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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
4
Three groups emerge at Radcliffe College over woman suffrage. Miss Anna Page leads the Suffragist Club formed after the fall term, Dorothy Conklin organizes an anti suffrage unit, and Margaret Feeley advocates a third, fence sitting faction. All students to enroll within days and debates loom.
In Bingham Utah on December 10 sheriffs pursue Ralph Lopez, accused of six deaths, by cutting water to the Apex mine. A posse will enter the underground to block water sources and guard against drink attempts, amid fears of another deadly clash after November fights that killed deputies. Lopez hid in the mine since November 27 after killing a miner and three peace officers earlier in the month.
A note previews next Sunday's Post Magazine featuring stories told by commercial travellers and aimed at curious readers seeking light, engaging reads.
The Rev. George W. Pierce of Somerville says he attended the Bunker Hill Monument dedication in 1852. He recalls Daniel Webster, 13 Battle of Bunker Hill survivors, Robinson who beat the Lexington drum, and Webster’s line Nothing is impossible on Bunker Hill as the crowd pressed the stage.
Governor Foss sent to the council the nomination of James H. Stedman of South Braintree for the Board of Prison Commissioners to replace Senator William A. L. Bazeley who resigned to serve in the Legislature. Stedman has advocated better prison conditions and is a business man. The Governor also named Thomas C. O'Brien to the Parole Board, replacing Dr. David D. Scannell. O'Brien is a Harvard graduate and Brighton resident. Francis N. Thompson was named probate judge in Franklin County, succeeding F. M. Thompson who resigned.
A Boston Teachers Club meeting at English High School voted to incorporate and lease a five story building at 4 Hancock Avenue as a club home. About 100 members attended as they endorsed the project and pledged to carry it through, with the clubhouse opening in January.
In Baltimore on December 10 a corpse exhumed after 11 years was found petrified, weighing 600 to 700 pounds. Five men required a block and tackle to raise the coffin from the grave. The features, moustache, hair, clothing, and two rings were preserved in nearly the same condition.
Judges at the Pemberton Square municipal court are impressed by silk robes worn by the Superior bench and will adopt them as well. The paper highlights children's party ideas and household tips as part of next Sunday’s Post.
Nora A Burns widow of John J Burns died in Dorchester on December 10 funeral from 5 Fuller Street Ashmont at 8 am with a requiem mass at St Gregorys Church at 9 am relatives and friends are invited to attend
An old advertisement touts Danderine as a hair cleanser and conditioner. It claims the product removes dust and oil while stopping itching and hair loss and promises new fine hair after weeks of use. A 25 cent bottle can be bought at drug stores or toilet counters.
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