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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1913
Page
8
The exiled former president's wife will accompany him into exile with a possible escort from his father and other relatives. Captain Federico Montes will go as guard. The party heads for Vera Cruz under escort as the execution of Gustavo Madero, brother of the deposed president, is noted.
A home remedy describes mixing one pint sugar with a half pint warm water, stir two minutes, add two and a half ounces Pinex in a pint bottle, top with sugar syrup. Claimed to stop obstinate cough within 24 hours and aid bronchial trouble, with a money back guarantee and druggist availability.
An advertisement promotes invig orating shampoo from dissolving carthrex in hot water to soothe sensitive scalps and enrich hair color. A skin refining spurmax lotion promises to remove discolorations and tan while acting as a powder substitute. A fat reducer blend of parnous in hot water is claimed to boost energy and slim fatty tissues without exercise, with dosage before meals.
A fashion note by Madelene Maree asserts body shape improves with nourishing tissues. She promotes a home syrup treatment mixing sugar, water, and gallol with a two teaspoonful daily premeal dose, claiming it restores plumpness and symmetry naturally.
A man subjected to the fugitive law was shot to death by his guards today. Authorities described the incident as a fatal result of the enforcement action, with the outcome prompting further inquiry into custody procedures and safety measures.
Cabinet members and most prisoners were released this morning. Francisco Madero and Gustavo Madero were among the last held, sent to the arsenal, where Gustavo was killed under the fugitive law as Huerta consolidates power with Diaz and allies. A list of 22 threatened figures, including de la Barra, appears on an assassination roster.
An advertisement asserts DeMiracle depilatory is the only safe proven hair remover. It condemns rival preparations as harmful and deceitful, notes DeMiracle has kept its name for eleven years, and offers a $1 order plus a plain sealed information envelope.
Gustavo Madero established a New York headquarters during the early revolutionary period led by Francisco Madero. He and family financed the movement from upper Broadway to the financial district, held conferences at a hotel, and was publicly hailed as a spender in the white light district before his death.
Evaristo Madero, brother of former Mexican president and Gustavo Madero, fainted upon reading a despatch about his brother’s execution. He retreated to his room at the Spanish American Club, later accepting a reassuring telegram from his sister-in-law. He had just graduated from Cornell State College of Agriculture and planned to join his sister-in-law in Monterey.
Washington February 19 marked by reduced energy in diplomatic military and naval offices after ten days of strain from the Mexican revolt. Leaders met in hasty consult Save to preserve the current stance toward Mexico and to keep the army and navy ready for any emergency.
Officials say relief at end of prolonged fighting in Mexico City should not derail plans to shield foreigners. Original orders kept for army readiness and transports ready to move, to embark troops and marines if needed, based on lessons from the mobilization effort.
An advertorial piece argues modern people clog bowels and livers with fine foods and routine indecision. It promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna from The California Fig Syrup Company as a safe, harmless regulator, warning against imitations and urging readers to ask their druggist for the genuine product.
President Taft will not recognize the de facto government despite Huerta declaring control. Ambassador Wilson will engage in routine diplomacy with Huerta as others follow on a de facto basis. A Mexican Congress session is expected within a week to determine how powers shift toward a provisional president and orderly elections. The U S stance will be passive but attentive, awaiting constitutional observance and a lawful transfer.
In Cananea Diaz supporters welcome Madero overthrow while others fear unrest. Prominent Mexicans in Cananea view events in Mexico City with distrust, preferring no U.S. intervention. Most believe the coup will lead to armed resistance by Maderists against a military government.
The transport Meade finished loading supplies and is anchored in the Delaware River ready to proceed to Guantanamo with 1200 marines at daybreak tomorrow. Alterations were made to accommodate the large number of passengers.
A Senate resolution was introduced by Senator Smith of Michigan to extend through December the work of the special committee investigating alleged American support for Mexican revolutionary forces. The committee says its task cannot be completed as yet and the extension is endorsed by the foreign relations committee.
Amsterdam N Y Feb 19 Double wages for a week for each of more than 3000 employees of the carpet factory in which he was a partner are provided for in the will of General Stephen Sanford filed today. Aside from charitable bequests and smaller gifts to relatives, the estate estimated at 20 million dollars goes to John Sanford.
February 18 R. L. Feb 18 Non quit Worsted Mills halted operations in Bristol until Monday following a garment workers strike. About two hundred workers are affected by the shutdown as officials announced the stoppage.
A theater blaze injured five, three firemen. Cartier calmed patrons as he urged orderly evacuation, exits opened and no panic ensued. Flames spread rapidly, catching cast and crew, with several firemen overcome. Gas and steam explosions followed, injuring firefighters and damaging film reels.
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