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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1911
Page
7
Bilham Doherty a two year old boy at 20 Saratoga street East Boston is featured as one of the district’s prettiest babies. He enjoys lifting heavy objects and wrestling with visitors at home and has many friends. He loves entertaining guests with feats of strength and tries to sing.
Mrs Harriet M Sloane aged 21 and mother of two children was granted a divorce from Phineas A Sloane of Charlestown. She testified he was morphine addicted, injected daily, and once tried to choke her before leaping from a window to the street.
Claribel Montague advises washing hair with soap only every two to three months. She notes soap alkali harms hair and moisture dulls color. A simple dry shampoo mix of four ounces orris root and four ounces thorox, brushed through weekly, keeps hair light fluffy and may promote new hair growth.
Mayor Fitzgerald orders a broad inquiry into the price the city pays for life’s essentials, starting with flour and coal. He alleges unlawful price combinations and calls on department heads to report on all city purchases, hoping prosecutions will lower costs.
Paris January 17 The Academy of Sciences debated candidates for the late M Gernez seat once held by the late M Curie It named Madame Curie as first choice and listed Berthelot Branly Broca Cochin and Perot as second choices The election is set for January 28.
Hon. Joseph L. Bristow of Kansas addressed the New England Dry Goods Association at the American House on citizen responsibility and public opinion. He critiqued railroad rates, capitalized handling of transportation, and urged direct election of U S Senators. Officers elected included President Charles C Ferris and vice presidents P A O Connell H A Free with 440 active members.
On the Lexington shore of Lake Huron a massive bonfire burned as a signal to Port Sanilac fishermen William and Herbert Walker. Seen drawing their boat onto the ice, rescuers hope they will survive. Three tugs and a harbor life boat crew of ten toiled through ice to reach them.
Augusta Me January 17 Charles F Johnson Democrat of Waterville elected United States Senator to succeed Eugene Hale by the Maine Legislature. Johnson 197 votes Powers 67 in House 8 59 party lines Senate 22 8 Johnson supported by Senator Chandler who bolted his party.
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