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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
7
Newport stories confirm Baroness Winsloe, daughter of Mrs. Joseph F. Stone, died in an accident in Bareilly, India yesterday. Married to Baron Edward Winsloe, a German army major, she was widowed nine years. Her body will be brought to Newport for burial.
A home made cure claims to halt a cough instantly and cure stubborn cases within 24 hours. It mixes one pint of granulated sugar with warm water, adds 2% ounces of Pinex to a pint bottle, and combines with the sugar syrup for a palatable remedy. The ad touts pine extract as effective for throat ailments and offers a satisfaction guarantee with a refund.
Winfield C Towne counsel for Robert E Davie the boy broker reiterated to the Post last night the charge made by him at the Davie pardon hearing that somebody had offered to keep out of a certain paper a long story aimed against a pardon for Davie.
Davie’s pardon remains with the Executive Council after a heated pardon committee hearing. Governor Foss may name three physicians to examine Davie who has lost 90 pounds in Deer Island custody. Towne says a newspaper sought an interview and printed columns against clemency, while he warns the public not to overvalue press stories.
Woburn’s former mayor the Hon Edward Everett Thompson celebrated the eighth anniversary of his birth at 66 Montvale Avenue yesterday. He hosted an informal reception for a large number of friends and citizens who dropped by during the afternoon to offer congratulations.
An advertisement claims Eimer and Amend New York 2861 offers relief for rheumatism. Endorsed by users and sold by reliable druggists.
An enthusiastic salesman in the suitcase department at Houghton and Duttons touts roomy traveling bags as ideal for men who have everything. The russet cowhide bags sell for 3.49 dollars and feature heavy tan leather lining, hand sewn seams, and padded handles.
Miss Elizabeth K Dean of 47 Fremont street and a young lady from McCorkle were married at 8 o clock last night by Rev George F Bolster pastor of the South Medford Methodist Church. the ceremony interrupted a planned double wedding due to a parental objection.
McCorkle seeks a marriage license in Somerville but birth records show he is 18 while his intended wife Miss MacLean is 17. Parents consent exists for the bride but the groom’s father refuses, delaying license issuance and prompting a demand for his dollar refund. City Clerk Cook requires written consents from both fathers before approval.
French aviator Roland Garros made a 160 mile over sea flight from Tunis to Trapani Sicily, landing after surpassing Lieutenant Bague’s 124.5 mile Mediterranean crossing from Antibes to Gargano in 1911.
Ellen M. Stone of Chelsea, once held by brigands in Turkey and ransomed for 70000, is in Washington lobbying for Congressman Roberts bill to reimburse donors to her ransom fund. She met with Massachusetts delegates and expects the bill to pass this session, pledging the New England delegation before Congress adjourns.
Defense in the Keystone Watch Case Company monopoly suit argues prices on American watches are fixed to keep a 15 percent jobber profit while allowing higher prices to lure sales from Swiss watches. Government counters the move is an attempt at monopoly and restraint of trade.
Chemist D. J. Lane of 582 Lane Ridge Street, St. Marys Kansas, claims a simple home remedy cures asthma. He sent samples to patients of forty years, who report cures. Lane offers a $1 bottle by express to any writer, with payment only if it cures and reports results within ten days. Send name and address on a postal card.
The Cecilia Society presents the first season concert at Symphony Hall. The program features Verdi Te Deum and Wolf Ferrari La Vita Nuova with a boys choir, soloists Mrs. Caroline Hudson-Alexander and Earl R. Cartwright, and a start time of 8:15 PM.
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