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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1913
Page
4
The United Fruit Company's steamer Pastures arrived yesterday on her maiden voyage from Belfast Ireland where she was recently launched. About twenty workmen sailed the ship to complete finishing touches. The vessel is destined for West Indian trade.
The Pastures endured fierce gales and a multi hour hurricane near Boston harbor. Captain H A Henshaw proclaimed record waves and praised the liner's seaworthiness while Captain Asa Davison noted solid performance and no damage in the rough seas. The vessel showcases advanced lifesaving gear and ample boat space for passengers and crew.
New York January 14 George Grutz an insurance broker and a second broker named but withheld were indicted by a grand jury in the arson trust case. The scheme allegedly caused more than 200 fires over two years and fraudulently collected about 50000 dollars in insurance.
Claims Poslam cures worst eczema and skin ailments rapidly, with overnight improvement common. Poslam Soap touted to beautify complexions and purify hair, with free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
President elect Wilson said progressive Democrats will be elected in every state, addressing contests over Senate seats in Maine New Hampshire Illinois South Dakota and Tennessee.
The governor asserts his aim is to elect a Democrat and rebuts reports he favors progressive Republicans or a Gardner cabinet appointment. He notes to reporters that his focus remains on Democratic success and expresses support for Edward E. Grosscup as Democratic State treasurer after a 42 to 5 caucus vote.
After a mass meeting where club women and clergymen denounced Police Judge Charles L. Weller, the first petition for a judge recall in California was circulated and signed by all women present. The Oceanside Women's Club sparked the campaign after Hendricks bail was cut from 3000 to 1000 for assault on a young girl. Hendricks fled the city after securing his liberty.
The British steamer Snowden Range, cleared from Philadelphia for Leith, Scotland, lost her rudder and vanished from contact for a lengthy period. The Snowden Range, found out of control in a great storm about 500 miles west of Ireland, was towed to Queenstown harbor by the Welshman, which had departed Liverpool on December 28.
Arriving off Daunt's Rock the Snowden Range rode a fierce gale. Welshman and two tugs abandoned the crippled steamer for harbor shelter. The commander, without assistance or a pilot, guided her safely into harbor as anchors dragged. She neared Graball Bay rocks but did not strike and rests on a soft bottom at Spike Island.
William Dudley Foulke of Indiana urged Boston to end voter apathy and dirty streets. He called for city expert heads in departments and supported municipal independence and commission government. The Massachusetts Reform Club elected Carrol W. Cotten president and named Adams, Storey, Eliot, Meyers, Hamlin, Codman, Nash, Munroe, Fish, Lamb as officers with an executive committee including Ayer Bowditch Humphrey.
Drugstore ad promises PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or money back. Includes price 50 cents.
Actress Mary Nash, star of The Woman, visited the school for operators at the telephone building and spent two hours learning about central office switchboard operation. She observed operator manners, received a brief hands on lesson, and impressed the teaching staff with her engaging personality.
A terse report notes a woman was admonished for uttering the word Hello, deemed taboo by trained operators in the region. The brief highlights local speech norms and enforcement context without sensational detail.
A Western note foreshadows renewed Balkan negotiations within a week while the Balkan states plan a return to arms if Turkey refuses concessions. The Allies forecast a harsh settlement including possible cession of Adrianople, heavy war indemnity, and a shift toward direct Turkish capitulation.
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