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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1913
Page
9
President Wilson urges open government and public scrutiny in The World's Work May number. He calls for direct primaries a public economic life and transparency in legislation to replace secret deals and private influence with responsible leadership and open debate.
A bold appeal promotes Sargol as a concentrated agent to increase cell growth and flesh for thin people. The ad claims improved digestion, vitality, and muscular fullness, offering a free 50c box and a coupon with 10c postage to try the product. It targets dyspeptics and the undernourished, urging readers to join the “Spaperweight” class and send for samples.
A spring tonic is urged as vital in the warming season with widespread belief in Peruna. Testimonials from residents including Mayor B. S. Irvin and others describe Peruna as effective for catarrhal illnesses, nervousness, and general vitality. Mrs Martha Avery, 73, credits Peruna with improving her nervous prostration and stomach condition after years of illness.
A reader seeks evidence that Sargol pills will make a person fat and asks the company to prove its fattening claims. The letter includes 10 cents to cover distribution and mailing a 60 cent package, with a coupon request.
Budapest news reports Count Ladislaus Szechenyi and his wife Gladys Vanderbil t plan permanent London residence drawing strong disapproval from the Hungarian family. The countess may return briefly in June for a suffrage event, after which further family discussions and potential strain between spouses are anticipated.
A litter of Mud Puppies, fresh water alligators that live in lake and river mud, arrived in Boston and will be housed at the City Point Aquarium under Superintendent Mowbray and assistants.
Suffragists from China Siam and Greece report changing women’s status under growing democracy at the College Equal Suffrage League meeting led by Mrs. Stanley McCormick. Greek women focus on home life not voting while Chinese and Siamese women push for political rights and public roles.
The fishing steamer Bessie M. Dugan is safe after a fog incident. At 9 o clock last night owner Thomas A Cromwell received a telegram from Nantucket reporting both crew and boat sighted offshore and signals indicated her harmless.
In Worcester on April 28 Mesia Koobatin of Newburyport entered Langley’s restaurant on Front Street after 9 pm and attempted to shoot waiter James W. Crickard. Koobatin then turned the revolver on himself, dying from the fatal self-inflicted wound.
Adjutant-General Pearson Brigadier-General Emery quartermaster-general Logan and secretary Cox met at the State House for a preliminary session on the proposed $700,000 armory near the Allston Golf Club for cavalry and field artillery. They focused on architect options but made no selection and planned another meeting next week.
Koobatin aimed at Crickard then killed himself with a second shot at the restaurant. The first hit air, a chandelier shattered, plunging lights out as police arrived. Crickard said they had collaborated in the past but had quarreled. he had not seen Koobatin for months.
George Hambro eight, of 87 Newton Street Somerville, climbed a waterspout at Knapp School after a baseball lodged in a gutter. He fell about 20 feet, suffering a fracture to his right leg and minor cuts. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
A well dressed youth claiming to be James Howley aged 19 of 28 Temple street was arrested after a handbag was snatched from Miss Mary Corporan of Allston street West End at 7 30 pm near Dartmouth and Beacon streets. The theft sparked a three quarter mile chase through Back Bay aided by Patrolmen J Delaney and Morris and around a score of residents.
Hyomei provides rapid relief from catarrh and breathing troubles. A pocket inhaler delivers liquid with a five minute onset, killing germs and soothing mucous membranes. The outfit costs $1.00 with extras at 50 cents. no cocaine or habit forming drugs.
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