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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1908

Page

5

Public Safety Drives Ban on Reckless Auto Drivers

Col. William E. Sohier urged barring dangerous drivers to improve road safety at a New England Governors conference. Attendees backed uniform laws, stronger enforcement, and centralized highway control across states.

Col. Sohier Tim William E. Sohier New England Sohier Massachusetts Highway Commission Colonel Sohier Francis Hurtubis, Jr Massachusetts Automobile Association James H. MacDonald Connecticut E. Chickering Tremont Theatre

City Hall plans draw Finance Commission scrutiny

George Ernst and Randall Morris of the Finance Commission toured City Hall offices and inspected janitorial services. They were tasked on a sub committee with evaluating the proposed new City Hall and may issue an opinion before the commission's term ends. The panel is exploring a Park Square site or the old Court House site behind City Hall for the building.

City Hall George A. ©. Ernst Randall G. Morris Finance Commission Messrs Randall and Ernst Park Square

Cummins Elected U S Senator by Legislature

Des Moines Iowa Governor A B Cummins was elected United States Senator by the Legislature receiving 106 votes Porter a Democrat had 3. Three Republicans did not vote.

Des Moines A. B. Cummins United States Cummins Porter

Mian Is as Old as His Stomach Epigram Ad for Dyspepsia Tablets

A Persians themed epigram promotes Mier Dyspepsia Tablets as superb digestive aid. It claims the product digests despite stomach illness, stops gas and bad breath, and strengthens the digestive canal. The ad cites a claim of 40 000 physicians endorsing the tablets and offers a free trial by mail from F A Stuart Co of Marshall Michigan.

Mier F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

Vincent Club Fair at the Somerset for Hospital Benefit

The Vincent Club held a biannual fair in the Hotel Somerset grand ballroom to aid the Vincent Memorial Hospital on Huntington Avenue. Visitors enjoyed themed booths Japanese art dolls flowers and crafts plus a Dutch grab and a dining room. Organizers led by Miss Adelaide Jackson and a large committee raised funds though the final total was not announced.

Vincent Club Somerset Vincent Memorial Hospital Huntington Avenue Adelaide Jackson Jessie Sherman Christine Hunnewell Leslie Knowles W. H. Dewart Larz Anderson Harold Peabody Ronald T. Lyman Marion H. Fenno Dorothy M. Jordan George P. Hamlin Nora Thayer Alice Parker Helen Fay Cornelia Wolcott Helen Thomas

New York father fatally shoots daughter and wounds son

Carl Loos killed his 16 year old daughter and mortally wounded his 24 year old minister son at 1710 Second Avenue New York this morning. A second son intervened after a second shot was fired. The minister had recently learned of his father’s heavy drinking and abuse of his mother.

New York Carl Loos Second Avenue Loos Fred Loos Illinois Yale SI. D John Marie Meta Harlem Court Mre

Conductor Convicted in Fare Larceny Case

Conductor Ferdinand B. Huse of the Boston Elevated was tried in Cambridge District Court on two counts of larceny of fares. He was found guilty and sentenced by Judge Almy to 15 days in the House of Correction on each count.

Ferdinand B. Huse Boston Elevated Cambridge District Court Fares Almy House of Correction

Case Against Nelson Dismissed in Court

In Chicago Navy 24 The complaining Witness against Battling Nelson a pugilist who was arrested yesterday charged with resisting an officer did not appear in court today and the case against the fighter was dismissed.

Chicago Navy

Fleisher Yarns Promise Quality and Value for Knitters

The Fleisher Yarns advertise even lofty and elastic skeins spun from high grade wools. They claim more yards per pound than lower grades and lasting wear and wash. Look for the Fleisher trade mark on every skein and ask dealers to stock them if needed.

Saxony Germantown

Deny Rumor of Elopement in South Framingham

A Providence wedding planned for Grace Weeks and George Brackett sparked rumors of elopement. Weeks says the rumor is two weeks premature, noting a Providence ceremony at her aunt’s home and a license issued to Brackett last Saturday.

South Framingham Grace Weeks Chestnut Street Providence George Brackett Boston Quincy

Judge Orders Norris to Pay Wife $100 Monthly

Judge George of the Probate Court yesterday ordered Frank E. Norris a Washington street druggist to pay his wife one hundred dollars each month.

George Frank E. Norris Washington Street

Rengo Fat Reduction Claim Promises Safe Dramatic Loss

An advertisement proclaims Rengo as a fat reduction remedy with claims of about one pound lost per day through improved digestion and nutrient use. It touts safety, candy like taste, nerve strength, and wrinkle prevention, with sales via Detroit headquarters and various Boston Cambridge outlets.

Prof Haeckel to Retire at 75 in Germany

Ernst Haeckel, renowned naturalist and professor of zoology at Jena University since 1862, will retire on his 75th birthday February 16. His final lecture is February 12 before he dedicates the rest of his life to his phylogenetic museum.

Jena Germany Ernst Heinrich Haeckel

Man Falls Into Potash Vat at Monument Mills

John Martin aged 37 fell into a vat of caustic potash at Monument Mills in Great Barrington on November 24. He suffered burns, his condition may be fatal, and he leaves a wife and child.

Great Barrington John Martin Monument Mills

Suicide of Dr O S Mills at Columbus Insane Asylum

Gallipolis Ohio Nov 24 Dr O S Mills house physician at the Columbus Insane Asylum killed himself today leaving a note reading Whats the use The tragedy ends a career marked by service at the asylum and a final act of despair observed by staff and authorities

Gallipolis, CO O. S. Mills Columbus Insane Asylum

Warren judge EFr Roberts dies suddenly in Sharon

Sharon Pennsylvania reports the sudden death of Judge E Fr Roberts of Warren Ohio from heart disease. The jurist was in Sharon when he collapsed and died from heart failure. Authorities said the death was sudden and unexpected.

Multo Fruto Promises Natural Constipation Cure

A free trial claims Multo Fruto clears constipation with tropical fruit juices and soothing nerves. It can be eaten as fruit or candy with full sized packages sold at drug stores for 25 or 50 cents. If unavailable, send remittance to Rengo Co Detroit for a prepaid trial package, free only by mail.

Rengo Rengo Co Detroit Mich Rengo Bldg

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