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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1912
Page
8
John Tansman of 835 Octavia St San Francisco says he suffered with piles for fifteen years with bleeding and pain. After trying many treatments he used Cuticura Ointment which gave immediate relief and cured him after two boxes. He keeps a box for family use.
Governor Foss will not commute Clarence V. Richeson’s death sentence for the murder of Avis Linnell. Richeson is scheduled to die in the electric chair during the week of May 19, marking an irreversible execution order.
Hill testifies he sold properties to the Lake Superior Company for stockholder benefit and that the trustee reimbursed him about 4.0 million dollars with interest. He says the added value went to Great Northern stockholders and that profits could be shared or given to the poor. He argues the arrangement was to control ore transport in the Lake Superior region.
Close to the Governor report he told counsel for the condemned man there is no chance to save Richeson. The Governor will not submit to the council any petition for clemency and believes state sentiment supports the death sentence. He would hear counsel if a petition is filed but remains opposed to capital punishment.
The Stratford Street Baptist Church in West Roxbury grew from a 1903 gathering into a church organized September 2 1904 led by Rev A T en. It was incorporated the following month and a stone edifice built in 1907 at a cost of 20 000 in English country church style. Rev Elmer E Williams later succeeded Rev A T Dykeman who returned to Nova Scotia.
James J. Hill, chairman of the Great Northern, testified before the Stanley steel trust inquiry committee about his philanthropy. He described giving more than 4 million dollars in liberties, transferring the funds to the Lake Superior Company as trustees for stockholders, and presenting pro rata certificates for the property’s rapidly rising value.
The railroad magnate questioned over the lease of 509 million tons of ore to United States Steel Corp for development, a lease canceled on January 1, 1915. He contends the ore is worth far more than one dollar per ton and notes the 80 cent freight rate to Lake Superior region is the nation’s cheapest, predicting further reductions.
An advertiser touts HYOMEI as a curative for catarrh urging strict inhaler use and gauze changes. Separately Governor’s office monitors condemned inmate Richeson facing nervous breakdown with constant guard changes and nightly lights to prevent self harm.
A large audience at Posse Gymnasium on St Botolph street watched a clever event featuring gymnastic displays fencing dancing and basketball Several standout acts included Mrs Adams and Miss Torrey dances Miss Sibyl Manston and Miss Sarah Webber fencing and multiple students clearing six feet in high jump The evening closed with an energetic basketball game between seniors and juniors.
The New England Dry Goods Association will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Boston City Club tonight at 6. George W. Anderson and Charles G. Bancroft will speak on the pending minimum wage bill for women and minors before the Legislature.
A letter describes one or two grain beee tablets after each meal for several months to increase weight. It claims the tablets raise red and white blood cells, aid digestion, and promote absorption of nutrients to build blood and solid tissues. Sold at apothecaries and shops in sealed packs.
The Abbotsford Juvenile Club held a Saturday afternoon dance at the Fitzedrick bungalow in Dorchester from 4 to 9. The Leap Year dance was a highlight with a Favor German and Moonlight waltz among the notable numbers. Attendees included Helen Carney, Marion Carney, Winnifred Cunningham, Dorothy Elston, and other young socialites, with mothers acting as matrons.
The woman waitresses learned they faced danger to their right to serve liquor and began a renewed protest to the committee on liquor law at the State House.
The committee has canvassed anti saloon and labor groups and formed a sub committee to draft a bill. If drafted and approved, waitresses could be barred from serving liquor prompting a major legislative clash with waitresses opposing the measure. Sub committee includes Senator Mc Lane and Representatives O'Donnell and Wright.
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