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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
8
The trial of Dr. Don A. Bisbee of Bristol for manslaughter is postponed from today to December 28 due to the absence of Attorney General Herbert G. Barber. He faces four manslaughter charges linked to 13 deaths from wood alcohol in liquor bought at his store, plus two indictments for illegal liquor selling.
Advertisement claims a concentrated Ginginol solution treats pyorrhoea receding gums loose teeth and mouth soreness. Promises improvement in days with continued use until teeth are strong and healthy. Original bottle lasts long and should be used as directed.
Advertisement-like notice urges varicose vein sufferers to obtain a two ounce bottle of Emerald O11 from leading druggists and apply twice daily with a soft brush until veins reduce. It claims the tonic also cures tubercular glands and goitre with proper use.
Advert reads a home regimen using Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment to cleanse pores, remove pimples and blackheads, and smooth the complexion. It claims quick soothing of itching and fast healing of skin conditions and notes doctors have prescribed Resinol for nearly 20 years.
A correspondent in England details mass enlistment and drill across London and eastern counties including Harwich Beccles and Lowestoft. He notes volunteers 300 000 400 000 strong and proud civilians ready to defend the realm with women and youths prepared to act. He contrasts English resolve with German threat and foresees hard fighting to defend Britain.
A large audience at the Hollis yesterday afternoon watched Edward Vroom as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice and as Petruchio in Taming of the Shrew for the Belgian relief fund. Mrs Jessie Eldridge led a strong company as Portia with Belgian specialties and treats sold to boost the collection.
In New City New York on December 17 Justice Morschauser set a jury for William V Cleary town clerk and Democratic leader of Haverstraw charged with murdering his son in law Eugene M Newman on July 28. Ten jurors were sworn and another panel drawn. Defense seeks temporary insanity arguing Cleary knew of the affair but not the marriage. Newman's widow was expected to testify but did not appear.
Provincetown reports the revenue cutter Gresham rescued two distressed coasters within 12 hours. The Spar Tel, with five feet of water in her hold, was brought in near Pamet River, then Irene E. Meservey, with sails burned away, was located near Cahoon's Hollow and escorted to Spar Tel by sunset. The cutter remained searching for more disabled craft after dark.
Fire swept Bryant Paine dormitory at Middlesex School Concord on December 17. Firefighters from nearby towns aided as the roof collapsed and most students had left for holidays. over 50 residents lost clothing and personal belongings. The blaze was brought under control after roof collapse.
Reuben F. McBroom, shoe store owner in Mobile and Pensacola, and former Terre Haute resident, was fatally shot today by his wife Theresa at their Mobile residence. She surrendered to police and was jailed. McBroom had recently filed for divorce and the couple had been living apart.
St John NB December 17 The new premier C J Clarke who succeeded J K Flemming completed today the organization of the provincial government Retention of Flemming cabinet except the attorney general J B M Baxter of St John appointed to that post
Dr. Franklin B. Dyer superintendent of schools has distributed to elementary masters a pamphlet from the Boston Industrial Development Board. It titled Boston the Place in Which to Manufacture to Live to Travel and to Visit and is intended for eighth grade geography classes.
The first Sunday moving picture show at Harvard will not be held. The law forbids it and Harvard Union authorities cancelled the film exhibition planned for Sunday evening in the union living room.
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