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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
9
Neurasthenia or nervous exhaustion is rising in modern times with irritability insomnia and fatigue. Nervous dyspepsia dominates the symptoms, and digestion is linked to nerve weakness. Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets are recommended as the cure, with a 50 cent price and free sample offer from F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
George F. Sweeney a 41 year old broker with an office in the Board of Trade building on Broad street was arraigned in Municipal Court for larceny of 578.67 from Thomas H. Downey a New York broker at Youngs Hotel. He waived examination and is held on 4000 bond for grand jury. Police say June 1 he stole securities valued at 3000 and sold the bonds for 578.67. Sweeney resides at 28 Meredith street Roxbury with a summer home in Winthrop.
In Biddeford Maine on October 7 a second blaze in two years destroyed the summer hotel Tannesau at Fortunes Rocks with an estimated loss of 20000 dollars. The neighboring residence of Dr C J Emery was also burned in the same outbreak.
A green dahlia from Acton Centre, nearly a third the size of a normal bloom, joins the Post's showcase of odd plants. Grown by Mrs. M. Lizzie Proctor, it came with a globe-shaped twin flower. Also showcased are a monster tomato from Gloucester, a twin-flavor apple from Sandwich, a pound apple from Newton, large potatoes from Beverly, and an oversized carrot from West Newton.
Ferdinand A. Lasky and others file a bill in equity naming Carrie L. Curtis and her husband Harry F. Curtis as defendants. They seek an accounting, injunctions restraining property transfers, and a receiver for Curtis assets. They allege fraudulent conveyances to Mrs Curtis and claim Curtis kept a hidden interest in Curtis Sederquist era firms.
The 14th annual Vermont State Federation of Women's Clubs wrapped after two days at the Vendome. Officers elected include President Mrs Oliver C Ashton Rutland and vice presidents Mrs Theodore A Davis and Mrs John Chase. Colonel Albert Clarke of Boston gave the closing address amid a musical and literary program.
Wellesley reports an annual campus custom as about 400 freshmen expect a nighttime response to a recent sophomores demonstration. Sophomores paraded with horns and Chinese lanterns near Noetan and Webb halls and other freshman residences, prompting anticipation of renewed clashes this week.
Levi Sampson, ex engineering department worker in the ferry division and civil service appointee, filed in the Supreme Judicial Court for a mandamus to force Guy Emerson, superintendent of streets, to recognize him as chief engineer and place him on the city payroll. He says he was indefinitely suspended after Sept 17, 1908, and that a hearing was not properly provided.
Lieutenant Charles M Putnam of the District of Columbia National Guard equalled the world rifle record on a 200 yard range with 47 hits out of 60 during the annual fall rifle competition in Washington. The mark originally set by Captain Allen of the Massachusetts National Guard at Camp Perry in 1908.
A new Boston club to aid newsboys is forming with over 100 members anticipated. Prominent backers include James J. Storrow Nathan Amster Alexander I Peckham and other business leaders. The club will occupy 277 Tremont street and remodel the Children s Mission building into a large facility with assembly hall play rooms gym and reading rooms. The Monponsett Newsboys Camp will be incorporated as a principal feature and donations are urged to James J Storow treasurer at 44 State Street.
Own Aldrich with shame is nominated by Democrats for governor of Rhode Island. The brief report notes the nomination from the party and identifies Aldrich as the candidate.
Providence RI Oct 7 Democrats in a state convention denounced United States Senator Nelson W Aldrich admitting the tariff author is a representative of this state They called for direct election of US Senators and said Aldrich would not be returned if that system existed Olney Arnold was nominated governor by acclamation to succeed Brayton.
A warning to business men not to give money to several men soliciting funds for the Expressmen's Relief Association and the Expressmen's Benefit Association has been issued by President George W. Hooton of the Express Drivers Handlers Union.
A full style press stunt on Boston Common featured Miss Ruth Elton and a burro in a sketch promoting the Havana company at the Majestic Theatre. An officer oversees the bit as crowds watch a herder girl defend the Common as city property used for training and pasture. The officer records the actress’s name and address.
London reports that nine per cent of Chinese hog carcasses inspected by the city sanitary committee were found to have tuberculosis. Despite being labelled Medically examined and certified to be free from disease, the first shipment of 5000 hogs arrived Aug. 7 aboard a refrigerating ship and sold well wholesale. Public prejudice against the animals discouraged retail sales despite introductory prices 25 per cent below other imports.
A photograph shows a woman in the Washington street shopping district snapped yesterday at 11 30 near Richardson's store. A $5 reward is offered for the unidentified lady to call at the City Editor's room of the Post between 3 and 5 p m wearing the same costume.
ROMBE Oct 7. Frederic Crowninshield of Boston has arrived to replace George W. Brock as director of the American Academy in Rome.
A London cablegram reports a conference of all steamship line owners between European ports and American Atlantic and gulf ports reached a unanimous agreement to raise ocean freight rates from American ports.
New Haven Conn Oct 7 The official statement on the 40 million stock issue by the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad forbids payment in full at the outset or by instalments at subscribers option as with recent convertible bonds.
The feast of Simchas Torah celebrating the end of the Bible reading began at sunset yesterday and continues until sundown tonight. The final chapters were read last night and today a new cycle begins with the start of the reading anew.
Mrs Frederick R Sears drove her car into a bicycle ridden by 15 year old Philip Chansky on Beacon street near Clarendon. The cyclist was thrown, suffered contusions and possible left leg fracture, and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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