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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1914
Page
3
Harvard University mineral department holds the world known “Harvard diamond.” Bought for 3000 dollars thirty years ago, its value now reaches about 12000 dollars, rising with the diamond market. The gem remains largely unseen, kept in a large Harvard safe and unused in courses.
A promotional piece claims thin readers can gain 5 to 8 pounds in 14 days by taking Sargol with every meal for two weeks. It asserts the product converts eaten fats into body tissue, stops waste, and promises safe, pleasant, inexpensive weight gain with a money back guarantee.
William M. MacDonald of Back Bay claims he possesses a genuine Raphael painting titled The Virgin with the Pink. He asserts it is one of three originals painted about 1536 in Florence and values it as a priceless work despite a long crack across its panel.
St. Leo s Dorchester held a reunion featuring 38 families recalling their first mass at the Esmond street church. Pastor Rev Francis A Cunningham now oversees about 4000 in his flock as attendees enjoyed concert whist and dancing in Hibernian Hall with Rev P J Sullivan chairing entertainment and performers including Miss Marguerite B Kaye Miss Katherine Ward James Sheehy and the Boston College double quartet.
A 10 cent box promises relief for men and women with headaches bitter taste dizziness and upset stomach. It claims Cascarets cleanse the stomach reduce sour undigested food and foul gases remove bile from the liver and flush out waste. The ad notes children enjoy the taste and that Cascarets do not cause griping.
Washington February 9 Democratic senators plan to consider repealing the Panama canal act provision that exempted American coastwise ships from tolls. Administration leaders say the move would aid party harmony and foreign policy following consultations with the President.
Senators say a party caucus may be called to weigh the tolls issue as presented by President Wilson. They note Baltimore platform support for toll exemptions should not drive controversy now, and that foreign policy direction from the President warrants Congress listening while seeking broad welfare through cooperation.
Ships arriving and en route describe severe gales and high seas from Lon don to Boston area. The Marie took 28 days, 10 days late, seas smashed superstructure. crew confined below decks for 24 hours. The Bohemian from Liverpool reported east of Boston lightship, docking after endurance against strong winds. Iberian struggled to four knots. Norvega diverted to Halifax for coal to complete voyage.
The Argentine battleship Rivadavia will sail today for renewal of trial runs including wireless tests the first official ether communications test. A 1000 mile message is planned with Cuban government and North German Lloyd line negotiations complete. The ship boasts one of the most powerful wireless sending stations afloat.
Detectives seek Charles E. Winters of Angus Watson & Co, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, who disappeared in December with $10,000 from the sardine firm. He planned to buy sardines and booked passage home on December 31 but did not sail. A firm member cites family tragedies and supply woes as potential causes for his disappearance.
The Court of Appeals upheld the King's Bench ruling in a test case by an Irish farmer seeking damages for his son lost in the Titanic disaster. The decision struck down a ticket condition exempting the company from liability for loss caused by negligence of its servants.
The Court of Appeal dismisses White Star’s appeal with Lord Justice Williams stating that shipowners cannot defend negligent speed by citing Atlantic crossing custom. Evidence shows expert opinion supported usual practice, yet hazardous conditions justify deviation. Captain Smith’s ice warnings and temporary lane change prove prudence can override standard routing to avoid danger.
Dr. Dudley A. Sargent spoke at the Public Library on municipal gymnasia. He urged one playground bathhouse and gymnasium per 25000 people and tied physical health to mental and moral health.
London Feb 9 The Right Hon Richard Robert Cherry Lord Justice of Appeal has been appointed Lord Chief Justice of Ireland succeeding Baron O Brien who resigned due to ill health. Cherry formerly served as attorney general for Ireland 1905 09 and taught constitutional and criminal law at the University of Dublin.
One hundred nine candidates began the annual contest for Harvard freshman baseball and crew manager positions at Cambridge. Managers will select through eliminations until two top nominees remain for each sport, with the leading pair to fill manager and assistant manager roles.
Nearly 200 boys and men gathered at the Massachusetts Anti Cigarette Association headquarters seeking the silver nitrate cure after a mistaken announcement promised free treatment on Monday. Secretary Mrs Elizabeth R White found about 50 youths waiting in the corridor on her arrival.
Mrs White announced the clinic would not open immediately and asked applicants to leave their names and addresses so they could be treated in turn once appointments begin. Officials aim to avoid crowding and plan treatments by appointment later in the week, encouraged by public response to quitting the cigarette habit.
The churches of Greater Boston vow to sustain last Sunday's attendance with an extensive follow-up campaign. Committees for follow-up work are organized in leading churches to greet newcomers and encourage active participation in church affairs each Sunday.
Harry Porter was found guilty in Somerville Police Court of attempting to kidnap his 6 year old stepdaughter Vera Hellberg of West Somerville. Judge Wentworth presided the case with disposition set for March 9.
Harvard students qualified to vote in Cambridge had an opportunity to register last evening. The final registration window is today from 5 to 9 30 p m at the City building in Brattle square, enabling them to qualify as Cambridge voters.
Washington February 9 President Wilson opposes the literacy test as a restriction on immigration. The stance was communicated to the Senate immigration committee which has before it the Burnett bill as passed by the House. Committee chairman Senator Ellison D. Smith of South Carolina was authorized to confer with the president.
Senator Smith met with the President and will discuss the immigration bill at a committee meeting. He stresses careful steering of reform, calls it the most important legislation, and notes varied views among Senators. Senator Lodge vows to defend the literacy test in the House bill.
United States District Attorney French has not pressed two indictments against John E Carroll of Allston, an inventor of a carbonic acid gas engine, charging him with fraudulent use of the mails in connection with stock sales.
An advertisement claims daily or alternate day baths with Clarks Thinning Salts will reduce weight after 15 to 18 baths, totaling 24 for full treatment, promising a graceful slenderness and healthier state aided by improved circulation and skin cleansing.
The Car bonic Engine & Power Company faced four-year pending indictments alleging misrepresentations about low power costs. The government dropped the case after finding Carroll reasonably believed his cost claims true, ending the prosecution.
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