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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1913
Page
9
In sight of nearly fifty bathers Marchant A. Benjamin of 18 Cottage street Lexington drowned yesterday morning in the Lexington reservoir near the State road. He went down without a sound while a large group swam nearby. only a non-swimmer boy near shore noticed him.
Advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for lack of appetite and indigestion. It claims the pills build blood, strengthen the stomach, and provide lasting relief when dieting or stimulants fail. Includes offer of free diet booklet and pricing: 50 cents a box or six for $2.50, postpaid from Schenectady NY.
More than 500 members of the Knights and Ladies of Tara gathered in Faneuil Hall to honor the Irish poet and patriot on the 69th anniversary of his birth.
Death notices and funeral details for residents of Roxbury Somerville Malden South Boston Dorchester Everett and nearby areas. Includes names ages birthplaces and scheduled funeral arrangements with dates times church venues and burial locations. Relatives and friends invited to attend and papers in Perth Scotland requested to copy.
The City of Boston Board of Street Commissioners announces a public hearing on July 8 1918 at Room 41 City Hall 11 am to fix routes for parades of 500 or more and to regulate street closures during parades. Regulations under Chapter 447 of the Acts of 1998 will govern parade routes on public highways.
Mortgagee announces a public auction in Boston for breach of mortgage conditions to foreclose. Items include National cash register, typewriter, desks, safe, tires, tires, car parts, and automobile sundries. Led by mortgagee Michael BF Clarke.
Mary Boyle O'Reilly received a marked ovation on the platform while Captain Henry Hathaway was also warmly applauded. Judge Riley recited O'Reilly poems as Thomas Dowd and James Curley lauded the poet and his era, praising the O'Reilly family and their humanitarian work.
A Franklin Union speaker rails against the I W W calling it a threat to Americanism. He argues the Fourth of July preserves a corrupted memory, laments plutocracy, and says the I W W alone embodies the true American spirit of equality and humane welfare.
Ipswich June 29 George Anderburg of Lynn shouted at the Ipswich mill strikers gathering at the Opera House alleging Lawrence cops clubbed strikers there. An officer seized him, arresting him for dangerous and disorderly conduct as I W W leaders Carroll Pingree and Nathan Hermann restrained followers amid threats of violence.
About 200 Boston undertakers met in secret and agreed on demands for higher wages and shorter hours. They contend they have little personal time and work nearly around the clock for a bare living. They set August 1 as the strike date unless redress is granted.
A large crowd of canoeists paddled the Charles River near Riverside yesterday with four canoes overturned but no fatalities. Rescue crews quickly retrieved most overboard paddlers and returned them to safety.
Pittsfield June 29 Herman Cohen aged 84 of 94 Fourth Street was knocked from the running board of an electric car returning from Ponytoostc Lake. He sustained injuries believed to be fatal.
One hundred horses arrived in Cleveland Ohio for the upcoming grand circuit meet at North Randolph track. The contingent includes stables of Walter Cox Tommy Murphy J L Dodge Gus Macey Charley Valentine Curt Gosnell and other noted drivers as they complete final training before the event starts next week.
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