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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1912

Page

5

NAMES GIFTS TO DARTMOUTH

Emily Howe Hitchcock will sections disclosed by Charles P. Chase trustees of Dartmouth College. The Hitchcock homestead north of Crosby Hall with 45 acres and a $20 000 endowment for four beds go to Mary Hitchcock Hospital. The Di Casnola Cyprus collection to Howe Library. Pine Park Association to receive 50000.

Hanover N. H Emily Howe Hitchcock Dartmouth College Charles P. Chase Dartmouth Mary Hitchcock Hospital di Casnola Howe Library Pine Park Association

Life Insurance and Eckmans Alterative Offer Contrasting Paths

An advertisement asks whether life insurance is truly life or death insurance and promotes Eckmans Alterative as a cure for consumption. It claims the remedy improves appetite, health, and earning power, with a testimonial from Weldon Ill and details available by request. It notes the product is free of poisons and is sold by Riker Taynes Stores and other druggists.

Eckman Webb Weldon Texas Colorado Riker-Taynes Houghton & Dutton Drug. Dept Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia Penn

Scots Charitable Society Elects Its Officers and Trustees

The Scots Charitable Society held its annual meeting at Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple last evening. President James Pottinger was reelected, with Alexander C Nixon as vice president and John N Jordan as secretary for a fourth term. Others reelected include Stewart W Millar as assistant secretary Dr Miles Martin as physician the Rev James Todd as relief committee chair and Robert Mayer and Rev H A Manchester as relief board members.

Scots’ Charitable Society Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple James Pottinger Alexander C. Nixon David R. Craig John N. Jordan Stewart W. Millar A. K. MacLennan D. D Miles Martin James Todd Walter Ballantyne Duncan D. Russell David Smith Robert Mayer H. A. Manchester Relief Board

Dock strike enters third week as conflict continues

The Boston longshoremen strike enters its third week with both sides rigid. Steamship agents praise strike-breakers work while longshoremen say the breakers cause cargo damage and injuries. Dennis J Montura, 24, is harmed at Clyde street pier after being struck by sugar sling on the Bostonian. George R Lee, 29, injured on Leyland dock.

Boston Cunard Dennis J. Montura Albion Street Clyde Street Bostonian George R. Lee Myrtle Street Leyland Dock Hansa Braunfels East Royal Prince Leyland Line Manchester Leyland Anglian Liverpool Birchfield National Docks Leyland Company East Boston Oliver Clark Maverick Street Domenic Meggenelli Battery Street Mariano Diaco Cheriton Street

Longshoremen Plan Continued Strike and Weigh Legal Rulers

At a meeting of 40 delegates representing four longshoremen groups with 2500 on strike, plans to extend the stoppage were laid out amid a review of strike-breaker activity and cargo handling. A conference with U S District Attorney Asa P French discussed immigrant and alien contract laws impacting foreign crews aboard vessels berthed in the city.

Longshoremen’s Trade Council United States Asa P. French Council Barry Bostonian East Boston Anglian Boston

Arlington Street Extension Hope Renewed by Mayor

Mayor Fitzgerald announced plans to press the City Council to pass an order authorizing extending Arlington Street from Boylston Street to Columbus Avenue. The move aims to improve traffic and urban access in the area.

Fitzgerald Arlington Street Boylston Street Columbus Avenue

Defense seeks new trial in Hall of Records case

Attorneys for Bert Conners moved for jury dismissal and a new trial in the Hall of Records dynamiting case. Judge Willis denied the motion but allowed affidavits later, citing contempt for newspaper reports that Deputy D A Ray Horton had intimations of attempts to corrupt the jury.

Los Angeles Bert Conners Hall of Records Willis Ray Horton

Democratic Convention Call Issued for Baltimore

The Democratic National Committee announced the official call for the convention to be held in Baltimore on June 25. Norman E. Mack, chairman, and Urey Woodson, secretary, issued the call in Buffalo New York.

Buffalo N. Y Baltimore Norman E. Mack Urey Woodson Democratic National Committee

Ipswich Clothing Dealer’s Relative Fined in Asset Concealment Case

Alfred Adner of Newburyport pleaded guilty to conspiracy to conceal assets of the bankrupt Louis Bean estate and was fined 509 dollars. Morris Port of Portsmouth New Hampshire received a 250 dollar fine. Judge Dodge presided in the United States District Court yesterday.

Louis Bean Ipswich Alfred Adner Newburyport Morris Port Portsmouth N. H Dodge United States District Court

A Prosperous Year for Massachusetts Accident Co Reports Rise in Business

At the annual meeting of stockholders of the Massachusetts Accident Co. of this city, officers reported growth in volume of business, premium income, reserves, and surplus for policyholders. The board, led by President G. Leonard McNeill, was re-elected.

Massachusetts Accident Co G. Leonard McNeill

Four top stories to finish Sunday Post magazine contest

The Sunday Post Magazine nears the end of its $10,000 short story competition. Four of the best entries will be published in next Sunday's issue, concluding the series. Do not miss this number.

Sunday Post

Advertising honesty in modern retail claims

A discussion on current advertising ethics contrasts arid and arrant ads with a push to truth and accuracy. The piece argues truthful advertising builds trust, denounces exaggerated promises, and asserts rigorous checks align advertising with merchandise. It notes other firms sharing similar integrity and invites readers to compare.

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