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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1913
Page
8
Charles Kiselof pleaded guilty to complicity in a bold credit fraud. He described how an elaborate scheme used dummy bolts of silk and wool to obtain ratings from Boston credit agencies and deceived merchants with empty stock boxes.
24 year old Kiselof says he and Isaac Ludwig helped Joseph L. Hirshman alias Fine Goldman and Stone open a Tremont street store at 1193 using fake cloth dummies and false orders to obtain high credit ratings. The group planned to “fall up” under Hirshman’s direction.
A home remedy combines one pint sugar with warm water and two percent of Pinex in a pint bottle to create a cough syrup claimed to stop deep seated coughs within 24 hours. The pitch extols Pinex as a pine extract rich in guaiacol and urges readers to buy from their local druggist or The Pinex Co. in Fort Wayne Indiana.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are promoted as a mild natural laxative that cleanses the liver and relieves constipation without calomel. The ad claims quick results, protects teeth, and notes prices of 10c and 25c per box from The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus.
Mrs. Annie M. Fox of 107 Charles street lost her suit against her father, Frank Dalton of 71 Chatham street, Lynn. The jury deliberated about 40 minutes and found that Dalton used no more than necessary force when ejecting his daughter from his Lynn home on Christmas Day 1911. She sought $10,000 claiming he struck and choked her.
Kiselof testified that agents visited a Tremont street store before it was fixed up and were kept out until arrangements were made. Goods bought on credit were distributed, with profits split. Kasnor received a weekly wage and commission. A New York merchant demanded stock and the store was shut. Kiselof claimed $1200 profit from the car and described a scheme involving a Brockton store, a forged agreement, and a list of names used to solicit goods. Hirshman faced $10,000 bail as investigations continued.
A Pennsylvania woman and her husband both credit Dr Kilmer Swamp Root with curing kidney trouble after years of suffering. She details her illness from La Grippe to kidney issues and says multiple bottles allowed her to work again. Her husband then recovered from a severe kidney attack after taking Swamp Root. The letter is sworn by Notary IRA McCarthy on May 25 1912.
A request to Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York invites readers to obtain a sample bottle of Swamp Root. The notice promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder and asks to mention the Boston Daily Post. Regular bottles priced fifty cents and one dollar are sold at drug stores.
Meyer Jonasson Co. displays compare 1860 hoopskirts with 1913 draped gowns. The window shows stiff waistlines versus soft silhouettes, highlighting changing fashion and implied shifts in women’s comfort and grace.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Remedy claiming immediate relief from pain and congestion. It urges readers to request a free trial and, if satisfied, buy a regular package for 50 cents at any drug store, asserting surgery is unnecessary.
Grafton Cushing, presiding over yesterday’s child slavery hearing at the State House, began the drive for a bill establishing uniform child labor laws. The measure would be introduced in several state legislatures, with speakers pledging to back the uniform bill. The hearing also examined a resolution by Rep Benjamin F. Sullivan of East Boston for a five member commission to study home work and factory conditions.
The Rev Dr Leopold A Nies and Miss Julia Gould urged adding sacrilegious to the Boston law allowing suspension of theater licenses for obscene or immoral shows. They cited plays such as John the Baptist The Evangelist The Prodigal Son The Samaritan Woman and Salome as objectionable religious dramas.
The House approved 138 to 71 a move to form a committee to investigate the telephone company. Hays of Boston proposed substituting the order for the committee on rules adverse report. White of Newton argued the time limit and cited past Highway Commission investigations costing over $60,000.
The constitutional amendment making women eligible to be appointed notaries public passed on Beacon Hill yesterday by a 201 to 6 vote. Kennard of Somerville opposed, while Sherburne of Brookline changed his vote after hearing the arguments and demand for the legislation.
A committee on election laws debated compulsory voting measures. One bill would let a judge fine a nonvoter $25, another suggests a $2 to $50 fine range. Supporters urge poll turnout, opponents say nonvoters may be unfit to vote.
Swift informs the Senate that scales seized as illegal by the sealer of weights and measures are forfeited under statute rather than department rules. Courts will decide the disposition of the scales and the owner may not claim them from inspectors or sealers. The court may order destruction.
A committee on education reported a leave to withdraw a bill that would pay teachers one half their regular compensation during vacations. A morning hearing featured opposition from City Solicitor Slocum of Newton.
Arthur Rochelle, a Medford teamster, was sent home Saturday night from Massachusetts General Hospital after being deemed injury free. He says he was in an accident and is now confined to his bed. Dr. Richard A. Drake visits Rochelle four times and transported him to Boston for overnight observation due to concern of possible internal complications.
About 150 men and women attended a School Board meeting to oppose the April decision lengthening the year by two weeks. The present board adjourned after hearing remarks and referred the issue to the new board, which takes office Feb 1 with Frances Curtis succeeding David Ellis as chair.
At a packed meeting the Board of Election Commissioners and Judge Michael Murray opposed extending the school year noting health risks and little educational gain. Chairman Ellis defended a 195 day term referencing practices in Boston and New York. The crowd cited health, vacation, and parental impact with many opposed. The board also approved evening dances at Washington School and English High School to countercheap venues and revised the gag rule to allow legislative petitions and committee appearances by teachers.
Parishioners and children of Our Lady of Pompei gathered for an evening in Turn Hall. Instead of a dance the event showcased an operetta titled In Fairy Land directed by Miss Helen T Tortorella. Deputy Penal Institutions Commissioner Dennis D Driscoll and Dr Berde of Cambridge praised the pastors devotion and the community role. About 30 children aged 7 to 12 participated, with Marie Carasti Lucy Mollomo and Michael Miraglia aiding as stage director.
The engagement of Miss Julia Newbold, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Newbold of Madison Avenue New York and granddaughter of Hon T Jefferson Coolidge, to W Redmond Cross of Washington Square North New York, has been announced.
The City Missionary Society held its ninety sixth annual meeting at 14 Beacon Street. Receipts for missionary and charitable purposes in 1912 totaled $45 272.82. A deficit of $1 617.53, the first in 38 years, was covered from investments. Elected officers include President Jacob P Bates and Treasurer Samuel F Wilkins.
Advertisement extols Cascarets as a thorough cleanse for stomach liver and bowels. It contrasts with harsh laxatives and pills promising overnight relief with no gripe or sickness. Pill price listed at 10 cents per box and claims millions use Cascarets to avoid headaches biliousness and indigestion.
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