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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1913
Page
2
A sturdy boot for wet work, HUB-MARK rubber footwear is built for rough conditions and lighter weights. Boots are shown in streetcar illustrations and priced like other first class rubbers. Made for men women boys and girls, HUB-MARK is the value mark. If a dealer cannot supply them, write the manufacturer.
The annual report shows increased free admissions, library and gallery use in Boston's Museum of Fine Arts. Purchases rise by 507, with Greek vases and high quality terra cotta. Okakura funds support Japanese and Chinese acquisitions. Sargent and Boit watercolors delight visitors.
The museum reported 1912 contributions totaling 2 148 173 12, a rise of 153 590 96 and over 1 995 082 16 for 1907–11. Major gifts include Francis Bartlett’s building valued at 1 350 000 with a 198 year lease, plus 325 000 for Evans Memorial, 77 000 fund for a curator, 100 000 unrestricted from Nathaniel Thayer, and 50 000 from Mrs James M Bayard.
Howard Morine of Nahant sues Jacob C. Benz of the Benz Kid Company for $100,000 alleging Benz won his wife Ida Morine’s affections through secret meetings and demonstrations of love. Morine, now in New York, cites a cottage closed months ago opposite the Relay House and a split living situation since 1910.
Mrs Eben D Jordan Mrs Wallace Goodrich Mrs George W Chadwick and Mrs Josef Adamowski headed a patroness list at the Hellenic Society dance for the New England Conservatory of Music. Held at the Copley Plaza Hotel last night the event benefited the conservatory scholarship fund with a generous contribution from the hotel management. The ballroom was crowded with Conservatory students and friends as dancing continued until 2 AM.
A personal testimonial details hair loss and dandruff remedies. It warns against wood alcohol and unsafe substances, praises a simple Bay Rum and Menthol solution with Lavona de Composee for stimulating growth, restoring color, and improving manageability. Directions include mixing at home and applying nightly and morning.
Salem February 3 The Rev Dr Charles H Puffer urged the Universalist Church committee to believe his account of marrying his former housekeeper Mrs Viola F Empey. The dramatic plea framed his unexpected union and the ensuing church reception of the senior pastor.
Frederick E. Warner, church clerk and treasurer, said the pastor should be believed but criticized the marriage as scandalous. The Rev Dr Puffer admitted honesty yet sought the committee's trust after years at the Salem pulpit. The church voted confidence despite the shock over his bride, the former housekeeper’s wife.
Mayor Fitzgerald announced a surprise move dropping Election Commissioner Alpheus Sanford from city service and appointing the Hon. Tilton S. Bell in Sanford's stead, signaling a swift leadership change in local government.
In a post inauguration move the Mayor sent to the Civil Service Commission the appointment of Tilton S Bell as an Election Commissioner. Sanford remains on the Board of Election Commissioners after eight years of service and was previously appointed by Mayor Collins and reappointed by Mayor Hibbard. The Mayor also reappointed heads of departments to various boards including John J O Hare, John J O'Brien M D, Thomas A McQuade, John F Kennedy, and F Spencer Baldwin to children, consumptive hospital, infirmary, and statistic boards respectively.
Advertisement promises rapid relief from colds using Red Cross Cough Drops. Each box priced per the seller’s notice.
Prosecuting Attorney Robert L. Gunter said he does not expect to convict F. O. Beach but will push the case. He plans to proceed Tuesday morning with mail witnesses and may seek a directed verdict after Mrs. Beach testifies, suggesting a swift acquittal.
Cleveland February 3 through negotiations ending with Thomas Edison refusing a one million dollar check to clinch an offer of several millions for rights to his talking pictures he has perfected two new inventions to improve the phonograph. Attorney P J Brady says Edison laughed at the offer and royalties were rejected, while capitalists sought the storage battery for electric railways.
David Lloyd George and Winston Churchill resign from the Reform Club in London where Liberal leaders are prominent. The reason is undisclosed, and efforts are underway to persuade withdrawals.
New York February 3 John D Rockefeller gains ten million dollars from a special dividend by Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. The payout totals about thirty nine million eight hundred two thousand dollars on the company’s capital stock at forty dollars a share. The extra dividend follows the Supreme Court dissolution decree and parent company obligations owed by former subsidiaries. Stock rose eighteen points briefly on the curb but later pared gains.
At a Fusilier Veteran Association ball in Paul Revere Hall nearly 1000 guests attended. Captain Fred Bolton spoke as Major George P. Daly received a surprise large oil portrait. The event featured grand march led by Major and Mrs. J W H Myrick, the trooping of the colors, and squads from ten honorary organizations parade with colors under Captain William F Moore. A calcium spotlight highlighted uniforms and banners as Daly received the portrait.
Sacramento Feb 3 The California lower House approved a Senate joint resolution urging Congress to pass Baker’s bill excluding Asiatic and pauper labor. Debate saw one opponent from Southern California arguing orange growers rely on Japanese labor for harvest.
John Warner, 31, who claims New York lineage and college background but no home, collapsed at Mt. Hope station Roslindale from starvation and illness. Station Agent Sullivan aided him and Dr. H. S. Jillson diagnosed pneumonia. Police transported him to City Hospital where his condition is reported desperate. Warner appears to have had better prospects in the past.
Miss Marie FE Wells of Barre Vermont, visiting Somerville, secretly marries Donald A Rand of West Medford last Saturday. She told Mrs Dykeman she was going to the theatre. The couple acted on the rumor and kept the marriage private.
The Senate passed a bill increasing Harriet Pierson Porter's pension from 12 to 50 dollars per month. She is the widow of Major General Fitz John Porter, famed for his Mexican War service.
In London, February 3, the Women's Social and Political Union led by Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst warned of "an exciting civil war" as militant suffragists organize diverse actions to force the government to grant the vote. They praised Tower of London jewel raid and golf-link raids, vowing to use constitutional and unconstitutional means to overturn the cabinet. Detectives swarm London streets while another batch of letter boxes is defiled and evaders escape.
An unidentified woman about 55 years old and 5 feet 6 inches tall collapsed with apoplexy at the Dudley street terminal in Roxbury around 10 PM and was taken to City Hospital in dangerous condition.
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