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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
6
Cambridge Y M C A reports a fresh gift of 20000 after last night’s meeting, bringing the day’s total to 25762 and grand total to 114391. Campaign leaders say 36000 remains to reach tonight’s 150000 goal as committees press to collect funds.
Dr. J Lawrence Hill of Jackson Michigan announces a home trial package for consumption and related lung diseases. Send name, address, and twenty cents to 1193 Hill Building Jackson MI for a prepaid trial. The remedy purports to halt disease progression and restore appetite and health.
A long list of promotions reshuffles several ranks in the city police department. Lieutenant Patrick F. King moves to drill master and inspector of uniforms at Station 16, with Sergeant Sumner S. Fosters and Patrolmen Connor and Horgan reassigned between Stations 16 and 4. Inspectors McGarr and Armstrong named captains bring decades of service, while Lieutenants Sheehan and Goode receive promotions and sergeants Pyne King and Sullivan advance. Retirement of Lt. Timothy J. Murphy takes effect at roll call.
Rebecca Berkner an 18 year old house keeper for Dr. E N Levins at 30 Chambers Street West End jumped from a roof of her home after a quarrel with David Hakeman two months earlier. She fell over 50 feet and was taken to Relief Hospital not expected to live. Berkner a Russian immigrant had worked for Mrs David Goldstein before joining Dr. Levins staff. She left a note expressing desire to die and her sister Annie Berkner was summoned from Brockton.
Greater Boston saw its first real snow storm of the season with flakes falling as theatres emptied. Temperatures plummeted from 62 at 9 AM to 33 by midnight while rain turned to hail and sleet before snow. Weather observers expect improving conditions today and a green Thanksgiving.
Twenty one fishing craft arrived at a Boston wharf with 341 400 pounds of mixed fresh fish including haddock cod hake pollock and cusk while the Spray shows two notable catches and crews report lobsters. The Spray bears scars from a west edge George s Bank storm, and captains Nickerson and crew are praised for high stock.
Arrived steamers include Sachem Persiana Kershaw Old Colony Geer City of Philadelphia City of Gloucester and more from Liverpool Rosario Montevideo Norfolk Baltimore and other ports. Cleared steamers Bohemian Tuscany Fagerton and others. sailed Karen Boston Halifax Everett Nantucket and more. Tidal data and sun moon details listed.
Edgar Beecher Bronson recounts a thrilling bull ring confrontation in The Tiger Wins for Sunday Post Magazine. The narrative captures danger, courage, and spectacle as matador and bull clash.
A report from the market notes turkeys available at 25 to 40 cents per pound, with chickens at 25 to 30 cents and venison from 35 to 45 cents. Fowl runs 17 to 20 cents while vegetables and fittings remain at usual prices.
Market watchers report the 28 year low in turkey availability on the eve of Thanksgiving. Prices vary from 2 to 40 cents per pound with many birds stored for a year selling at 35 to 88 cents. Chickens rise to 30 cents, fowl 17 to 20 cents, venison imported from Scotland reaching 45 cents.
Secretary MacVeagh approves Mr. Curtis as Reynolds replacement on the Foreign Tariff Board. Curtis would have arrived Nov 1 to fill the desk vacated by James Burton Reynolds but for trials in the Boston steel cases where he serves as assistant district attorney.
Curtis, a Boston born Harvard graduate and top golf player, served as assistant district attorney in Suffolk County and led trials into bid rigging for municipal contracts. His appointment as assistant Secretary of the Treasury was postponed due to ongoing steel case work with ex district attorney Hill. He is engaged and active in golf and club life.
Thomas F. Kelly of Dallas Roxbury who styled himself the motor man candidate for Mayor yesterday afternoon turned over to John F. Fitzgerald the Democratic candidate 2500 signatures which he secured among letter carriers police officers teamsters and Elevated employees.
Charles P. Heywood formerly an office boy for Daniel Webster died in Chicago yesterday. He was born in Grafton Massachusetts in 1838.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims relief from sour belching heartburn and stomach heaviness within five minutes and promotes a 50 cent case with enough dose to cure most disturbances.
In Butler Missouri Congressman David A DeArmond and his 6 year old grandson David A Waddie DeArmond Jr died after he carried the boy through flames and both fell through the burning floor. Mrs DeArmond and another maid escaped while Taft sent condolences noting the Congressmans honesty and service.
James E. Rich won the Democratic mayoral nomination in Lynn with 1464 votes to William Kelly's 138. The polling saw a minor incident at Corbett School where constable William Hoyt was allegedly assaulted by George McKee while attempting to serve civil process. McKee was handed to police.
New York November 23 First editions of Edgar Allan Poe’s works commanded record prices at the Maier auction. Bids ran into thousands, with Poe’s Prose Romances fetching 8800 dollars and Al Aaraaff selling for 2900. Longfellow and Lowell editions trailed, with a Longfellow record at 480 and a Commemoration Ode at 500.
Advertisements tout Hyomei as a complete $1 outfit that kills germs in the nose and throat, cures catarrh and sore throat, with money back if not effective. Testimonials from Ada Hopkins and others claim dramatic relief and renewed health, noting mail orders handled by Booth's Hyomei Co. in Buffalo, New York.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a quick remedy for wind and stomach discomfort, claiming rapid relief to get digestion going again. The copy targets readers seeking digestive help and continued daily comfort.
An advertising piece touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for flatulence and indigestion. It claims the product attacks gas producing foods, aids digestion, and can be tried free before purchase. The 50 cent box is available at drug stores, with mailed samples from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
Historic ad touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as the best remedy for dandruff itching scalp and baldness. It claims to banish dandruff restore color and grow hair by stimulating follicles and improving circulation. Trial costs are waived if results are unsatisfactory. sold in Boston at Riker Jaynes Rexall Stores.
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