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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1908

Page

2

Landladies Protest License Change and Street Car Cuts

Joseph Lee and the Lodging House Commission faced sharp criticism at a Landladies and Real Estate Owners meeting in Springfield Street. Mrs. Angelica Post denounced pauperizing districts and mocked license naming as registration. Directors resolved to protest Boston Elevated lines withdrawals on Tremont Shawmut and Columbus routes and seek daily car counts since 1890.

Joseph Lee Lodging House Commission Hibbard Lee Boston Elevated Street Railway Company Tremont Street Shawmut Columbus Avenues

May Settle Greenough Will Case Out of Court

Three women, Margaret D. Greenough Emma P. Greenough and Mary M. Greenough, claim to be widows of Joseph Greenough after his death and the case over his will remains postponed as negotiations for a settlement are under way out of court.

Greenough Joseph Greenough Margaret D. Greenough Emma P. Greenough Mary M. Greenough

Folk dancing to be added to Quincy Evening School curriculum

Miss Bertha Hazard, principal, wins approval to trial a folk dancing course at the Quincy Evening School on Tyler street. About 45 minutes weekly will cover dances from Italian Polish Bohemian Russian Hungarian and German traditions as a relaxation and history geography incentive for working girls. The program costs the city nothing, with an external donor funding the pilot, and may expand to day school if successful.

Quincy Evening School Quincy Tyler Street Bertha Hazard Boston Miss Hazard Brooks Harrington Post New York City

Yankee Still Fast Aground Off Newport And Chickens Rocks

A high tide attempt to float the U S cruiser Yankee ashore on Hen and Chickens rocks in Buzzard's Bay failed despite colliers and tugs. Another effort is planned later in the week. The report also notes a six month extension for government testimony in a powder trust dissolution suit in Philadelphia and William Turtle nominated by acclamation at the Berkshire Republican senatorial convention in Pittsfield.

Newport R. I Yankee Buzzard’s Bay Philadelphia United States Circuit Court Pittsfield Berkshire William Turtle

Mayor Hosts International Tuberculosis Meeting Physicians

Boston Mayor Hibbard will host a morning banquet at the City Club for the International Congress on Tuberculosis delegation. European experts including Professor Krause and Drs Helm Saar will attend while Dr Unterberger outlines Russia’s efforts against the disease. Dr James McSweeney will speak for Boston physicians on progress at the Consumptives' Hospital.

Boston Hibbard City Club Europe Professor Krause Germany Helm Saar Royal Military Academy of Berlin Edward O. Otis Louis M. Clark Board of Aldermen Unterberger Russia Physicians of James McSweeney

Convention of Sunday School Workers Opens in Worcester

Opening session of the Massachusetts Sunday School Association convention draws teachers, superintendents, and ministers from across the state to Worcester. The day features a pastors conference led by Samuel L. Beiler, a reception by Mayor James Logan, and an address by Rev. Henry Emerson Fosdick on Laymen's Religion.

Worcester Massachusetts Sunday School Association First Baptist Church Samuel L. Beiler Boston University Clarence A. Vincent Roxbury James Logan George F. Brooks Worcester Board of Trade Henry Emerson Fosdick Montclair N. J Mary Foster Bryan Chicago

Citizens clash with Boston Elevated over Cambridge station plans

ex-Representative Edward E Clark, for Cambridge taxpayers, protests to Mayor Wardwell alleging insincere behavior by the Boston Elevated Railway Company. He charges that the Central Square station plans reveal only blinds and hide true intentions, with basic details left to conjecture and a plan to gain what the road wants.

Cambridge Edward E. Clark Wardwell Boston Elevated Railway Company Central Square City Hall Clark Mr. Clark Massachusetts Avenue

Reception Honoring Mrs Patrick Doherty After Ireland Trip

A large reception was held at 65 Stamford Street West End for Mrs Patrick Doherty wife of Patrick Doherty first lieutenant of Division 1 A O H returning with her children from Ireland. A program of songs and instrumentals followed by a collation featured many Division 1 A O H members and Doherty relatives and friends.

Patrick Doherty Division 1 Stamford Street West End John J. Dunn James D. Doherty Michael O'Halloran Daniel F. Hart John J. McCarthy Michael Kearney Philip Bonner Owen Bonner Hugh Doherty Philip Toland Patrick Collins William McLaughlin Hugh McCarron William Doherty Mamie Doherty Michael Doherty Fanny Doherty Coates Everett Ruth M Thomas and Louise Coates Chatham Road Fogerty Somerville Eliza Michael Ragerty Bartlett Street St. Ann’s Church Harlett Cambridge Williampede Harlett Thomas H. Harlett Walden St McGlynn Revere Mary A James McGlynn Patrick J. Byrne

Hains Lawyer Protests Jury Over Hains Murder Case

John F McIntyre attorney for Captain Peter W Hains Jr and his brother T Jenkins Hains protested the Queens grand jury for alleged bias in the murder and accessory cases involving William E Annis. He warned of seeking a Supreme Court order to dismiss indictments if ignored. The related divorce affidavit remains pending State proceedings.

New York John F. McCjintyre Peter W. Hains, Jr T. Jenkins Hains William E. Annis Darrin Queens County McIntyre Annis

Waterbury man pleads guilty in fatal March slaying

Antonio Valetta of Waterbury pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the March killing of Angelo Christiano. He was sentenced to state prison for a minimum of eight years and up to 165 years.

Bridgeport Conn Antonio Valetta Waterbury Angelo Christiano Franklin N. H International Paper Company Andover Andover Centre Ragged Mountain

Rengo fat remedy touted with vast claims

An advertisement extols Rengo as a fat reducing remedy promising one pound loss daily without harm. It claims easy chewing, nerve and digestion benefits, and wrinkle reduction. Available for $1 per box with mail offers and lists multiple Boston and Detroit dealers and free sample terms.

Red Eyes and Tired Eyes Need Marine Hye Tonic

An advertisement promotes Marine Hye Tonic as a remedy for red eyes, weak eyes, and tired eyes. The wording emphasizes eye discomfort relief and claims tonic benefits.

Free Month of Osmo-Cemic Treatment Offer Ends Oct 17

Physicians of the Osmo-Chemic system announce a limited time offer for a full month's treatment and medicines at no cost to any patient who starts on or before October 17. The program promises discovery based cures for chronic diseases aided by perfected X ray diagnostics.

Boylston Street

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Cited Cures Across Massachusetts and New Hampshire

A list of patient testimonials from Mrs. A Sturtevant to Frank F Goodwin claims Osmo-Chemic treatment cured various ailments. Reported conditions include tumor, catarrh, stomach and bowel trouble, eczema, rheumatism, kidney disease, asthma, bronchitis, neuritis, ulcers, neurasthenia, cancer, and more across Boston suburbs and New England towns. Many locations named include Trenton Street Boston Needham Heights Roxbury Newburyport Allston Holliston Rowley Charlestown Chestnut Hills Ja noce Plain Stoughton Revere Lawrence Pleasantville Wakefield Reading Lynn Westerly Farmington Winter Street.

A. Sturtevant Trenton St Boston Mass A. P. Wright Needham Heights E. TV Rittall Winthrop St Roxbury S. A. Goodwin Pratt St Allston E. A. Lunt E. High St Newburyport F. P. Todd Main St Rowley, Mass Hiram B. Sewill Bellair St Breckton Ea Hart Holliston J. E. Cheney Arlington St Hattie J. Nodge Ca St Charlestown E. D. Waterman Stoughton Joseph Matzskevitch Rochester N. H A. Madden Old Chestnut Road Chestnut Hills Bidwell Woodlawn St Janoce Plain Francis Frank Pickel Winnepurkit Ave Lynn G. E. Eldridge Williams St Westerly R. I Frank F. Goodwin

Free Multo Fruto Trial Package Offer

Readers are invited to mail remittance to the Rengo Co. at Rengo Building Detroit Michigan to receive a prepaid trial package of Multo Fruto. A note warns no free samples are available at druggists and directs writing to the stated address for a complimentary trial.

Rengo Co Rengo Detroit Mich Boston Jaynes Drug Co Houghton & Dutton Co Henry Siege! Co Washington Hisex Srs Woodward Dr Co Rengo Bldg Multo-Fruto

Osmo Chemig System of Medicine Ad

L Plunkett M dineried Pisa cian. Permanent Office Suite 8 9 10 entrance Neo 18 Boyiston St Bos 12 m 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p m daily Closed Sundays and Holidays.

L. Plunkett Boyiston St Bos Medicin

Pippin of all pippins revealed in package fright

A package reveal describes a fruit nicknamed the Pippin, measuring five inches on a rule and 1414 inches in circumference, tipping scales at one pound.

Arnold Leads Rhode Island Democrats Nomination

Olney Arnold of Providence was nominated for Governor by acclimation at the Rhode Island Democratic State convention. Other state officers were chosen unanimously including Adelard Archambault as Lieutenant Governor, Robert Grieve as Secretary of State, Thomas B. Corcoran as Attorney General, and Tristam D. Babcock as General Treasurer. The platform endorses the national Democratic platform.

Providence R. I Olney Arnold Rhode Island Adelard Archambault Woonsocket Robert Grieve Thomas B. Corcoran Pawtucket Tristam D. Babcock Westerly

The Many Uses of Gold Dust Cleaner

A column extols Gold Dust as a universal cleaner replacing numerous washing and cleaning compounds. It claims the product can perform washing, cleaning, scouring, and scrubbing without borax or other additives, presenting it as a superior single solution.

Direct Vote and Reform Platform Details

The group advocates direct election of U S Senators, publication of campaign contributions before elections, constitutional revision for equal town and city representation in the Legislature, and grant of veto power to the Governor.

Didates United States

Soap claim promises noon washing finish

An advertisement asks readers to imagine a soap that lets them complete the weekly wash by noon instead of five in the afternoon, presenting a bold time-saving claim and inviting belief in its efficiency.

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