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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1912
Page
7
Stocks and bonds were forgotten as brokers engaged in a Christmas Eve snowball fight at the New York Stock Exchange. Great baskets of street snow dumped on the floor, messengers drafted as powder monkeys, and a brief battle royal ensued, brightening a dull trading day.
A corporal's guard of wealthy brokers occupied the visitors' gallery and fired snow at lawmakers on the floor. Leaders on the floor charged the guards, driving them into retreat as attendants formed an ammunition relay and hauled more snow from the street. Afterward all parties cooperated to build a giant snow man at center stage, which stood until steam heat melted it into slush.
Ida M Tarbell known for her Standard Oil investigation promises a remarkable article in the upcoming Sunday edition of the Post. The report is anticipated to reveal new details and analyses from the longtime investigative journalist.
MC TRUCKS promotes motor transportation as the best and cheapest option for hauling and delivering. GMC trucks built in 41 offer gasoline and electric models, showcased as efficient and economical choices for buyers of transportation services.
A vintage Musterole advertisement touts mustard oil ointment for sore throat and chest pains. It claims faster relief than plasters, hospital use, and broad applications from bronchitis to rheumatism. Available in 25 and 50 cent jars with hospital size.
Dear Miss Champagne offers guidance to a 22 year old engaged woman, noting engagement implies future marriage. The columnist warns frequent hints may irritate the fiancé, urges enjoying youth, and suggests patience until he initiates talks of marriage.
A young widow asks if a man can truly love two women and marry one. The columnist advises that he cannot, urges the writer to detach and regroup, since divided affection leads to unhappiness and an unfulfilled long arc of romance.
In New York 200000 garment workers met with national officers to decide when to call a general strike. A five member committee was appointed to fix the date after a 35786 to 2322 vote authorized the strike last night. The strike is expected within days.
Ex governor Frank West Rollins of New Hampshire hosts a luncheon at the Exchange Club with Henry S. Graves chief of the U S forestry service and other gentlemen. The event spurred discussion on expanding national reservations in the White Mountains and advancing forestry causes.
Sir Thomas Lipton, three time America's Cup challenger, sailed from New York aboard the Lusitania toward England. He declared he hopes to return in 1914 and again contest the cup.
Special Agent Frederick Schmid of the Department of Justice is assigned to probe the coal situation in Boston as part of a nationwide government investigation. He just arrived from New York where he gathered evidence for the Grand Trunk case leading to indictments of President Mellen of the New Haven railroad and President J. Chamberlin of the Grand Trunk.
Francis A Campbell clerk of the Superior Civil Court received a Christmas gift from office employees a meerschaum pipe a box of cigars and a jar of tobacco. A humorous verse accompanied the present praising his work and wishing him long life and esteem.
A conference was held yesterday afternoon in Chief Whitney's office on the coal situation. Attending were a United Improvement Association committee including Joseph Leonard Myron E Pierce and Howard Whittemore, along with Chief Whitney. The outcome may include a court complaint against coal dealers.
Fire department honors for Chief Robert Ritchie who commanded the fireboat fleet. Chief Mullen assigns 26 men for the funeral from 42 Chelsea Street Iwas t Boston. Captain Walter S. Eaton of Fireboat 44 to command the detail.
Elbert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp said the firm would adjust wage scales soon with material increases, especially for unskilled workers. The exact amount and effective date would be set within a few days.
The afternoon performance at B. F. Keith's Theatre on Christmas Day starts at 3 o'clock and runs to 5 45 p m Doors open at 2 50 p m The evening show begins at 7 50 as usual
Merle Johnson aged 18 insists on a gift fitting her age with a costly doll. John Cummings, a 30 year old real estate bachelor, recalls past gifts and sends a final expensive doll. Merle’s reaction shifts from mock defiance to romantic curiosity as the Christmas exchange unfolds with a hint of future meeting.
A public notice notes Pettingell Andrews drawing large crowds with a generic ad copy for Adamson's Balsam claiming a never-falling cure for colds. The fragmentary item references druggists selling the product and appears as an advertisement.
Christmas Eve audiences at the St James Theatre enjoyed a first musical comedy by the St James company The Isle of Spice revived equals the original in appeal with Gulesian adding stars Charlotte Holmes Madeline Francis Gale and a large chorus Dudley Hawley Charles Abbe and William C Walsh drew laughs Firebus Friebus wrote topical verses Beth Franklyn Ethel Grey Terry and Ketchell role actor Walsh highlighted the strong cast and fresh scenery and costumes
Chauncey Depew Speaker Clark and Henry Clews among others share how they made their first dollar in next Sunday’s Post Magazine.
A 1912 poem recalls a blind speaker blessed by a Bethlehem vision. The narrator, describing a dreamlike visit of seraphim and a radiant Child, sees eyes as a crystal flame of pity and love. The verse links the night of Jesus birth to inner sight beyond physical vision.
New York December 24 jurors found Percy L. Davis former alderman guilty of attempting to extort money from widow Eva B. Carroll with a strong mercy recommendation. Davis was remanded to the Tombs for sentence Monday as Justice Golf made no comment on the recommendation.
Washington December 24 plans for an extra session of Congress to be called between March 4 and April 15 will be discussed at a conference at Princeton. President elect Wilson and Representative Underwood of Alabama Democratic leader of the House are expected to meet probably late this week to frame tentative arrangements.
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