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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1913
Page
2
Washington Progressive leaders adopt a resolution opposing any fusion with the Republican or Democratic parties. A committee is appointed to plan a permanent state organization.
Mass lawmakers debate a preferential primary as United Shoe Machinery and textile elites back a McCall Weeks clash for Senate. factions push for influence while Lawrence and Guild figures loom. caucus outcomes hinge on western reps and Democratic alignment.
William J. Kelcher known as Big Bill writes from Charlestown State Prison that reading good books during his 18 year sentence has brought him greater pleasure than his sports career. The message to Lowell Y M C A members says he never read until imprisonment and laments lost youth for not reading sooner.
The finance committee examined enlarging North End Park by taking adjacent wharf property. Chairman Kenny and Councillors Attridge and Collins toured the site and favors expanding the playground. Plans include a larger bathing beach and an addition to the bathhouse.
A brief notice notes readers praising Eimer & Amend for their 2851 will and its relief. It mentions reliable druggists carry the product as advertised.
A report notes the Republican vote to settle on a senator after a three day deadlock. The piece emphasizes party strategy and the decisive vote to end the stalemate.
Historical report documents nineteen through twenty second ballot transfers among Guild Weeks and McCall representatives. It records moves of Felker Nutting Stone Curtin Hersey Boyle Tepin Hayes and others between Guild Weeks McCall Weeks and related seats.
The committee pressed financier Mr. Baker on the money trust idea during a long examination of his bank work with the First National Bank of New York and J. P. Morgan & Co. Baker declined to define a money trust, acknowledging mergers and concentration but saying it has gone far enough and could be dangerous only if in bad hands.
Munyons Cold Remedy promises rapid relief for head, throat and chest symptoms. It claims to check fevers discharge relief from aches and pains and cures grip and persistent coughs while preventing pneumonia with a 25 cent price at all druggists.
The witness agreed to provide a list of major securities dealings by the First National Bank J P Morgan Co and other large institutions. If the bank directors consent he will submit the transactions by next Tuesday after consultation with counsel.
Sheriff seizes Johnsons automobile and saloon fixtures to satisfy a 5621 judgment from a brewing company. The seizure occurred at Johnsons Chicago home, where he previously ran the saloon, as he trains for a comeback and faces gym restrictions on where to spar.
David Crowell Percival a leading Boston jeweler and prominent business figure died at his home, 60 Commonwealth avenue. In his 75th year he led the D. C. Percival Company as president and director with offices in the Jewellers building and Philadelphia. He leaves a son D. C. Percival Jr., treasurer of the firm.
Advertisement claims Bromo Quinine laxative cures a cold in one day and grip in two days with a 25 cent price, urging readers to look for the signature E W Grove on the bottle or package.
The Archbold impeachment trial shifts from House managers and defense to Senate jury consideration in Washington. Representative Henry D. Clayton closes the House case urging Judge Archbold's removal for alleged misconduct after more than a month of daily Senate debate.
Petitions for a flat rate for single party telephone service in the metropolitan district were filed at the State House. The Greater Boston Telephone Association seeks Highway Commission action and the establishment of four and six party lines for suburban service, plus transfer of telecom duties to the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners.
Union Hall hosted the Golden Links Society for a first performance of Sajeen Az Zulum The Prisoner of Injustice a Syrian drama by Mitchel Bey A Maloof about the 1908 Constantinople upheaval The cast included Riad Bey Abraham Khouri Hassan Khalid Bey and Laurice Charles Hajjar among others The play was performed in national costumes with strong oriental music and will be repeated tonight by Boston's leading Syrian literary and dramatic group
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