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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1910
Page
8
William A. Clark former U S senator announced a 150000 donation to the Los Angeles Young Women's Christian Association to fund a home for working girls in memory of his mother Mary Andrews Clark who died in Los Angeles several years ago.
Lancaster New Hampshire November 18 The trial of Mrs J Marshall Dodge of Lunenburg Vermont for the September 17 murder of William Heath has been set for January 3 She is described as a wealthy woman and is free on bail while awaiting trial in the Essex County grand jury indictment.
Miss Nettie Bogardus writes of relief from internal catarrh after using Peruna and notes noticeable improvement after the first bottle. Another reader reports relief from sick headaches and improved health after Peruna and Manalin. Miss Julia Butler says Peruna restored appetite, strength, and overall good health after a sister’s recommendation.
The Citizens' Municipal League held a secret, two hour nominating committee meeting amid a sharp policy debate. Some members push to avoid nominating and defer to the Good Government Association, while others warn against a passive year. Charles O. Jones of 42 Hales Street emerges as a school committee hopeful despite the tension.
Joseph Walker speaker of the House sent a mailed survey to Home Market Club members asking if they supported his tariff resolution. The club’s annual meeting rejected the resolution 48 to, prompting Walker to canvass members and publish the full text with a yes or no postal ballot for informal views.
Woburn ranks Patrolman Philip H. Haggerty 44 died at his home on 80 Salem Street at midnight. A six year veteran and member of the night squad in the business district he is survived by his wife and one son.
New York November 1 A bribe of 100000 dollars to vote against anti race track betting bills was offered to State Senator Eugene M Travis of Brooklyn. He testified before the legislative graft committee naming a mysterious man acting for former Senator Frank J Gardner who confirmed it by phone.
Gardner, indicted for attempting to influence Otto G. Poelker of Brooklyn then a State Senator and now a Congressman, as opponents press ahead with a bribery inquiry. The hearing uncovered efforts to subpoena James R. Keene and Harry Payne Whitney, horse racing magnates, over a $500,000 alleged corruption fund. Travis testified of offers to him and named more senators who were allegedly approached.
In a dated letter from Boston on Nov. 16 1910 Thomas J Gasson president of Boston College and John F Casey headmaster of the English High School defend Peters against campaign claims. They say Kelley had the highest exam score but a clerical error nullified the marking and a new test was held. They condemn late campaign misstatements and note Peters acted with their approval.
A city wide police drive under Commissioner O Meara nets 27 fines after 29 spitters were jailed or cited. South Boston led with seven arrests while Back Bay and North End saw the fewest. One man fled a fine on Cambridge Street. others paid 2 dollar fines in courts across several districts. The commissioner pushes for summons where possible to ensure court appearance.
The Newsboys' Court held its first session at 277 Tremont Street and tried three cases. Jacob Feinberg admitted selling papers before 6 in the morning and was suspended a week. Frank Morris sold papers on the Common without a permit and his case was filed. Israel Jacobs pleaded guilty to selling during school hours and his case was continued for review of excuses offered.
About two thousand people attended a relief concert and ball by Boston Division No. 122 of the Order of Railway Conductors at Odd Fellows Hall Tremont Street. Notable guests included Philip Morrison of the Boston & Albany and A W Martin of the New York New Haven Hartford.
Wolf's department store in Hanover and Portland streets restocked after a brisk run on coats. Owner Bernard M. Wolf and his buyer rushed to New York to replenish stock, bringing fresh, bargain overcoats to sale today.
First shipment of Thanksgiving turkeys arrives in Boston with prices from 26 cents to 32 cents for the best birds. Supplies may be tight but not alarming, as about 500000 birds prepare to enter the city. Vermont turkeys cost 26 cents with freight pushing best native birds to 30 32 cents. Other meats and household items priced per pound or dozen follow in a market district list.
In Council Bluffs Iowa Nov 18 H O Blaisdel of New York set a world one minute typing record by producing 185 words from printed matter without error surpassing Florence B F Wilson who had 134 words with two errors.
A promotional notice touts Sanderma cream soap as a skin care solution that offers quick, economical, and pleasant cleansing and beauty benefits. The ad claims it protects the skin and rivals high end French soaps, available at Houghton & Dutton's and by mail from Robinson Bros. & Co of Malden Massachusetts, established 1852.
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