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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
4
An article contrasts old and new medical methods and warns against neglecting colds. It endorses Virgin Oil of Pine compound pure mixed with glycerine and whiskey as a remedy for colds and coughs, claiming rapid cures and detailing packaging and manufacturer information from Leach Chemical Co.
Five large steamers from various coastlines remained at anchor off Chatham as a northeast gale battered the New England coast. The wind shifted to the northwest and fog cleared, but seas remained rough and captains stayed at their anchors.
The steamer Yale with 400 passengers bound for Boston put back at dawn after near shoals. North Star Massachusetts James Whitney and City of Columbus rode out heavy seas near Handkerchief Shoal with City of Columbus anchored three miles off shore. Tugs and barges plus sailing vessels remained at anchor near Bass River. most ships stayed in harbor tonight as wind eased.
A blaze at Rideout & Co. molding plant 100 Arlington Avenue Charlestown prompted two alarms from Box 456. The fire started in the mill room of the three story building and was confined to the lower portion. Greatest damage came from smoke and water. owner Reid Ayer.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Fig and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative. It claims gentle, natural action without debility or dose increases and asserts physician approval and genuine California Fig Syrup production.
The piece reviews Judge Sherman’s memoir Some Recollections of a Long Life, noting frank accounts of his life, religious views, and a detailed inside view of the Tucker trial. It covers his career from early life in Weathersfield Vermont, as a teacher on Cape Cod, to long service as district attorney, attorney general, and senior Superior Court judge.
The article recalls Judge Sherman on faith, family, and public service. It recounts his view of his grandfather a Calvinist Baptist and his own cautious faith, then details a death sentence case where he aided another judge in delivering the sentence. It concludes with praise for his mother and gratitude for her influence.
Judge Bishop argued against employing women stenographers while Judge Sherman supported it. Bishop posed a scenario asking if meeting a female stenographer alone after adjournment would be safe. Sherman replied that security was provided by officers nearby and halloo would be possible if needed.
Charles W. Morse testified at his conspiracy trial to having invested 248000 of his own funds in ice deals while admitting ownership of 6000 shares. He described large banking transactions totaling 65000000 with Bank of North America and defended his role against cross examination as prosecutors pressed loan details involving Miss Katherine A. Wilson.
Miss Elizabeth Tl hlizab Emm of Kimbal Minnesota reports dramatic recovery from severe lung catarrh after fifteen bottles of Peruna with weight gain from 89 to 135 pounds. RS. E. M. Harris of Dellwood Wisconsin credits Peruna and Manalin for curing chronic nasal throat and stomach catarrh after years of suffering.
In a testimony about Wil son loan dealings Morse defends not being directly interested while admitting stock holdings and losses. He asserts his personal funds aided ice investments and disputes the idea of bank responsibility in the $60,000 charge off.
Ridgley, former comptroller of the currency and now president of the National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City, denies ex-Congressman Littlefield’s claim that he discussed going into the banking business with Morse. He says no such talks occurred and only mentions a proposed Mercantile Bank presidency under conditions involving Morse and allies selling out to him.
The City of Augusta under Captain Burrows from Savannah limped into port at 10 30 yesterday four hours late. Starboard side battered cabins water soaked two crew injured off Provincetown. Rudolph Halverson Swedish sailor broke his right knee at bulkhead. Fred Vesquer waiter knocked down by water and head wound required three stitches. Both to Relief Hospital.
Tommy O'Toole of Philadelphia defeated Harry Baker of San Francisco in a fast six round boxing match at the State A. C. in Philadelphia.
A patent style remedy claims to cure any curable cough. It lists fluids and compounds like Fluid Wild Cherry Bark Comp Cardiol Syrup White Pine Comp and directs dosing of drops then teaspoons for several weeks. The ad urges gathering ingredients from a well stocked pharmacy and notes pediatric dosing by age.
James Porter of East Boston, crew aboard the Boston trawling schooner Joseph Cromwell under Captain Douglas Malone, is missing. Porter’s 12 shipmates rest at Wood End life-saving station after the vessel ran aground twice near Long Point Light while returning to Provincetown from the fishing grounds. Porter had been married only two weeks.
Sandy Ferguson known as the stubborn child provoked a fight in Chelsea. After insult to Chelsea cops a melee began with Patrolman Mahoney and Lt Hewey arriving. Ferguson was restrained, taken to the station, and faces court this morning.
At Crescent Field Revere AA football team hosts Walworth of South Boston for the state championship. Walworths defend an unbeaten record while Revere has defeated many top state opponents.
Leo J. Foley and Matthew J. O'Brien from Somerville were convicted by Judge Bragg in Charlestown District Court yesterday for larceny of fares from the Boston Elevated Railway. They did not appeal.
The article promotes Birt's head wash as a cure for dandruff and falling hair. It claims 90 percent suffer from dandruff and credits the product with addressing the root cause. Availability is noted in Boston stores and mail order from Birt's Laboratories, 243 Greenwich Street, New York, for 50 cents.
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