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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
9
Cipriano Castro former Venezuelan president boards the Hamburg America steamship Amerika in New York for Hamburg. He sails Saturday at 8 a m and will occupy cabin No 152 with a room and bath. his valet accompanies him.
The Hamburg American line notes no formal charges exist to detain Castro at Ellis Island after he arrived from Europe on La Touraine. Castro offers to return to Europe of his own accord, denying reports of plans to foment another Venezuelan uprising and praising the United States.
The Post previews next Sunday's comic section with Hank the Hermit and Kiddo among top fan creators. Mugeg sy and other contributors showcase improved work and new strips.
In Epernay France Gaetan Valencia a 26 year old workman self inflicted death using dynamite. He first strapped a cartridge to his chest exploded burned badly then stabbed himself twice. After washing and changing clothes he spoke to neighbors and placed a second cartridge in his mouth lighting the fuse causing a fatal explosion.
Carlo Barilo fatally shot his wife Mary after she said she would return to Italy. He then killed himself in a field nearby. Mary Barilo, 33, arrived from Italy eight days earlier. Carlo was 35. They leave two young children.
Mrs. Robert Goelet who died in Paris recently left her entire estate to her son Robert Walton Goelet. The will, dated February 6, 1912, was filed for probate in Newport Rhode Island. The heir is named executor without bond and the will provides no value for the estate.
An advertisement promotes Williams kidney and rheumatism remedy claiming to restore health with no cost initial trials. It promises pain relief from arthritis and bladder trouble, offers a free 50c bottle and a 32 dose bottle if a coupon is returned with name and address plus 10c for postage.
A ten day coupon offers 10 cents in stamps or silver to help expenses of distribution for one 50 cent bottle of Dr Williams treatment for rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles. Dr D A Williams Co Dept 367 East Hampton Conn.
The schooner Samuel Dillaway carrying lumber from Georgetown S C was found by a tug off Highland Light after skipper Captain J A Smith steered for seven days using only the stars for guidance.
The schooner Dillaway lost its compass during a gale that pushed it far toward Bermuda. After weeks at sea without a compass Captain Smith relied on stars for navigation until picking up the Cape Cod end and signaling the tug Neponset.
The board of directors of the International Mercantile Marine Company accepted J Bruce Ismay's resignation as president effective June 30 1918. The move follows an agreement with Ismay made in February 1912. Harold A Sanderson, first vice president, is slated to succeed him.
The funeral services for Joseph Farrell a leading coins dealer in the city will be held today at Mission Church Roxbury. He died suddenly from pneumonia after collapsing at his place of business Wednesday morning and was taken home to bed.
The Russian imperial crown prince has fully recovered his health and will begin French studies. Swiss professor Pierre Gillard has been appointed tutor by the emperor of Russia.
The Lincoln Memorial Society canceled the 50th anniversary events for the emancipation proclamation planned at Mechanics Hall. Eminent figures, governors, mayor, Rev. Herbert S. Johnson, D D, and General Miles were among those expected to speak or attend, with various activities slated, but the gathering failed to take place.
Rev Joshua A Brockett led a wide committee effort for a January three-part Lincoln Memorial program in Boston. Financial strain and factional opposition arose as tickets sold, with $2 for all events and discounts for early buyers. Performers say payments are pending and one singer, Mrs Carolyn Bland Sheler, anticipated no compensation.
Senator Perkins of California introduced a bill to dismiss cadets for hazing and bar their reappointment or appointment as commissioned officers in the army navy or marine corps until after the graduation of their class.
The body of Arnold K. Preisler a fireman on the Floating Hospital who disappeared after summer season was recovered from the water at Warren bridge yesterday afternoon by the crew of the police boat Watchman.
An advertisement recounts a woman’s severe facial acne experience and relief after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. It claims the sores healed in about two months, with hair regrowth and improved skin. The testimonial cites November 1, 1012, and promotes free samples and a Skin Book.
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