Boston to Frisco Coast to Coast Telephonic Greeting
The coast to coast telephone link tied Boston and Frisco in a crucial test. Major Higginson opened the Boston end while San Francisco heard Watson and Bell’s historic message, with New York joining for a formal open. Mayors Curley and Ralph exchanged greetings, and officials from public service boards and chambers of commerce attended. Theodore N. Vail joined in from Jekyll Island, delivering and receiving messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore N. Vail
Jekyll Island
Florida
Boston
Frisco
Henry L. Higginson
Pacific Coast
Milk Street
Panama Canal
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
San Francisco
Thomas A. Watson
Braintree
Alexander Graham Bell
Watson
Bell
Exeter Place
Mr. Watson
New York
Professor Bell
Exeter Street
Atlantic
Major Higginson
Philip L. Spalding
New England Company
Curley
Ralph
California Eity
Bliss
Chamber of Commerce
W. N. Moore
San Francisco Chamber
Macleod
Massachusetts Public Service Commission
Phelan
California Public Utilities Commission
Thomas D. Lockwood
The
Telephone Company
Thomas B. Doolittle
Spalding
McFarland
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company
New England
Swamp Root testimonial from T H Morgan
T H Morgan of Elizabeth City North Carolina testifies in 1912 to Dr Kilmer Swamp Root restoring his health after back pains extreme fatigue and weight loss. He claims weight gain from 110 to 160 pounds after four bottles and recommends the remedy to friends saying he feels well now. Notary J Kenyon Wilson confirms he swore to the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer
T. H. Morgan
Elizabeth City
N. C
J. Kenyon Wilson
Kilmer Swamp Root Ad Promises Kidney Relief
A historical ad offers a sample bottle of Kilmer Swamp Root from Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York. Readers are guided to mention the Boston Daily Post and can buy regular bottles at drug stores with prices of fifty cents to one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Colonel Corr discusses Panama Pacific line with Power
Colonel Peter Corr, chairman of the Massachusetts Panama Pacific Commission, spoke with Secretary Charles C. Power of the Massachusetts board. If the line were in commercial use it would cost $7 a minute, with a minimum charge of $21 for three minutes. The trans continental service will not be commercially used for weeks or months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Corr
Massachusetts Panama-Pacifica Commmission
Charles C. Power
Massachusetts Board
Policeman Doherty Appointed Outer Guard to Mayor
John W. Doherty of Police Station % was yesterday appointed to succeed the late Edward J. MacHugh as the outer guard to the Mayor's office. Doherty has served in the department for 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Doherty
Edward J. MacHugh
Doherty
Club holds first dinner for auto dealers in Boston
Members of the Automobile Accessory Dealers' Association held an inaugural dinner at the American Caisas last night in Boston. President George P. Brophy stated goals of fair returns and cooperative credit, with speakers including E A Gmore and Mayor Curley’s representative John N. Cole. Chester I Campbell praised the Boston show as a leading national event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Accessory Dealers’ Association
Boston
George P. Brophy
E. A.G More
Artmaster
Des Kent
Curley
John N. Cole
Public Service
New England
L. C. Rockhill
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
Frank W. Whiteher
Stevens
Chester I. Campbell
Quincy
Boston Automobile Dealers’ Association
United States
Ernest H. Gaunt
Babson’s Statistical Organization
Boy Ray Peabody Sought After Escape From Chardon Street Home
Police search for 13 year old Ray Peabody who fled from the Chardon Street Horha Sunday. He claimed Bradford as his home and had been placed there pending arrival of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Peabody
Bradford
Chardon Street
Woman Held for Passing Counterfeit Half Dollars
Jennie Zanagosa of Lynn was held for the grand jury by United States Commissioner Hayes on charges of passing counterfeit half dollars. She testified that she had secured a package of cigarette papers with the spurious coin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Zanagosa
Lynn
United States
Hayes
Dys Pep Let Promises Quick Digestion Comfort
An advertisement extols Dys Pep Lets as a digestive aid. It claims a fresh mouthfeel after crushing and swallowing, with immediate beneficial effects on digestion. The product supposedly sweetens and strengthens the stomach, prevents sourness and gas inflation, and promotes natural functions.
Wholesale Fabric and Fashion Goods Sale Highlights
Readable fragments list fabrics and garments with prices from a department store sale. Includes silks crepes wools loden cloth lace medley gowns gloves hats and shawls with many discounted per yard or per item prices. Numerous garments and trims feature Italian cloth chantilly lace satins and novelties alongside hosiery underwear and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chantilly
Dresden
Earl & W Son
Arex
Wolgis
D Poplin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frisco New England
Greetings
Fitzgerald
South Carolina
North Carolina
Rolph
Fitzie
Vail
Champagnie
Lola
American Wine Co
LOUIS
Sea Fountains Hydrox Chemical CO
Dr. Edwards
Cobb Hersey CO
Atlantc Ave
H. Chapman
Jefferson Medical College
Bagkaghe Gone
Dr. Kilmer & Coo
BD Samad
New Association
Chardon St
Lin
Bolks Seco
Poplin
GARUE
A&r
Russia
Norfolk
Anu Messaline
BON Ton
AVON
P. N
Jordan Marsh Company
Nottingham
Eseseeseeees
Bissell
Trojan Bath
Axminster
T&s
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