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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1913

Page

4

Cotton Men Gather for National Association Meeting

The National Association of Cotton Manufacturers opens its annual meeting at Huntington Hall with principal address by MIT President Richard C. Maclaurin and welcome from Governor Foss. Frederick B. Macy and Edwin Farnham Greene will also speak. Neville discusses spinning values. Sessions run through Thursday afternoon covering vital textile topics in New England.

National Association of Cotton Manufacturers New England Cotton Manufacturers’ Association Huntington Hall Richard C. Maclaurin Massachusetts Institute of Technology Governor Foss George W.W. Neville New York Cotton Exchange New England

Morgan Will Admitted to Probate in New York

The will of J Pierpont Morgan was admitted to probate today after heirs and next of kin signed waivers. Legal formalities were dispensed with when the will was presented to the surrogate court.

Morgan New York J. Pierpont Morgan

Harvard doctor touts athletics benefits for youth

Dr. Sargent of Harvard writes in a forthcoming Sunday Post about the advantages of athletics for health, discipline, and schooling, urging widespread participation and structured programs to boost performance and well being.

Sargent Harvard Next

Death of Old B M Man Mudgett Conductor Dies at 84

Tacob D Mudgett long serving Boston and Maine conductor died at his Lynn home 431 Summer Street aged 84 after a year of illness. Born Parsonfield Maine he joined rail work at 15 driving a mail coach. Resident of Lynn for 60 years he served as baggage master and was a popular figure with passengers. He leaves four children Charles W John H Zephyra Ricker and Louise S Mudgett.

Tacob D. Mudgett Boston & Maine Railroad Summer Street Lynn Boston & Maine Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Mr. Mudgett Parsonfield Portsmouth N. H Old Eastern Railroad Freedom Lodge of Masons of Freedom Railway Conductors’ Association Charles W John H Zephyra Ricker Louise S. Mudgett

No Vaudeville for Mayor J F Hurley

Salem's mayor John F Hurley refused an offer from C Wesley Fraser manager of the Boston office of United Booking Offices Inc to enter vaudeville for 500 dollars a week yesterday.

C. Wesley Fraser Boston United Booking Offices, Inc John F. Hurley Salem

Webster Cotton Mills Weavers Strike in Sun Cook NH

Seventy five weavers at the Webster Cotton Mills went on strike after failing to reach a wage schedule with the firm. The action occurs in Sun Cook New Hampshire on April 22.

Suncook N. H Webster Cotton Mills

Governor Council Likely to Reject Randall Nomination

The Governor's Council is expected to vote against Frank L. Randall of Minnesota for prison commissioner at today’s meeting. Governor Foss warned he would use the rejection as a political issue against Republicans in the fall, calling the opposition to Randall purely political.

Frank L. Randall Minnesota Foss Randall

Governor Faces Council Over Randell Appointment Push

Councillors McGregor Simpson Ham and Collings oppose the confirmation while Lieutenant Governor Walsh backs the Governor. The Governor aims to force the issue in the council meeting and has presented endorsements of Randall from prominent Minnesota figures.

McGregor Simpson Ham Collings Walsh Randall Minnesota

Governor faces fight over prison board successor

Frederick G. Pettigrove resigns after heading the Prison Board since 1901. Governor Foss presses for reform and a new appointee amid council opposition and names floated include Warren G. Spaulding Edwin Mulready and Charles McCarthy with contention over who should lead prison policy.

Frederick G. Pettigrove Pettigrove Warren G. Spaulding Charles McCarthy Marlboro Foss

Roads Confer With Trainmen Over Wage Demands

In New York on April 22 a conference began between railroad managers and a 100 member conductors and trainmen committee led by A B Garretson and W G Lee to seek an adjustment of wage demands. Elisha Lee led the managers. The talks may last several weeks affecting over 100000 railroad workers.

New York A. B. Garretgon Order of Railway Conductors W. G. Lee Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Elisha Lee Committee of Managers

Anti suffragists to organize here in Boston

Mrs. A J George organizing secretary of the Massachusetts branch of the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage has returned from Washington. She will immediately begin to form an organization to wage war on suffragists.

A. J. George Massachusetts National Association Washington Boston

Gloom Shunting for the Boss

Next Sunday's Post Magazine presents Sewell Ford's Torchy tale titled Gloom Shunting for the Boss announcing a latest comic adventure featuring Torchy.

Post Magazine Sewell Ford

Simple Remedies For Beauty And Health Featured

Simple recipes for beauty and health promote a spring tonic blood medicine and a complexion lotion. A kardene tonic mixed with alcohol sugar and hot water claims to improve liver disorders blood clarity and vitality. Spurmax facial lotion promises clearer skin and a youthful complexion. Canthrox hair cleanser offers an easy scalp wash for cleaner hair and healthier growth.

Corner in Cheese operetta dress rehearsal in Jordan Hall

Vincent Club girls stage the first dress rehearsal for their three act operetta A Corner in Cheese at Jordan Hall. William Wenderly globe trotter plots a Dutch cheese market corner but falls for Tilly the windmill’s lady. Cast includes Edith W Parkman Susannah Cunningham and Miss Mary Thorndike with about 60 Boston social leaders in drills and dances.

Vincent Club Jordan Hall William Wenderly Tilly William Frances Q. Nichols Frances Porter Edith W. Parkman Theophilus Jenkins Leslie Lindsey Susannah Cunningham Herr Greif Zuyderdam Edith Fitz Joris Blumer Mary Thorndike Fran Blumer Katrinka John B. Swift, Jr Tante Texel George Simpson Hans Mary Dean Pierce Gretchen Charlotte Hemenway Dorothy Forbes Alice Bowker Ruth Gaston Hilda Foster Katherine Doty Ruth Foster Boston

Noazark Hotel Hosts Lively Weeknight Gem

The note hints at a bustling event at Noazark Hotel and directs readers to the comic section of next Sunday's Post for more details.

Noazark Hotel Post

Weak Minds Blamed for Downfalls Speech Statement

Dr Walter E Fernald of the State Hospital for the Feeble Minded at Waverly told the Boston branch of the Reciproc ity Club of America in the City Club that nearly all working girls who go wrong and at least half the prisoners and state institution inmates are feeble minded.

Walter E. Fernald State Hospital Waverly Boston Reciprocity Club of America City Club

Massachusetts Feeble Minded Restrictions Target Marriage

Dr Fernald cites 12000 to 14000 feeble minded in Massachusetts with only 2000 in institutions. He warns lack of restraint risks rising crime and “girls who go wrong.” He notes 600 young women at Waverly and urges continued state programs costing millions to prevent marriages and protect the feeble minded population.

Fernald Massachusetts Waverly Dr. Fernald Templeton Fred L. Coburn Charles A. Burns Malcolm E. Sturtevant Henry A. Shepard D. Fletcher Barber Charles R. Edwards Luther C. Greenleaf G. R. Fisher Clarence A. Russell

New York man overcomes 16 year liquor habit with 3 day treatment

Mr. Woods, a heavy drinker for over 16 years, credits a three day treatment for freeing him from alcohol and enabling him to help hundreds more. He describes a home based method, available by mail order from Edward J. Woods of New York, to end craving and restore self control.

Edward J. Woods Mr. Woods New York N. Y

New Twist in Customs Fraud Case At New York Port

Government records from the New York Custom House reveal Boston dressmakers under suspicion in a smuggling probe. The discovery adds a fresh turn to the ongoing investigation into customs disclosures at this port.

New York Custom House Boston

Boston Customs Foil Yearlong Smuggling Probe Into Modiste

The Boston customs effort targets a well known Back Bay modiste amid an ongoing probe into importations. A relative was previously caught smuggling. officials anticipate potential arrests as records and witness testimony align with government knowledge. Garland Shea and Chan dler lead the investigation with agency aides assisting cross city records.

Back Bay Boston United States William H. Garland Daniel A. Shea Special Treasury Carl Chandler

National City Bank Witness Declares Bankruptcy

Frank Van Blarcom stock broker filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. He lists liabilities of 6686.38 dollars and assets of 681.80 dollars, connected to a scheme involving the National City Bank of Cambridge and misapplied funds.

Frank van Blarcom George W. Coleman National City Bank of Cambridge United States District Court

Paris Fashion Page Preview for Next Sunday

A page of the latest Paris fashions with color illustrations will be found in next Sunday's edition. The feature promises vivid images and up-to-date style coverage from the fashion capital.

Paris

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