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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1913
Page
2
Representative Carter Glass defended the administration currency bill before the Democratic House caucus. The session drew general applause and support as the measure was to be worked over and its fate determined.
Insurgent Democrats led by Neeley and Ragsdale failed to open caucus proceedings. 63 votes back open access while 119 oppose. Glass presents currency bill with backing from 11 Democrats. Debate continues with section by section review expected through the week as administration supporters seek minimal changes.
Judge Morton in the United States District Court yesterday appointed Charles B. Jopp president of the Beacon Trust Company as receiver for Jacob Watchmaker of Revere. Watchmaker, note broker, was arrested last Thursday charged with larceny of 500 dollars from the Broadway National Bank of Chelsea.
Orthodox Jews worldwide mark the ninth day of Ab in mourning for Jerusalem's destructions. Fasting and special services will be held throughout the day in synagogues and temples, including in Greater Boston.
Mrs Catherine Waugh McCulloch, leading suffrage worker, notes greater respect for Illinois women after gaining the vote last month. She cites Chicago mayor appointing 10 policewomen at beaches and claims Lorimer supporters opposed suffrage, while water purity and public safety emerge as priorities.
A restrained interview reveals a Illinois woman recounting meeting Mr. McCulloch at Northwestern Law School, moving their firm to Chicago for larger practice, and balancing family with a partner’s efforts. She claims men granted school suffrage as a concession in the long ballot battle.
The John F. Stevens Construction Company filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. President John F. Stevens, once Roosevelt’s Panama Canal chief engineer, led the firm as of Taft’s administration. Liabilities total $318,743 with assets of $301,552.
Six firefighters were injured as a blaze at the American Cocoa nut Butter Company plant destroyed property valued at about 150000. Three ammonia tanks exploded before flames were extinguished.
The schooner Margaret from Gloucester arrived in Portland with colors at half mast. Captain Ernest Ingstrom reports two crewmen unaccounted since fog offshore southeast of St. Peters on Aug. 3. Freeman Monroe of Whitehead and Nicholas Kelley of Gloucester, aged 26 and 33, reportedly disappeared while at sea in a dory. Kelley had recently arrived from Waterford Ireland.
Denver August 11 The pilgrimage of Knights Templars to the 32d triennial conclave in Denver ends with about 45000 sir knights and ladies enjoying hospitality. Special trains arrive from sunrise to night, delivering knights and tourists who enrich the gaiety of the Soldiers of the Cross invasion.
Major Edward Powers aged 98 of 52 Main Street Charlestown reported missing by Charlestown police. Veteran of the Crimean war he fought at Balaklava Sedan and Sebastopol and earned three medals for bravery. He left home yesterday morning and has not been seen since.
A Stillwater Oklahoma man testifies to kidney pain relief after using Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root years ago He states the remedy cured his kidney trouble and invites public publication of his testimonial sworn by a Justice of the Peace on March 8 1912.
Reader appeal letter to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY offers sample bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder Mention Boston Daily Post Mention of regular price fifty cents and one dollar bottle available at all drug stores
Six hundred delegates attended the eighth annual United Master Butchers of America convention reception and ball at the New American House in Boston. A West train with four special cars carrying national president John T. Russell of Chicago and other officers arrived two hours late, slightly altering the program. Delegates were greeted by a reception committee including A. Ronald as president and A. W. Clark as secretary at convention headquarters.
The Gideons opened their first convention in Old Orchard Maine with a hill of 15 000 Bibles for hotels in Maine and New Hampshire. Rev H I Dunnack spoke, followed by McCoy and William E Henderson who said the order has distributed over 200 000 Bibles in the U S and aims for 635 000 more. The work costs over 250 000 and 75 000 Bibles are for New England hotels.
George Oaks alias George Ecks received 18 months in the house of correction for forging checks. He faced three charges and was also reported by Inspector Burr as wanted by Foxboro police for the same offence.
Los Angeles reports plans by prominent Californians for a grand reception to Maurice E McLoughlin the 19 year old tennis champion who led the American team to victory over England in the Davis Cup upon his return home Great enthusiasm greets the boy who rose from a West Coast challenger to national champion since he came West four years ago to play with coast stars and win friends who foresaw his rapid rise.
The Oxford Linen Mills of North Brookfield were placed in receivership yesterday by Judge Morton in the United States District Court after creditors petitioned for relief. Allen G. Buttrick of Lancaster and Frank E. Drury of Worcester were named as receivers.
Dora, third wife of New York poet Ferdinand Pinney Earle, begins suit in New York for absolute divorce. She cites evidence of his behavior on the continent since their March separation and withholds co respondent details. The Earle family wealth includes the Hotel Normandie in New York.
An automobile carrying Mr and MrsHt L Smith their daughter and Mrs Van Heymiger of Mobile Alabama left the Bethlehem to Twin Mountain House road and overturned in a ditch. Miss Smith was crushed beneath the car suffering internal injuries feared fatal. The others escaped with severe shaking.
An advertisement touts Poslam as a powerful overnight remedy for pimples and skin troubles including eczema acne and rash. It claims rapid relief within a week or two with itching stopping immediately and promotes Poslam Soap as gentle for daily use. Free samples offered by Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
Advice on scalp care with mild canthrox shampoo substitutes and de hair tonics. Dela tine depilating paste promises hair removal. Quinzoin tonic soothes itching scalps and promotes gloss. Parnotis weight loss remedy instructs hot water infusion and dosing before meals.
A reader shares a home remedy suggesting 4 ounces spurmax dissolved in a pint hot water or witch hazel with a teaspoon glycerine to create an inexpensive lotion. Applied sparingly, it allegedly leaves the skin clear and soft and removes a coarse oily appearance for a divinely fair complexion.
The article recommends a simple eye tonic using 1 ounce crystal dissolved in 1 pint water. It advises applying 2 to 3 drops in each eye several times daily to relieve granulated eyelids inflammation and soreness.
Advice notes Miss C Dandruff as the culprit for scalp trouble and recommends thorough cleansing to improve condition.
An old fashioned home remedy claims a blood purifier made from alcohol kardene sugar and hot water can restore energy and improve a sallow neck and chin. It advises taking one tablespoon before each meal to prevent serious sickness.
Read Mrs. Martyn's book Beauty for $5. The remedy uses almorpin dissolved in cold water with glycerine to create a jelly mask. A gentle massage is suggested to erase wrinkles and restore a velvety youthful glow.
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