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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1913

Page

8

Man Attempted Suicide After Family Financial Plea

Charles Smart an 80 year old man cut his throat in his room at 3 Ridgeway Street Lynn after receiving a chiding letter from his father in law demanding more money for his wife and child in England. He fell to the floor and was rushed to Lynn Hospital where his prospects were reported as slim.

England Charles Smart Ridgeway Street Lynn Yes Smart Lynn Hospital

Michael Smith Dies at Home During Supper

Michael Smith aged 34 of M7 Albany Street South nn died suddenly at his residence last night while eating his supper. He appeared well before collapsing. medical staff declared him dead upon arrival.

Michael Smith Albany Street South

California Syrup of Figs Promoted for Children Health

A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children. It promotes a 50 cent bottle made by the California Fig Syrup Company with clear directions for all ages and warns against counterfeits.

California California Fig Syrup Company

Fleeing Mexicans Fear Massacre Amid War Dispatches

The report describes fleeing Mexicans fleeing Cuernavaca Tequila lines after clashes between government troops and Zapata forces. A railway worker Lais Valier was wounded in action aboard a train ambush. another conductor was injured. The fighting along the Utzil line near Mexico City continued with uncertain outcomes. Reports of rebels seizing Monterey and Sanilles persist despite War Department assurances. A municipal election in the capital drew little public interest while a bullfight featuring Belmont and Gaona drew record crowds. The capital’s public mood remains apathetic to rebel advances though press coverage favors rebel victories. Officials anticipate Huerta will resist resignation. Americans show mixed movement, while European colonies bolster defenses. General Gongales reports captures near Monterey and Linares Montemorelos. Authorities report bandits dispersed by minico and a few executed as lessons. Governor Riveros confirms a ransom case involving E. Windham is being investigated.

Zapata Cuernavaca Teuala Lais Valier Texas Order of Railway Condectors Mexico City War Department Monterey Saitille Anyohme Belmont Gaorna Mesien Velmonte Gaona Scottest Joey Huerta Gongales Linares Montmorelos Minico Candidoenilar Electric Oil Company Otelga Corporation Riveros Sinaloa American State Department E. & Windham

Carranza Drops Foreign Minister Escudero Amid Negotiations

General Venustiano Carranza’s government announced the retirement of Francisco Escudero, secretary of foreign relations, as Manuel Bonilla arrived to offer services for possible succession. The move follows Escudero’s role in Nogales talks with William Bayard Hale, with officials insisting retirement was coincidental. News from the frontier noted unexplained shifts and a Constitutionalist push near Monterey and Nuevo Leon.

Hermosillo Mex Venustiano Carranza Francisco Escudero Tin Pertfalia Kemdero Perimet Rendera Hase Chihuahua Escudero Manuel Bonilla President Madero Bonilla el Mako New York Caryaunga

Villa Delays Entry as Federals Fall Back Near Chihuahua

General Francisco Villa's rebel forces halt near Sauz about 30 miles north of Chihuahua to secure telegraph and railroad links to Juarez. Officials report no federal troops seen. Villa foresees no major fighting until pushing south. Refugees and broken caravan lines mark the Federal retreat toward the U.S. border.

Juarez Mexico Francisco Villa Sauz Chihuahua Villa Salvador Mercado Mesntiuie Mercado United States Jia Ojinaga Presidio Tex Ballion Parrel

Unrest in Mexico as Rebels Move Northward

Vera Cruz reports a heavy north wind halting entry to the port for foreign steamers wilocking to Vera Cruz. Mexican families travel from the capital amid unrest while consuls note federal reinforcements arriving at Tampico and US warships deterring depredations.

Vera Cruz Havana Tampico Clarense A. Miller Tuxpan General Aguilar Itlick Monterey San Luis Potosi

Aged Couple Slain As Son Is Arrested

Neighbors found the Eldredge home on fire early morning and located two bodies on a burned sofa. The couple suffered brutal blows and kerosene stains marked their deaths, while the son’s bed had been slept in and no valuables were disturbed.

Eldredge

Dakota Dan Aims to Be Russell Estate Tenant Landlord

Dakota Dan discusses lodging duties during court matters tied to the Russell estate. He predicts the missing son’s heirs and notes legal questions about the estate distribution and appointment of a special administrator. Fresno Dan faces marriage hopes and public interest. a would be bride is halted at the Russell grounds by a guard.

Russell Fresno Dan Dakota Dan Dakota Melrose Creation Quincy William R. Scharton Middlesex Probate Court Edward M Shanley William C. Russell Fresno Dan Russell Homestead Sam Roxbury Ferdinand B. Almy

Riot Flares At Boston Forum Over David Goldstein Speech

A Boston public forum on socialism near the Franklin Union nearly erupted in violence after David Goldstein attacked socialism. The meeting, hosted by Common Cause Society, saw women flee the hall as insults and threats surged. Police aided by members of the society struggled to restrain the crowd during a vitriolic exchange.

David Goldstein Franklin Union Common Cause Society Boston

Socialist clash at meeting sparks debate on faith and politics

A Boston gathering drew hundreds of Socialists who hissed and derided Goldstein as he argued socialists cannot be Christians. The cigarmaker and former socialist leader argued the party disseminates atheistic literature and claims all genuine socialists are atheists, with critics shouting in response.

Common Cause Society Goldstein Boston Socialist Party

Atheism and socialism clash at Boston meeting

A heated debate in Boston pits Mr. Goldstein and anti socialist speakers against Common Cause members. Accusations that socialism rejects religion, atheism, and immorality spark interruptions and crowd chaos as pro and anti arguments collide. Protests, shouts, and women leaving the hall mark a volatile close.

Brown University Alum Charley Cuddy to Coach Swampscott High

It was reported yesterday that Charley Cuddy, the old Brown University athlete, will coach the Swampscott High School baseball team.

Charley Cuddy Brown University Swampscott

Ship Yard Employees Confer on Conditions

A conference was held yesterday in Hibernian Hall Boston with representatives from seven mechanical trades. They discussed conditions in ship and boat building yards and water front shops and decided to recommend propositions to their unions.

Hibernian Hall Mast Boston Morrison East Boston Ship and House Carpenters’ Unions

Kreisler Recital Draws Large Audience in Symphony Hall

Fritz Kreisler performed yesterday afternoon at Symphony Hall to an exceptionally large audience. He delivered a show of old music arranged for violin, impressing with tone beauty and refined interpretation. The program included Couperin Cartier Pugnani Corelli Tartini Bach Schumann Mozart Paganini and Friedmann Bach.

Fritz Kreisler Symphony Hall Mure Mr. Kreisler Couperin Cartier Pugnani Corelli Tartini Friedmann Bach Bach Schumann Mozart Paganini

Cascaret Promises Quick Liver Relief from Constipation

A vintage advert promises a ten cent Cascaret tablet will cleanse the liver and bowels by morning. It warns of bilious feelings and foul breath from a torpid liver and urges daily use for a cheerful, healthy stomach.

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