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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1914
Page
9
Washington Jan 27 A bill introduced by Representative Carlin of Virginia would authorize an appropriation of 50000 dollars for the purchase of the first and second Bull Run battlefields by the government.
The column continues its whimsical musings from Motorman No 1, sharing offbeat reflections on daily transit life and simple, stubborn wisdom that echoes through the car barns and coffee breaks.
Boston readers heard testimonials from George McLeod of 323 Tremont Street who claimed eight years of rheumatism ended after using Var-ne-sis. The Var-ne-sis headquarters at 140 Boylston Street displayed crutches and photos while a physician offered free services to visitors.
The text argues that true beauty comes from good health claiming impurities in the blood cause blemishes and illness. It suggests using a remedy during times of need to address these impurities and restore vitality.
Eminent clergy from Canada and Massachusetts urged religious unity and international peace at the Parker House banquet of the Canadian Club. Bishop Farthing urged continent wide development and peaceful dispute resolution, while condemning militarism and calling for nonpartisan defence policy.
A vintage styled advertisement promotes TIZ foot bath claiming to relieve corns calluses bunions and foot pain. It promises feet feel lighter more comfortable and even allows wearing smaller shoe sizes after using a 25 cent box of TIZ. The copy emphasizes enhanced comfort and joyful feet through the product.
A Newton resident imports a Chinchilla named Silvera who enjoys a private room and a basket of luxury. She greets visitors by extending a paw for a handshake and hops onto laps after gifts, winning neighbors with her courteous welcomes. Readers are invited to share pet stories and photos.
Speakers at a Boston assembly extolled Christianity for advancing equality and peace. Bishop Hamilton urged unity across sects while Rev Dr Gifford highlighted Massachusetts as a hub of diverse beliefs and noted the region’s religious variety and influence.
An ecclesiastical feminist rejects both Christian Science and the Twentieth Century movement, arguing the new faith is buried in fog banks. She criticizes attitudes and notes difficulties in accepting either belief.
A ton of marble broke from the Ritz Carlton Hotel third floor in Philadelphia on January 27 crashing through scaffolding. Luke Barry, age unknown, was badly injured after leaping to the ground while the other five clung to a window sill and were saved. He lies in Jefferson Hospital with severe leg and ankle injuries and body cuts.
Senator Lodge presented an invitation for President Wilson to attend the Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange banquet at Copley Plaza Hotel next month. The request was supported by Governor Walsh and Boston business groups including the Shoe and Leather Association and Boards of Trade.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy to cleanse the liver and bowels, relieve headaches biliousness and indigestion, and improve mood. It urges readers of all ages to use the product nightly and notes benefits by morning.
A 15 year old girl testified at the Miller manslaughter trial that she heard and saw events on Warrenton Street during the night of the shooting. She described Miller facing Shea with a club in hand and a confrontation that led to a fatal shot. The defense argues Miller acted to frighten Shea as bottles shattered nearby. The case now centers on whether Miller fired deliberately or in self defense.
United States Steel Corp. reported a deficit of just over 1 million dollars after fixed charges and dividends for Q4 1913. The year showed a $32,337,743 surplus across the first three quarters, with $15 million appropriated from surplus for expenditures. Regular dividends of 13.25 percent on preferred and 11.25 percent on common shares were declared, with J. P. Morgan presiding in Gary's absence and Charles Steele's board vacancy remaining unfilled.
Neil H. Strome a city constable and former Glover murder detective testified in Suffolk Municipal Court that a piece of glass wounded him while eating baked beans at a Washington street restaurant last December. He sues the restaurant company. Judge Sheehan has the matter under advisement.
Robbers dynamited the Merchants and Planters Bank of Humphrey Arkansas 20 miles south of Pine Bluffs and escaped with 5300. Guests at a nearby hotel heard the blasts and were forced back to their rooms as the heist unfolded on January 27.
Paris officials of the Chamber of Deputies refused to allow the prefix Prince to be used with the name of Napoleon’s son in a government question.
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