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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
6
A playful note suggests Samson used two solid newspaper columns in the Boston Post to generate publicity and draw crowds, claiming the tactic helped "bring down the house" and boost the venue.
Hector and Victor Major, twins from Fuller Street, North Adams, were rescued from Stamford Pond after the ice broke while they fished for pickerel. Both men fell through and were saved from drowning.
Victor freed himself after his brother seized him on the ice and both were pulled to safety by woodsmen. A boat reached near the trapped pair, a plank extended, and William Mausert lassooed Hector’s arm and dragged him aboard, saving both he and his brother.
Phineas Feather formerly of Gleason dale Mass was tried in Middlesex Superior Criminal Court for the shooting of R J Bemis at Gleason mills Gleasondale on March 27 1911 The case will be finished today.
Five thousand fans crowded the Boston Arena to greet Mary Pickford at the Motion Picture Exhibitors' League annual ball. She appeared in white and gold with pale blue ribbons in her hair, standing on a seat to wave at admirers.
A packed Boston Arena hosted a film ball with 8000 to 10000 attendees. Stars such as Francis X. Bushman and Pearl White drew mobs while Clara Kimball Young Flo La Badie and others circulated in side boxes. Governor Walsh arrived about 1130 to cheers as dancing ran past dawn.
Lucius Tuttle's estranged daughter Effie Brown plans to attend his funeral today despite a long rift over her marriage to his chauffeur David R. Brown. She visited the Tuttle home at 1120 Beacon Street yesterday and spoke with her sister Mrs. Miller in Dayton, Ohio, but has not engaged with reporters at her Brookline residence.
A daughter and Mr Tuttle wed secretly on August 26 1918. The news only surfaced weeks later as they honeymooned at York Beach Me. The groom threatened to cut his daughter from the estate while the bride said she married for love not money.
Governor Walsh referred the Daniel J. Cooper case to the executive council for final action after the Board of Parole refused to commute his death sentence for the murder of Albert A. Bradish of Upton. A public hearing is set for 1 30 today as Cooper’s mental status and possible clemency are reviewed.
Manchester New Hampshire December 2 with 16 000 Amosheag Manufacturing Company workers informed that mills will begin full time operation immediately after several months of four and a half day weeks.
The Women’s Municipal League asked Boston street commissioners for quieter city noise. They rejected courtesy signs as useless and urged penalties for violations as the surest way to curb noise in the urban area.
Physicians from nearly every city hospital testified at a hearing on street noise disturbing patient recovery and hospital comfort. The group urged legislative action, with the Boston Public Works commissioner noting limited powers to penalties but authority to exclude traffic or alter paving.
President Wilson sent a letter to Secretary Garrison praising General Funston and his forces for their efficiency courage and discretion during the Vera Cruz occupation. He expressed admiration for how the delicate situation was handled and noted the positive impact on Mexican views of the United States Army and government.
The Bostoner Deutsche Gesellschaft gathered at the Hotel Somerset after noon to hear Hanns Heinz Ewers read German war poems. The pieces spanned German literature since 1750 and drew strong audience interest throughout the reading.
An old advertising notice touts GETS-IT as the sole remedy for corns, warts, and bunions. It claims instant relief, painless application, and no harm to healthy flesh. Sold by BE Lawrence & Co. in Chicago and at Riker Jaynes stores in Boston for 25 cents a bottle.
The Federal Reserve Board will meet with state bankers next week to consider how state banks join the federal reserve system. No general regulations for admissions will be made at this time, despite applications already filed.
An advertisement promotes Rheumasalts a carbonated lithia drink to cleanse the bowels and kidneys. It claims rapid relief from constipation and toxin removal without calomel, with dosing of two teaspoonfuls in water before breakfast. Produced by Rheumabath Company Minneapolis and sold at multiple drugstores.
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