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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1909

Page

2

Let Us Make You Fat Free Offer From The Sargel Company

An advertisement promises to increase your weight at no risk and no pay if unsatisfied. It claims to add 10 15 or 30 pounds of flesh without diet or strenuous activity and offers a free 60 cent package to prove the method. Respond by mailing 10 cents with a coupon to The Sargel Company in Binghamton New York for a sample and promise of discreet results.

Boston Sen Sargel Company Herald Bldg Binghampton N. Y

Bride Visus Hobbs In Jail Visited By Wife Lorey Hobbs

Loretta Lorey Hobbs, wife of John Hamilton Hobbs who is jailed on alleged larceny of 1060 dollars in jewels and silverware from his grandmother, visited the Charles Street jail yesterday. She declared Jack is innocent and vowed to stand by him through the case, planning daily visits if permitted. She said she acted in theater in New York and had her own money, not marrying for wealth.

Loretta Lorey Hobbs John Hamilton Hobbs Charles Street Jack Kitty Gray New York

Ballot Row in Ward 19 Names Upheld for Substitution

The State Ballot Law Commission ordered removal of William Kohler and Patrick J. McCarthy from Ward 19 ballots. Officials said ward committees cannot substitute their own names, while Kohler and McCarthy argued for committee action and planned to seek a Ballot Law Commission ruling.

State Ballot Law Commission William Kohler Patrick J. McCarthy Ward Secretary of the State Kohler McCarthy Ward Committee Ballot Law Commission

Bangor Votes Site For New Library

Bangor voters choose Harlow street as the preferred site for a proposed public library building in a special election held today in Bangor Maine.

Bangor Harlow Street

Hill insulted counsel in steel cases trial

In Superior Court yesterday five leading defense attorneys condemned District Attorney Hill for remarks they said cast reflections on them. Hill defended his comment as for the witness and said he would regret any offence. Judge Harris struck the remark from the records but said it reflected regular conduct in a long, closely contested trial.

Hill Sherman JL. Whipple Mr. Whipple Notman Arthur D. Hill Robert O. Harris Harris Elder Mr. Elder

Judge Harris urged to admonish district attorneys in open court

In open court Judge Harris was asked to admonish the district attorneys. The addressing attorneys were Samuel J. Elder General Charles W. Bartlett Sherman L. Whipple Henry F. Hurlburt and Charles F. Choate Jr.

Sherman IL Harris Samuel J. Elder Charles W. Bartlett Sherman L. Whipple Henry F. Hurlburt Charles F. Choate, Jr

Judge Rules on District Attorney Remark in Long Trial

Judge Harris said the district attorney spoke in heat during a lengthy trial and ordered the jury to disregard the remark. The exchange, witnessed by defense counsel, led to calls for the remark to be stricken and for admonition of the district attorney. The hearing focused on bid discussions with several bridge companies and whether the witness communicated with defendants or their counsel before submitting bids.

Harris Hurlburt Choate Charles N. Fitts Hill Brookline Street Boston Bridge Works Eastern Bridge & Structural Company Berlin Construction Company American Bridge Company of New York Canton Bridge Company Fitts Fastern Bridge and Structural Company Berlin Judge Harris Mr. Fitts American Bridge Company of New York

Bankers Hear Plans for U S Central Bank to Prevent Panics

Charles H Treat Treas US and Rep John W Weeks outlined two central bank concepts before Boston Bank Officers Association. Bankers listened but offered no comments as plans aimed to avert future panics were proposed.

The United States Bank Officers’ Association’ of Boston Charles H. ‘Treat John W. Weeks

Washington guest tours Boston banking scene highlights central bank idea

Prominent Boston bankers hosted a Washington guest at the City Club with a dinner for 18 leaders. Treasurer Treat urged closer bank coordination and the creation of a central or clearing house bank to provide rediscounting facilities, while cautioning against a government guaranteed currency and wide spread in currency issues.

Boston Washington City City Club Treat National Clearing House Bank Clearing House United States Postal Savings Banks

May Still Obtain Good Opera Seats

The Boston Opera House announced that subscriptions to seats remain open and will close Monday October 25. Despite many applications, good seats still exist at prices from 15 to 30 dollars for one weekly performance or 60 to 120 dollars for the full season of 60 performances. The auditorium has a pillarless design, keeping even rear balcony seats desirable. subscriptions are filled in order received.

Boston Opera House

Clark denies engagement rumor in Lynn

Dr Charles E Clark a noted bachelor denies rumors of engagement to Mrs Isabelle Sawyer. He says the report was circulated by misinformed people and caused annoyance to him and others involved. When asked, he called the claim absolutely untrue.

Lynn Charles E. Clark Isabelle Sawyer Post Clark

Presidents Wife at Play at Columbia Theatre

Mrs. William H. Taft accompanied by her sister Mrs Louis More and Fred Carpenter attended a box at the Columbia Theatre in Washington to see Lillian Russell in The Widow's Might. It was Mrs Taft's first public appearance since illness.

Washington William H. Taft Louis More Cincinnati Fred Carpenter Taft Columbia Theatre Lillian Russell

Norah Foster Located Relatives Found in Cambridge

The 11-year-old girl found on Green Street Cambridge Saturday night is identified as Norah Foster. Her relatives are located at Lowland Avenue East Cambridge with her brother in law Tony Rose and her sister. She attends Taylor School and her mother lives in Portugal. Her father is deceased and she has a sister in Somerville.

Norah Foster Green Street Cambridge Tony Rose Lowland Avenue East Taylor School Portugal Somerville

Oatmeal Gains Ground in Britain Among Better Sedentary Diets

A speaker claims oatmeal is growing popular with Britain's upper classes while serving as the Scottish laborer’s main diet staple. He notes it as a steady food source and mentions a regular size package priced at ten contas.

Great Britain

Singers Due On Romantic Boston Opera House Liner

A large Boston Opera House troupe travels on the White Star liner Romance toward port this morning. Captain David reports arrival near the lightship after delays from heavy gales. The ship carries 80 chorus members and 196 principal singers among 260 passengers, including Senator Marion Butler and Mrs Butler, Judge A D Bosson and Mrs Bosson, and Dr C D McCarthy former mayor of Malden.

Boston Opera House David Marion Butler South Carolina Butler A. D. Bosson Chelsea Municipal Court Bosson C. D. McCarthy Malden

Auto crash injures motorman in Newburyport

William Peebles a motorman was badly injured when an auto collided with the carriage he drove in Newburyport late this afternoon He was thrown into the street and carried to his home by bystanders or passengers in the vicinity.

Newburyport William Peebles

Swamp Root advertised as kidney bladder remedy

A Boston Daily Post notice touts Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer & Co as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It warns symptoms like back pain and dizziness signal weak kidneys and promises a free sample bottle plus a booklet if requested. Sold in drug stores for 50 cents to one dollar.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post

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