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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
9
Palm Beach March 5 Henry M Flagler 82 owner of the Florida East Coast railroad is said to be recovering from injuries after falling down two steps at his winter home. Reports that his hip was broken are denied and his condition is expected to return to normal in a few days.
An advertisement promises a free large trial of Gauss Combined Treatment for catarrh with information on preventing nose blocking throat clearing bad breath and shortness of breath. No money or promises required just sign and mail the coupon to receive prepaid treatment and relief.
A caller requests a free trial treatment and book for catarrh relief, offering to mail fully prepaid. The note provides a name and address: C. E. Gauss, 4532 Main Street, Marshall, Michigan, seeking costless information.
A newspaper ad touts Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle effective substitute for calomel for cleansing blood bowels and liver. It promises clearer skin and relief from constipation and bad breath with a nightly dose for a week. Prices are 10c and 25c per box from Olive Tablet Company Columbus Ohio.
Washington March 5 Speaker Clark was renominated and Representative Underwood of Alabama chosen chair of the ways and means committee along with the entire Democratic staff for the tariff making body. The 270 of 290 Democrats attended a six hour caucus to ratify nominations for House offices in the 63d Congress.
Speaker Champ Clark of Missouri heads the Ways and Means Committee with members Underwood Harrison Shackleford Kitchin Rainey Dixon Hall Peters Palmer Ansberry Garner Collier Stanley. Republicans to be chosen in April. Final committee revision begins Friday as a tentative basis with a tariff caucus planned once the extra session convenes. the party caucus featured extensive speech making and enthusiasm.
A runaway horse hitched to a heavy express wagon endangered many on Boston Street in South Boston last evening. Conductor George H. Mann intervened, leaped into the street, held the bridle, and pulled the horse to safety before it reached a group of children at the Boston and Dorset streets corner.
More than 3000 people at the National Theatre cheered as President Wilson and ex President Taft shared a handshake from the inauguration films. Taft’s White House exit drew a great ovation while Wilson’s joyous smile and the dramatic rope-cutting moment drew loud cheers from cadets and the audience. William J. Bryan received strong applause during the screening.
Advert says rheumatism relief from Bimer & Amend New York 2851. Claims reliable druggists carry it and that users will recommend it after trying. No supporting context or dates.
In New York reports suggest Henry A. Wise will hold the federal district attorney position for some time as the city contends with federal appointments in the ark.
Washington March 5 President Wilson’s order barring office seekers unsettled about 1700 Democrats at a reception. Massachusetts delegation of 75, led by Thomas P. Riley, includes at least 25 hopeful for federal payroll. Andrew J. Peters endorses Wilson’s stance on job distribution.
Olney says he has not been asked to take a post and would not answer if offered. He calls the situation improbable and suggests someone is giving the public a "jolly."
President Wilson announced that William F. McCombs, national Democratic chairman, has been offered a principal diplomatic post possibly as Ambassador to France. Other nominees for key foreign postings include Abraham I. Elkus to Japan, Thomas Nelson Page to Austria or Germany, and Charles Crane to Russia. Brandeis may be solicitor general, with other hearings for posts in Europe and for Switzerland.
Democratic leaders including Chairman Thomas P. Riley discuss President Wilsons plan to appoint only Democrats. Riley says the move would show who is in charge and ease tensions. Reports say Wilson lobbies for Brandeis as solicitor general. Massachusetts militia prepares to march in Boston for the inauguration. The New England congressional delegation met to coordinate on tariff and regional interests.
A fire at the U S appraisers stores destroys opium worth about 30000 dollars. The entire force of about 100 workers and several clerks are affected as the blaze rages through the facility damaging records and equipment.
Edward G. Graves the port surveyor held a smoke fest in the basement of local stores drawing in clerks from the neighborhood. The event involved a value around 30000 dollars and left many clerks nearly incapacitated.
Fumes from opium seized in a 100 raid crackdown permeated a neighborhood office area. Surveyors and inspectors noted a blue smoke lingered from a chimney as workers hoped to burn remaining 25000 worth of opium on a holiday. Total seizures reached 55000 in raids since July.
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