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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
3
Promoter touts a pineapple paw paw biscuit as a cure for indigestion and low vitality. Letters from users claim rapid relief, improved appetite, and better work ability. Offers free sample with a small postage fee and coupon to request one package.
At Samuel Fritz's jewelry shop 134 Broadway Chelsea a 16 year old, George F. Blanchard, broke glass and stole watches then fought Patrolman Parsons. Assistance from the police station arrived as Blanchard was dragged out through the window and taken to the station.
Reports from the Deer Island House of Correction show about 300 more prisoners than capacity. To ease the congestion, many short term inmates will be transferred to the Charles Street jail during the month, while that facility also struggles with overcrowding and double occupancy in cells.
Mrs Joseph Martin suffered burns when her clothing caught fire at her residence 105 Chelsea street Everett yesterday afternoon. She died yesterday night at Lafayette Hospital in Chelsea.
Alderman Donnelly assails Mayor Hibbard’s economy drive in the sanitary division and cites forced loading of garbage by city workers onto an Arlington contractor’s wagon without a permit. He urges action by the Finance Commission as conditions persist citywide. The Board unanimously approves his order and also backs full-time park department employees. Alderman Curley accuses park officials of selling shrubs at cut rates to friends.
The Brookline Board of Health and Selectmen ruled that a crying baby on Williams and Harvard streets is not a public nuisance. The petition against Donald Howard, son of Charles Howard, was dismissed as lacking legal basis. The case is referred to house owners, with Mr. Howard indicating he may move if needed.
Evelyn Eveleson, two, died after severe burns at her Jamaica Plain home last night. She toppled from a high chair onto a gas stove near 18 Wise Street, suffering extensive injuries before succumbing at City Hospital.
Thomas W. Lawson is rapidly recovering from injuries suffered Sunday afternoon at North Scituate while riding in a carriage with his daughter Bunny. Edward A. McSweeney reports Lawson is feeling well and will attend to business in Boston on Wednesday. No permanent injury.
Mrs Thaw arrives from Europe carrying 1200 cigarettes of a Parisian brand. Reportedly intended for Harry Thaw as part of his prison hardships, the unusual baggage reflects tensions around the Stanford White case.
Syracuse October fifth. De Wolf Hopper the comic opera comedian was severely injured when he fell eight feet from a platform on stage during a local theatre performance. He was removed from the theater to receive medical attention.
The Republican county convention in Wesleyan Hall nominated Arthur W. Dolan for register of probate and Walter F. Frederick for clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court. Frederick, already clerk, was appointed by justices to succeed John Noble. Dolan had a prior Democratic nomination for register. Ex-Representative Walter A. Webster presided. William E. White and Harry B. Pray served as secretaries.
Timothy W. Coakley returns from Hot Springs where he sought relief from summer rheumatism. The rumor of his sanatorium commitment was denied at his firm’s office where he is a prominent member.
Dissatisfaction grows among 5000 Boston carpenters and Master Builders Association with the current wage and working agreement. The contract runs to next May and both sides have given six months’ notice for changes. Carpenters seek elimination of the open shop clause. builders oppose the current wage schedule.
The New England convention of the International Association of Steam Water Power and Pipe Fitters met in Holyoke last Sunday to aid Boston locals with a grievance over travel outside the city. It was the largest convention yet, with thriving local conditions. Boston Retail Clerks Union 796 president Lawrence A. Fleey will give a historical address at tonight’s meeting at 694 Washington St after the business session, followed by a concert. Edward F. Connelly was elected Lamplighters Union delegate to the State Branch AFL opening in Lowell next Monday. Rising Sun Co. has retained all former city tradesmen under its lighting contract. K S Brown of Power Specialty spoke to Boston Association 12 on Foster Super-Heaters. John M. Richardson will discuss Mechanical Firing at the next educational session. Dennis D. Driscoll spoke to Boston Horseshoers Union 5 for the first time since the State House shooting last December. Michael C. Roche was chosen delegate to the State Branch AFL convention. The renewal fee was cut from 25 to 5 dollars until January 1. Boston Central Wage Earners Club meets tonight at Wells Memorial. John R. Alpine of Boston Gasfitters Union 175 was reelected international president of the United Association of Plumbers, Gas and Steamfitters and Helpers. James H. Sheehe of Boston Plumbers Union 12 was elected fourth international vice-president. The International Bridge Structural Iron Workers and Housesmiths Union executive board will visit Boston to discuss wage and working agreements with several local firms. John K. E. Potts and Charles J. Gallagher will represent Boston Carpenters Union 33 at the State Branch convention in Lowell next Monday.
The city auditor reports gross funded debt of 108 621 706 as of Sept 30 up from 103 732 906 on Dec 31 1907, with 372 438 17 within borrowing capacity. Mayor's office spends 5144 35 monthly on office expenses. annual appropriation 92 325, leaving 12 788 17. Finance Commission holds 20 319 unexpended.
A limited edition free to women offering health tips and instructions for a perfect figure. Readers can obtain the booklet by writing to Weingarten Bros at 377 Broadway New York.
Our extensive display features dining room pieces many made in our own factory and offered at very low prices.
Judge Alton B. Parker told about a $100,000 Standard Oil donation to Roosevelt's 1904 campaign committee. He said Cortelyou sought more money and that the funds were used, not returned, amid a Democratic gathering in Richmond Market Hall.
Charles River Court of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters celebrated its 25th anniversary in Watertown at Town Hall with about 200 attendees. Rev. Ambrose F. Roche, Post Chief Ranger James T. Barnes, and historian Thomas F. Gallagher spoke as the court noted its membership surpassing 200 since its 1883 founding. Michael E. Conroy was reappointed First Chief Ranger after 25 years.
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