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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1913
Page
4
A Montreal Express train derailed near Northfield Vermont after a switch misalignment. Passengers in the dining car suffered burns and cuts. officials report no serious injuries. A wrecking crew will clear the impassable track and repair torn roadbed tomorrow.
Summer residents of Salisbury Beach react to a court ruling by vowing to burn more than 500 cottages rather than have property revert to Salisbury Beach Associates. Led by James Martin of Lawrence they circulate a petition to District Attorney Atwill seeking protection for their homes.
More than 2000 people from the Mt Hope district gathered at Forest Hills playground for the municipal band concert. The varied programme was conducted by T. D. Perkins.
Mrs John T Russell of Chicago wife of the United Master Butchers president declared at a Boston convention that the average husband fares better at a restaurant than at home The high cost of living is blamed on young housewives who spend time at moving picture shows visiting neighbors or entertaining callers and rush to buy a steak at the last minute.
The article reports Mrs. Sulzer accepting full responsibility for Wall Street dealings linked to Governor Sulzer during impeachment proceedings. It outlines surrounding allegations, support from associates, and the political turmoil as Assembly debates impeachment while Governor Sulzer sides with due process amid broad opposition.
The Progressive party city committee of Boston denies reports that it has agreed to support Citizens' Municipal League candidates. An executive committee resolution repudiates the stories as untrue and aimed at harming Progressive candidates in the state campaign.
Cards with the warning Whoever votes for impeachment say your prayers and a skull and crossbones circulated near the New York State Capitol. The reverse attacked Senator Frawley. Also noted is Hank the Hermit repairing a bulky auto in the comic section of next Sunday's Post.
A listing records eight impeached figures across 17th to 19th century states. Seth Sothell and William W. Holden were removed. Charles Robinson acquitted. Harrison Reed and Powell Clayton had charges dropped. David Butler removed. Henry C. Warmoth term expired and proceedings dropped. Adelbert Ames resigned.
Firefighters battled a blaze that started on the roof of the Foss Storehouse and spread to the ground floor. Sparks ignited the saw mill roof, damaging but not destroying the nearby structure. Fire crews protected a brick building 75 feet rear housing 50 barrels of gasoline and other oils.
Police report burglars entered Bloomberg Bros. furniture store at 259 Broadway Chelsea last night and set a fire to cover the theft. Firemen found the blaze in the basement at about 1 pm and extinguished it before it spread. The money drawer was rifled with items missing including a few dollars, stamps, a gold bracelet and gold eyeglasses.
An advertisement touts mercorized wax as a nighttime skin remedy that leaves no makeup trace, fades discoloration, and keeps complexions fair and youthful. It also recommends a skin-tightening bath using saxolite and hazel to prevent wrinkles in hot weather.
Mexico's official reception by Huerta's cabinet chief signals officials' caution. Rumors of a possible Lind Huerta conference circulate, but most Mexicans expect only a courtesy, not a change in policy toward foreign intervention. Rebels and pro-government figures alike doubt mediation will restore peace given the rebel obstacle.
Washington learns that John Lind, Wilson’s personal representative, met with Mexican Foreign Minister Gamboa signaling an unofficial but hopeful start to U S efforts for a peaceful Mexico. Lind may privately consult with Huerta if invited.
The article promotes Sargel as a safe inexpensive weight gain method. It advises taking one tablet with each meal for two weeks, then reweighing and measuring. It claims five to eight pounds gained in fourteen days and that the new flesh remains. It notes Sargel does not create fat but aids nutrient absorption and reduces waste. Druggists sell forty tablets with a guarantee of weight increase or money back.
London August 12 William Redmond national ist member for Clare East urged the government to explain why Britain would not participate in the Panama Pacific Exposition at San Francisco. He said the refusal caused dissatisfaction among English speaking peoples and questioned the decision in the House of Commons.
Francis Dyke Acland, under-secretary at the foreign office, echoed Sir Edward Grey’s stance that Britain should not burden taxpayers with 1,250 dollars for an international exposition. He argued trade expansion must justify the cost despite efforts to foster U S friendship. He contrasted U K spending with U S support for San Francisco and highlighted congressional limits.
Vera Edmondson writes a department store romance in Next Sunday’s Post Magazine. The tale titled Gloves and the Man follows a tight retail setting and a budding love story amid shop window displays.
An adv for a ginger aromatics and French brandy relief remedy claims to ease cramps pains colds chills weakness nervousness and insomnia. It warns to seek the Owl Trade Mark on the wrapper to avoid cheap substitutes and touts forty years as the standard of purity flavor and strength sold by all druggists and grocers.
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