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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1914
Page
6
Advertises Mentho-Laxene as a premier cough cold and catarrh remedy. Claims instant soothing effects in nasal throat and lungs with 10-drop doses or syrup, and offers a trial bottle for 8 cents plus stamps. Asks readers to request from The Blackburn Products Co. in Daycon Ohio.
Captain George W. Murphy of the abandoned schooner S. G. Haskell arrived in Boston aboard the steamer City of Augusta from Savannah with a serious charge against a liner that hove to within two miles of the sinking vessel and sailed away without rendering aid. Murphy, who plans to marry Ida Conrad of Bridgewater, said the Haskell was abandoned in a sinking condition and that the other steamer of the New York and Porto Rico line left the scene after signals were shown.
George L. Gugeka aged 3 of 18 Ida Street West Lynn was pulled from South Bay waters after leaping or falling from the Broadway Extension bridge. He was taken to City Hospital with exposure but is expected to live. John Martin Staples Coal Company watchman alerted dock crews who rescued him in a boat.
The advertising note promotes low price special tickets to the West Northwest and Pacific Coast with inquiries welcome. It promises free information and folders with maps, and states no charge to the customer as the railroad agent earns commissions. Alex Stocks in Boston invites requests by mail or office visit with contact details provided.
Miss Margaret Clarke testified in Superior Court that Henry J. Woodberry spoke of marriage at various times and wished they could die together after giving her second-hand presents. Clarke said he proposed repeatedly and promised marriage in July or October, while others corroborated visits and missed plans.
On the eve of Cambridge city elections Lieutenant Governor Edward P. Barry and Boston Mayor James M. Curley urged a Democratic victory before crowds of 15 000 voters. Rallies and red light processions plus no license advocates shaped a spirited campaign across the city.
Mayor Curley told the City Council plans to foreclose on more than 3000 city parcels to recover owed taxes and reduce the city debt. He urged salary cuts for councilors and park board leaders, and proposed using future property sale proceeds to shrink the debt. He also backed a six day work week to save about $100,100 yearly.
The Boston City Council moved to require residents to separate trash from garbage under city ordinance penalties for violations. It also directed Public Works Commissioner Rourke to enforce the Disposal Company's contract terms and to curb any nuisance arising from its refuse disposal activities.
City Councillor Coulthurst reports United Improvement Association concerns about a dump at Orient Heights with garbage refuse nuisance disturbing residents. Commissioner Rourke notes lack of garbage separation by North and West ends. contract obligations may require nuisance-free disposal. Council seeks to void the contract if nuisances persist and to enforce separation by households, citing 1000 offending families and a $20 penalty. Also approved a $4000 appropriation to take property for a new Fourth Section West Boston playground.
Mrs Lois Burnett Rantoul seeks exclusive care of Harriet Charlotte aged seven and Mabel Lowell aged nine after a divorce denial from Edward Rantoul. Court action follows in Probate Court amid ongoing disagreement handled by Judge Hardy at East Cambridge Court last Thursday.
Mrs. Rantoul charges her husband unfit to care for their two minor daughters and seeks custody, arguing the children’ s happiness rests with her. Thomas W. Proctor filed the petition. the couple’s ongoing domestic troubles promise contentious hearings and possible renewed public dispute.
John L. Fitzgerald urges rival Redmond S. Fitzgerald to drop out of the 12th district race claiming to be first anti-Curley candidate. He warns that both on ballot harms his own chances and accuses Curley’s backers of intimidation. Letter signed from Roxbury addresses.
The reception at Temple Israel on Commonwealth avenue and the Zionist demonstration planned for tonight were cancelled due to the illness of Professor Solomon Schechter, dean of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America.
Twenty one hopefuls for Congress in the 12th district race to succeed Mayor Curley face a 5 pm filing deadline at the Secretary of State. Political circles expect a half dozen to withdraw and not submit completed papers tonight at the State House.
After tonight the nomination race heats up with candidates readying printed materials and campaign pictures. The district will see nightly speeches as spellbinders tour. Election is set for April 7, promising the liveliest contest in district history.
The ad warns Americans to guard against kidney trouble from rich foods and uric acid. It promotes Jad Salts as a grape lemon lithia drink that cleanses kidneys, relieves back pain and bladder irritation, and endures for nightly relief Reds.
An old advertisement touts Rheumasalts as a scientifically blended carbonate drink to flush and restore liver and kidney function. It claims relief from back pain dizziness nervousness and urinary issues, calling it a saline laxative that cleans the digestive tract. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles from Rheumabath Company Minneapolis Minnesota.
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