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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1912
Page
4
A woman recalls her first visit to the Automatic Bargain Basement noting crowds of shoppers and the belief that goods were priced extremely low. She is told that prices are kept low by buying tactics and Automatic Price Reductions, which she reads about.
The advertisement lists staged discounts on dresses beginning July 26 with progressive cuts on August 9 August 16 August 23 and August 30. Final note says to sell out early to avoid further reductions.
Peace talks continue between Governor Foss Mayor Fitzgerald and strike leaders as the ratings question may stall an agreement. Elevation officials demand keepers of better rankings for loyal workers while union reps press return to pre strike ratings for all riders except those with legal disqualifications. Officials hope to conclude by Sunday amid grand jury probes and ongoing court actions.
Brownville New York Miss Edna Bidwell writes that a severe eczema after scarlet fever covered body and face. She cites failed remedies before Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured her and kept skin clear with no recurrence. She hopes others with eczema find relief.
A promotional notice extols Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment to remove dandruff dry hair and itching while promoting growth. It advertises liberal free samples and the 32p Skin Book, with a Boston address for Cuticura Dept. T. A Cuticura Braving Stick is offered for tender-faced men at 25c with a free sample.
District Attorney Pelletier said the grand jury review of perjury and intimidation charges against Elevated officials would extend beyond this week. He aims for a thorough, complete investigation, with jurors hearing all available evidence. The panel opened yesterday at 9 30 with James L. Richards as the first witness.
The Cleveland Club of Ward 23 endorsed municipal ownership of Boston and Greater Boston street railways in a special meeting. They denounced the Keston Elevated Railway Company for denying union rights and proposed that only Boston and Metropolitan Boston taxpayers with two years of tax bills be eligible for elevated road employment.
Hearst in a signed New York Sun cable condemns Democratic Congress for failing to build an adequate navy and for breaking pledges to national safety. He warns citizens should not trust a party of narrow Americanism, calling Democratic repudiation treason and a threat to the nation’s destiny.
Citizens urge Boston and Greater Boston to grant police and firelevel wages pensions and benefits to elevated road crews. They call for immediate city action to replace young workers they deem incompetent to prevent potential fatal mistakes.
District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier explained his criticism of the flower courts' severity toward those arrested in the Boston Weilerated Railway Company strike. He linked his remarks to Governor Foss's push to speed up trials of appealed strikers, saying trials should be a district attorney function.
In Haverhill on July 25 a benefit at Labor Temple raised the city fund for striking Boston L employees to over 500. Thomas Shine of Boston spoke as a member of the strikers' executive board. Local unions donated more than 250, and 150 came from public subscription and by strikers who played the hurdy gurdy in the streets.
Chief Kendall reports to the Board of Aldermen that Somerville spent 1067 extra to provide police protection for the Boston Elevated during the strike. The city has not been reimbursed, and Alderman McCarthy requested the public safety committee review the matter, noting guards protecting railroad company barns.
Resolutions condemn judges for heavy penalties on arrestees linked to L strike unrest and urge the district attorney to drop all such prosecutions. Passed at Roxbury Terrace Street club’s new quarters last night, the meeting also congratulated strikers on their near victory.
Manchester lightweight McDonough defeats Canadian champ Bobby Wilson in twelve rounds at New Bedford. The bout remains close and even throughout with McDonough carrying the action for the decision.
Fresno Dan denied being tricked about a 150,900 mortgage on 128 Tremont Street Boston property linked to the Russell estate. He recalled offices, people, and a fishing trip while admitting he signed the deed without reading it in Upton's office, amid questions about prior submissions and related testimony.
Charles Learnard was buried to the waist in a Huntington avenue trench opposite Brigham Hospital when sand loosened from shoring. A passing teamster halted the flow with planks while Charles Connoys and the rescuer dug him out. Learnard, stunned by the ordeal, was sent home to recover.
Police report the fourth incendiary fire in Medford within a month struck the vacant old Parsons house at Mystic and High streets last night. The blaze started on the lower floor of the landmark building, causing about 300 dollars in damage.
An bold advertisement touts Electro-la as a safe, permanent hair remover claiming three minute results and no skin irritation. It offers a liberal trial package with a 2-cent stamp and a full size one dollar product, refundable if not satisfied.
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