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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1910
Page
6
Doubt is raised over whether the 1910 drinking cup law covers factories and police and fire stations. The Boston Board of Health seeks legal guidance from Corporation Counsel Babson while awaiting a decision on enforcement and potential station improvements.
As the new law took effect October first, Boston theatres stores and business houses began serving water to patrons in paraffin cups. Many venues had prepared for enforcement and implemented the practice weeks prior to the deadline.
Gloucester shipowners doubt the sinking of the fishing schooner Lucania after a collision with a steamship near Brown's Bank. They expect word from the sole survivor, as the vessel built in 1904 and captained by Martin Welsh was a familiar Gloucester entry to T Wharf.
A Boston area photo feature invites car owners to claim a Five Dollar Gold Piece by proving car ownership within five days. It lists identified autos from the Sunday Post edition: Dr. T F Greene 322 Warren Roxbury with a 10 hp Cadillac. Dr Michael W White 42 Bow Somerville with a 50 hp Speedwell. Alexander Wadsworth 31 Jefferson Newton driving for Frank M Fenen 35 Hunnewell 32 hp Packari No 1004. William C Rae 32 Newbury for Mrs A C Burrage 60 hp Hotchkiss.
A man committed death by his own action through gas poisoning in a Washington street lodging house last night. He left notes addressed to Miss Jessie N Nichols of Auburn and to Edward J Jackson a Quincy undertaker. One note to Nichols remains sealed. The other to John Hall asked notification of his death to John T Phillips of Weymouth and that the Red Moh service be used and burial take place in John Thayer's lot at Plain Street Cemetery South Braintree.
The Middlesex branch of the Sunday schools of the diocese of Massachusetts holds an afternoon session at Emmanuel Church Spring Hill Somerville for officer elections and discussion on the Diocesan Training School for Sunday School Teachers Supper is served for teachers from 6 to 7 p m The evening session features William D Parkinson superintendent of schools of Waltham speaking on Some Common Grounds Between Religious and Secular Education The meetings are open to the public
Rabbi A Gorovite defects a post report claiming he criticized Jewish charities and a state board. He says he did not mention Federated Jewish Charities nor criticize their work and disputes the board’s alleged bias. He notes a charter petition by his new charitable society and asks for details on the signers and any findings.
Evalyn Florence Pascal daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Pascal married Dr William Henry Eaton Tufts 06 of Somerville. Rev N K Bishop Emanuel Church Somerville officiated using a double ring ceremony. The bride was attended only by her sister Grace Gertrude Pascal.
Benjamin Gibby, a well known legislative agent, testified yesterday in his $10,000 suit against Richard H. Long of South Framingham. He described duties of lobbyists including interviews with House members, obtaining voting status updates, and speaking with friends to gauge voting intentions.
Counsel questions focus on Gibby’s claim he helped steer a 1997 bill targeting United Shoe Machinery Company. Judge Morton allowed on floor corridor talks but barred private consultations. Gibby says he was paid $10,000 but received only $1,100 for services to Long, a shoe manufacturer.
Emily M. Trower testified before Judge Pierce that Arthur H. Trower of Dorchester abused her and threatened her life. She recounted money taken from a family grocery business and said officers could verify threats. Other divorce cases followed, including Ernest E. Homes versus Florence KE and Gertrude E. Russell versus Charles V. Russell on cruelty grounds.
An old style promotional note extols Pape's Diapepsin as a quick fix for indigestion sour stomach gas and related stomach misery. It claims five minute relief from discomfort belching and nausea and urges readers to read the formula on the 50 cent cases and see how digestion is restored. It also argues many stomach ailments stem from improper digestion and promises a hearty appetite after use.
The Boston Herald bondholders committee expects plan approval with 98 percent of stockholders and no trouble securing the remaining two. The plan calls for taking over Herald property due to unsatisfactory sale prospects. Committee members include Burnett Baxter Friedman Hall and Whiting, with O’Brien to join as reorganized leadership.
Sympathy pours from Charlestown over the death of Miss Mary L Hoar who lived with her parents on Chestnut Street She held a responsible job with a large Boston firm and was devoted to charitable work The funeral will be held this morning
Washington Oct 26 The United States will bring back the old $1 note after Secretary MacVeagh ruled the demand for smaller denominations warrants an issue. Plates preserved at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving will be pressed into service starting tomorrow at about 1.2 million notes daily until the need is met.
An advertisement touts a home cough syrup made from Pinex and sugar syrup as a quick, gentle remedy for coughs including whooping cough and sore throats. It claims 24 hour relief, pleasant taste, appetite stimulation, and a money back guarantee with purchase through druggists or direct from The Piner Co.
The advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an absolutely pure distillation of malted grain. It claims palatability and freedom from injurious substances enable use by sensitive stomachs and lists consumption, pneumonia, grip, coughs, colds, asthma, malaria, fevers, stomach issues, and wasting conditions as treatable benefits. Bottles sold sealed for 1.00 with the “Old Chemist's Head” label.
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