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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1909
Page
6
New evidence emerges in long running smuggling cases tied to Collector Loeb. A wife of a high customs official allegedly conspired with an inspector to let dressmakers dodge duties on imported materials. Labels were obtained from the official’s wife and pasted on trunks bound for the dressmakers, enabling diversions from the pier.
Advice to women promotes Rexall Mucu-Tone as a cure for systemic catarrh believed to cause poor complexions. The ad claims blood purification and mucous membrane strengthening, pledges a money back guarantee, and lists Rexall Stores as sole retailers with prices 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle.
A medical man plagued by a severe chronic cough claims a home formula can cure any cough in five hours. The laxative tonic syrup blends wild cherry bark, essence ecar diol, and white pine compound. Twenty drops every half hour for four hours then small doses daily, with age-based dosing for children.
Clara Hagar told Inspector Knox yesterday on the Common how easy it was to steal and described being taken from New York to Boston and deserted. She confessed to stealing enough to insure her car fare back to Gotham and expressed shock upon learning her listener was a policeman. In Municipal Court she explained the circumstances of her arrest and faces sentencing today.
Mystic Conn October statement by Rev Dr W G Fennell of Hartford on modernism shaping church life. He foretold the Roman Catholic Church would yield to modernistic influence and renew its youth, strengthening its name within a discussion on growth of modernism at the Baptist ministers conference.
The steamship City of Columbus reported by wireless off Cape Henry on her Boston to Savannah run struck an obstacle and broke two propeller blades. She estimated speed about ten miles per hour in good weather.
Advertises Pyramid Pile Cure for piles with a free mail request, urging readers to avoid surgery, claim quick relief, and then buy a 50 cent box at drug stores. Promises reduction of inflammation, disappearance of irritation and sores, and cessation of piles after treatment.
A parcel coupon asks readers to fill in name and address and mail to Pyramid Drug Company in Marshall Michigan. A trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure would be sent free by mail in a plain wrapper.
Washington reports the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite for the Southern jurisdiction met with high officials including James D. Richardson and Samuel Crocker Lawrence. The order noted a 33 percent rise in Southern jurisdiction membership and 35,007 with the 32d degree. An upcoming international conference is planned for Washington likely in 1912 as the Royal Order of Scotland conferred degrees on about 40 candidates.
A photograph shows a woman missing her head taken Monday at the Essex and Washington streets corner at 11 30. A $5 reward is offered for the unidentified lady who should call the City Editor at the Post between 3 and 5 p.m. wearing the same costume as when photographed.
Stockholders of Glenark knitting mills Providence decide to sell all company property and divide proceeds. Plant mainly owned by Boston New Haven and Providence investors. established in 1882.
A promotional pitch urges households to try Van Camp's evaporated milk for one day. It extols whole milk flavor, pasteurization, sanitary dairies, and removes water to concentrate wealth of butter fat. Cites cost, cans, and nationwide dairy production.
An inquest will probe the death of American diplomat William S. Buchanan whose body was found in Park Lane. He dined unknown tonight after leaving Claridge's Hotel. evidence shows no assault. Autopsy cites heart failure after a stroke. remains to be embalmed and sent to the United States. Buchanan formerly led Panama relations and later served as a U. S. arbitration agent for Venezuela.
In Oxford Ohio a unique political situation may let the town’s small Black vote decide the mayoral race. Three white tickets lead by King Sloane and Armistead compete against a full Black village ticket headed by Sidney Cheeks. About 10 Black votes exist in a total under 400.
Clarence FH. Mackay, president, and other Postal Telegraph Cable Co officials left New York tonight for a West Coast inspection tour of the companys Pacific coast lines and offices.
Riker Jaynes Drug Stores endorse a skin wash remedy from D D D Laboratories Chicago claiming a positive cure for eczema. A trial bottle is offered at 25 cents instead of the regular one dollar with a personal recommendation and assurance the itching ends instantly after washing.
Washington October 18 The army deposit system for enlisted men is universally recognized as beneficial. In fiscal 1909 deposits totaled 1 861 198 from 60 385 men. General Charles H Whipple paymaster general says the system fosters thrift and elevates the standard of enlisted men.
Busy day yesterday as phones at Dr John G Lane a Broadway South Boston physician rang nonstop. Rumor linked him to a gymnasium death of John Lane night watchman. locals knew Lane as Doc and many friends phoned in. The doctor’s good humor and popularity were noted as he took the situation lightly.
St Peters burg October 18 The Svet a semi official organ states today that negotiations between Russia and the United States are under way to arrange an unhampered entrance for American Jews into Russia.
New York Oct 18 Senator McCarren showed signs of improved condition and asked when he could be up and about. Doctors advised remaining in bed for some time. He resisted the prescribed brandy and milk diet as he is a total abstainer and dislikes spirits.
Rockland Maine Oct 18 Michael F Hanley of Appleton the oldest member of the Knox County Bar Association died today in a Biddeford hospital His death marks the end of a lengthy legal career and he was widely respected in the county legal community.
Captain Michael Clancey of the fishing schooner Squanto reported a foggy voyage when a mainsheet accident threw him overboard. Surrounded by a school of ferocious sharks, he struck out toward his ship and was rescued by a nearby dory crew after cries for help.
Washington reports Secretary Nagel will depart tomorrow afternoon for Missouri and join the President's party in St. Louis on October 25, detailing travel plans for the presidential entourage.
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