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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1913
Page
4
Hanover street station police seek identity of a 48 year old man dying at Relief Hospital from base skull fracture. He collapsed on the sidewalk near 17 Travers street before 10 p m. Tattoo reads N J Noel but city directory lacks the name. Police suspect he is a visitor from out of town.
The article explains how Dust washing powder can soften hard city water with little expense. It notes Gold Dust removes mineral compounds causing hardness and enhances cleansing power for laundry.
Confidential negotiations reportedly begin for the marriage of the Prince of Wales and Grand Duchess Olga daughter of the Czar and Czarina. Royal parents favor the union and a meeting of the Czar and King George is planned for autumn at Queen Alexandra's villa near Copenhagen. A St Petersburg visit may follow later this year.
Senator Lodge defended the merit system of consular appointments as Senator Johnston pushed a resolution for an official analysis of the service. He argued the service has been reorganized and is the best in the world and should not change every four years.
Richard Mack alias Massachusetts Dick and Harry Grant were sentenced to Charlestown State prison by Judge Morton for the Aug. 14, 1911 North Abington post office robbery. Mack got three years hard labor and Grant two. each fined 500 dollars.
Supreme Court rules that a creditor of a corporation not part of its reorganization may hold its successor liable. In a 5 to 4 decision, Northern Pacific Railway Company becomes responsible for a $125,000 judgment against the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, despite no finding of moral wrongdoing in the reorganization.
Lawyers say the decision hits practice of corporate reorganizations to shed onerous contracts and pay unsecured creditors. Justice Lamar described how insolvent firms may restructure by transferring assets to a new company under the same shareholders, binding contracts between bondholders and stockholders.
The passage argues that a sale through reorganization is void in equity against an assenting creditor, even if motive was unknown. If the creditor appears and asserts his debt, subordinate stockholder interests fall under his claim, regardless of whether the reorganization was private or via master’s deed under a consent decree. Justice Lurton dissented, viewing the sale as saving property from receivership and asserting validity against later challengers.
The Rev. Dr. Francis E. Clark of Newton, founder of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor, was honored at a reception in Hamilton Hall as the Boston Union marked its 25th anniversary. He returned from a recent trip abroad as the principal guest, with past presidents and leaders from Greater Boston unions attending and saluting him.
William B. Watts former deputy superintendent and now private detective is cited for owing Macalley Parker Company $90 for a dress suit. The firm claims he has not paid while Watts says the matter has been amicably settled and objects to publicity.
The Macallar Parker Company filed suit in Municipal Court claiming Sleuth Watts bought a $90 suit on April 23 1918 and has not paid. They seek $90 plus $5.10 interest with the store’s manager noting the matter as a straightforward debt case.
Washington April 28 The Progressive old age pension bill would provide 1 to 4 dollars a week to those over 65 with incomes under 10 dollars weekly. The scale ranges from 4 dollars for under 6 up to 1 dollar for 8 to 9 dollars. criminals lunatics almshouse inmates and non-earners would be disqualified.
Dr. Wilson E. Hunt, barred from sending or caring for patients at Malden Hospital, appeals to the hospital medical board for a hearing at the next meeting in May. He says the ruling stems from a suit involving a former patient and testifies for the patient. Friends plan a public protest to restore his standing in the private institution.
A persuasive ad claims gray hair makes a man look old and asserts Hay's Hair Health will restore natural color, remove dandruff, strengthen roots, and keep the scalp clean. The copy urges immediate purchase and promises noticeable differences after a few applications.
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