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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
6
Harrie A Varney came home to West Upton on December 18 and, seated with her sister’s family in a cozy sitting room, declared herself the happiest girl in the world. Outside, bitter winds swept snow over the hills as the scene seemed perfectly peaceful.
A fundraising drive in Boston gathered volunteers from the Special Aid Society, Equal Suffrage Association, Canadian Club and others to pledge 10000 dollars for Halifax wreck victims. Sailors marched on Atlantic Avenue and a mass meeting followed at Tremont Temple with 8290.06 dollars recorded after prior events and a Provincetown concert fund.
One woman who had just been acquitted by a Norfolk County jury in Dedham of the murder of Mrs. Pauline Keyes appeared stunned hours later when seen at Miss Varney. The formerly trembling defendant, her life at stake, faced a sudden reversal of fate as the scene shifted from court to public view.
Mrs E Stevens of Cambridge says rheumatic knee pain vanished after treatment by Osmo-Chemic Physicians and notes improved general health. Mrs Susan Fickett of Chelsea reports relief from stomach and heart trouble and urges others to seek their care. Mr X Kanaloionius of Lowell cites relief from lumbar rheumatism after following a brother’s advice to consult the same physicians.
Osmo-Chemic doctor offers Snow Pencil demonstrations claiming cures for catarrh deafness bronchitis asthma rheumatism stomach diseases nervous disorders skin diseases birthmarks facial blemishes and more across many conditions with displayed effectiveness.
In a snowbound farmhouse sitting room Harriet Varney speaks of purgatory and a new life after acquittal. She says she is never returning to Keyes, praises District Attorney Katzmann, and recalls the trial while family members listen and a city train unloads its relief.
Bay State faces coal shortage with emergency schedules set to begin December 26. Treasurer Rockwell reports Quincy power station coal will last only until Saturday unless a supply boat arrives from New York. President Sullivan warns winter car operation will shrink as coal runs out.
Navy reports 19 sailors killed in submarine collision. Five survivors include Lt. A. D. Montgomery and machinist J. M. Schmissauter. Next of kin are listed for each fallen and survivor with hometowns such as Hills City Tenn and Macon Ga.
The report notes an 800 ton supply and daily consumption of 200 tons at a station, delaying shutdown. Night service across 200 miles in three states ends, while day service must be cut soon. Governor McCall travels to Washington to discuss the state coal situation.
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