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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1913

Page

6

Jealousy Allegations Rock City Police Division Five

Sergeant Riordan accuses two night sergeants Charles B. McCloskey and John E. Hughes of skimming raid work in division five. He alleges single handed work on cases against questionable resorts, while others receive help from patrolmen and special officers. The police commissioner and Captain Driscoll are involved in remedying the friction.

Riordan Division Five Lagrange Street Driscoll Pierce

Gentle Syrup of Figs Promises Healthful Liver Cleanse

An old promotional piece extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser. It claims no griping or nausea and contrasts it with harsh physic methods, urging readers to ask a druggist for Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, with authentic California Fig Syrup Company labeling.

California Fig Syrup Company

Dr Muck Ill Again Urack To Conduct Concerts

Dr Muck is indisposed and rests a few days. Mr Urack leads this week’s concerts with a revised program including Berlioz Debussy Strube Charpentier and Dvorak pieces and the aria from Louise alongside other works.

DR. Muck URACK Muck Benvenuto Cellini Berlioz Debussy Ccc Charpentier Dvorak

Ideas for children parties and home decor in Post

The note promises ideas for children's parties, a business girl bank account, and home decorations to be featured in next Sunday's Post.

Australian courtship ends as Dight weds Rose in Surrey

Alfred R. Dight of the Milestones company married Mollie Rose yesterday in Dorking Surrey England. The ceremony was performed by Rev Frederic C. Lauderburn of St Stephen's Episcopal Church Florence Street South End.

Australia Dorking Surrey England Alfred R. Dight Milestones” Company Mollie Rose Frederic C. Lauderburn St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Florence Street South End

Dight Plans to Marry in America After Stage Career

Mr. Dight and his bride grew up together as children in the antipodes. They plighted their truth, and the girl left with her mother for England six years ago. Dight followed, joined Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree's company, then came to America to join Milestones, and chose this country to marry in because it offers opportunity and happiness.

Mr. Dight Antipodes England Dight Herbert Beerbohm Tree America Milestones

Quincy Police Ball Tonight at Music Hall

The Quincy police hold their annual dance at Music Hall tonight with a mystery feature after the concert. A complete signal system will display on stage to show officer calls to guests. Chief Frank E. Burrell chairs the reception committee with officers Han son Broberg and Phillips assisting.

Quincey Music Hall Quincy Frank E. Burrell M. FE. Hanson A. Broberg G. F. Phillips Alfred W. Goodhue Ernest H. Bishop H. F. Riley D. H. Doran George E. Phillips John J. Duane Jeremiah Hinchon A. Bro

Pilgrims Die in Flood En Route to Mecca

A flood during a migrant caravan between Medina and Yembo swept away 350 Indian Mohammedan pilgrims to Mecca. An avalanche and heavy torrents flooded encampment areas, washing away people, animals, and tents in Suakim Egypt.

Suakim Egypt India Mecca Medina Arabia Yembo Red Sea

Kidney Remedy Endorsed by Boston Man

Backache and headaches plague sufferer with urinary distress. Take warning for possible kidney trouble. A Boston man testifies to relief using Dean’s Kidney Pills as proof that local readers can verify.

Boston

Kidney Pills Claim Permanent Cure by Local User

Boston proof from F. G. E. Shaw of Chelsea reports back and kidney trouble improved after taking Deans Kidney Pills. He describes a dull backache that worsened before using the remedy and says the cure has been permanent.

G. E. Shaw Orange St Chelsea Boston Mass Dean

Clubwomen Host Gentlemen Night at Chelsea

The Chelsea Woman's Club held Gentlemen's Night at the Review Club rooms drawing about 260 guests. Mrs. Angie A. Fracker chaired the reception with Mrs. Lizzie D. Willard and Miss Jessie Wilkinson. Dancing followed with aides including Mrs. Sarah W. de Rochemont and others.

Chelsea Woman's Club Review Club Angie A. Fracker Woman's Club Lizzie D. Willard Edward E. Willard Jessie Wilkinson Florence T. Robinson Alice M. McConathy Mabel E. S. Slade Florence G. Jones Emma J. Bush Sarah W. de Rochemont Edna J. Nutter Eva K. Putnam Grace L. Carr Martha A. Dykeman Elsie Martin Hazel Knowlton Geraldine Bliss

Nine Pool Rooms In Spencer Raided

State police raided nine pool rooms in Spencer and arrested the proprietors for keeping gaming instruments. Officers reported 40 gambling machines found. defendants ordered to appear in East Brookfield District Court tomorrow.

Spencer East Brookfield

Another Gibson Picture In The Widow And Her Friends Series

The Post announces the next Sunday feature from the Gibson studio in the ongoing Widow and Her Friends series.

Gibson

Dight Marries Miss Rose After Transatlantic Journey

The couple wed in New York after a rough sea voyage to join Mr Dight who arranged the marriage in Washington. The bride received a sapphire ring, a silver service from the company with engraved signatures, and several substantial gifts. Best man Douglas Jefferies attended and Mrs Evelyn Beerbohm, though ill, had hoped to be maid of honor.

Alfred R. Dight Milestones” Company Mollie Rose Australia England Miss Rose New York Dight Washington Douglas Jefferies Evelyn Beerbohm Herbert Beerbohm Tree

Portrait Unveiled for Col Albert Clarke at Montpelier Capitol

A memorial portrait of Col Albert Clarke former Home Market Club secretary was unveiled in the Vermont Capitol chamber in Montpelier. The work donated by Julia and Ellen Pierce of Rochester was unveiled by Scott C. Carbee of Boston. M C Webber of Rutland presented it. Governor accepted gift. General Charles K Darling gave the address praising Clarke as a soldier publisher and public citizen.

Albert Clarke Home Market Club House of Representatives Capitol Montpelier Green Mountain Julia Ellen Pierce Rochester Scott C. Carbee Boston M. C. Webber Rutland Charles K. Darling United States District Court

Honeymoon Arrest Shocks Bride as Husband Is Apprehended

Charles Hibbitt newly married for three weeks was seized at his new home at 67 Dartmouth Street on a fugitive from justice charge. He faces indictment in Perth Amboy New Jersey for robbery. His wife collapsed upon learning the arrest and received medical care.

Charles Hibbitt Hibbitt Dartmouth Street

Perth Amboy Poker Night Leads to New Jersey Arrests

Police report that Hibbitt, Ho ward Engleson and Joseph Greenberg played a November poker game in Perth Amboy resulting in Greenberg losing all the money. Hibbitt and Engleson allegedly assaulted Greenberg and seized the funds. Engleson was sent to a re formatory while Hibbitt traveled to Boston where he later married his sweetheart. Hibbitt had been indicted at Perth Amboy and, unaware, bought a Dartmouth street house and returned with his wife from a honeymoon before police and a prosecutor’s representative arrested him. he will be sent back to Perth Amboy today.

Hibbitt Howard Engleson Joseph Greenberg Perth Amboy Greenberg Engleson Reformatory Boston Dartmouth Street Middlesex County New Jersey

Memory of Toscanini Memorized Sixty Operas Revealed

In next Sunday's Post Magazine a feature recalls the legendary conductor Arturo Toscanini who reportedly memorized sixty operas. The article traces his extraordinary memory and methods, highlighting performances and impact on opera orchestration.

Toscanini Post

Big cut in tariff on cotton proposed in Washington

Washington January 22 The tariff on cotton manufactures may be reduced to a minimum ad valorem as low as 5 percent This would mark a shift from the Underwood bill base of 15 percent discussed by Democrats in the House in 1911 1912 The development follows testimony from witnesses representing both Northern and Southern cotton industries to the Ways and Means Committee.

Washington Ways and Means Committee

Cotton tariff revision plan sparks industry debate in hearing

Crowded hearing room as manufacturers importers and others discuss a Democratic plan to cut cotton clothing costs by over 80 million dollars. The American Association of Cotton Manufacturers backed a compromise with a 10 percent minimum ad valorem. Northern producers opposed the proposed reductions though wary of profit losses.

American Association of Cotton Manufacturers Lewis W. Parker Greenville

Boy Stealing Ride Struck by Auto in Malden

Harry Fishman a 15 year old of 649 Salem Street Malden jumped from a wagon while stealing a ride on Salem Street Malden yesterday afternoon directly in the path of an automobile and was struck down. He is at Malden Hospital with cuts and bruises about the head and body.

Harry Fishman Salem Street Malden Malden Hospital

Fever Claims Amherst Freshman In Scarlet Fever Epidemic

Rutherford S. Treat 21, a freshman at Amherst Agricultural College, died at his home in Oxford Connecticut from scarlet fever during Amherst College epidemic. He had returned home last Friday with the illness.

Oxford, Conn Rutherford S. Treat Amherst Mass

HYOMEI Claims to End Catarrh with Home Remedy

Advertises Booth's HYOMEI as a cure for acute and chronic catarrh using inhaled air from eucalyptus therapy. A full HYOMEI outfit costs $1 with later bottles at 50 cents, including a booklet with usage and vapor treatment guidance. Sold by pharmacists or via mail order from HYOMEI Co. in Buffalo.

Booth Australia Oe Hyomei Buffalo Weller

Maudie Advice on Complexions and Beauty Remedies

A column offers opinion on achieving a beautiful complexion through health habits and a three-product regimen including gloriol glowene, gloriol emollient, and global balm. It also prescribes remedies for bust development, acne with blood-boosting tonics, and safe fat reduction using phythyrin tablets, with cautions on cautious usage.

Maudie

Marion seeks affordable reliable hair tonic remedy

The note requests a cheap, dependable hair tonic for hair loss and an itchy scalp. The reply questions belief in alcoholic tonics and offers no product recommendations.

Marion

Plain flavor powder claim to remove facial hair

A reader asks about removing facial and arm hair without painful methods. The responder cites flavor powder sold in sealed vials claiming it destroys hair, with quick, splendid, harmless, and painless results in several cases.

Gentle Emollient Advice for Men's Skin Care

The guidance warns against frequent shaving and harsh astringents. It recommends a light application of a mild emollient, then wipe with a soft cloth and powder to reduce shine. Avoid strong pastes and astringent lotions. use a kinder emollient or similar nourishing preparation.

Mr. J

Dandruff Question Answers Cure Advice

Mayme asks if dandruff is a disease and how to cure it. The answer states it is a disease and should be cured promptly. It recommends plain yellow mingos, applied two or three times a month until cured, claiming it is a dandruff remedy and hair beautifier.

Myrtle G Jif Tildke Maudie Marle S Mayme

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