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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1913

Page

4

Shapiro to Again Receive New York Chauffeur License

William Shapiro, driver of the murder car involved in the Rosenthal assassination, will again get a chauffeur license in New York City. The license is approved by state secretary Mitchell May and reported to District Attorney Whitman. The case ties to Police Lieutenant Charles Becker and the July crime.

New York William Shapiro Herman Rosenthal Charles Becker Whitman Mitchell May

Smelter Company Sued Over 50 Thousand Dollar Claim

Benedict J. Baker sues The Republic Smelting Corporation of Arizona for 50000 claiming loss from an alleged contract. He alleges the company failed to honor a deal to pay him a 40 percent commission on stock sales up to 1,000,000 dollars.

Republic Smelting Corporation of Arizona Benedict J. Baker

Rapid Action of Poslam for Skin Diseases

Poslam daily proves a cause of wonder for rapid cure of skin ailments. It soothes itching burning and angry skin, with visible progress toward clear skin. Poslam Soap softens tender skin, purifies the scalp, and is safe for babies. Available from druggists. samples offered by Emergency Laboratories in New York City.

Posham West 25Th Street New York City

Probe rise in price of oil sparks DoJ inquiry

Washington February 6 The Department of Justice probes crude oil price increases linked to the Standard Oil decree violation inquiry. Investigators seek if former trust subsidiaries created higher prices or conspired, noting some firms hold yearlong crude reserves and small firms bear the burden. The oil probe should finish by month end with Attorney General notified. Wickersham attorneys Morrison and Pagan lead the case. Second warrants for Archbold Folger Jr Tagle of Standard Oil departed Dallas toward New York, awaiting service to align with Texas case readiness.

Washington Department of Justice Standard Oil Company Trust Wickersham Charlesb. Morrison Oliver FE. Pagan Morrison United States District Meek Dallas John D. Archbold H. C. Folger, Jr W. C. Tagle Standard Oil New York Texas

Chelsea Man Held for Lodging House Robbery

John Hanson alias Virgil Trobridge of Chelsea is held by Portsmouth police for robbing Mrs. B. Davis’s lodging house on Cabot street. He took two gold watches three rings three chains and a bracelet while dining. Arrested in Dover while trying to dispose of the stolen property.

Chelsea Portsmouth N. H John Hanson Virgil Trobridge B. Davis Cabot Street Dover

Cheering and Hissing as Roosevelt Mention Sparks Uproar

At Harvard a 300 student audience interrupted a government review led by E A Cottrell as Theo dore Roosevelt was named among great leaders. Rooseveltians cheered while anti Bull Moose students hissed, forcing a five minute pause before Cottrell returned to the lesson and later Bryan drew cheers.

Theodore Roosevelt Harvard E. A. Cottrell Mr. Cottrell Roosevelt

Two Policemen Sued by Boy in $6000 Case

William O'Brien a minor, through his father James O'Brien, sues Patrick Welch and Michael Goodman, both patrolmen from Station No. 7, for $6000 alleging assault on Sept 24, 1912. The boy says he was struck kicked and held in the station for a lengthy period.

Patrick Welch D Street South Boston Michael Goodman Quincy Street Roxbury William O’brien James O’brien

Wellesley Students Embrace Punging In Winter Sport

Hundreds of Dana Hall School and Wellesley College students, daughters of prominent business leaders, swapped cars for the thrill of punging through Wellesley square. They call it a winter sport, claiming it beats skating hockey and tobogganing.

Wellesley Square Dana Hall School Wellesley College

Dana Hall Snow Pung Ride Ends in Fall in Boston Square

In a playful but crowded scene near Dana Hall, more than 100 girls joined pungs for rides after classes. Students swarmed multiple vehicles, one Natick laundry run pung toppled into a snowbank, causing minor injuries and snowball fights among the crowds.

Rock Ridge Hall Dana Hall Bailey Boston & Wellesley Express Company Dana Natick

Heid Brings Tuberculosis Serum Home for Wife Cure

Dr. Austin B. Heid of Pittsburgh arrived from Europe with a culture said to be the Friedmann tuberculin serum now in the U S. Heid stated he has enough bacilli for one patient and that patient is his consumptive wife. The serum hopes to cure her but its effectiveness remains uncertain.

New York Austin B. Heid Pittsburg Potsdam Europe

Heid grilled at quarantine over Friedmann cure claim

Dr Heid met by Dr Milton H Foster of Ellis Island health service and questioned for the United States government about the Friedmann serum. Heid said he was convinced of the cure and had obtained from Dr Friedmann just enough serum to treat one tuberculosis of the bone patient. Finlay, a city banker, offered Friedmann $1,000,000 to cure 95 of 100 patients under his care. the banker has a relative by marriage with tuberculosis.

Heid Milton H. Foster Ellis Island

Piano company's plant destroyed by fire in Ontario

The Baldwin Robinson Company Ltd piano and musical instruments plant in St. Thomas Ontario was destroyed by fire today. The building and stock suffered about 100000 dollars in losses with 30000 dollars insured. The fire is believed to have started in the furnace room.

ST. Thomas, Ont Baldwin-Robinson Company, Ltd

Cottolene Offers Economy for Daily Cooking

Cottolene claims to cut butter bills by about two thirds, letting you use butter at the table while avoiding cooking costs. It emphasizes being a vegetable shortening, healthful and digestible, with about one third the price of butter and two thirds of a pound comparable to a full pound of butter or lard.

Mission to be held at Cathedral led by Jesuit fathers

The Rt. Rev. Monsignor Splaine announces the cathedral mission begins next Sunday and runs two weeks with separate weeks for women and men. During Passion Week a lecturer will present Catholic doctrine. Jesuit fathers from New York head the mission with ties to Boston College and Fordham College, including Rev. John O Donovan and Rev. Daniel J Quinn.

M. J. Splaine New York Boston Boston College Church of the Immaculate Conception Harrison Avenue John O’donovan Daniel J. Quinn Fordham College

Stranded Fruit Boat Nearer Deep Water Near Long Beach

The Nicholas Cuneo, stranded fruit steamer, was dragged 26 feet toward deeper water near Long Beach, Long Island, by tugs on Tuesday. Wrecking crews plan to renew efforts at each high tide, aiming to float her by Saturday, with no current danger from wind or sea.

New York Nicholas Cuneo Long Beach Long Island Jamaica

Foss Veto Sets Precedent On Salary Increases

Governor Foss vetoed the salary increase bill for the Board of License Commissioners, creating a new precedent that salary rises must be approved by the Commission on Economy and Efficiency. Norman H. White, Republican leader and chairman of the commission, now holds sway over both parties' pay raises.

Foss Board of License Commissioners Commission On Economy and Efficiency Norman H. White

Governor Foss Appointee Warns on Salary Bill Veto Message

Mr. White, Gov Foss appointee, notes the twofold aim of the public service commission and says legislation raising salaries without the commission’s recommendation would defeat its purpose. He objects to commissioners not serving full time. The Senate delays action on the veto message until next Monday.

White Foss Senate

Electrification Debate Traces Lease Breach Claims

Nathan Matthews testified before the railroads committee charging the Boston and Albany violated lease terms with the New York Central, while New Haven’s electrification from Boston to Providence was cited as proof electrification can proceed without a Boston tunnel. Attorney William Coolidge noted railroads await Legislature guidance after years of uncertainty. Mellen's expenditures and equipment funding figures were cited amid opposition.

Nathan Matthews Boston & Albany New Haven Committee On Railroads New York Central New Haven Company Boston Providence Matthews William Coolidge Coolidge Mellen

Report on college course in public schools

A committee on education reported a resolution to study establishing collegiate courses in city and town public schools. The plan received support at a morning hearing. The mayor said the investigation would cost little and cited New York City public schools offering college courses as an example while Boston was urged to provide a free collegiate course.

State Board of Education Committee On Education New York Boston

District Attorney Opposes Pardon for Charles S. Cummings

Higgins of Middlesex county opposes granting clemency to Charles S. Cummings who is serving a long term in Charlestown for uttering a forged note from Framingham. The DA says Cummings worked Town Treasurer John B. Lombard and urges the case not merit executive clemency.

Higgins Middlesex County Charles S. Cummings Charlestown Framingham Cummings John B. Lombard

Lincoln Day Orator Named Under Cox Plan In House

The Lincoln Day address will be delivered by a representative of the liberated race to the House. The speaker will name the orator, selecting either William H. Lewis or Booker T. Washington, under Cox of Boston's order carried without debate.

United States William H. Lewis Booker T. Washington House Cox Boston

Senate Orders Inquiry Into Telephone System

Senator Bazeley offered in the Senate yesterday an order for investigation of the telephone system by a commission of three. The resolve provides for a report by May 1.

Bazeley Senate

Whitman urges unpaid five member board for building law study

Edmund Whitman counsel for the master builders urged an unpaid five member board to investigate the state building laws statutes and regulations and report to the Legislature during mercantile affairs yesterday.

Mercantile Affairs Edmund Whitman

Addresses at Roslindale Baptist Church Series

A series of addresses will begin Monday night at Roslindale Baptist Church, led by Rev. Floyd L. Carr, and continue every evening through February 16. The speaker is Rev. C. P. Christopher, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Middleboro.

Roslindale Baptist Church Floyd L. Carr C. P. Christopher First Baptist Church of Middleboro

Musterole Ointment Ad Claims Quick Relief

Old time Mustard Plaster replaced by Musterole Ointment offers fast relief without blistering. Sold in white glass jars, rub on for instant pain relief from sore throat bronchitis and many ailments. Widely used in hospitals, endorsed by doctors and nurses, available in 25c 50c and 2.50 sizes with hospital strength.

Emness Masterole Company Cleveland Ohio M. Speers St. Petersburg Florida

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