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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1912
Page
12
A 1911 testimonial details severe dandruff and thinning hair endured for two decades. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, scalp itch subsides, scales vanish, and hair regrows. the maker claims lasting relief and offers samples and literature from Boston.
The Massachusetts House adopted a direct primary bill for a preferential vote on the President and for electing district delegates and delegates-at-large. Progressive Republicans backed by Colonel Roosevelt pressed for direct election of delegates at large while organization Republicans resisted. Lawmakers debated timing and the impact on the old system with potential roll calls if delays continued.
Lawmakers push for direct vote to choose delegates at large for national conventions amid party machination fears. McGivern and Cavanaugh back direct election. bill advances 983 to 24 in rising vote though no roll call. Roosevelt committee lauds direct primary while noting broad public support for ending caucuses. Separate notice reports Halsey divorce in Reno and residence details at 235 Court Road Winthrop Centre.
Mrs Ora Halsey testified with a nurse present that her Boston stock broker husband George A Halsey was abusive and ungovernable, leading to their 1910 split and her divorce secured today in Judge Moran's court. Her maiden name Ora Harper was restored.
George A. Halsey, a prominent banker and manager of the certificate department, awaited word on the Reno divorce suit filed by his wife. Despatches reported the divorce, and Halsey was well known in local banking circles.
Carpenters' District Council of Greater Boston will hold a special delegates meeting next Thursday to receive and count the referendum vote from 27 affiliated locals. The vote asks employers for a five cent hourly wage increase to take effect Saturday, June 1.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a blood building remedy that "casts out the rheumatic poisons" and claims cures for muscular rheumatism. It cites Mrs Barbara A Hag g ard of Hamilton Ohio who was bedridden for ten months and restored to mobility after using the pills, and offers a free booklet and mail order details.
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