Hank the Hermit Gets a Black Hand Scare
A comic section tease notes Hank the Hermit faces a Black Hand scare in next Sunday’s Post. The item promises a suspenseful gag and a safe, humorous resolution for readers.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
9
A comic section tease notes Hank the Hermit faces a Black Hand scare in next Sunday’s Post. The item promises a suspenseful gag and a safe, humorous resolution for readers.
The advertisement touts Hyomei as a direct inhaled remedy for catarrh and breathing troubles. It claims germs thrive in damaged mucus, promises cure by inhaled medication, and notes a complete outfit for one dollar with extra liquid bottles at fifty cents.
An advertisement urges wives to try ORRINE a home treatment said to help drunken husbands or sons. It claims thousands saved and offers a free booklet and a money back guarantee after a trial. The ORRINE company based in Washington DC reports sales through Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
Hon. Alexander McGregor voices peace between parties at Malden Republican smoke talk urging a Massachusetts man in a Massachusetts position. He says Progressives and Republicans need each other to prevent Democratic gains and notes near-identical platforms aside from referendum and judge recall.
A moving picture machine caught fire in a Portland theater early this evening causing a loud alarm and a rushed exit. Several women fainted and some were scratched or bruised but no one was seriously hurt and order was restored with no real danger evident.
An alleged maniac blamed for Mrs. Eugene L. Colbert murder prowls Diamond Hill area near Attleboro as police hunt at night. Earlier a man entered Mary Joslin’s remote Diamond Hill home, forced her out, ransacked the house, and fled into nearby woods.
A police manhunt widens for Fenton Thompson after a barroom escape near Pawtucket. Rhode Island and Massachusetts officers chase leads from Attleboro to New Haven, tied to the Cobert murder and Powers assaults. A nationwide alert lists Thompson as a 27 year old boiler maker with distinct scars and a wild, dangerous profile.
New London Connecticut April 23 Robert G Mattison a young local electrician was catapulted from a motorcycle after a car crossed his path at Green street He plunged headfirst through a thick plate glass window landing among glassware and crockery and survived with minor injuries
Middlesex beat Groton School 9 to 1 as Groton’s fielding faltered and hitting dwindled. Tittle received solid support from his defense while Groton pitcher Willcox exited in the fourth with Coolidge taking over.
The piece traces Louis D. Brandeis's involvement with the New York & New England Railroad suits in 1892. It recounts the Goldsmith & Co. protests against dividends, proxy requests, and bond issues, along with Brandeis and Warren's legal actions, a court battle, and the eventual dismissal of the suits. The author notes Brandeis’s recurring role and his influence in New England finance and politics.
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