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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1909
Page
3
Observers at fashionable resorts note the return of the square shawl with an open-work border. It calls for Fleisher's Shetland Floss thirteen skeins, praised for shaping stability, drape, and lasting freshness. Full directions and more patterns are in Fleisher's Knitting and Crocheting Manual, a key guide for yarn crafts.
President Sayed EB. Chamberlain of the Massachusetts Board of Trade urged that business men must oppose modern war profits and educate the public against armament. He warned of the burden of competitive armament, urged neutrality breaches for belligerent loans, and backed a Narragansett Bay to Boston ship canal plan. Dr. Charles W. Eliot spoke on revolutions in modern business as five new boards joined.
An advertisement for the ACOUSTICON hearing device touts it as the ear equivalent of glasses, claiming patents and testimonials from over ten thousand users nationwide. Free tests at 1116 Blake Building Boston offer proof with no obligation, urging readers to act before hearing worsens.
H B Humphrey of Boston spoke at the Waldorf dinner of the Sphinx Club on advertising growth in New England. He cited magazines increasing 15.16 percent over five years and emphasized Boston offices, local agencies, and the region’s skilled industries.
An advertisement promotes possum a new skin remedy claiming to clear pimples and eczema overnight. It mentions a fifty cent box available at several drug stores and a free experimental package by mail from Emergency Laboratories at 32 West Twenty-fifth Street New York.
State Detective Albert B Hodges arrived in Raynham to investigate a Sunday night attempt to kill Herbert A Wilbur, his wife, and daughter by placing a subtle poison in their household water. Doctors say the family narrowly escaped death. analysis is underway to determine the poison.
Wilbur drew two pails of water showing a purplish tint and a physician deemed poisoning likely. The veil guarding the water source lies inside the porch. intruders would have had to enter the home. Neighbors were away Sunday night, during which the water may have been poisoned. Detective Hodges collected samples for District Attorney James M. Swift of Fall River for analysis. Wilbur, a local businessman and former town constable, denies knowing any enemies or suspects.
The Italian Columbus Society and the Ligurian Society held a morning parade through the North End and School Street with Governor Draper and Mayor reviewing. A 400-strong banquet at Quincy House featured notable figures and calls to make October 12 a legal holiday.
Henry M Whitney, a 1907 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, sends an endorsement to State committee Chairman Fred J Macleod praising the party platform and urging support for the ticket. He highlights reciprocity with Canada, tariff reduction, and the candidacy of Eugene Foss, formerly a Republican, as crucial to economic policy. The letter notes Payne Aldrich bill failure and urges strong Democratic opposition to counter tariff interests.
Washington reports Frank P. Congdon of Providence Rhode Island was appointed deputy collector of customs there. Frank E. Connolly of the Boston customs office was named acting deputy collector at Boston by promotion.
In a lengthy cross examination expert French, a seven year old cross witness, and Dr. Davenport testified that the Rousseau letters and related exhibits share common handwriting traits with the claimant. The defense argued for two styles, while the experts maintained a single author wrote the materials. The trial, delaying for ample review time, moves toward four more weeks of testimony with hearings on rebuttal and potential appearances by William C. Russell and Daniel Blake Russell.
Madrid October 12 The cabinet has completed its examination of the papers in the case of Francisco Terrer revolutionary leader condemned to death at Barcelona. It is understood the death sentence has been confirmed.
The Gilchrist Company announces its greatest week with $750,000 worth of new fall merchandise offered at prices that could bring in $500,000 if sold in full. Through co op deals and the Dry Goods Union the store claims world markets enable deep discounts, while pledging straightforward dealing and no misrepresentation to earn shopper confidence.
A private hearing led by Mayor Hibbard followed Father Charles A. O'Brien of St. Francis de Sales Church alleging ten cent dances at Vernon Hall on Tremont Street Roxbury drew minors. The mayor suspended R. H. Thompson's license after complaints of underage girls being approached.
E A Lindsey of 145 South Street Boston testifies that Hyomei cured his chronic laryngitis after 12 years of failure from other remedies. He notes speech improvement across five winters and urges use of the inhaler included in the $1 outfit for relief from catarrh and nasal bronchial issues. Sold by leading dealers nationwide.
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