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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1907
Page
2
The Boston Post invites readers to craft limericks answering if a woman accepted or refused a suitor with the right rhyme and meter. Prizes total 100 dollars for first, plus 57 additional awards. Submissions may be mailed or delivered before 9 this morning, with judging ongoing amid widespread public interest.
Grace George returns to London for a two year overseas stay under Charles Frohman after a two week engagement. She must prepare five new plays with two already arranged. Clyde Fitch to write a broader range and Jeromè K Jerome's comedy Sylvia of the Letters set in New York awaits production. Divorcons marks her artistic career peak.
Lake Providence dispatch reports the proposed Roosevelt bear hunt to be staged in East Carroll parish opposite Alsatia station on the Iron Mountain line. Local hunters have spent weeks preparing a camp site with trails and related work.
Carrie D. Gerrish files a bill in equity in the Supreme Court naming Congressman Joseph F. O Connell his brothers John A. and Daniel T. and sister Mary C as respondents. Gerrish seeks to bar Daniel T from allowing rain water from a stoop roof to run onto her land and to prevent a bay window overhang from hanging at least six inches over her property on Centre Street near Melbourne Street in Dorchester. The case is set for Friday hearing.
Advise that the only legitimate Brom oQuinine laxative is the original white package with black and red letters bearing E. W. Grove’s signature priced at 5 cents. Warns that counterfeit remedies mislead buyers.
Mrs. Bertha Mund aged 87 killed her children Christopher eight, Helen two, and Freda eight months with strangulation at 925 Clinton Street in Buffalo. She then told her husband Frederick Mund, a wrecking crew worker at the Pennsylvania Railroad yards.
Professor Benjamin Guckenberger of Boston starts duties as musical director of the Fidelia Musical and Educational Association in Dedham tonight, succeeding Max Ascher. A Cincinnati native, he studied in Cincinnati and Berlin under Xavier Scharwenka and other instructors.
The Holy Synod issued a decree stating soldiers are exempt from the October manifesto allowing religious change. It orders that while in service, soldiers must remain members of the Orthodox Church.
The Yale of the Metropolitan line arrived at port nearly nine hours late with steering gear disabled and hand steering used. Passengers slept unaware as the main shaft failed and tugs aided docking taking about 30 minutes. Crew guided the ship by hand signals from the pilot house while refunds and holds affected passengers.
The grand jury again considered the New England Telephone case. Lawrence O'Toole, foreman of the last grand jury and purchasing agent for Boston & Albany railway, testified. District Attorney Moran met with Judge Crosby and others before the trial of Jeremiah Spillane for larceny from Miss Mary V. Gill. A juror-bribery rumor circulated but nothing developed.
Mrs. White urges straight lines and hipless gowns at the annual dressmakers convention. Models parade four gowns including Drecol and Doucet designs with tunic skirts, low yokes, and bold embroidery as the waistline shifts to a straighter shape.
Bids were opened by the Bureau of Equipment for moving 133000 tons of American semi bituminous coal and 120000 tons of Welsh coal to support the battleship flotilla on its Pacific coast visit. Proposals cover transport from North Atlantic ports on American or foreign bottoms and supply options to compare costs and options. Secretary Metcalf is said to favor foreign charters if American rates are exorbitant.
Mayor Fitzgerald opened the stockholders meeting of United Drug Company at Symphony Hall criticizing recent stock issues by the New York New Haven & Hartford and Boston and Maine railroads. He urges a national anti stock watering law to curb profiteering and protect railway development in Massachusetts.
The Osmo-Chemic physicians announce a limited time offer providing one month of free treatment and all medicines for patients who apply by September 28. The promo touts the perfected X-RAY diagnosis, urges patients previously untreated to seek care, and includes numerous testimonial quotes from Massachusetts and New Hampshire residents claiming cures across ulcers cancer nerve issues and tumors.
Cured patients tout Osmo-Chemic physicians as proof of effectiveness. Rev D C Bixby of Haverhill credits a tongue cancer cure, Melville A Stone of Reading cites stomach disease relief, and Wm O Connell of Boston reports relief from rheumatism and catarrh.
Frank D. Seiberlich owner of the grape arbor says he will take no action over the shooting claim unless Henry J. Cantwell and his parents initiate. rumors say Cantwell’s father may seek an assault warrant, while Seiberlich may pursue trespass charges. No action was taken by either side.
In the Supreme Judicial Court yesterday before Judge Loring an appeal from the Probate Court on the will of Mary Griffin who died in January in Charlestown was heard. The deceased left small bequests and a $5000 gift to the parish of St Francis de Sales Charlestown.
A historic business ad celebrates 50 years of operation presenting a two generation run. It touts honesty, reliable service, and broad reach from city to Canada border. The notice invites readers to order fine liquors with sealed express delivery.
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