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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1913
Page
9
Paris reports the murder of popular English vaudeville performer Harry Fragson by his 84 year old father Victor Pott. Fragson, after dining with his father at home on rue De Lafayette, found the door bolted and waited. When opened the father fired a revolver into his son’s head.
Police report an elderly man, narrating his attempted self destruction, killed his son in a confrontation after the son brought a woman to the house despite protests. The father was injured and taken to Lamiboisiere Hospital. the son died.
The Ward 20 Democratic Committee and Democratic Club endorsed Congressman Curley for Congress after a meeting led by Chairman James E. Sanders. The session included Senator Redmond S. Fitzgerald and Representatives Henderson Sullivan and James, with the committee set to hear council candidates Friday night before acting on the council race.
Democratic leader Lomasney announces support for Thomas J. Kenny for Boston mayor as ex-Congressman Kelcher withdraws. Kenny campaign files charges against Curley and Kelcher nomination papers amid a probe into forged signatures and impersonated voters.
Resinol Ointment marketed as a universal home remedy for burns wounds itching piles and minor skin troubles. It claims gentle pure formula suitable for infants and has 18 years of doctor recommended use. Trial offer from Dept. 55-H Resinol Baltimore and availability at druggists in 50c and 1.00 sizes.
Congressman James M. Curley addressed about 6000 in Wards 12 16 18 and 19 pressed opponents to explain their reasons for not backing him and warned of the end of their political careers. He asserted irregular Kenny nomination papers could drop 24400 signatures and spark a mayoral race outcome in his favor.
Mrs Bedell proposes to sell her husband for 1000 dollars to Miss Chandler to fund a boarding house, while both she and husband Fred Bedell insist the arrangement is a mock curiosity not born of conflict. The bedraggled tale includes a deceased ex-husband, a city lawsuit, and plans to divorce if needed.
At the Municipal Building Codman Square Dorchester Ward 4 John P Leahy presided Cornelius Desmond interrupted asking about granolithic sidewalks and campaign contributions Kenny challenged Curley to reveal his donors and promised transparency He cited district projects and expenditures across Charlestown South End and Dorchester to prove his ability to govern.
A vintage advertisement touts Musterole oil ointment as a blister free alternative to mustard plasters for chest and throat ailments. It promotes 25c and 30c jars with a hospital size $2.50 and claims bystanders can mail 25c or 50c for a jar from the Cleveland company.
The Chelsea Aldermen meeting last night failed to elect a board president for the coming year as no candidate secured the required five votes. Aldermen Markell and Henderson received three votes each while Merritt had two. A new election is set for tonight with a likely candidate to be chosen. the new board was inaugurated Monday night.
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