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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
6
The Interstate Commerce Commission report on Rock Island railroad finances shows millions lost in stock transactions and alleges misrepresentation in stockholder reports. It accuses promoters of vast profits and critiques syndicate operations dating to the early 1890s.
The Interstate Commerce Commission details a large loss totaling over 20 million dollars for the Rock Island system in deals with Frisco Alton Trinity and Brazos Valley and related charges. It notes pre June 30 1914 bond issues paid commissions exceeding 1.6 million and discounts over 17.7 million.
Three women were saved from drowning when their canoe overturned on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester. Mrs Lucy Nordstrom, Mrs Frances Nelson, and Mrs Ida Peterson were unconscious after the incident. Cahill dived from a rowboat to help Nordstrom, while Professor Walter Munroe aided the other two.
A Somerville resident, Michael Brown of 6 Broadway, reports two weeks of Plant Juice use alleviating digestion and stomach pain. He says he can eat, sleep well, and has a renewed appetite, and urges others to try the remedy sold by Liggett Drug Co at Washington and Avon streets.
Alderman Fred C. Hansen of Everett was found guilty of assaulting Alderman John J. Mullen after a joint Everett Malden city government session. The judge condemned the provocation while noting public laughter and multiple witnesses as the case was put on file.
An early morning fire at 94 Essex Street hit the Marcus Cap and Hat Company Kosher restaurant and McGillicuddy Brothers Minor store, causing combined damages totaling $10,000. The blaze prompted city responders to battle flames and prevent further loss.
A planned moonlight balloon ascent at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester turned tragic when a boy named McNiel became entangled in a rope as the balloon lifted. Cates cut free to avoid his own fall, the balloon rose, and the boy landed injured after the rope released at about 75 feet. The event drew thousands and featured fireworks and civic speeches until the accident cast a pall over the day.
Mayor Curley refused a lecture circuit invitation from the Thomas Brady Amusement Company of New York. He said he would not join the payroll for a year and a half, noting that after becoming governor it might be acceptable to contract for lectures with notable figures listed in the offer.
Miss Julia Moran aged 50 died and other boarders fled as a fire swept her bed at 776 Shawmut Avenue lodging house run by Mrs Delia Conlin. Police say origin is uncertain and firemen moved Moran outside and toward City Hospital where she remained in grave condition.
The league sends a formal letter to President Wilson denouncing the U S occupation of Hayti as unjust and calling for immediate withdrawal of marines and naval forces. It states the action is indefensible and urges diplomatic efforts to ease Hayti's internal strife.
An official Caucasus army headquarters statement reports Van reoccupied by Russian detachment after driving out Turkish forces. It notes villages Seignan and Andark captured south of Kara Derbent after a stubborn fight. A Turkish official had said Turkish troops occupied Van, evacuated by Russians Aug 11.
Excessive fat is mortifying and many weighers seek an easy path. The article promotes oil of kerein capsules taken after meals and at night, with weekly weigh-ins, claiming safe weight loss without dieting or exercise, plus improved digestion and general health.
A man was arrested after sending threatening letters about the governor and president. He admitted trying to gain endorsement for his uncle’s candidacy and was placed in the Psychopathic Hospital for observation. Police investigation continues into related threats against state buildings.
Eight of nine bite victims received Pasteur treatment after a mad dog attack in Cambridge and Somerville. One victim was scheduled for treatment today. Frank Connor reported being bitten on August 13 and suspects the same dog shot in Somerville was the source. The eight patients rested comfortably after treatment.
The document enumerates individuals by name and residence in a consecutive treatment order. Henry O'Brien at 55 Norris Street leads, followed by Red Bulger of 43 Harvey Street, Frank J. Jones at 61 Yorktown Street, Carl E. Carlson at 8 Werbert Street, David A. Bowers at 11 Clinton Place, Ernest Taylor at 98 Cedar Street, and W. E. Field at 29 Ellington Road, with multiple other addresses included.
Clarence F. Kirkland, 28, of Newbury Street, was arrested yesterday by Inspectors Conboy and Haggerty on a technical charge under section 4, chapter 09, acts of 1914, for selling a second-hand auto before a legal sale date.
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