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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1912

Page

7

Minimum Wage Commission Seen as Benefit for Workers

Miss Mabel Gillespie, named by the Governor to the Massachusetts Minimum Wage Commission, says the panel will raise efficiency and benefit both employers and workers. She notes international examples and stresses voluntary, petition-driven action with representation from employers, employees, and the public.

Miss Gillespie Mabel Gillespie Gillespie England Australia Massachusetts

Keep a Box of Poslam Handy This Summer

The article promotes Poslam as a quick remedy for summer skin troubles including sunburn mosquitoes bites and various skin conditions. It recommends Poslam cream for overnight relief and Poslam Soap for daily cleansing with added antiseptic benefits. It notes availability from druggists at 60 cents and 26 cents and offers free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.

West 25Th Street New York City

Government and Industry Cooperation Aims to Improve Labor

A speaker calls for mutual goodwill between manufacturers and workers to strengthen industry and aid distribution. She mentions investigations into laundry candy and cotton sectors and pledges broader inquiries as needed to raise living standards for minors and children. Miss Gillespie is praised for thoughtful labor insight.

Physicians as pall bearers for Dr Richardson

The Rev. Howard N. Brown will officiate at the funeral in King's Chapel at noon today for Dr. Maurice H. Richardson. Honorary pallbearers include President Lowell of Harvard University and Dr. H. P. Walcott of Harvard, with eight Massachusetts General or City Hospital doctors acting as actual pallbearers. Engraved ushers are physicians who once assisted Dr. Richardson. Robert Walcott handles church arrangements. The staff pallbearers are doctors John Bapst Blake, Arthur H. Crosbie, F. E. Garland, Howard A. Lothrop, Charles G. Mixter, William J. Mixter, Edward H. Risley, and George N. Sheahan.

Howard N. Brown King's Chapel Maurice H. Richardson Lowell Harvard University President Walcott Massachusetts General Hospital Richardson City Hospital H. P. Walcott Harvard Corporation F. B. Harrington S. J. Mixter F. C. Shattuck W. F. Whitney Frederic S. Dennis New York George Ben Johnston Richmond Robert Walcott George W. W. Brewster Charles A. Porter Daniel W. Jones Hugh Williams Francis W. Palfrey Richard §. Miller John Homans Europe Pall John Bapst Blake Arthur H. Crosbie F. E. Garland Howard A. Lothrop Charles G. Mixter William J. Mixter Edward H. Risley George N. Sheahan

Rival Wounded Barber Held After Boston Halifax Shooting

Joseph Silva a 25 year old Boston barber is accused of firing three shots at John Gomes near a Halifax cranberry bog. Gomes is in serious condition. Silva faces charges of assault with intent to murder assault on Salia Thompson larceny from the Thompson woman and carrying concealed weapons. He pleaded guilty to the last three charges and was held on bonds.

Brockton Boston Halifax Joseph Silva John Gomes Gomes Silva Salia Thompson Thompson Lawrence Grover Somes United Cape Cod Cranberry Company Miss Thompson

Mystery in Death of Woman in Worcester

Mrs. Max Diller, wife of a wealthy contractor, died suddenly at her Worcester home this evening. The medical examiner ordered an autopsy and the police began an investigation into the death.

Worcester Max Diller

Diller Woman Dies After Visitor’s Call at Home

Medical examiner Dr. E L Hunt finished an autopsy with stomach contents pending and urged a police probe. Smil Diller and Emil Diller were linked to the events at the house. Elizabeth Diller said Emil visited that afternoon and left before the inquest.

Smil Diller Diller Mrs. Diller E. L. Hunt James Burke Fred Good Max Diller Emil New York Elizabeth Trenton N. J

Notable Evangelist Torrey to Preach Three Sundays in Roxbury

The Rev. R. A. Torrey D D famous evangelist will preach at Dudley Street Baptist Church Roxbury for the next three Sundays. He graduated Yale 1875 joined Dwight L Moody and led the Moody Church in Chicago. His Bible meetings span the world since 1908. A Boston appearance draws strong religious interest. Next Sunday at Dudley Street Church the address on Government by Hon. E B CHafin will speak at 12 o clock.

R. A. Torrey D. D Dudley Street Roxbury Yale Dwight L. Moody Moody Church Chicago Moody Bible Institute Charles Alexander Wilbur Chapman Montrose Bible Conference Association Montrose Boston BE. W. Chafin Dudley Street Baptist Church

Master Painters Enjoy Annual Summer Outing

Over 300 master painters and friends from across the state enjoyed a fine summer outing at Nantasket yesterday. The event featured a shore dinner and varied sports with prizes for winners. An automobile trip followed along Jerusalem road to Cohasset.

Nantasket Jerusalem Cohasset

Informer’s Killer Dies of Knife Wounds Near Rail

Carmella Crapa testified in court against two Italian countrymen who were jailed for assaulting a young girl. This morning Crapa’s body was found beside railroad tracks with 50 knife wounds and a severed head nearby.

Glen Cove L. L Carmella Crapa Crapa

Bacon and Eggs Bring Court Fine

In Municipal Court Judge Creed and Bennett hear cases from yesterday. Mr. Malone and wife sued George's restaurant over bacon and eggs and paid a $25 fine after a scuffle over a 50 cent bill. Inspectors weigh and condemn a pound of currant cake at 15 ounces, fining Slo comb $15. Rosie Sachs appears as the ice cream queen in a food-fray involving a four year old and Kirkland street residents.

Creed and Bennett Malone George’s Court Street George Creed Sweeney and Ryan Weights and Measures Department Ingraham B.liocomb Washington Street Slocomb Rosie Sachs Kirkland Street Sarah Allesio Rose Sarah

Baby rash case praised for Cuticura treatment in 1911 notice

A mother describes a severe summer rash on her eight year old boy’s face and limbs that resisted ointments until Cuticura Soap and Ointment were used. She reports rapid relief and no scarring, plus a boil treated with the same products. The advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment and offers free samples and a Skin Book.

Coram Ave Shelton, Conn Walter Edwards Cuticura Dept. T Boston

Court Fines Defendant Ten Dollars After Assault Case

Judge Bennett fin ed a defendant ten dollars for assault based on the testimony of a little girl who witnessed the incident from a second story window.

Bennett

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