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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
6
Reg Ot Charlies B. Roberts of Baltimore has left City Hospital after being shot while traveling in a boardwalk rolling chair with Mrs. W. G. Williams. Mrs Roberts is at the Hotel Brighton with him. He is almost healed but still weak.
An article touts a home concoction to counter male nervous exhaustion and weak vitality. It prescribes mixing four ingredients into a bottle and taking a teaspoon after meals and at night, claiming no opiates or habit forming drugs.
A Swede named Oscar A Peterson, about 33, shot himself in the right temple at the United States Hotel yesterday afternoon. His body lies at City Hospital morgue awaiting identification. A receipted photo bill for Carl J. Horner items found in his pocket references August 193 and Gloucester Street.
Miss Lou D. Cosgr of Chippewa Falls is believed to be the world’s champion microscopic writer after crafting 8679 words on the back of a US postal card measuring 3 1 4 by 5 1 2 inches. The writing, barely legible to the eye, is clear under a microscope with each letter well formed and no blurring, done with pen and ink.
The text describes varied stomach symptoms from appetite changes to chest pressure and headaches. It advocates strengthening the stomach with a tonic rather than pre-digested food, noting digestion is controlled by blood and nerves and praising a superior digestive tonic.
United States Senator Foraker releases a statement defending his past legal work. He questions whether employment by Standard Oil and other firms affected his Senate duties and rejects claims of improper influence. He calls for a fair, open procedure if there is any basis for defaming him.
Republican leaders gather at the Quincy House for a pivotal pre nominating event. Tonight may settle who will be the party’s candidate for Lieutenant Governor as Lodge Crane and their aides attend a large reception. Cole deploys a bugler while Luce and Frothingham unveil new badges.
Dr. G. W. Field of the Massachusetts Fish and Game Commission attacked restrictive fisheries legislation at a banquet for foreign delegates to the fisheries congress. He praised fish culture as more valuable than regulation and noted the commission’s ongoing work. The New England Fish Dealers' Association was lauded for its capacity to handle millions of pounds daily. Fisheries Commissioner Prince of Ottawa and England's Dr. Fryer offered views on international regulation.
Thousands of milk users received September bills with a slip announcing a 9 cent per quart price starting October 1 for six months. The six month term could extend to April 1 unless famine pressures trigger an advance. Dealers say the cut follows general practice and a reduction is unlikely.
Scallops appeared in shell fish markets along Atlantic avenue yesterday morning. Demand was brisk as buyers snapped up the fresh catch, with about 300 pounds brought in by the Bangor boat from New York and sold out by evening. Fishermen report plentiful stocks and expect larger consignments soon.
A general strike of lasters and lasting machine operators in 44 shoe factories in Lynn orders 1 pm start tomorrow. About 800 workers will be involved, spanning all city factories run by firms affiliated with the Manufacturers' Association in sympathy with the Joseph Cant Company plant workers.
A meeting of the Lasters Union voted on a strike after the Count concern installed assembling machines and reduced piece work pay by nine cents per pair. The union, largely independent of the Boot and Shoe Workers, faces a wage dispute tied to a contract expiring Oct. 17. If unresolved, the strike could halt work for up to 10,000 operatives and cripple Lynn’s shoe trade.
The Rev. Herbert Johnson of Warren Avenue Baptist Church traveled to Fall River to verify if Louis A. Frothingham was connected to liquor dispensing at the primaries. He spoke with A. G. Weeks and others, finding general belief that money was raised for the campaign but Frothingham had no direct involvement. Evidence suggests a total cut of 700 dollars raised largely in Fall River by Judge Cook, a friend of Frothingham.
United States District Attorney Asa Pp French asks the United States Circuit Court to fast track the government case against the New Haven and Boston and Maine merger and set an early hearing. The circuit court opens October 20. French says he will proceed as prosecuting attorney. railroad counsel readiness is not known.
An advertisement outlines a hair care formula with refined soap white of eggs glycerin coconut oil and salicylic acid. It promotes Birt's Head Wash made to this recipe, claiming it cleans scalp prevents dandruff and leaves hair glossy and healthy. It urges weekly use and offers mail order from New York.
The flagship Connecticut reports the Atlantic battleship fleet is due to anchor in Manila Bay by 6 o clock tomorrow evening. Other ships accompany the fleet as it nears Philippine waters.
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