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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1914

Page

4

Pindell Named Ambassador to Russia in Senate Vote

Henry M. Pindell of Peoria Illinois was confirmed by the Senate to be ambassador to Russia. Winifred T. Denison of Portland Maine was confirmed to the Philippine Commission and as secretary of the interior of the Philippines.

Washington Henry M. Pindell Peoria Ill Russia Winifred T. Denison Portland Philippine Commission Interior of the Philippines Senate

Pindell Confirmation Delayed Amid Letters Probe

Senate Foreign Relations Committee recently voted to recommend confirming Mr. Pindell. His confirmation was delayed while investigations examined letters alleged to show an arrangement for him to hold the St. Petersburg post for a year. Denison nomination for Philippines Commission and interior secretary was held up by Smoot over protests by Thaddeus S. Sharretts from a removed official. Denison also served as government counsel in sugar fraud trials.

Pindell Lewis St. Petersburg Senate Foreign Relations Committee Denison Dean C. Worcester Philippines Commission Interior of the Islands Smoot Thaddeus S. Sharretts United States Board of General Appraisers Taft Mr. Denison

Militia Deployed to Protect Accused Negro Murderer

A company of militia was sent to Wendell North Carolina to guard Jim Wilson a Black man charged with the murder of Mrs William Lynch. Police report Wilson allegedly confessed to the crime and guards are installed to prevent mob violence.

Raleigh N. C Wendell Jim Wilson William Lynch Wilson

Is Your Hair Healthy with CRUDOL Tonic

An old advertisement promotes CRUDOL as a scalp massage tonic not a wash. It claims the product reaches the roots, leaves the scalp fragrant and clean, contains no alcohol, does not change hair color, and destroys dandruff while preventing itching. It touts energizing the roots for luxuriant growth.

Hair care ad promising jaro oil shampoo for scalp health

An advertisement offers LH hair cleanser in small and large tubes priced at 25c and 50c. It promotes a non brittle, fluffy feel and claims to soothe the scalp with an antiseptic shampoo. Distribution through drug and department stores or mail order from 1775 Broadway New York.

Broadway New York

Kidney and Bladder Trouble Campaign Ad

An old testimonial promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root for bladder and kidney issues. A Greensburg Indiana user claims rapid relief after two bottles, praising the remedy and urging readers to try it. The letter notes notarization and prompts readers to request a sample by sending ten cents to Binghamton New York with a booklet.

Thomas A. Bennett Greensburg Indiana T. A. Bennett L. A. Bower Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Boston Daily Post

Flagman Murray Given Suspended Sentence in Express Wreck Case

Charles H. Murray flagman of the Bar Harbor express wrecked by the White Mountain express on the New York New Haven Hartford line at North Haven was sentenced to one year in the county jail with the sentence suspended and he placed in the care of a probation officer by Judge Shumway after pleading guilty to manslaughter following a coroner's finding of criminal responsibility.

New Haven Conn Charles H. Murray Bar Harbor White Mountain Express New York, New Haven & Hartford North Haven Murray Shumway Superior Court

Court Finds Flagman Murray Not Sole Cause In Wreck

Court verdict says Murray's negligence was remote and blames the signaling system as the real culprit. It notes Murray had four minutes to retreat 2000 feet, but even full distance might not have prevented the collision. Trials of Bruce C. Adams and Engineer Miller are pending.

Murray Interstate Commerce Commission Bruce C. Adams Bar Harbor Express Engineer Miller White Mountain Express

Boy Killed While Coasting in Worcester Streets

Francis Clifford, five, died after being struck by wheels of a motor truck while coasting down a hill at Andover and West Boylston streets. The accident occurred when he fell from his sled and tried to steer away from the vehicle driven by Alvin Pratt. he was pronounced dead at Worcester City Hospital.

Worcester Francis Clifford Andover West Boylston Alvin Pratt Worcester City Hospital

Rubber plating for battleships tested by British admiralty

London reports the British admiralty is trialing rubber plating for battleships. The method layers sheets of rubber between toughened steel, claiming rubber walls could blunt cannon shells like sandbags stop bullets.

London Admiralty

Mince Pie Valued As A Food In Cambridge Lecture

Dr. J. Arnold Rockwell of Cambridge spoke at Evans Memorial Hall on what to eat and why. He urged moderation, warned against double portions, and categorized mince pie and ice cream as valuable foods while criticizing leftovers for hash.

J. Arnold Rockwell Cambridge Evans Memorial Hall

Doctor’s kitchen counsel extols cooking methods and diet

The doctor argues cooking changes nutrition, endorsing dry fried potatoes and boiled meats while warning against overfeeding. He promotes fasting for discipline, praises certain desserts, and presents a German stew recipe using cheap meat bits simmered to form a nutritious gravy.

Jackson College Girls Present The Sisterhood of Bridget

The Jackson College junior class staged its annual play in the Jackson gymnasium last night a domestic farce titled The Sisterhood of Bridget. A few Tufts professors attended while Tufts students were not invited.

Jackson College Jackson Gymnasium Bridget Tufts

Jail Reckless Joy Riders Seek State House Bill

Anti-joy riders pressed the State House for a bill to punish reckless automobile driving with one year in jail and a $1000 fine. William Thibodeau urged the roads and bridges committee to report the proposal, while Francis Hurtukis argued first offenses should remain court discretion.

State House William Thibodeau Committee On Roads and Bridges Francis Hurtukis

Lawmakers tackle crowding and voter reforms in state house session

Representatives Anderson and Doyle proposed measures to curb streetcar crowding with rebate checks for standing passengers and a $1006 penalty for street railways exceeding passenger limits. Police Commissioner O'Meara opposed a police listing bill, which Sawyer withdrew. Mayor-elect Curley’s campaign manager John P. McDonald spoke on officer salaries. Libby and Homans backed absent voters for travelers, detailing voter portrait rules and penalties. Richard J. Gay of the State Board commented.

John A. Anderson William F. Doyle Anderson Doyle O'Meara Roland D. Sawyer Ware Sawyer Curley State House John P. McDonald Democratic State Committee McDonald Committee On Public Service Ira F. Libby Frank B. Homans Richard J. Gay The State Board of

Rheumatism cure claim from Toris compound prescription

An aged health advisory promotes a prescription from Globe Pharmaceutical laboratories of Chicago claiming to cure rheumatism and restore vigor. It advises mixing Toris compound and syrup of Sarsaparila with whiskey and taking a tablespoonful before meals and at night, asserting quick results.

Globe Pharmaceutical Laboratories of Chicago

Opposition to New Year holiday law and school reform hearing

Trade and W. C. Jewett of the State Grange oppose the New Year holiday law citing costs and business disruption. A bill for evening high schools in towns of 10 000 or more was heard before the education committee led by Representative Bowser with opposition from L P Dodge Super intendent Willard and others including a Westfield school committee telegram protesting.

Trade W. C. Jewett State Grange Committee On Education Bowser Wakefield L. P. Dodge Newburyport Willard Newburyport Schools Westfield School Committee

Shifts in Office: Three $1500 Jobs Leave State Treasurer Winsfield

State Treasurer Mansfield announces changes in his office. George W. Patten of Watertown, assistant bookkeeper since 1899, will retire next week under the veteran's act. Frederick A. Gould of Newton and Lawrence G. Mitchell of Somerville, assistants paying and receiving tellers, will leave after this Saturday. All positions pay $1500 annually.

Mansfield Frederick W. Mansfield George W. Patten Watertown Eran Frederick A. Gould Newton Lawrence G. Mitchell Somerville

Mazie the Motor Maid Heads to New Sunday Post Adventure

Mazie the Motor Maid returns in the next Sunday Post feature section with her usual adventurous exploits. Readers can look forward to more spirited journeys and lighthearted action.

Mazie Motor Maid Sunday Post

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