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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1912
Page
4
The Senate campaign fund investigating committee plans a meeting tomorrow to set dates for resuming hearings. William R. Hearst is slated as the first witness and may appear by week’s end, depending on Senator Jones of Washington returning to the sub committee.
Dr Hartman defends his remarks on Peruna as a supportive aid rather than a cure for catarrh of the lungs. He cites Mrs Eberlein of Pittsburgh and others, emphasizes patient vitality, and notes Peruna alongside Manalin and Lacupia from the Peruna Company. He warns against claiming miraculous cures while urging cautious use by informed patients.
New York December 9 officials say President Mellen of the New Haven railroad is unlikely to be subpoenaed or to waive immunity and testify about the proposed agreement with the Grand Trunk. They believe grand jury and ICC inquiries have progressed too far to warrant immunity for the New Haven and that immunity would still be granted automatically despite any waiver.
A shipment of over 700 young spruce trees from Yarmouth Nova Scotia arrived in Boston aboard the steamer Boston. The entire forward and after decks were filled with trees to be sold for Christmas decorating. This morning the trees will be shipped to various Boston areas. Thousands have arrived in recent weeks from Nova Scotia.
The Interstate Commerce Commission case against the New Haven merger faces immunity hurdles as President Mellen may be unable to testify without risk. Attorney General Wickersham resists granting immunity and has ordered a study by District Attorney Wise and Assistant Jesse Adkins. Grand Trunk President E J Chamberlin and Public Utilities chief Frederick J McLeod also appear involved as inquiries wind through the federal grand jury. Arthur E Clark of the New Haven is subpenaed for Wednesday.
A home remedy claims instant relief for coughs including whooping cough and croup. The mixture uses one pint sugar syrup with 2 1/2 ounces Pinex in a pint bottle, with warm water and two minutes of stirring. The recipe promises perfect keeping quality and a money back guarantee. Pinex is described as a concentrated Norway pine extract rich in guaiacol.
The committee on modern building approves a new structure on the old site due to fire risk and priceless volumes. Proprietors meet next Monday afternoon at Pilgrim Hall to decide whether to keep the historic library or construct anew on the same or a different site.
The rules committee will hear Congressman O'Shaunessey of Rhode Island tomorrow on a bill to appoint a special commission to investigate a possible rail agreement between Grand Trunk and the New Haven in Southern New England. Over 25 New England figures will speak in support, with a broad coalition from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island backing urgent action.
Wakefield gained a district nurse starting yesterday with Miss Clara Herrick of Lynn taking up duties under the Wakefield District Nursing Association.
Edward Ward of Orange New Jersey was tonight elected captain of St Anselm's College eleven for 1913. Ward has played right tackle on the team for two seasons.
Thomas B. Gannett, a Harvard 1870 graduate and former Nash Spaulding & Co director at Revere Sugar Refinery, died of apoplexy at his Cambridge residence. Survived by wife and four children, with memberships in Union Club Essex County Club and Oakley Country Club.
An old advertisement touts Poslam for eczema and skin conditions with claims of immediate relief. It notes Poslam treatment cures itching and reduces severity across ailments such as acne tetter psoriasis and other itch-like conditions while Poslam Soap improves skin health and texture. Free samples offered via Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
A well dressed young woman claiming to be Mrs Mary Smith of Salem Mass was arrested by Inspectors Pelton and Finn on shoplifting charges in six department stores. Police found goods valued at 64 27 and 9 39 allegedly stolen. Chief Inspector McGarr questioned her for nearly an hour. A second woman Leah Falconner 28 a Brookline nurse was brought in on larceny charges for a fountain pen and gold chain valued at 7 9.
Judge Aldrich in the U S District Court issued a temporary restraining order preventing Frank P MacDermott as receiver for Continental Telephone from selling on December 12 in Jersey City thirty thousand shares of Mixer Company of Boston stock. The stock is disputed in litigation between receiver Bernard M Wolf of Boston and others pending a permanent injunction hearing set for December 21.
An old advertisement-style claim markets Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in a day. The product notes a refund promise and features Be. W. Grove’s signature on each box, with the line about a 38a marking.
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