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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1912
Page
4
Rioting in Lawrence escalates with fifteen arrests as police and militia clash with strikers. Officers chase ringleaders through crowded streets, wield night sticks, and fire upon attackers while a Lithuanian woman dies and Policeman Benoit is wounded. Continuous gatherings signal planned violence and enhanced security measures.
The article defends physician prescriptions as verifiable records and attacks secret patent formulas. It cites virgin oil of pine plus whiskey as a cure for colds and urges buying from Leach Chemical Co. amid growing labor unrest and riot activity surrounding mills in Lawrence.
Dudley Holman, secretary to Governor Foss, described his experiences during the morning riots. He recounted events from the previous night and stated he had spent hours observing the unrest and its immediate aftermath.
The legislative committee on rules has voted against any investigation into the Lawrence strike. Composed of top lawmakers from each branch, the panel acted after a long debate with a unanimous vote late yesterday afternoon.
Speaker Cushing leads the house committee with President Greenwood at the Senate. The rules committee met to draft a report after Governor Foss urged a full power investigative commission. A division of the committee defeated a probe after the strike, and five members including Greenwood to prepare the report.
Strikers from Lawrence who came to Manchester today seeking employment were refused by several mill offices. About 15 men visited mills, saying they believed the Lawrence labor troubles would not be settled soon.
Annapolis Md Jan 9 An order from Naval Academy authorities bans midshipmen from bringing candy into the academy or having it delivered to Bancroft Hall The regulation aims to curb expenditures and control the type of sweets used Each midshipman may buy 1 worth of candy per month at the academy store.
Ascatco claims to prevent night choking attacks and clear nasal passages for asthma catarrh and bronchitis. The remedy is taken in seven-drop doses twice daily and allegedly yields rapid benefits, offered by New York based Ascatco Laboratory with free samples via mail.
Col Sweetser pledges action to quell unrest saying tomorrow he will be wherever trouble exists and will not tolerate parading or street gatherings. He denies martial law, vows civil authority support, and warns lookers on to mind their business or risk danger. No passes will be issued and plans depend on available force.
A persuasive health ad claims men can regain vigor by a home made tonic. It describes a mixture of syrups and tinctures to improve blood and vitality, promising remarkable results and easy preparation at home or a pharmacy. The tone urges lifelong use for strength, work and pleasure.
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