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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1913
Page
2
A typhoon in Hong Kong raged with 105 mile an hour winds yesterday. The U S gunboat Wilmington, part of the Asiatic Fleet, fired distress signals at its peak before a tug towed the ship to safety.
Frederick Brosseau, 24, who vanished at age seven in 1896 after leaving to meet his father in Sissonville New York, has been found with a band of gypsies near Montreal. Identified by birthmark, he is detained as a witness against gypsies accused of kidnapping.
Washington officials say Germany’s decision not to participate in the Panama Pacific Exposition received today does not end hopes for Berlin to accept the invitation after further considerations.
Walter H. Lord of 126 Clifton Street Malden a druggist who vanished from his home last week was charged with non support in Malden district court and ordered to pay five dollars weekly to his wife after police had searched for him in Malden and Greater Boston.
Daily public demonstrations seal Var-ne-sis as a cure for rheumatism and stomach troubles. Mr Varney and a physician meet customers at Riker Jaynes drug store Washington and Hanover to share testimonials from Myra Desmarais and others. Free booklet available from W A Varney Lynn Mass. druggists across towns stock Varnesis.
The board of arbitration surveyed the Elevated railroad and its workers on a first tour of inspection. Chairman James Storrow and representatives James I Richards and James H Vahey rode throughout the system to study conditions faced by carmen and staff.
The hearing before the arbitration board examined car shops power plants and employee housing as it weighs whether current pay covers health and family needs. John P Feeney representing 7200 Elevated workers argued wages have not kept pace with prices and that skilled labor earns less than comparable jobs. Chairman Storrow to set the next hearing date.
Miss Louise Burgoyne of Malden and Miss Helene Kelley of Medford depart for Baltimore to study to become teachers at the Notre Dame convent. They expect to be ordained sisters in 1916. An advertisement urges buying Graves grain alcohol in sealed bottles.
Camillo DeMato, 30, of Roslindale, hospitalized with knife wounds after a stabbing by Giuseppe DeSalvatore, 29, of Quincy. The attack occurred on Henchman Street amid an old country love feud. DeSalvatore pursued by Patrolman Horgan, captured after injuries to his own hands. due in court today for assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to kill.
Sarah Childs a Lynn maid employed by Mrs. Edmund J. Phelan confessed to stealing jewelry and silk apparel valued at 1000 dollars to fund her wedding trousseau. Police found over 700 dollars worth of loot in her room and most missing items in her trunk. she denies knowledge of the remaining pieces.
Miss Linda McAlister of Auburndale Mass was drowned while bathing with about 30 youths at Denmark Inn Moose pond Denmark Me. She stood on a float moored from shore in seven feet of water and leapt into the water as it tipped.
A young woman sank immediately and did not surface again. Friends raised alarm, a male peer dived and recovered her after about three minutes underwater. Helpers and Dr. John McReynolds of Dallas labored ashore to revive her but were unsuccessful.
Walter Hines Page the American ambassador met Sir Edward Grey at the Foreign Office to deliver the U S government’s regret for the attack on the British Foreign Office by Henry Lane Wilson ambassador to Mexico The incident is regarded as closed.
An advertisement touts Poslam for red skin itching acne rashes and sunburns with claims it soothes cools relieves burning. It promotes Poslam Soap as a daily use skin soap and notes prices 50 cents and 25 cents with a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories New York.
A Lynn household employment case ends with the maid, 26, arrested on larceny charges. Inspector Burckes found gold sticks, spoons, silk garments, and other valuables hidden in her room and trunk. Mrs. Phelan says the thefts arose from her desire to fund a wedding trousseau.
Admirers plan a Thursday afternoon at Tenean Beach Dorchester for swimming and aquatic events under club auspices. Noted girl swimmers Rose Pitnoff and Marion Gibson began at this beach. Miss Gibson recently completed the Boston Light swim. Guests include Mayor Fitzgerald Congressman Curley and ex Representative John J Hoar. Committee members are James A Guilmartin Charles E Richards Dannett B Sherman William H Murphy and John A Driscoll.
In Chicago on August 18 the Probate Court was told that publisher William H. Lee who died childless and listed as white may have a hidden life as a Black man named William A. Anderson. Mrs. Lucinda Anderson of Benton Harbor Michigan claimed him as her husband, alleging he deserted her 30 years ago.
Old line pharmacists are urged to diversify sales beyond prescriptions. Peter Irvine, former Glasgow chemistry professor now druggist, argues for selling candy stationery cigars and other goods alongside drugs. Mayor Fitzgerald welcomed delegates at Mechanics Building and sang Sweet Adeline. Concerts featured Corinne Rider Kelsey Rosa Olitzka Orville Harrold Albert Spalding Claude Cunningham. Delegates plan a Plymouth river trip for the ladies and a Mechanics Building smoker in the evening.
Women can buy Black Velvet Pumps in colonial style for 95c a pair at Houghton and Dutton Company. Sizes go up to No 6 and the shoes are valued at $2.00.
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