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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
7
The Sunday Post runs Dr. Bowers’s inter article arguing the drug evil remains a serious social problem. He outlines causes, impacts, and proposed public health approaches to reduce substance abuse.
An advertisement touts GETS-IT as a simple fast corn remedy. Two drops shrink the corn in seconds with painless removal, avoiding knives and bandages. Sold by druggists for 25 cents or directly by EB Lawrence & Co. Chicago. Boston retailers include Riker Jaynes.
The Post recounts John Wilkes Booth's flight after he shot President Lincoln on April 14 1865 at Ford's Theatre. Pursued by city police and the army Booth rode hard through Washington then beyond reach before Boston Corbett killed him.
The broadside offered 100000 dollars for the capture of Booth and accomplices Herold and Surratt. Pursuit moved through Washington under military rule to Surrattsville Port Tobacco and Port Conway. After hiding on the Garrett farm the fugitives were cornered at a barn near Garret house and forced to surrender.
The story recounts Booth firing on pursuers in a burning barn with a crutch and carbine. Herold surrenders after a volley and Conger sets the fire. Booth is wounded by Sergeant Corbett and dies under a locust tree after muttering that he dies for his country. The upcoming issue promises details of the accomplice's trial.
More than twenty national bank representatives urged designating national banks to hold state funds as deposits. The Governor’s Council approved all nominations sent by the Governor, including Albert F. Welsh as special justice in the Third Essex District Court and James H. McMahon as special justice in the Fitchburg Police Court. Additional appointees include Charles D. Judkins as gas and gas meters inspector, with Leslie R. Moore and J. Alvord Ross named as assistant gas and meters inspectors.
Serious concern fills school circles as Assistant Superintendent Maurice P. White remains ill at his Brighton home with pneumonia. Local officials note his condition and express wishes for a swift recovery.
A student contracted pneumonia after catching a cold on a fishing trip during Easter recess. After returning to school, symptoms worsened and his condition was deemed grave last evening.
An advertisement explains that excess stomach acid causes indigestion and discomfort. Ordinary bisulated magnesia is pitched as an effective antacid to neutralize acid after meals, with a dosing suggestion of one to two teaspoonfuls in water.
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