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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
3
Attorney James H. Vahey consulted with strike leaders over potential legal action against the Boston Elevated Railway Company for discharging employees who sought to join a union. The act cited restricts coercion to join or remain in a labor organization as a condition of employment.
An advertisement extols Odol as a delightful and thorough antiseptic dental preparation. It claims Odol cleanses the mouth and throat, protects against infection, freshens for hours, and aids sleep through nightly use. It urges children to use it and suggests a few drops in water make a thorough cleanser.
Two men were seriously injured when a greased rail caused a semi-convertible wagon to crash into the leader horse at Fellsway and Central Avenue Medford. Driver Joseph Alpert of Chelsea and a Greek helper were injured. Alpert unconscious with a scalp wound, taken to Malden Hospital.
A Sunday night incident left a car striking a large saw-horse on the rails after greased tracks and sanded rails failed to stop it. No damage occurred beyond the collision as the first car outward met the obstacle.
Two trolley cars were pelted with stones and bricks in Malden last night. The inward bound Broadway Ferry street car was struck at Ferry and Belmont, injuring the motorman who bound his head with a handkerchief and continued. Windows shattered on both cars. police failed to find suspects and made no arrests.
Mrs. Harry S. Stone of 399A West Broadway South Boston is in serious condition after an electric car hit her auto from behind on Shawmut avenue near Massachusetts avenue. Her husband Dr Harry S Stone an other woman and two children were in the car. occupants were thrown from the wreck. Mrs Stone has been ill and shaken by the shock.
Striking conductors and motormen of Local 89 defeated a Cigarmakers Union team 10 to 3 at Craddock Park Malden yesterday. They had been denied permission for a tag day. the game aimed to boost the strike fund and raised about 50 dollars. In the evening organizer Fred Fay addressed 175 people at Hibernian Hall Malden.
Labor leaders praise the Boston Post for its extensive and fair coverage of a massive Boston Common labor rally. They cite three photographers and eight reporters, noting the paper devoted as much space as all other papers combined. The leaders call the report the people’s story and commend its fairness to both sides. The mass meeting drew about 75,000 trade unionists, with strong endorsement from the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees and other unions.
An advertisement touts Poslam as an immediate aid for skin diseases. It claims rapid healing for eczema acne and other conditions with overnight results for minor issues. It promotes Poslam Soap for daily use and offers free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
A clergyman's son reports recovery from tuberculosis after using Eckman's Alterative. Testimonies from BE H. Cowles and Rev J J Cowles describe night sweats, cough relief, and weight restoration. The ad claims effectiveness for bronchial and lung issues and upbuilds the system, with drugstore availability and a request for further evidence.
A catalog style notice lists low neck gowns with embroidery and lace trim marked down from 2.25 to 1.50 and 2.50 to 1.50 plus various chemises, corsets and brassieres at half price. Items include J B corsets with lace trims and hoop savings, sizes 18 to 26.
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