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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
4
Hartford October 13 attorney Daniel Davenport for the plaintiffs in the Loewe et al labor union suit against the Hatters Union of Danbury outlined his side to the jury. He described the American Federation of Labor as a great crusading propaganda.
The speaker traced union growth from local to federation and noted the United Hatters' Union affiliation. He explained the Sherman anti trust law and its reach in interstate commerce, allowing damage suits across districts. Loewe firm losses from a boycott are cited, with profits falling from 400000 to 260000 yearly and 40000 in two years. Davenport promised sufficient evidence. D. E. Loewe to testify next.
An 8 year old boy wielding a knife allegedly attempted to kill another 8 year old at the North End church door last evening. Pasquale Bellarti was arrested after admitting the assault and was later said to have mental capacity concerns. The victim, Andria Bacca of 193 North Street, was treated at Relief Hospital and released. Bellarti refused to disclose his home address.
From Dr Halifax's diary comes a remarkable entry titled My Hypnotized Patient. The piece appears in Next Sunday's Post as part of the Curious Cases series detailing medical oddities and clinical observations.
Susie G. Winship of 20 Montrose Street Somerville won 1500 damages from the city of Boston in Superior Civil Court East Cambridge yesterday. She sued for 4000 for injuries from a fall on loose bricks on Boylston Street on November 27, 1905.
The North River Coal and Wharf Company of New York libels the City of Worcester of the New England Navigation Company in New London claiming a $3000 coal bill remains unpaid.
The article extols health through correct living and timely use of medicines. It highlights a safe, wholesome remedy as essential and endorses the California Fig Syrup Co. Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as the genuine, effective laxatives sold by leading druggists.
Read other stationery ads, then our cut prices, average one-quarter less. Krey Stationery Co. 361 Washington St.
In Watertown an unknown donor pays five hundred dollars for a new bell at St Patrick’s Church. After mass a nun found an envelope to Rev Father Ambrose F. Roche with five $100 bills and a note to use the money for a bell. The giver wishes to remain anonymous and the church is grateful for the surprise gift.
Mrs Mary Bennett of Chicago and William Preston of Winchendon claim a portion of the Bagley estate in Fitchburg Probate Court. The will largely leaves $50,000 to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Boston. Miss Mary E Bagley has already filed a claim. the Boston animal society will be represented by Melvin O Adams of Boston at the trial.
In Krasnoyarsk Siberia on October 13 a court martial condemned nine survivors of a December mutiny at Turukhansk. Four prisoners were sentenced to death and the others to hard labor. The original band had 11 killed or mortally wounded during the escape attempt.
Wellesley Oct 18 freshmen serenaded the upper class at Noanet Hall and through dormitories. Four hundred white clad students formed eight abreast singing and cheering. They carried green lanterns, carried the word Freshmen on sweaters, and greeted President Hazard from his veranda. The march visited Eliot Stone College Norumbega Wilder and Wood, with upperclassmen at windows replying in song. The finale included a special rendition of Good Night Ladies.
A notice urges residents to pour a small amount of a cleaning solution into waste pipes and closets at night to destroy disease germs and foul gases, addressing widespread illness this fall.
The annual Advent Christian conference in Waterville opened with the Sunday school convention. Officers elected include President Rev. WJ F. Clothey of Auburn, vice presidents Rev. T J Coolbroth, Mrs. KE A Goodwin, and Rev. R W Corliss, secretary treasurer Flora St Ham. Meetings continue through Sunday.
Muriel Lowande recalls the tour of Old Mexico. She explains a home made eye tonic using dissolved crystal to brighten eyes and relieve tired or inflamed eyes. The tonic is prepared by dissolving crystal in cold water and can be bought at drug stores.
Democratic district attorney candidate Joseph CPelletier schedules a campaign rally this evening at the municipal building in Ward 16. Ward 16 resident Malachi H. Jennings has publicly said he would not support the candidate, prompting the campaign’s Ward 16 kickoff.
Testimonial from G. T. Hamilton of Indiana Pa recounts eczema preceding a gas burn and arsenic treatment. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment, he claims complete recovery in under two months, five years after onset. The ad promotes Cuticura as relief for eczema and related skin conditions with distribution info.
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