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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1914

Page

7

Antis Hold Successful Open House in Boston

Hundreds gathered at 555 Boylston street for an anti-suffrage shop event where speakers roasted suffragists. Mrs. Barrett Wenden ran the shop as crowds, including workers, listened to short talks at 10:30 12:30 and 3:30. Charles L. Underhill of Somerville was expected to join later.

Boylston Street O. H. P. Belmont Boston Barrett Wenden Charles L. Underhill Somerville Belmont

Captain Townsend Indicted for Assault on Sailor and Food Violations

Captain Henry C. Townsend of the Manga Reva, held on a sailor’s complaint, was indicted by a federal grand jury in New York. The charges accuse him of assaulting John Shea and supplying his crew with unfit food in violation of navigation laws. Townsend posted bail for trial. The Manga Reva operates coastwise between Eastern ports and San Francisco.

New York Henry C. Townsend United States Shields John Shea Townsend Shea San Francisco

Oldest Banker to Preside at Banquet

Judge David Cross president of the Merrimac Savings Bank the oldest local banker and the oldest living graduate of Dartmouth College will preside at tomorrow night’s banquet of the New Hampshire Bankers Association at Joliet Hall. Howard Elliott chairman of the board of directors of the New Haven railroad will be the principal speaker.

Manchester N. H David Cross Merrimac Savings Bank Dartmouth College New Hampshire Bankers’ Association Joliet Hall Howard Elliott New Haven Railroad

Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief From Cold

An old advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound will end grippe misery within hours. It says taking doses every two hours for three doses clears nasal passages stops discharge relieves headache feverishness sore throat sneezing and stiffness with a pleasant taste and no need for substitutes.

How You May Throw Away Your Glasses

A persuasive ad claims thousands wear unnecessary eyeglasses and offers a home remedy. It urges readers to buy Optona tablets, mix with water, and bathe eyes twice daily to improve vision and reduce or remove the need for glasses. The piece warns of neglect and urges prompt action to protect sight.

Optona

Rosenfeld Relieved by Arresi of Book Swindle Arrest

Samuel Rosenfeld, dubbed the King of American De Luxe Book Swindlers, was arrested at the Hotel Oxford yesterday. Police plan immediate prosecution of the famed fraud case, alleging rich Back Bay victims lost up to 100000 as the authorities push charges against the whole gang.

Back Bay Oxford Samuel Rosenfeld

Boston Arrest Ends Yearlong Flight of Chicago City Defaulter

Rosenfeld, fleeing from United States and local detectives, surrendered in Boston after traveling from Paris to San Francisco. Indicted with four others for larceny of 87075 from Mrs Mary L Rogers of 9 Beacon Street on November 29, 1911. He used the alias Lewis Grill and faces three conspiracy counts. Bail set at 10000. lodged at Charles Street jail after arraignment before Judge Chase.

Silas Waite United States Chicago San Francisco Paris Rosenfeld New York Boston Waite Pierce The Oxford Mary L. Rogers Beacon Street Rogers Lewis Grill Rogues’ Gallery Chase Charles Street

Sweet Tooth Leads to Cell in Larceny Case

William Shaughnessy, 40, without a home, was arrested on larceny charges after singing in Broadway Everett yesterday. He admitted following a honey and rum theft from James H. White of 113 Broadway, claiming a sweet tooth led him to White’s door. He may face breaking and entering charges at Malden District Court today.

William Shaughnessy Broadway Everett Shaughnessy Charlestown James H. White White Michael J. Flynn Malden

Britt Yacht Builders Deny Ties to Lumber Firm

Britt Brothers yacht builders at 24 Raddin Street Lynn say they are not connected with the Brett Lumber Company of 2 Avon Street Lynn, which yesterday assigned for the benefit of creditors. Britt Brothers emphasize they are yacht builders only and are busier than ever with orders through next August.

Britt Bros Raddin Street Lynn Brett Lumber Company Avon Street

Recital In Andover Chapel By Boston Organist

Raymond C. Robinson organist of Central Congregational Church Boston gives a recital in Andover Chapel Cambridge this evening at 8 15 oclock. He is assisted by contralto Katherine M Ricker. The program includes Saint Saens Vidor and Franck. The recital is free and open to the public.

Raymond C. Robinson Central Congregational Church Boston Andover Chapel Cambridge Saint-Saens Vidor and Franck Robinson Katherine M. Ricker

Rivadavia Ready for Last Tests

The Argentine battleship Rivadavia will start taking aboard 1000 tons of hand picked coal for trial runs this Saturday. She arrived at Commonwealth pier in South Boston late yesterday afternoon, guided down from Quincy with four Boston tugs assisting.

Rivadavia Commonwealth Pier South Boston Quincy Boston

Argentine battleship Rivadavia in sea trials near North Atlantic coast

The Rivadavia scraped two submarine cables at Quincy Point Bridge delaying city streetcar service. Trials off the North Atlantic coast include full, half and quarter speeds up to 2212 knots for 30 hours, followed by gun tests under Argentine and US supervision with Admiral Bowles aboard.

Quincy Point Washington Street Rivadavia North Atlantic United States Navy Francis T. Bowles Fore River Shipbuilding Company

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in Hanover Street murder

Domenico D'Alessandro of 456 Hanover Street, on trial for first degree murder of his brother in law Antonio Borgia last June, pleads guilty to manslaughter and is sentenced by Chief Justice Aiken to 15 to 17 years in State prison after government approval amid witness testimony.

Domenico D’alessandro Hanover Street Suffolk Superior Court Aiken D'Alessandro Antonio Borgia North End Grady McIsaac

Denver bankers push for regional Federal Reserve bank

Secretaries McAdoo and Houston of the Federal Reserve Bank organization committee left Denver for Seattle after hearing Colorado bankers press for a regional reserve bank in Denver. Delegations from Wyoming New Mexico Western Texas and Utah backed the proposal during the day.

Denver Col McAdoo Houston Federal Reserve Bank Organization Seattle Colorado Wyoming New Mexico Texas Utah

Dignitaries Attend Funeral of Bishop Walden

Bishops and high church officials, along with Masonic groups, attended the funeral of Bishop John M. Walden of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Cincinnati. Burial followed at Spring Grove Cemetery. Walden had died in Daytona, Florida, the previous Wednesday.

Cincinnati John M. Walden Methodist Episcopal Church Spring Grove Walden Daytona Fla

United Mine Workers Vote to Seek AFL Chief's Explanation

The United Mine Workers of America unanimously ask Samuel Gompers to explain AFL executive council inaction over Copper Country strike. Charles H. Moyer praises union support while detailing 40,000 copper district dependents needing about $30,000 weekly in aid.

Michigan American Federation of Labor United Mine Workers of America Today Samuel Gompers The Federation of Labor Moyer John P. White John H. Walker Illinois State Federation of Labor American Federation of Labor Executive Council Washington Colorado White

Drove Horses Without Bits at Fire in Lexington

James J. Waldron of the Lexington fire department drove two galloping fire horses without bits for a half mile to reach a blaze at Patrick A. Mulvey’s store on Massachusetts Avenue and Woburn Street. He steered by reins pressure and voice, crossing the Boston and Maine tracks, and stopped safely when the fire was reached. The blaze caused about $1000 in damage.

James J. Waldron Lexington Fire Department Waldron Boston & Maire Patrick A. Mulvey Massachusetts Avenue Woburn Street

Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromine Quinine Ad

An old ad promotes laxative bromo quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. It claims a money back refund if ineffective and features Groves signature on each box.

Drugaisté Groves Slenature B. W

Faust review praises Ludikar in Mephistopheles role

An audience valued Ludikar as Mephistopheles in Faust with Constantino as Faust and Hamvian Marguerite. Marguerite’s voice shines in the Jewel Song while Bournon conducts capably. Faust’s action remains restrained and uneven.

Faust Ludikar Mephistopheles Constantino Hdmvian Marguerite Satan Constantine Dvina Marguerita Mr. Bournon

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief

Advertises St Jacobs Oil as a safe back pain remedy for lumbago sciatica and strains. Claims rapid relief after a single use with no burning skin or discoloration and notes a 60 year recommendation by drug stores.

St. Jacobs

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