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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1908
Page
2
Newburyport reports police precautionary measures for 40 Dodge Bros strike-breakers amid potential riot risk. Boston investor B. E. Cole arrived to assess the situation while strikers station pickets at the railroad station to greet incoming workers and explain the dispute.
Vendors sell 1908 era staple merchandise as prices plunge. Raymond buys four stores, a factory, and portions of Bennett Bourget Co and Bacharach Co stocks. Main sale at 336 Washington St with 60,000 ft moulding shipped to Charlestown for frame work. Furs and furnishings advertised at 364 Washington St amid mass clearance.
The Finance Commission sent a statement to the city government denying any recommendation of paying musicians a wage as low as 1.50 per day. It asserts concerts can be managed to achieve the goals without injustice to the musicians and clarifies a misimpression from a Music Commission member.
Fred P. Bacon critiques Boston Music Commission chair O Shea over concert costs and municipal band use. He argues for fewer higher quality city concerts and questions office expenses and staffing. He urges stronger leadership and accountability to reflect Boston’s musical standards.
The 41st anniversary of the death of the Manchester martyrs Allen Larkin and O'Brien was celebrated at the Irish-American Club in South Boston. About 800 members attended a banquet and later a smoker with speakers including Thomas J. Collins Matthew Cummings and other leaders discussing Irish history and folklore.
Promises to cure any case of itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or refund offers money back. Noted price 600.
A marine eye remedy branded as an eye tonte appears to address persistent eye irritation. The product targets tired eyes and watery discharge, offering soothing relief through a topical formula marketed to sailors and coastal workers.
Beth Israel Synagogue Baldwin marks 22nd anniversary and 60th jubilee of Chief Rabbi Wolf Margolis with a reception and banquet attended by about 200. Isaac Heller chairs the committee. Heller gives toast as Rabbi Margolis is lauded as head of New England Jewish congregations. a gold watch is presented by Heller on behalf of members.
Rich ard W. Braden of New York City and Miss Pauline Desautels of Springfield came to New Haven to watch Yale Harvard and decided to marry after arrival. They obtained a marriage license at City Hall and were wed by Rev Ernest L. Wismer of Davenport Church.
Marshall Raymond estate manager in Pawtucket sustained three broken ribs internal injuries and head bruises and may be fatally hurt. His wife Mrs Raymond suffered internal injuries and a broken hip. Their son Frank aged 23 and Edward aged 21 were bruised. Driver Joseph Bergeron also in the crash.
Rival Democratic factions in Ward 6 announced Dixon as leader after a lengthy session. The anti Fitzgerald group vowed to oppose the Fitzgerald forces to a finish ahead of the forthcoming election.
Mrs. Marshall Raymond of Pawtucket is dying at Twin City Hospital after a collision between a touring car carrying the Ramond family and a carriage near Pine Woods Switch. Husband Edward and Frank Raymond are badly cut and bruised, with the driver Joseph Bergeron uninjured.
Henry Fitzgerald denounces Dixon Santosuosso Grady backed foes in Ward 6 claiming the Fitzgerald group leads with primaries results. James Purcell 269 votes. Gardella Scigliano O Donnell each over 700. McGonagle over 700. Santosuosso 230, signaling no fear ahead of election.
Colonel Patterson author of Man Eaters of Tsavo is a White House guest. He told the President some experiences from his adventures in Mombasa Africa.
A signed statement by Senator Edward W. Dixon Representative Thomas J. Grady and Councilman Joseph Santosuosso declares unified opposition to Fitzgerald and Fitzgeraldism in Ward 6. Dixon will lead the anti Fitzgerald forces from now until election day as factions seek control amid city politics.
In North Attleboro on November 22 fires destroy the farm of Benjamin Estes. A third arson blaze in three weeks consumed barns and killed 24 cows a bull and three horses along with hay and other provisions. Loss pegged at 7500 dollars as Deputy Sheriff John H. Nerney intensifies the search for the incendiary.
Mrs Bradley Martin of New York hosts Balmacaan in London entertaining the Mackintosh who esteems the nobility as beneath him and Earl Kinmore, signaling a milestone in American social acceptance. Earl Howe, a King’s favorite, aided the effort.
Evangeline Booth commander of the Salvation Army is ill at the army headquarters in New York City. Since returning from the West last August she has pressed on despite illness and sunstroke.
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