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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
3
Charles J. Lynn a former Malden post office carrier surrendered to postal officials yesterday after vanishing on December 27. He is accused of taking $75 from the mails during the disappearance.
A 25 cent package of Pape's Cold Compound is advised for quick relief from cold and grippe symptoms. Take every two hours until three doses are taken to end misery, relieve headache and nasal congestion, and avoid quinine. The product is described as gentle on the stomach and without bad after effects.
Advertisement outlines blood cleanser hair tonic eye remedy and hair removal paste. Includes recipes using alcohol sugar water quinin zinc crystals and delatone with instructions for dosage and application claiming health complexion and cosmetic benefits. Presents multiple tonics and methods with rudimentary cautions and steps.
The House approved a historic pension bill totaling 180,300,000 with an amendment that triggers an extra appropriation exceeding 1,000,000. Democrats led by Roddenberry of Georgia tried to add limits on pensions for high income veterans, but failed. A move to bar nonresidents citizens from pensions after July 1, 1913 was approved, affecting about 1,000,000 annually.
A joint committee of A F L telegraphers, tower men and agents from five Mellen lines in New England met at Quincy House with T M Pierson to seek higher pay and shorter hours. The meeting announced a new Boston Elevated branch union affiliated with the U R T representing about 3500 workers. A South Station conference is planned with N Y N H H and B M committees, involving 2700 workers, with possible appeal to Mr Mellen if no agreement.
In Montpelier on February 18, the Vermont House defeated the preferential primary bill by a large majority. The measure would have required primaries for state and county officer nominations. The Senate adopted resolutions backing the federal income tax and direct election of U S Senators, which the House had previously approved.
A humorous critique of a sick man and a sales pitch for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. The copy touts natural digestion aids, claims rapid stomach relief, and ends with an invitation to buy a fifty cent box.
Paris February 18 Raymond Poincare assumed the presidency of the French republic from Armand Fallieres. The transfer occurred at the Elysee Palace with no oath or address. Poincare vowed to devote all his powers to the service of the country, while Fallieres spoke briefly and with calm.
Laurence J. Carmall of New Haven, engineer maintenance of way for the New York New Haven Hartford railroad, was arrested on a bench warrant in Bridgeport for manslaughter in the Springfield express wreck near Westport on Oct 3. He was released on $5000 bond alongside Henry J. Horn, Benjamin R. Pollock, and C. N. Woodward, all officials of the road, who faced similar charges.
Witnesses told the Finance Commission that the sightseeing auto licenses row involves a trusted group in City Hall. Several denounced favoritism and said the sightseeing auto trust drives most charges while officials remained silent on testimony details.
A fire of unknown origin totally destroyed the Healey Brothers Shoe Company factory in Stoneham at midnight, causing a $50,000 loss. Sparks during the blaze set roofs on adjacent residences of Ernest Healey on Cedar Avenue and Alfred Peacock on Rafferty Avenue.
A fierce blaze started in a Linwood factory cellar and, aided by high winds, engulfed the building and an adjoining ell. Otis Lewis gate tender alerted residents as gasoline stored in the yard raised explosion fears. Firefighters protected nearby homes while 100 workers faced evacuation. damage pegged near 50000 dollars, with ownership linked to the Healey brothers and partners Warren A of Winchester and Theodore A and R. A. Healey of Stoneham.
The federal grand jury reported eight indictments to Judge Morton in the United States District Court yesterday, six secret. Two were announced: Joseph L. Hirshman and Charles I. Kisloff charged together with postal fraud schemes against merchants, and George E. Cascella a New York barber charged with involvement in the white slave traffic.
The notice urges bringing certain cough drops and references Red Cross support. It emphasizes ready supplies and cooperative action for relief efforts. The fragment mentions timing and a local appeal for donations or contributions.
Eight people escaped unharmed from a two story wooden building at 81 to 8712 Lafayette street after a morning blaze gutted the structure. Loss estimated at about 12000 dollars. The fire started in paper under a stairway and was spotted by 18 year old Gertrude Worononicz. She alerted Samuel Stern who notified authorities. Firemen from Peabody responded as a general alarm followed. The two families, Worononicz and Maloof, living on the second floor, fled via the main stair. Each family includes three children, one six months old.
Miss M Beatrice Lowe a Quincy music teacher is engaged to Douglas B Evans of Quincy whom she reportedly met at his brother s wedding about a year ago The couple plans marriage in Quincy with family present and local friends noted by society pages
Five hundred Elks from city state New England and beyond welcomed Grand Exalted Ruler Thomas B Mills of Superior Wisconsin at Copley Plaza last night head of the 400000 and more Elks in the national roster Speeches were given by Lieutenant Governor Walsh State Secretary Donahue Acting Mayor Kenney and other leaders with Toastmaster Hill introducing the dignitaries.
George Cook of 284 Princeton street East Boston says two strangers on Atlantic avenue drew him into a nickel matching game yesterday. A $1 start quickly rose to $25, and after two rounds he lost $50 in cash. He also staked a gold watch, which was taken, police reported at City Hall station.
Miss Sadie Drucker daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Drucker of 10 Nahant avenue Revere will wed Sidney H Rabinovitz of Philadelphia this evening The ceremony is at Michan Tesla Temple Moreland and Copeland streets Roxbury After the wedding the couple will move to Philadelphia to reside there
The ad promotes Ascateo as a quick relief for asthma with claims of permanent freedom, stating it prevents choking and suffocation, relieves congestion, and improves overall health. Doses are seven drops twice daily, with no stomach upset or duty interference, available at Riker-Jaynes and other drug stores in two sizes. Sample requests are offered from the Ascateo Laboratory in New York.
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