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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1912

Page

4

No Goods May Be Returned After 48 Hours At The Tunnel

The Tunnel Bargain Basement advertises an automatic price reductions system with no returns after 48 hours, emphasizing a strict sales policy and final sale terms to customers.

Abdication Proclaims Manchus Accept Republic of China

News from Pekin reports the Manchu throne abdicates and the empire transfers sovereignty to the people. Yuan Shi Kai is to organize the provisional republic and call a national assembly to decide future government. The Dowager Empress and Emperor outline eight pledges preserving titles, pensions, and residence for the imperial family.

Pekin China Yuan-Shi-Kai Yuan Shi Kai Forbidden City Summer Palace Eifth Kwang-Su Republic

Manchu abdication proclaimed ending three centuries of rule

Simultaneous edicts announce the imperial throne yields power to a representative government. The first edict declares the act accomplished and the second confirms unconditional surrender. a third orders viceroys and governors to maintain order and act in accordance with the people’s wishes.

Yuan Shi Katz China

How Wrinkles Are Caused and Removed

An American Home reader claims wrinkles come from loose skin and can be fixed by astringent treatment. The method recommends pure saxolite dissolved in witch hazel, used daily to firm and smooth the face. Caution given to avoid other astringents as they may harm the skin.

Move on Money Trust Men Sparks Bipartisan Probe

In Washington on February 12 the Senate advanced a plan for a six member joint congressional committee to investigate the money trust. Senator Kenyon and Senator Lea supported framing the resolution, expected to be introduced in the Senate and require House concurrence.

Washington Money Trust Senate House Kenyon Lea

Senate faces new inquiry on money trust and rails

The House rules committee discussed banking and currency probe procedure as Chairman Pujo pushes an inquiry. Arthur E. Stillwell, linked to the money trust via the Kansas City Mexico & Orient Railway, conferred with Attorney General Wickersham. Democratic factions show discord over scope and jurisdiction amid hopes for a broader money trust report.

House Banking and Currency Committee Henry Rules Committee William J. Bryan Senate Arthur E. Stillwell Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railway Wickersham Mr. Stillwell House Rules Committee Pujo

China advance amid sacking by imperial army and legation fears

The imperial troops under General Chang Haun have dispersed after sacking Su Chow Fu, looting and taking arms. The American cruiser Cincinnati has moved to Teng Chow Fu at missionary request amid fears of a second revolt phase and town sacking as republicans retreat. Legations expect Yuan Shi Kai's government to be recognized after a coalition forms.

Chang Haun Su Chow-Fu Anhwei Cincinnati Shanghai Teng Chow- Fu Shantung Province Tey Yuan Shi Kai

President Sun Yat Sen Named Naturalized American

Washington report states Dr Sun Yat Sen first President of the Chinese Republic is a naturalized American. The Commerce and Labor department ruled in 1904 that Sun born in the Hawaiian Islands held American citizenship by the 1900 act granting Hawaii a government and declaring its citizens United States citizens.

Washington Sun Yat Sen Department of Commerce and Labor Dr. Sun Hawaiian Islands Hawaii United States

American adviser in Shanghai in critical condition

General Homer Lea the American adviser to Dr Sun Yat Sen in Shanghai has been unconscious for some time and is reported in critical condition.

Shanghai Homer Lea Sun Yat Sen Chineseepublic

Providence Doctor W K Kirby Dies Sudden in Office

Dr William K Kirby a prominent Providence physician died today after being stricken with apoplexy while with a patient in his office. Born in Springfield Mass 42 years ago he was Tufts Medical College class of 1900. He served as examining physician for the fire department and the Eagles order and was formerly treasurer of Providence baseball and polo clubs.

Providence R. I William K. Kirby Kirby Springfield Mass Tufts Medical College Fire Department Order of Eagles Providence Baseball and Polo Cubs

Bates to Launch $500000 Fund for Bates College Gym

In Lewiston Maine on February 12 a chapel announcement by President Chase launched a campaign to raise 500000 for Bates College. A donor who gave 50000 for a new chapel also contributed 10000 toward a gymnasium.

Lewiston Bates College Pesident Chase Bates

New Bedford to Receive Commemorative Bronze Whaling Figure

Former Congressman William W. Crapp announced a gift to New Bedford of a seven plus foot bronze whaleman figure by BelalL Pratt and a 12 foot granite pylon bearing the city seal. The sculpture will be installed at the Public Library grounds to honor New Bedford’s whaling industry.

Rela Ls. Pratt New Bedford William W. Crapp Belall. Pratt Boston

Continued Cold Weather Expected in Boston

The Boston area braces for more frigid conditions today and tomorrow with harbor ice thickening at the wharves and on nearby islands. National forecasts hint at moderating temperatures countrywide, but Boston remains locked in cold, with no relief in sight locally.

Boston Washington

City Endures Deep Freeze with Frozen Harbors and Ice Obstructions

Across the city the cold spell damaged homes as residents heated with stoves and crowded furnaces. The harbor froze at all slips and ferries, with tugs breaking channels to docks while the Charles River dam limited obstruction. The ice threatens New York steamers through Vineyard Sound, where Captain Hawes reports heavy shoal ice and a four masted schooner stuck west of Handkerchief Shoals.

Charles River Charles Malden Bridge Mystic New York Vineyard Sound Hawes H. F. Dimock Handkerchief Shoals

Albert M. Hunt Dies Suddenly at 52

Albert M. Hunt of 18 Windemere Road Auburndale died at his home yesterday morning from heart failure He was secretary of the New England Dry Goods Association publisher of the Granite Marble and Bronze and of the Dry Goods Buyer He was a Shriner and Elks member aged 52 and survived by his wife and two sons

Albert M. Hunt Windemere Road Auburndale Hunt New England Dry Goods Association The Elks

Seventeen New Policemen Added to Force

Eighteen reserve officers were appointed by Police Commissioner O Meara and assigned to stations last night. One, Edward P Ryan, resigned when told to report East Boston station. Seven patrolmen were also transferred in a general order effective today. The reserve appointees include John H Glennon Frederick A Kopp John J O Maley James J Munroe John Lydon James J Hart Alfred R Curtis Thomas F Cooley Daniel J Conlon John P Hoar William J Kerwin William R Harrington Herbert J Pattergon Weeden H Berry James Rafter Patrick Scotlard and John S P Callahan.

O’meara Edward P. Ryan East Boston John H. Glennon Frederick A. Kopp John J. O’maley James J. Munroe John Lydon James J. Hart Alfred R. Curtis Thomas F. Cooley Daniel J. Conlon John P. Hoar William J. Kerwin William R. Harrington Herbert J. Pattergon Weeden H. Berry James Rafter Patrick Scotlard John Ss. P. Callahan

Sugar cargo gains fifty thousand on trip

The Danish freighter Nordstjernen, Captain Meinertz, from Cienfuegos Cuba, discharged 24000 bags of sugar here yesterday. Due to a rise in sugar prices the steamer’s 4000 tons of cargo is valued at 50000 more than when she sailed from the southern port ten days ago.

Nordstjernen Meinertz Cienfuegos Cuba

Pinex Based Cough Syrup Home Remedy Formula

A home recipe combines sugar syrup with Pinex to create a cough remedy claimed to relieve deep seated coughs within 24 hours. The formula emphasizes pine extract, claims superiority over store bought syrups, and offers a money back guarantee with druggist availability or mail order from The Pinex Co.

United States Canada Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

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