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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
7
A live trolley wire detached near 585 Boylston Street Back Bay fell onto an inbound electric car around 7 45 last evening igniting a blaze. About twenty passengers fled in a panic as the car burned but no serious injuries were reported.
An inward bound Allston trolley near Copley square caught fire from a short circuit w ith blue flames and a hiss, forcing passengers to break windows and flee. Firefighters shut off power, crowds watched as bystanders diverted trolleys and a French teacher, Miss Jeanne Huyhe, recounted a harrowing escape and a severe hand wound.
Dr W S Burkhart promotes his Vegetable Compound as a trusted cure for sour stomach liver kidneys constipation and headaches. The advertisement claims 25 years of use and a 30 day treatment for 25 cents with a druggist guarantee and full refund if not cured.
Several respondents faced Judge Bennett in the Municipal Court over pure food law violations. The Standard Egg Company and Bay State Egg Company plus Morris Brown were accused of selling decomposed eggs and await Jan 22 trial. Other defendants received fines for adulterated and substandard products.
Police and detectives pursued a fleeing blackmailer after he accepted a package from Chase Express and fired on pursuing officers near the parkway. The incident followed letters threatening Miss Marian Sprague and demanded 2000 dollars, with the plot linked to the Brandegee family. A suspect was detained but not implicated, and officers continued searching the area.
The Sheik Hah Med and 20 tribesmen, wearing colorful native costumes, will welcome shoppers on the sixth floor today and tomorrow at the Houghton & Dutton Company. From 1 to 4 pm they will be visible at close range as part of The Garden of Allah at the Boston Theatre. Turki sh coffee, souvenirs, and demonstrations of desert customs will accompany the educational event.
PINEHURST N C January 16 Matches in the advertisers golf tournament here today left A K Oliver Allegheny D M Parker Garden City R M Purves Woodland I B Robeson Oak Hill W J MacDonald Calumet George C Dutton Oakley Marshall Whitlatch Oakland and Herold Slater Fox Hills as survivors for further con tests for a first division honor.
State House hearings at 10 30 today Room 227 on Representative Thomas Giblin's bill for midnight Municipal Court sessions in the Metropolitan District including Boston. The aim is to try suspects arrested for minor offences that evening so they may be discharged and return home.
A carrier pigeon from a flock of 20 aboard the tramp steamer Manx Isles flew from Progreso Mexico to Boston and arrived ahead of the freighter, despite the vessel setting out first.
On the Manx Isles voyage from Mexico a pigeon went missing from a coop aboard the steamer. The bird unexpectedly returned as the freighter docked at New Haven docks in South Boston, weighing less but glad to be aboard with the crew.
John T. Shea refutes a Cambridge Post report alleging charges by the Taxpayers' Association and a packed hearing. The Park Board held a hearing on a communication from Mr Hull and found no evidence of wrong doing.
A second body, Mammet, the son of a fireman, was recovered from the Glenlyon Dye Works boiler room ruins after a water tank explosion at Saylesville. Four others are hospitalized, one not expected to live, and the cause remains undetermined.
Concord New Hampshire January 15 There was no choice on the joint ballot for United States Senator with Henry F Hollis receiving 199 votes and Henry B Quinby 108 Republican votes R W Pillsbury 58 Sherman E Burroughs 22 and Robert P Bass 18 while 12 scattering votes were cast Republicans meet in caucus to pick a candidate who can unite party and progressives Progressive legislators pledge to vote for former Governor Bass until he releases them
Charles Kisloff, 24, of 104 Myrtle Street West End Brockton, arrested by Inspectors Lynch and McCauley. Chief Inspector McGarr hopes to unravel the Joseph Hirshman case, a travelling salesman with over 2000 dollars in furs jewelry and clothing who refuses to talk. Kisloff allegedly hired a Brockton store at 783 Main Street last October and shipped goods by Adams Express to sell without payment. Isaac Ludwig, linked to Kisloff, was arrested by federal authorities for using the mails to defraud and is out on bail awaiting trial.
An advertisement claims Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy darkens gray hair quickly and naturally. It asserts one application hides grays, stops dandruff and itching, and leaves hair looking youthful and healthy, with wide sale in drug stores.
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