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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1911
Page
8
New Haven forbids card playing on New York New Haven Hartford trains. Orders issued Thursday apply to all conductors and railroad employees.
The New Haven railway prohibits any children from being in smoking cars whether alone or with an adult. Conductors may arrest the parent or guardian if the child is accompanied and refuses to leave. If a child is alone and ordered off, the conductor will take them to the next station and hand them to municipal authorities. Gambling and games of chance, including card games and chips, are also banned across coaches. The rule, once revoked, was reimposed to curb card sharping and passenger fleecing.
Representative Warner of St. Louis introduced a bill to limit ascensions to 1000 feet and require aviators to post a $10,000 bond. Violations carry a five year prison sentence and are termed attempted death by own action.
The Electrical Magician Otaki closes his engagement tonight at Wolfs corner Hanover and Portland streets. His act of the disappearing woman fascinates audiences, especially the children, and marks a notable finale to the run.
Field notes from Mass and White River Junction indicate extensive work on the road between Springfield and White River Junction, with a large portion already double-tracked.
Washington January 20 the Senate debated the resolution for direct election of U S Senators. Senator Raynor led the discussion joined by Bacon Borah Sutherland and others. The clash centered on the Sutherland amendment granting Congress power to regulate timing and methods of elections potentially allowing federal agents at polls.
Theexposition committee of the House voted nine to four to place the 1915 Panama Canal exposition in New Orleans rather than Frisco, advancing the bid and setting the opening celebration for the canal.
After lengthy review the committee reports favorably the Estoniaal bill authorizing a New Orleans exhibit and a board of commerce while denying pecuniary aid. A government exhibit costing about 1 million dollars is anticipated. the sub committee will finalize Tuesday and the measure moves back to the House for renewed debate on the New Orleans San Francisco contest.
In St John New Brunswick on January 20 39 ships lie idle the greatest number in years. Total tonnage 6904 value 148 200. Ships tied up due to a slump in the American lumber market. Owners or agents priced each vessel accordingly.
Ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as ending grippe and the worst colds after two hour doses, claiming three years of research and no quinine. It promises rapid relief of neuralgia, headache, congestion, and feverish symptoms with a 25 cent package available from any druggist.
Mansfield January 20 Three prisoners escaped from the Mansfield lockup last night after seven men were halted for beating freight trains. Named in the incident are David Kenney Roxbury Joseph Leary Lawrence Samuel Martin Madeline W VA Benjamin Smith Lewiston Maine Thomas Jennings Buffalo New York John Shea Buffalo New York John Sears Cincinnati Ohio The three had been locked in the same cell and left unlocked by midnight with one boasting of being a wizard at picking locks.
In a bold sales pitch, smokers are urged to quit wasting smoke money and choose the 3-20-8 Cigar for more flavor, more tobacco, and better tobacco. The ad claims it offers more value and real enjoyment, warning against being a “loser” if sticking with lesser brands.
Washington Jan 20 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor decided to grant a charter to the Western Federation of Miners on equal terms with the United Mine Workers of America. If ratified, a mining department will be created under the AFL. Members of mechanics locals in mining camps may keep trades without joining the Western Federation. The United Mine Workers voted to withdraw from the AFL if equal charter was not granted.
Harry McAllister of Somerville and Henry Varney of Malden fell 80 feet from a house roof at Orient place Melrose after a rope failed. Both were unconscious and taken to Melrose Hospital. Varney 46 suffered a right wrist fracture a deep scalp cut and body bruises. McAllister 38 sprained limbs and numerous bruises.
Leprellett M Bates a Civil War veteran from Providence formerly a pattern maker ended his life by inhaling illuminating gas in a Crawford House room. He served as second lieutenant in the Third Massachusetts Heavy Artillery until his 1865 discharge and is survived by one son Albert.
At the New York New Haven and Hartford office officials state plans in Vermont include 10 miles of links between South Vernon and Brattleboro and 24 miles between Windsor and White River Junction with the entire Boston and Maine road between Springfield double tracked.
An advertisement touts Protone as a weight building remedy claiming dramatic results. A quoted user says they gained 30 pounds in 30 days and regained strength after trying tonics and diets. The piece invites readers to send for a free 50 cent package.
The Protone Company advertises a free fifty cent package of Protone by mail for 10 cents in stamps plus a filled coupon. It promises full instructions and a book titled Why You Are Thin free of charge and guarantees evidence of the product’s effects. Direct requests go to Detroit, Michigan, with the Protone Building address listed.
For sale in Boston offered by Riker Jaynes Drug Stores Houghton and Dutton Co Henry Siegel Co located at Washington and Essex Streets Woodward Drug Co 100 Tremont Street W B Hunt 0 1707 Washington Street 655 Mass Ave Cambridge and Pleasant Street Maiden listing multiple drug stores and locations
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