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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1914
Page
9
The Boston & Maine and Maine Central railroads move toward a leadership change with Brandeis expected to head the reorganized company. President McDonald’s resignation appears likely by March 1, amid DOJ pressure on interlocking directorships. Receivership rumors circulate as note extensions lag and Morgan estimates weigh on finances.
An early 20th century cosmetic claim promotes Crudol crude oil based scalp treatment. It pledges odorless formula that leaves product on to reach roots and supposedly destroy dandruff stop hair loss promote growth stimulate roots prevent itching and oil free and non drying with no alcohol.
An advertisement urges readers who wear eyeglasses unnecessarily to try a free prescription using Optona tablets dissolved in water. It claims the eye solution can strengthen eyes, reduce or eliminate glasses, and warns neglect leads to worsening vision and dependence on glasses.
A full color page highlights upcoming ladies fashion in the Sunday Post feature section. The layout showcases season trends, accessories, and designer looks with expert tips for style and wardrobe updates.
Springfield Feb 5 Chairman Howard Elliott of the New Haven Boston and New Haven Railroad board refused to discuss Morris McDonald’s resignation as president of the Boston and Maine as rumors swirled over a possible receiver takeover. He refused to name a successor or comment on government plans involving Louis Brandeis and a trustees board.
Beacon Hill doubts Brandeis will chair the New Haven road trustees board for the Boston and Maine. Governor Walsh is surprised by the announcement. Critics question New Haven consent and a prior Justice Department plan to submit names. Ex Senator W Murray Crane is a leading name mentioned for the post.
Despite assurances from several well-informed gentlemen that the Federal league would break up soon, the only visible breaking is the ground being broken for the new grandstand in Baltimore.
Maximo Castillo, bandit leader, fled to the mountains after 22 of his men were captured and executed by a revolutionary force at El Valle near Casas Grandes. He set fire to the woodwork of the Drake tunnel on the Mexican Northwestern railroad through the continental divide, according to an official report received at the municipal cuartel.
Castillo and 50 to 60 followers raid noncombatants and Mormon colonies in Casas Grandes. He is blamed for the murder of George Searcy and for destroying rail cars, a bridge, and two locomotives in a retreat toward the Torreon campaign. The rebels have ordered 1,100,000 rifle cartridges and other arms, while U S embargo lifting limits shipments through El Paso.
General Carranza announces immediate arms orders from the United States after the embargo lift. Aerial war fleet will operate in northern Mexico under Captain Federico Cervantes with Mexican aviators. Fourteen thousand rifles and ammunition are ordered to equip forces in Chihuahua and Zacatecas and artillery will be imported for Pacific coast operations against Huerta.
Nogales Arizona February 5 Mazatlan a key sea port in Sinaloa fell to Carranza forces boosting rebel control of Mexican coastal trade The seized city home to many wealthy Spaniards and Mexicans now faces pressure to fund the rebel cause Culiacan had served as a rebel base nearby and Mazatlan previously sent cargo to Mexican and California ports.
Wilkesbarre report of Jawn Butch McDevitt returning broke but happy after a publicity stunt involving a papier mache statue. He rode in a sleeper from Philadelphia, faced no crowd or guards, joked about Congress and his lost money, and planned to keep the statue hidden at his brother's home while resuming ordinary life.
In the Next Sunday Post feature section Muggsy takes a hand in sending a valentine with the usual result.
The Great campaign for a New England Clean Up and Paint Up week begins May 4 with a central committee meeting at the City Club. Supported by the Chamber of Commerce United Improvement Association Pilgrim Publicity Association and many trade groups the plan aims to form committees in every city and town to boost public interest through lectures posters and visible public effort. The schedule includes fire prevention day front yard day paint day fly day and dandelion day with clergy and theaters aiding outreach. George C Morton chairs the general committee and George B Gallup outlines publicity plans while local leaders pledge cooperation.
An old advertisement warns catarrh as dangerous and linked to frequent colds. It promotes Hyomei as direct inhaled therapy, detailing its antiseptic oils and quick relief, with a one dollar outfit sold by Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores and a refund guarantee.
Colonel Bob Hedges of the St. Louis Browns declares you cannot have a major league without major league players. He asserts bold claims about the Browns and their place in the American League after years of participation.
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