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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1912
Page
9
Many cases of piles are cured by a trial package of Pyramid Pile Remedy mailed free in a plain wrapper. If it proves value, buy at 50c a box from your druggist. Fill out the free coupon and mail today to save from surgery and doctor bills.
An old style health notice extols cheerfulness as key to success and links digestive health to happiness. It claims many ailments stem from stomach trouble and promotes Cooper's New Discovery as a tonic to tone the stomach, improve digestion, and boost blood nourishment, available at drug stores.
Harry H. Ross of Wrentham was found guilty by a Norfolk Superior Court jury in Dedham of abducting 18 year old Selina White of Wrentham. Ross lured her with a false marriage plan and forced her to accompany him to Providence New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Norfolk where he revealed he was already married.
The defendant denies luring the girl from her home and says she begged him to take her away due to alleged abuse by her father. Miss White testifies she met Ross last August believing him unmarried, and their meetings led to a planned marriage staged through multiple cities. She eventually left when Ross admitted he was married, sharing her ordeal with a sympathetic landlady.
An early 20th century pitch says aging slows bowels and reminds that Cascarets provide a natural daily tonic. It claims the product supports regularity for the elderly, compares necessity to glasses for eyes, and notes a ten cent price. It promises the medicine works while you sleep.
In Norfolk a court heard that Miss White met a man who threatened to shoot Ross. Ross explained that he surrendered to police after the threat, and he had to secure money for the girl to enable her return home.
Resolutions urging Congress to instruct its committee to investigate the coal situation were unanimously passed by the City Council. Drafted by the Mayor, the measures note alleged pollution from mine culm heaps and railroad yards sold as fresh coal at inflated prices and accuse railroads of conspiring to control coal supply.
The battleships Rhode Island Virginia Georgia and Illinois are due to arrive at Charlestown navy yard Saturday and stay until Jan 5 to allow crews and officers to visit relatives nearby before Christmas.
Edgar J. Rich solicitor-general of the Boston and Maine warned at an Exchange Club dinner that Massachusetts may seize control of the Boston and Maine railroad. He said the idea was unthinkable a year ago but is now seen as a real danger by New Haven railroad circles and even the retiring Boston Chamber of Commerce president.
Vice President Henry J. Horn pushes supporters to back President Mellen and a plan to place the railroad under state control or private capital. He argues state inquiries and low rates hinder funding for future extensions, urging confidence in Mellen to deliver superior regional rail management.
East Boston police named Alsan B. Esty, 28, of 368 Newbury Street Newbury Street, as the driver of a high speed 40 horsepower automobile that struck a street sweeping wagon on Meridian Street near the Chelsea Meridian Street bridge last night. William Grant, 6, suffered a broken arm a dislocated shoulder a sprained ankle and cuts and was taken to East Boston Relief Hospital. The car numbered 9269 Massachusetts was tracked to Esty who had borrowed it the night before and had not returned it. Grant is expected to recover and Esty will likely be cited in court.
New York December meeting forms the National Association of Port Authorities to standardize port administration across Atlantic Pacific Gulf and Great Lakes harbors. J J Dwyer of San Francisco named president and H Gahn of Cleveland secretary. Delegates plan port site inspections in Boston and Philadelphia with future Western port visits and discuss rail policy private versus public control and federal jurisdiction in interport traffic.
The Germanic Museum Association at Harvard elected Adolphus Busch as president with Frederick P. Fish and Hugo Reisinger as vice presidents. C. S. Houghton became secretary, and Judge J. M. Olmstead was chosen to head the board of directors after H. W. Putnam’s death.
The Cunard Steamship Company formally denies a German paper report claiming an accident to the liner Mauretania. The company says the rumor is utterly baseless and has been flooded with inquiries from worried passengers' relatives worldwide.
An old warning promotes a glycerine and whiskey cough remedy with Pine oil sold by Leach Chemical Co of Cincinnati. It claims instant throat relief, safe dosing for all ages, and urges asking for a sealed vial to avoid substitutes.
Five women, two with infants, were arraigned before Judge Parmenter in police court on shoplifting charges. Mrs. Mary Goslen of Elm Street Everett held her six month old baby as she stood in the dock. Store detectives said goods were taken from a counter late Saturday afternoon.
The husband of a jailed woman pleaded for her release to care for her child. Mrs. Goslen faced fines for probation violation and shoplifting, then was sent to Charles Street jail to work off the fine. Other arrests include Mrs Mary Johnson with a three week old child and Meta Burr, with continued hearings for possible deportation. Annie Rowbin and Ivy Chant had a case continued for further investigation on charges of stealing shoes.
An old-time home remedy idea uses Sage tea for dark glossy hair. modern chemists offer Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. The ad claims rejuvenated color, relief from dandruff and itching, and promises quick results with a fifty cent bottle and money-back guarantee if not as represented.
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