston College Tuesday evening. The event, held in the gym under St Theresa's and St Valentine’sjoint auspices, featured 590 whist tables and active dancing in the music room. Frank Brady and Miss Mary McGovern supervised dancing, with Miss Mary Devine leading the whist.Notable guests included Rev. James I. Maguire S J spiritual director, Rev. Charles E. Lane S J, John T. Shea president, and Archdiocesan Union secretary Maurice Dineen.
Distress and disability fund committee of the Hebrew Progressive Lodge Fraternal Order of A. B. A. hosted a ball at Paul Revere Hall Mechanics Building attended by a large crowd. Julius Rosenblum presided and received a large bouquet, with help from A Zimberg J Michael and Peter Weisberg.
Unofficial reports from Manila say the battleship Nebraska during ongoing target practice broke world records for marksmanship with her 12 inch guns. Local observers note exceptional accuracy and speed in firing as crews hammer the targets. The claim follows similar proclamations of superiority by other navies in past drills.
An advertisement promotes Murine eye remedy claiming relief for red itchy or watery eyes. It touts soothing marine ingredients and claims to ease eye discomfort and irritation.
The ad notes kidney trouble as a common cause of sickness and urges readers to try Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root kidney remedy. It claims kidneys filter all blood daily and offers a free sample by writing to Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and mentions available 50 cent and one dollar bottles at drug stores.
A large Boston area gathering discusses the laymen's missionary movement within the Southern Presbyterian Church. Leaders urge lay leadership, set bold goals, and stress funding, organization, and sustained church focus to evangelize globally.
The article promotes Marmola Tablets as an easy alternative to exercise and dieting. It asserts a 75c case from Marmola Co in Detroit or local druggists can help readers lose thirty pounds in days by taking four tablets daily, claiming no stomach upset or wrinkles and urging readers to avoid effort.
In Germany a weekly paper discusses kidney and rheumatic remedies. A chemical formula claimed to relieve kidney diseases and rheumatism mixes Buchn extract Balm Wort and Sarsaparilla. Taken after meals and at night, it is sold by pharmacists.
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