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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1906

Page

4

Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed By Nurse

A Newark nurse with Philadelphia roots extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She cites personal recovery from female troubles and urges ill women to seek the remedy as the safest and best, noting widespread endorsements and confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham’s office.

Martha Pohlman Chester Avenue Newark N. J Blockley Training School Philadelphia Philadelphia Hospital Ha E. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E. Pin Pinkham

Unusual Warm October Record Fails to Deter Officials

The city reported a 70 degree high yesterday the fourth warmest Oct 23 since 1872 with 60 degree low. Weather officials and balloonists note 8000 foot readings of 108 degrees prompting questions while forecasters predict similar warmth tomorrow and light northeast winds.

Weather Bureau Smith Sam Federal Building

Insane Murderess Captured in Boston

Mrs. McKenzie, previously jailed as insane in Worcester, escaped yesterday and was found at Frederick Kewer's home on Concorde Street Boston. Police surrounded the house and transported her to the Tombs after investigators noted she appeared sane, while Worcester authorities coordinated the return.

McKenzie Worcester

Memorable Sunday as Mrs McKenzie Barricades Home

A two year old terror case ends with Patrolman Alfred M. Sturdivant fatally shot while police stormed the kitchen barricade at 121 Falcon Street East Boston. Mrs Minnie McKenzie, blamed for prior violence, was examined by alienists after the siege.

Minnie McKenzie Falcon Street Boston Alfred M. Sturdivant

Lawrence Attorney William L. Thompson Dies at 72

Lawrence, Oct. 23. William L. Thompson, a leading Essex County lawyer, died at his home in this city today at age 72. He was among the most prominent members of the county bar.

Lawrence William L. Thompson Essex County

Blizzard Paralyzes Eastern Colorado With Record Snow

A brutal blizzard hit eastern Colorado with Denver reporting about 21 inches of snow after 90 hours of snowfall. The storm centered eastward, delaying freight and passenger traffic while threatening fruit, sugar beets and livestock. If cold conditions persist, damage could rise.

Denver Col Colorado Weather Bureau

Interunion strife must stop says Chicago manufacturers

Chicago manufacturers urged Samuel Gompers to force local unions to end intra union battles. They warned that a failure to halt the strife could trigger an open shop in large wood working plants and a mass lockout affecting up to 7000 skilled workers. Gompers agreed and left for Lafayette to meet with a union leader.

Gompers Chicago Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor LaFayette Ind William D. Huber International Brotherhood of Carpenters

Murray Named Democratic Candidate for Congress in 12th District

David W. Murray of Hyde Park was chosen to fill the vacancy caused by Horace R. Drinkwater’s withdrawal. The nomination was filed by Frank J. Donahue and Daniel J. Daley of Needham and Brookline as convention officials. Murray, born Sept. 9, 1874 in Charlestown, moved to Hyde Park, educated at local schools, Boston College, and Boston University Law School, and admitted to the bar at 21.

David W. Murray Hyde Park Horace R. Drinkwater Braintree Frank J. Donahue Needham Daniel J. Daley Brookline Mr. Murray Charlestown Boston College Boston University Law School

President Richards Denies Campaign Story

In a letter to the Post President Richards of the New England Gas & Coke Company calls a Boston American report absolutely and entirely false. He says Elmer E Evans and James Chambers affidavits support the denial and notes he was in the West when the statement appeared.

Post Richards New England Gas & Coke Company Boston American Elmer E. Evans James Chambers Everett House of Representatives Swift Harold R. McCausland West Mr. Evans Mr. Chambers

Labor Notes on Working Class School Board Endorsement

Boston unions discuss labor oriented politics with endorsements for David X. Coughlan to the School Board. Reports cover union positions, pianist organ workers, and wage earners movement events with addresses by P J Wilmott and Dennis D Driscoll.

Boston David X. Coughlan Union United States Messrs. Bohan and Boyle Typographical Union 18 Coughlan David Hughlan Eben International P. J. Wilmott Dennis D. Driscoll State Branch A. F. of L Memorial

Railroad Trainmen Thank the President Letter

Grand Master Morrissey expresses gratitude to President Roosevelt for directing Attorney General Moody to intervene in the first case under the employer's liability act. He notes government support against efforts to void the law and emphasizes its constitutional validity and beneficial purpose.

Washington Roosevelt Morrissey Grand Lodge of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Moody

Pope Slightly Indisposed Forces Suspension of Audiences

The Pope is slightly indisposed and has been obliged to suspend his audiences in Rome on October 28, with the public advised of a temporary interruption in papal engagements.

Warner Rome

Turn Down Thurston Turn Down Thurston

Cambridge clash between Mayor Thurston and the Board of Aldermen over a new police district ended with no vote to create the North Cambridge district. Mayor Thurston plans to appoint three patrolmen as sergeants. The department has three former sergeants from prior administrations and a lieutenant who was demoted. All listed men are Democrats and may be among the mayoral appointees.

Warner Perio New York Hospital Beter J. R. Owen Eine M Hospital Middletown Conn Thurston Cambridge Board of Aldermen McNamee Daly William H. McMenimen James L. McElroy Richard H

Trio of Railroad Accidents Strikes Boston & Maine

The Boston and Maine railroad suffered three accidents last night. Conductor John Leadwick was badly injured at Bell Rock station Melrose when Engine 615 overturned during freight moves. Walter J. Lyttle of Melrose was badly bruised after jumping from a train at 9 o clock. Two flat cars derailed on Grand Junction tracks near Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge. the engine remained undamaged.

Boston & Maine Railroad Bell- Rock Station Melrose John Leadwick Walter J. Lyttle Ferdinand Street Grand Junction Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge

Guardian's Death Follows Visit to Hyde Park Player

Mrs. Sarah Boynton, guardian of Hyde Park High School full back Joshua P. Hillier, died at Somerville Hospital after visiting the injured player who had a broken leg. The 63 year old womancollapsed in the private room shortly after 11 am and could not be revived. Dr. F G Smith attended but medical aid failed.

Joshua P. Hillier Hyde Park Somerville Hospital Sarah Boynton

More Pay for Postal Clerks

Washington reports First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock outlined a plan to raise clerk salaries, proposing an appropriation of 25.7 million dollars to fund promotions and new hires across first and second class offices. The plan aims to raise pay for clerks under 900 dollars by 7 percent and expand staff by about 16,300 through promotions and new hires. The department may also seek higher pay for letter carriers under current law.

Washington Hitchcock

Rally Dates Changed in Wakefield Politician Event

The Republican rally in Wakefield has moved from Friday to Thursday evening October 2. Principal speakers include Senator Lodge and State Treasurer Chapin.

Wakefield Senator Lodge Chapin

Cure Constipation Without Drugs

A promotion claims to cure chronic constipation without pills purgatives or drugs. It promises permanent relief and returns readers to health and happiness, offering a free coupon to mail in for instructions.

Ongue Tt. H. Midgley Midges Kalamazoo Mich

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