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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1914
Page
9
In Lowestoft England on April 12 a large group of suffragettes disturbed a church service as the Bishop of Norwich officiated. The disturbance followed a recent visit by suffragettes and a lengthy parley with church leaders.
An advertisement promotes the J B L Cascade Internal Bath as a natural remedy for constipation and general health. It claims the device cleanses the lower intestine with warm water, improves regularity, and helps prevent colds and bilious attacks. The ad cites a Springfield company executive praising its hygiene benefits and notes availability at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores with a booklet offer.
Two protesters confronted the preacher against forcible taking of women and shouted for Emmeline Pankhurst. The crowd repeatedly chanted and were dragged from the church as the bishop resumed his sermon.
Dorothy Evans and Madge Muir, Belfast WSPU officials, were released from prison after a hunger strike following charges of possessing explosives. In Bradford, suffragettes interrupted a Labour Party celebration with a flour-throwing incident aimed at James Ramsay MacDonald.
Jesse W. Sargent a longtime Malden druggist and prominent Mason collapsed and died of heart failure during a First Universalist Church service. He was 54, born in Gloucester, and survived by a widow and three brothers. Members of the Beauseant Commandery Knights Templars were present.
At a meeting on 739 Boylston Street New York style dancing was urged to standardize the maxixe in Boston while other dances were deferred for two weeks. Mrs Lilla Wiles Wyman led the session with demonstrations by Mrs Emila Burnham Miss Margaret Souther Miss Rose I Byrnes and Mrs Follen Cabot. J J Richards opposed the move.
Revere Beach awakened from winter as spring neared with a large crowd along the boulevard. Most business places theaters and rides were in full operation, with restaurants and eating booths busy up to closing time.
Two Boston society weddings set for Wednesday at Trinity Church Copley Square. Miss Ethel Chandler daughter of Professor Chandler and Dr Edward F W Barton of Milton will wed at noon. Miss Ruth Stevens Turner of Brookline will marry J Thurston Manning Jr of Philadelphia at 8 p m. Rev Alexander Mann will officiate both ceremonies.
Grandmother corroborates son’s story that Louise was born at 64 Whiting street Roxbury and later claimed by Mrs. White. Birth records show Louis Gertrude Smith born June 11 1906 with father Smith and mother Henrietta M Gilbert. Father plans to seek custody now Mrs White’s denial clears obstacle to his claim.
Arthur Donn Pratt the American vice and deputy consul in Dublin died today. He had held the post since May 1893.
Mayor James E. Rich of Lynn Mass promotes Varnesis after two local men Mr H H Chandler and Mr L E Fogg recovered from chronic rheumatism and neuritis. Fogg spent 15 months in hospital and seven in bed before improvement. Chandler suffered seven years of rheumatic arthritis and could not walk without aid before starting Varnesis. W A Varney insists on public investigation and invites the public to meet the men Tuesday at 140 Boylston St Boston Varnegis is vegetable and claimed to restore health. druggists carry it.
Mrs. Roger White of Albany denies claiming to be Louise Smith's mother and says the father need not take legal steps. The Somerville family reacts with surprise and relief at the statement. Louise Smith's father, William W. Smith Jr., is connected with attorney John H. O'Neil who sent a bill for seven years of care.
Grandmother asserts a bill caused a change leading to Mr White’s daughter custody dispute. Mrs White says she took the child per the late mother’s wish and adoption would have proceeded if Smith had signed, with no demand made for return.
An advertisement promises quick skin relief using Resinol Soap and Ointment. It describes a simple routine of washing, applying ointment, and rinsing with hot then cold water to clear pimples and blackheads. The ad touts secondary benefits for eczema dandruff and other skins conditions and lists prices and a free trial offer from Resinol Baltimore.
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