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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1915
Page
8
Emily L. Spicer letters highlighted yesterday's trial over the $1,800,000 Cabot estate. Daughters Mrs. L Vernon Briggs and Mrs. John W. Bartel clash over whether the will should stand amid contested provisions.
A Boston area testimonial promotes Varnesis as a vegetable rheumatic remedy with claims of curing joint pain and systemic distress. The notice invites readers to send for a pamphlet and visit the Lynn office, while warning that letters may be audited and offers a $1000 reward for proofs of nongenuine claims.
Ohio physician Dr. F M Edwards prescribed Olive Tablets mixing olive oil and vegetable ingredients to cleanse liver and bowels. Advertised to improve pale complexions and dull symptoms, with a nightly dose and claimed widespread use by both women and men.
The will leaves the estate to grandchildren but Mrs. Briggs objects, citing unfair distribution due to her single child and Mrs. Bartel’s six. She claims undue influence affected the disposition and seeks remedy.
A home remedy for dandruff is touted with ingredients like Bay Rum and Barbo Compound to be mixed with water and applied daily for two weeks then biweekly. The second item covers Massachusetts rail policy debates led by Charles E. Stevens and George W. Anderson over the Boston & Maine and New Haven rail holdings and potential receivership amid a possible reorganization. The dialogue addresses stock ownership, state rights under the string bill, and the fate of the Hampden line with experts and trustees weighing public interests.
Critics label the proposed B and M reorganization measure as Wall Street stock jockeying, accusing it of granting another lien on graft. Defenders of the New Haven trustees defend the bill before the railroad committee.
Governor Walsh appoints Special Justice James H. Sisk of Lynn and ex Mayor Philip J. O Connell of Worcester to the Superior Court. Sisk fills the vacancy from Judge Carroll’s promotion, while O Connell takes Ratigan's seat. Both bring long service in law and local government and hold multiple civic positions.
Trustees say the bill is imperfect and open to changes recommended by committee members to aid stockholders. Mr Mayberry defends the bill addressing criticisms and explains the transfer of fixed charges to a stock basis. Debts that may be capitalized fall under the Public Service Corporation under the bill. Hearing resumes at 3 PM and is likely to close public hearings before reviewing with the Public Service Commission and the Governor.
Governor Walsh was guest of honor at the Boston section of the Reciprocity Club of America second annual ladies night at the Hotel Bellevue. About 200 attended. The Governor spoke on "The real reciprocity" and the duty of citizens to the State, addressing legislation.
A public health leader stated that health legislation overshadows all other government matters, arguing health is essential to the country’s future and warranting priority in policy.
Leonard, a former Alderman, was unanimously nominated for Mayor at a Republican caucus in Bath Maine on February 17.
Advertisement offers a home treatment for catarrhal deafness and head noises using Parmint and sugar in hot water. It claims dramatic hearing improvement and urges readers to share the recipe with others who suffer, asserting quick, effective relief.
Palm Beach welcomes Boston figures led by John F. Fitzgerald with Mrs. Fitzgerald Agnes and Mrs. John Keane for the 10th annual winter stay. The gathering includes Hugh and Harry Nawn and other Boston residents at the Quincey House and nearby clubs.
An advertisement claims the J. B. L. Cascade internal bath improves health by freeing the lower intestine from waste. A testimonial from Mary L. J. Walker of Olean New York describes a twenty year constipation cure in a 62 year old patient who stopped laxatives after treatment. Call Riker Jaynes Drug Stores for a booklet.
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