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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
5
Yonkers street cars operated again today after arbitration led striking Yonkers Street Railway Company workers to end the walkout. The first car ran at 2 30 in the afternoon after about 300 employees stayed off the job since December 31 over a dispute about a new green motor man.
Malt whiskey related to a bell incident saw two vessels named Malt Whiskey Go and Malt Whiskey Re Bell involved in an accident or fatal event with unclear details. No further context available.
A Pullman car derailed after leaving Boston at 5 22 p m en route to Charlton and struck by an approaching freight train. All 15 passengers in the rear car were injured with J N Milton most seriously pinned by debris and unconscious. Rescues were led by C B Potter and John C Robinson of Springfield who freed survivors and aided Mrs Alice Perkins among others.
Poslam claims rapid healing for acne tetter psoriasis piles and all skin eruptions. Overnight results are possible for minor troubles like pimples red noses and rashes. Poslam Soap is recommended for tender skin and dandruff relief. Free samples offered by Emergency Laboratories New York.
The joint executive council of four of five Boston garment workers unions met last night and proposed a 50 hour work week plus wage increases and better conditions. If employers refuse, a general strike of about 12 000 workers will be declared, with current hours at 54 to 60 per week.
Hyde Park police could not locate a physician at Hyde Park General Hospital last night. They sent for Emerson Hospital, Forest Hills, to treat Alexander Herman who was cut by a circular saw and required surgery.
Mrs. Gertrude A. Menard testified in the Middlesex county inquiry into the death of her daughter Mildred Donovan whose body was found near Holy Cross cemetery on January 1.
The first legal proceedings since the young woman's death began with a secret inquest. Judge E Leroy Sweetser heard testimony as Assistant DA Nelson Brown led the case for the government with police and medical officials present. The husband Frank Me iard and father John Donovan attended along with about 30 summonses. James Brandon Jennings faced murder charges in a related Suffolk County case and pleaded not guilty.
Helena A McCusker of 6 Franklin Street Charlestown wed Joseph A Honey in a secret ceremony on January 5. The union faced objections from her mother Mary McCusker and aunt Miss Annie Broderick, with religious concerns noted as the motive. Reverend M J Murphy of Charlestown officiated.
William J. Wilson was knocked senseless and robbed on Wednesday night as he mounted the steps to his home at 103 Central avenue in Chelsea.
Chelsea police investigate a bold assault on Wilson a Valvoline Oil driver struck from behind on his back steps near a well lit three story building. The thief grabbed about $30 in cash but left the money in his pocket and fled. Mrs Wilson heard a fall and their 7 year old son found him unconscious at the foot of the steps. The Sheehans on the floor below aided the injured man.
Governor Haines announced the nomination of William A. Martin of Houston as a University of Maine trustee and Charles H. Allen of Presque Isle as a trustee of normal schools.
Brookline police and detectives pursue a man alleged to have attempted to extort $2000 from Edward D. Brandegee. Investigators believe the suspect is a former Brandegee employee seen near Washington Street Tuesday and Wednesday night and previously working in the Brandegee stables.
Brookline residents discuss a black hand pistol confrontation and the hunt for a culprit. Police and Brandegee family seal off Faulkner Farm entry points as detectives pursue the boy who allegedly obtained a money package at the Chase Express office.
London dispatch reports the Daily Telegraph cor respondent states elections across the country tilt against President Yuan Shi Kal and toward leaders of the Radical South.
Reporters and writers at Jewish daily newspapers in New York walk out demanding a $25 weekly minimum, a three column per reporter limit, and end to editors blue penciling. Editors and stockholders plan to publish editions as usual.
The upcoming Sunday Post illustrates the latest tunic fashions in color. The feature highlights new styles and palette trends for the season.
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