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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1913
Page
4
Eternal vigilance is exercised by National Biscuit Company in ingredient selection. Products are protected by attractive small tins, Inter-seal Trade Mark packaging, or glass-front cans. Wherever biscuits are sold the perfect biscuit of the Company is found in every variety from crackers to cookies.
A Vermont mother recalls her two week old baby breaking out in pimples and a widespread rash. She reports rapid improvement after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, then says the child fully recovered in a month. The ad extols Cuticura for skin and scalp issues and offers free samples via mail.
An old advertisement touts Harmony Hair Beautifier and Harmony Shampoo as solutions for beautiful hair, promising easy use and a rose fragrance. It notes the products come in ornamental bottles with prices 1.00 and 0.60 respectively and claims guaranteed satisfaction within the community.
Boston Opera House offered Puccini Tosca with Edvina in the title role for the first time this season. Laffitte as Cavaradossi and Marcoux as Scarpia delivered strong performances while Moranzoni conducted a score praised as her master piece. Edvina's Tosca was notably restrained, lyrical, and dramatically true, with refined singing and few missteps despite minor dialogue pacing issues.
The review praises the artist’s rapid development and self examination while noting weaker moments from Laffitte in the first act. Maranzoni’s supporting singing, Marcoux as Scarhia, Sampieri as Angelotti, Giaccone and Tavecchia are highlighted for their strong turns. The audience reaction is enthusiastic.
Three petitions for Christmas pardons go before the Governor and council. Robert E. Davie the "boy broker" seeks clemency after serving half a five year term for misappropriation. George E. Hunt of Worcester seeks pardon from a six month sentence after $100 fine. Charles Neal a termster at Deer Island since Aug 13 asks for release from a one year larceny sentence.
The official classification committee of the railroads agrees traveling salesmen may ship sample trunks by freight after Jan 1 without boxing or wire binding if the trunks are sealed to prevent opening in transit. Railroads currently require protection, fearing tampering with duplicate keys. Salesmen propose using railway sealing methods, with trunks already in use adaptable at little extra cost.
Mrs Anna L Washburn of Washington petitions in Superior Court for custody of her 15 month old daughter. Judge Crosby rules it better for the child to remain with grandmother Ida Parkins Washburn of Everett, citing the child’s welfare and noting the mother’s alleged drinking and the alleged disappearance with the child last July.
We invite New England friends to visit our model store on Federal Street Boston to see how we handle mail and counter orders with courtesy and speed. The building is near South Station with easy transit access, and mail orders receive the same careful attention as in person purchases.
Evelyn Scotney of the Boston Opera Company will sell Red Cross Christmas seals at the E T Slattery Company store Tremont Street this afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock. A decorated first floor booth will issue seals to fund tuberculosis campaigns. Miss Heming previously sold seals at the same Slattery store as leading woman in the Disraeli company.
Ex Congressman John A. Keliher gains renewed backing after John R. Murphy withdraws from the mayoralty contest. Murphy supporters join Kelih er backers and Fitzgeraldists, urging old city Democracy factions to unite behind Keliher to win. Acting Mayor Kenny and Congressman Curley remain in the field.
The Keliherites claim rising demand for their leader as the campaign lingers. Rumors of withdrawals prove unfounded though insiders say Murphy may exit and Lomasney shifts toward Curley. A tense struggle splits administration and opposition factions across wards and lines.
Jeremiah McNamara signaling a Kenny tilt as most of the Mayor's allies shift toward Kenny. Curley builds strength in Charlestown East Boston and Roxbury while City Councillor Smith nears 5000 certified signatures for ballot access after 66 more names were added. Smith awaits permission to review his papers as Goodwin reviews them.
Washington December 22 Secretary Garrison has learned informally that Attorney General McReynolds will rule John Burke manager of the commissary department of the Panama railway is an employee of a private corporation and not a government official Such ruling would allow civil action by the Panama railroad if charges Burke accepted gratuities from contractors are sustained
The Treasury Department issued a ruling that certificates of ownership connected to the income tax may bear the usual business signature and need not include the owners or agents full Christian names when requested by New York financial institutions.
Former President Taft made an unannounced visit to Washington attending a brief Lincoln Memorial Association meeting where he serves as chairman. He left at noon and did not visit executive departments. The Lincoln Memorial Commission recommended M. T. Comet of Toledo for the $215000 foundation stone contract.
Chicago December 22. Madame Schumann-Heink sues William Rapp for divorce on desertion grounds. They wed in May 1905 in Chicago. Conductor soprano accuses him of leaving two years ago. no children with Rapp. Family and temperament tensions cited as factors. The singer has eight children from prior marriages.
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