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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
8
At yesterday evening's meeting the Dorchester Historical Society received several historical gifts. A relic taken from the conning tower of the sunken battleship Maine was donated by Rear-Admiral Vreeland.
Westford January 11 The State police probing the death of Lucy Lambert 22 ruled the strychnine death a self inflicted act. Authorities found she bought the poison herself and disclosed plans to relatives.
Washington dated January 11 reports Senator Gal linger will ask the Senate to vote Tuesday for a president pro tem to replace the late Senator Frye. Since Frye’s resignation on April 27, 1911, a deadlock has persisted over his successor.
An advertisement offers a guaranteed home cure for asthma and hay fever. It claims the method erases poison from the system and cures chronic cases, including bronchitis, with a free trial and no payment required. It urges immediate action by mailing a coupon.
Instructs covering the billiard room ceiling with Panel Board to stop plaster dust from falling on the table. Recommends consulting a local carpenter or hardwareman. Charles D Brown & Co Inc located at 49 Federal Street Boston.
The First Presbyterian Church of Brookline, organized 1895, shows strong growth under Pastor William Wallace Tliffe. The congregation around 600 members, recent property purchase, and affiliation shifts highlight its rising influence in the Boston area.
Miss Alice Margery Scribner of Melrose married Lorenzo Griswold Jr. at 7 30 last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Sheldon Scribner 78 Rowe Street Melrose The Rev Dr Thomas Sims of Melrose Congregational Church officiated The double ring ceremony was witnessed by a large gathering Miss Annie Scribner sister of the bride served as maid of honor
James H. Clark of Lowell Massachusetts testifies the remedy has cured his throat trouble and asthma, says he spent much on doctors with little relief, and notes his family also uses Father John’s Medicine to stay free from coughs and colds.
The Massachusetts Legislature debated a unique bill from Rep Morrill of Haverhill. The measure, backed by Morrison L Swift, proposes establishing a school for judges and legislators to educate lawmakers and refine legal training.
A Massachusetts bill proposes a one year curriculum for student legislators and judges to spend five days in various prisons, a month in Boston slums, two nights in lodging houses, and three nights at the Wayfarers' Lodge. Current officials may petition to enroll or be examined. if recommended, they must complete the course or retire. The plan drew criticism over arbitrariness and scope and drew debate on where to house the program.
Thomas F. Lomasney of the Mercantile Market Association and other Boston fruit merchants charged the Boston and Maine railroad with discriminating in Charlestown by giving Harris & Co. the first daily auction right in its fruit rooms. The railroad denied wrongdoing, saying it could set terms for auctions on its property.
The U S torpedo boat destroyer Fanning named for Nathaniel Fanning was launched at Newport News Ship Building Company. Mrs Kenneth McAlpine christened the 289 foot long vessel with a 26 foot beam and 740 ton displacement.
A distinguished company gathered yesterday at the Hotel Brunswick for the annual New Year reception of the Daughters of Massachusetts. Special guests of honor were Governor and Mrs. John A. Mead of Vermont. In the receiving line were Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Robert Luce, Mrs. John A. Mead, Mrs. Levi H. Greenwood, and Mrs. Henry Russell.
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a remedy for thin blood and related ailments. It claims to create new blood and restore health, citing Mrs F J King of Carrick Pennsylvania as a testimonial. The pills are sold by druggists or mailed from the Dr Williams Medicine Company in Schenectady New York.
Instructions urge readers to mail a letter to the Picture Editor at Sunday Post Boston by 6 P M Thursday for an entry in the untitled picture series. Winners are announced the following Sunday. No coupon needed.
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