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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
2
George J. Atkinson aged 24 of 14 Brighton Street Charles Town was taken off an engine in Ban gor Missouri about 4 AM yesterday and brought to police headquarters by Inspector George Farrell.
A prisoner faces charges of forging the name of Earle Lane of 14 Brighton Street Charlestown to a $242 check on Whitman Savings Bank. Police say the accused used Lane's bank book, which showed a $600 balance, reducing it to $7.86 after the forgery. Inspector Farrell arrested him after a risky pursuit.
Vice President McNamara of the Brotherhood of Railroad Firemen returned to Bangor after visiting Millinocket where he warned mill workers against a sympathy strike. Railroad conductors and trainmen planned to vote on a wage increase of about 40 percent, with decisions likely to trigger a broader stoppage if rejected. Directors met in Bangor seeking to halt the threat.
Const ance Lee DePastor files suit in District Supreme Court for annulment of marriage to Louis dePastor Spanish ambassador to China and Siam. The couple wed in Baltimore in 1906 as DePastor served at the Spanish legation. court orders papers sealed.
A wireless dispatch reports the outward bound steamer Devonian has started to assist the French steamer Mexico, which lost her propeller 840 miles southeast of Halifax. Mexico was en route from New York to Dun kirk with cargo and a few passengers. The Devonian expected to reach the disabled vessel by 6 p m. Galileo was reported standing by Mexico.
Gentle care for irritated skin promises fast soothing for eczema acne and rashes. Poslam products claim immediate itching relief and skin restoration with Poslam Soap marketed as a safe nursery option. Free samples available from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
A Philadelphia woman testifies that Eckman’s Alterative cured her lingering lung illness after multiple doctors failed. The letter claims relief from grippish pneumonia to consumption, noting sleep improvement and weight gain, and invites further verification. The ad cites bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung troubles and lists drugstore and Eckman Laboratory contacts.
William Cordes, treasurer of Florence Manufacturing Co. in Florence Massachusetts, testified before the House tariff committee that an agreement with robbers fixed retail toothbrush prices and that the firm produced about a third of the nation's toothbrush output.
Cordes confirms that if a jobber breaches the pact the firm will sell only on the same basis to retailers. Fordney labels the agreement a Sherman anti trust issue while his counsel says it’s legal. Democratic leaders expect smooth passage of a tariff revision plan with 60 plus hearings on sundries and a move toward lower duties and consumer gains. Chairman Underwood promises a rate cut, even elimination if possible, to help American makers compete.
Charles Mellen president of the New Haven and Hartford Railroad is reindicted along with Alfred W. Smithers and J. Chamberlin over an alleged monopolistic agreement with the Grand Trunk Railway of Canada. Dalrymple and Campbell named as co conspirators but granted immunity. Dalrymple held in $7500 bail as witness.
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society will open its midwinter exhibition with free admission this year. Orchids violets roses carnation and hot house fruit displays will be shown at no cost. A free lecture by Professor Pickett of Urbana Illinois on Apple Culture is scheduled tomorrow afternoon. The show runs 12 noon to 10 pm tomorrow and 2 pm to 10 pm Sunday.
The January dinner of the Newspaper Club took place at the Georgian with 88 attendees under 1918 administration. John J. McNamara presided as editor in chief, with guests T. Raymond Pierce Frank C. Bowker Daniel B. Ahern William Brill Howard Reynolds Louis D. Gibbs and Paul Stanwood. An informal program followed.
Dutch mezzo soprano Julia Culp makes her debut in this country this season and will present a recital in Jordan Hall on Monday afternoon February 10 as part of the program.
Miss Margaret Foley becomes a member of the Board of Children's Institutions Trustees after the Civil Service Commission approved her appointment. The decision ended weeks of rumor and arrived at City Hall just before the deadline.
Secretary Nagel is ennobled as Charles, Duke of the Lighthouse Service, by His Majesty the King of the Mardi Gras of New Orleans. He is invited to pay respects to the Royal Highness on February 3.
Blue Chinchilla overcoats Scotches Shetlands and Kerseys offered at sale prices. Every $35 and $88 overcoat to be sold at $14.50. Wholesale stock sold at retail. Located at 662 672 Washing ton St. advt.
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