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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
7
Oscar Peppin of the Merrimack Hotel neighborhood was severely injured when a tamped charge exploded prematurely while he was lighting a fuse outside Manchester New Hampshire. The blast tore away part of his jaw and caused additional injuries.
Edwin A. Wilcox a longtime Boston resident bequeaths two $500 funds to the Public Library Association of Westminster Vermont. Income to fund prizes for top readers and spellers with a three member committee including one woman appointed by the Westminster superintendent of schools and the teachers.
The notice proclaims Fu 6 hits 439 Express Paid in New England, touting prompt mail order fulfillment and the Callahan Quality and Callahan Service brands. It highlights Callahan A Whiskey as a premier Callahan product trusted by New England customers.
An advertisement for Callahan A Whiskey praises its purity smoothness and quality. It promises customer return business and offers a money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied, with prompt refund.
Ninety Knights Templars from Gethsemane commandery and accompanying ladies left Buffalo for the triennial conclave in Denver. They rode the Twentieth Century Limited, with a dedicated conductor, and Grand Commander Frank L. Nagle was named chief marshal for the Denver parade on August 12. The German-Roman Catholic Central Verein urged promotion of the Star Spangled Banner centennial as national anthem and denounced America as un-American in a related session.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce a limited time offer giving one free month of treatment and medicines to any patient who starts or renews by August 16. The promotion claims to cure chronic diseases and invites patients from nearby towns. Testimonials from Massachusetts residents praise cures for indigestion gall stones lumbago deafness and more. The offer ends August 16 at 8 p m and is only valid for a few days.
Letters from residents in Stoughton Rockland and Lynn Mass praise the Osmo-Chemic Physicians for cures of asthma spinal disease and kidney trouble. Noted names include Mr KE D Waterman Miss Ethelyn Clarke and Mrs H M Gowriy with street addresses provided.
Ophthalmology ENT chest and chronic diseases practice with permanent offices at 18 Boylston Street Boston suites 8 9 10 and entrance 18 Brockton 26 Spring 8 Brockton Mass. Hours 9 to 12 2 to 4 and 6 to p.m. Closed Sundays.
An old advertisement touts a ginger and French brandy remedy for cramps colds chills weakness and insomnia. It warns buyers to seek the Owl Trade Mark on the wrapper to avoid cheap or dangerous substitutes and claims forty years as a standard of purity and strength sold by druggists and grocers.
At the Bucharest peace conference M Maiorescu read a U S note urging a treaty clause to secure civil and religious liberty for populations in ceded or annexed territory. M Maiorescu noted liberty is the law in all participating nations and leaders agreed such a clause would be superfluous.
Business was moderately active at the wharf with prices largely unchanged. Five sword fishermen reported catches with the Motor at 420 fish and Georgiana only three. Vessels ferried haddock cod hake and pollock with varied tonnage while the Shovelful Shoal nun buoy No 6 drifted off position posing navigation risk. The Oregon delivered bananas and coconuts, and Loring Ballard began unloading ties for Bay State Street railway. The Indore arrived with 6000 tons of cargo from Hamburg.
From the files of the National Association of Manufacturers comes a wide range of legislative activity from congressional districts to the White House. The Senate lobby probe centers on former Senator Joseph B. Foraker of Ohio while the House committee opens with about a hundred letters from James A. Emery, chief counsel for NAM.
An excerpt details Emery admitting a $500 contribution to oppose Illinois Rep Buchanan, plus efforts to influence committees and anti-union legislation. It notes a feud between the National Association of Manufacturers and the AFL, discussions on the sundry civil bill, and warnings about labor control of the Department of Labor under Taft and Wilson.
A teaser notes William H. Crane’s piece in next Sunday's Post Magazine. It promises an entertaining exploration of a puzzling theatrical theme and invites readers to solve the puzzle.
Resinol promises to clear pimples and blackheads and promote hair health with regular use of Resinol Soap and occasional Resinol Ointment. The remedies are marketed as gentle, doctor prescribed for eighteen years, safe for delicate skin and sold by most druggists nationwide with free trials available from Department 3-P, Resinol, Baltimore, MD.
The article details letters among Kirby Emery Farquhar and Washington on tariff plans currency reform and the 113 million appropriation. It notes Taft veto prospects and notes Mulhall charges to be examined as House committee questions officials of the National Association of Manufacturers and preparatory steps for Senate inquiry.
Paris reports a circulating rumor from the Portuguese consulate in Seville that Manuel de Arriaga, president of Portugal, died three days ago while the government withholds confirmation. He has been seriously ill with heart trouble for days.
Advertisement for Burlington Route Personally Conducted trips to California. Highlights a specially selected, well informed conductor for comfort at no extra cost. Contact Alex Stocks, New England Passenger Agent, C B Q R R, 264 Washington St Boston, Telephone Main 4387.
Calumet Michigan August 5 Sheriff Cruse was authorized by the supervisors of Houghton county to hire and arm deputies to handle the copper miners strike. He will recruit 690 assistants and said outsiders could be sworn in if locals refuse commissions. Mine owners support the Board action while union leaders denounce it.
The administration currency bill, amended in important particulars, emerged from the Democratic conference of the House banking and currency committee amid protests by Neeley Eagle and Ragsdale. The Glass bill was approved 11 to 3 as objectors vowed to press the fight to the caucus floor Monday.
Dandroo baby born to Mr and Mrs C George Dandroo in Boston on Sunday Aug 3. Numerous obituaries list names, ages, addresses and funeral details across Dorchester Somerville Roxbury East Boston and surrounding towns with masses and interments at local churches and cemeteries.
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