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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1905
Page
4
The article argues for strong government oversight of railroads, proposing that an administrative body like the Interstate Commerce Commission should fix unjust rates and have power to enforce maximum rates until courts decide otherwise. It likens this to the National Bank’s examiners’ authority and seeks real government control rather than a sham.
Word of the approaching President's train reached Rosswell Georgia and officials expect its 7:00 a.m. arrival. Citizens and organizers are making extensive arrangements to ensure a proper reception.
The article argues that eating before sleep aids tissue maintenance and weight gain. It cites Dr. Cathell and Dr. Stevenson endorsing Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to aid digestion, especially for thin nervous individuals. Tablets priced at 50 cents per package are said to contain pepsin and vegetable essences and are sold by druggists everywhere.
Carolyn Dennis sought an annulment from John J. Lordan claiming marriage was rushed and secret. Lordan says the union, begun after a leap year proposal, failed to unite them and cites social differences as hindrance while defending his conduct and readiness to provide a home.
Chairman George W. Field and John W. Delano report that Newfoundland policy aims to limit Newfoundlander and U S fishing trade with potential British warship protection at the Bay of Islands. They say American crews may fish inside the three mile limit but cannot trade, and warn that the issue may trigger new complications.
Miss Mary Alice Wright wed William L. Merrill of Boston at the Wright home on Main street with Rev. Charles Beals officiating. The groom works at the Boston Post’s night press and friends presented a silver service. The couple plan a brief New York State honeymoon and will reside at 142 Blue Hill avenue Dorchester.
President James Tansey of the Textile Council said manufacturers offer a sliding scale would be carefully considered and likely tried. He noted the plan is vital to Fall River and all mill towns and urged workers to review before acceptance, citing Mr Porden’s action in establishing the old scale as influential.
Boston pitcher George S. Winter and Miss Mabel May Willis married in Burlington Vermont with Rev. George W Brown officiating. The groom survived a typhoid illness aided by nurse Willis who later became his wife after three years of courtship. They plan a trip to Boston New York and Maine after the ceremony.
William O. Gilman of Providence and Aubrey L. Rice of Boston, stock brokers, arrived from San Francisco and await a hearing on their demurrer after being extradited. Bail set at 5000 each. Gilman posted bond and was immediately re-arrested in a civil suit for 12000 linked to a 6600 defrauded claim against United National Bank over a Norfolk and Western stock certificate.
A contract suit filed in Middlesex Superior Court seeks 50000 from Harry E Morrill and 30000 from Mrs Edith A Morrill of Weyland. Lothrop Lee Shepard Co sues through Louis D Brandeis amid fallout from Lothrop Publishing Co affairs and a February 13 1904 assignment by H B Morrill.
Article cites kidney disease as a leading fatal risk for women and urges early treatment with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It highlights symptoms such as backache swelling and urinary issues and includes a testimonial of relief attributed to the remedy.
Emperor William narrowly escaped serious injury when his automobile collided with a fast taxi near the Berlin castle. The Emperor’s car swerved to avoid the approaching cab, which braked hard but still struck the royal vehicle. The cab was disabled while the Emperor’s car entered the castle court.
A benefit event at Potter and Howe Halls honored Harriet Tubman, a famed colored aid to the Civil War cause. The program featured a play The Colonials a Life Revenge directed by Charles H. Taylor and a late reception in Howe Hall. Tubman, born a slave in Maryland, aided hundreds of fugitives and operated a home near Mt. Auburn.
About 30 department heads of the Boston Consolidated Gas Company gathered at Youngs Hotel for the second in a series of meetings to strengthen ties with customers. E W Wrightington outlined a commercial department policy to provide the best service at the lowest price and explain gas uses. The city and suburbs are divided into districts with representatives to interview customers. nearly 100000 calls have been made since service began.
The Y M H A Debating Club hosted a reunion and banquet at the Hebrew Association house. Leo J. Lyons acted as toastmaster with addresses by Dr J H Landau and others. Landau announced plans for a prize debate between Boston and New York associations and a year of public forums and mock trials inviting public participation.
The Zionist Council of Boston elected Albert Hurwits as president Max A Greenburg as vice president Isadore Niditch as recording secretary and J Hubbard as financial secretary A mass meeting is set for Sunday November 5 at 8 pm at Baldwin Place synagogue with speakers Dr J L Magnus Rabbi Abraham Gorowits and Dr M M Bichler reporting Basle congress matters.
George T. Young, a partner of the Magee block office, was found in his Winthrop office dead from gas poisoning. He had worked last night on his books and investigators believe reduced heater gas and extinguished lights caused the fumes. No suicide indication found.
Fire Commissioner Wells granted Ladderman Robert N. Webber of Company 13 an extra day off for saving a child from suffocation in a fire at 3 Newbern Court last Tuesday. Box 817 changed to Box 877 effective today at 10 o'clock.
A Dodgeville head on collision on a sharp village curve injures three riders from Worcester and Attleboro. Serena Kennaway suffers injuries needing Attleboro treatment. two Attleboro women have facial cuts and bruises. Signals at the curve allegedly controlled right of way. cars suffer minor damage.
A wooden two and a half story dwelling at 36 Monmouth Street East Boston burned just before 7 pm causing about 2000 dollars in damage. The fire began on the second floor and burned through the third to the roof. Occupants included Captain Rubberbag Captain Albert N Hawes and Major T J Murphy on the upper floors.
A horse driven by Harry H. Lewis of West Newton bolted on Commonwealth avenue in Brookline after being startled by a car. Lewis was thrown but not seriously injured, and the carriage sustained slight damage.
An eight year old, Johnnie Murphy of 116 South Fourteenth street, suffered severe heart damage from drinking 9 to 12 cups of coffee daily. After a month abstinent at City Hospital his heart rate fell from 160 to 100, and doctors say life may extend 10 to 12 years with continued abstinence. The piece warns coffee can injure the heart and touts Postum Coffee as a safer alternative.
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