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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1912
Page
7
A home remedy promises quick cough relief with a pint of sugar syrup and 2% ounces of Pinex. The ad extols Pinex as a strong pine extract with guaiacol and suggests honey as an alternative, offering a money back guarantee and noting druggists can obtain Pinex or contact The Pinex Co. for more.
A coalition of improvement associations in Greater Boston plans a State House visit today to urge Governor Foss and Attorney General Swift to grant a conference aimed at reducing coal prices. The move follows a 10 cent per ton price increase noted in recent reports.
A joint committee of the United Improvement Association and the coal situation group met at the City Club to decide on presenting extensive testimony to the Governor or Mr Swift. The aim is to show coal dealers charging excessive prices and violating the law. The Governor has urged action under a state license-revocation statute, with a Superior Court path under consideration. Large dealers warn of losses if anthracite prices are cut amid a city coal shortage.
A large private dinner at Quincy House last night drew about two hundred attendees to a Democracy event. Party leaders upstairs indicated the dinner served as an endorsement for Isaac Harris for the Boston school committee, with President Maynard presiding and Harris delivering thanks and policy remarks.
Suffragette marchers began the 140 mile trek to Albany from New York with 34 starting, dwindling to under a dozen by Irvington. They carry a message to Governor Sulzer demanding the vote for women, while facing jeers and cheers along the route. The group will resume the march 10 miles to Ossining tomorrow.
Miss Rosalie G Jones led a Yonkers Woman's Suffrage Association brigade on a five mile march from Getty Square to Hastings, covering about ten miles that day. Mayor Lennon and officials greeted the contingent while speakers from Chicago and New York urged votes for suffrage. Police provided a patrol wagon for marchers as another open-air rally was held in Hastings.
In New York on December 16 the federal grand jury pressed the New Haven Grand Trunk inquiry. Assistant Attorney General Jesse Adkins and United States Attorney Wise could not say when the jury would finish or if President Mellen would testify without a subpoena. The panel heard testimony from Benjamin Campbell of the New Haven and J E Dalrymple of the Grand Trunk on the tentative agreement between the two railroads.
Wirthmore Poultry Feeds advertised through grain dealers urging farmers to use their product for better flock performance. Limited details given in the snippet.
Mrs Olaf N Guldlin former home economics leader at the National Federation of Women's Clubs urged up to date household machinery to reduce work and living costs. She described a compact kitchen with a revolving stool, disposable paper plates and a table center for condiments, plus electric appliances a vacuum cleaner and a steam easy cleanup routine to save time and money.
The Post Santa Claus appeal urges readers to donate toys mittens dolls and money as thousands of letters reveal dire winter needs. About 1000 gift bundles are ready with more to assemble and Post reporters note conditions are worsening. Contributions from Oakes Knitting Mills West Roxbury and other donors warm many children and support casework.
The Limerick Club at 694 Washington Street held its regular session Sunday afternoon and elected officers for the coming year. James J. Gaynor was named president, William Osborne vice president, John Connors recording secretary, Cornelius Keating financial secretary, Thomas Normyle treasurer, Standish J. Reidy corresponding secretary, Patrick J. Leahy sergeant at arms, and Philip Dooley sentinel. A central council slate includes Andrew Trahey, Benjamin J. Fitzpatrick, John P. O'Connor, and M. J. Casey.
Paris reports show the fourth attempt by the General Federation of Labor to mount a general strike failed to paralyze government resources. Conditions in Paris and provincial reports indicate limited participation and little impact on official operations.
Christmas stockings are offered as a holiday inducement by Houghton and Duttons pushing pure ingrain thread silk hosiery with reinforced soles and garter tops at 79 cents a pair. Double stamps today equal a five percent discount, appealing to gift buyers on Christmas Eve.
Mrs Mary S Brown wife of Dr Francis H Brown of the Hotel Buckminster attempted her life on Thursday night and then threw herself into the Charles River Basin where her body was found by police late Saturday according to Lieutenant Chapman of the metropolitan park police.
Mrs. Brown, mentally distressed, attempted suicide by cutting her left wrist but failed to reach an artery. She sought aid at Haymarket Relief Station early Friday, was treated, billed as an accident, and later identified by the dressing of her wound. Her family reported long illness and mental decline. funeral planned at Mount Auburn Chapel.
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