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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1914
Page
3
A chemist named D. J. Gane at F322 Lane Bldg St Marys Kas claims a simple home asthma remedy. He sent samples to long-suffering patients who report cures and offers a $1 bottle by express with payment only if effective. Respondents must report effects within ten days.
Wireless calls from the American steamer Herman Frasch in distress prompted the revenue cutter Onondaga to rush from Norfolk to assist. The Frasch, sailing from Portland Maine to Sabine Pass Texas, reported a disabled rudder 18 miles southeast by east of Diamond Shoals off the North Carolina coast.
The Cambridge Law Enforcement Association and local clergy launched a campaign against boxing exhibitions in Cambridge. A protest was filed with Commissioner Henry J. Cunningham. The group aims to recruit citizens and has clergy planning to protest from pulpits next Sunday.
The Cambridge agitation targets boxing as a pastime led by Rev. William M. Macnair who accuses city officials of lax enforcement. He urges a sustained campaign to drive boxing from the city citing a 200 dollar fine or up to three months in jail for public or private matches for pay.
Four convicted gunmen Herman Rosenthal murder say they will hide under their cots to avoid further identification. Cirofici Rosenberg Horowitz and Seiden shner, awaiting execution at Sing Sing, issued the warning through New York District Attorney Whitman’s office.
New York April 1. A report for the Methodist Episcopal Church conference urges higher country pastor salaries. Rev R E Wilson of the Poughkeepsie district notes last year’s record includes salaries as low as 200 dollars and several at 300 dollars.
Mrs. J. C. Lehneman of Newton files for divorce in Dedham against John Charles Lehneman of Brookline charging cruel and abusive treatment. She requests to resume her maiden name Paschall. They married October 27, 1900, and lived in Boston and Brookline.
Wakefield surrenders its unique milk retating experiment as the town farm superintendent H. Colwell ends the venture due to insufficient profits.
Chairman Howard Elliott explains the plan to break up the New Haven system. The statement says directors did their best and predicts the plan will satisfy all. Stockholders are urged to unite and support officers in making it a success.
The statement notes the company may appeal to courts to modify terms especially for extending the sale period of subsidiary companies. Directors would not have chosen the arrangement without stockholder approval, facing a choice between dissolution or costly litigation, choosing the lesser. Trustees for Bos ton and Maine praised, with hope for others to match. The company’s poor financial condition is noted, and stockholders are told directors and officials can focus on pressing matters as railroading efforts proceed. No word of trouble from the New Haven meeting on April 21, though C H Venner may comment.
An advertisement touts liquid arvon as a guaranteed dandruff cure. Apply four ounces nightly to moisten and massage the scalp, promising disappearance of flakes after several uses, instant relief from itching, and noticeably improved hair softness and shine.
Beverly April 1 Chief of Police Walter Woodberry was tonight named head of the police department by Mayor Herman A Mac Donald. This will be Chief Woodberry fourth year as chief, appointed by former Mayor Frederick A Dodge.
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