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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1913
Page
4
Militant suffragists who were arrested near Marlborough escaped rough handling as a 2000 to 3000 crowd attacked police guarding them. Emmeline Pankhurst later framed petitioning the King as a constitutional act aimed at Parliament and public, distancing the monarchy from government quarrels while urging action on women’s citizenship rights.
London March 10 militants of a suffragette union deny intending disrespect to the King and Queen. They say the petition was a protest highlighting the incapacity of government ministers and not an insult to the royal couple.
Advertises Pyramid Pile Remedy as a quick cure for piles offering a free trial sample by mail. Claims it reduces inflammation irritation itching sores and ulcers and urges avoiding surgery. Says a 50 cent box is sold at drug stores.
In London King George opens the third session amid light rain and cheers from crowds. The speech stresses Balkan peace efforts, empire solidarity, Canadian and overseas cooperation, and outlines limited legislative plans including land purchase, Sudan loans, anti plural voting, and national education development.
A large Revere town meeting drew over 1000 voters as Michael F. Shaw and former Rep. Hugh M. McKay vied for moderator. The finance committee report spurred debate on salaries, including reducing Town Solicitor Judge Cutler’s pay from 1500 to 800 and eliminating salaries for five Fire Engineers, leaving the chief in charge.
In Portsmouth New Hampshire John Babbitt aged 52 who yesterday confessed to murdering Mrs Emma Brooks near Kingston New York four years ago killed his cell mate Leo Savageau and then cut his own throat with a razor. The incident triggered alarms as 36 prisoners demanded liberty to guard Deputy Shaw and Jailer Dodge fearing a mass escape.
The Mayor urged charter changes before the State House committee proposing district based council nominations and at large elections. He backs fewer nomination signatures, a larger school committee, and moving city election to December to reflect broader representation across Brighton East Boston Hyde Park and other districts. He credited local leaders and argued for equitable citywide privileges.
Rosie Hertz, a wealthy disorderly-house keeper, confessed after a yearlong sentence and opened a detailed graft history for District Attorney Whitman. The disclosures implicate police officials and politicians linked to the system, with numerous subpoenas issued as witnesses are summoned to corroborate her tale.
The Boston Opera Company opens subscription books for 1913 14 with seats allocated in order of application. Subscribers from the ending season may retain locations if they subscribe by April 5. First performance is set for Nov 24, with 18 weeks of Monday Wednesday Friday and Saturday matinee shows.
The rules committee considers suspending Senator McDevitt, with eight weeks favored to avoid a special election in the Quincey district. Expulsion is deemed risky politics, as it would trigger a likely special election, while the committee kept details private and the time limit undecided.
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Rep. Michael J. Brophy fought for an East Boston armory but the bill failed by 101 to 106. He challenged the militia machine and pledged to press on for housing for hundreds of young men lacking adequate accommodations.
Thursday morning is set for a hearing on the new transportation commission bill before the committee on railroads. The measure is a substitute for the public utilities bill urged by Governor Foss who warns he may veto the transportation bill if it reaches him.
A medicinal offer touts the Williams Treatment for kidney and bladder diseases, rheumatism, and uric acid troubles. Readers can obtain a free 50 cent bottle by sending a coupon with name and address, plus 100 to cover distribution, for a return mail of a regular 60 cent bottle with no obligation.
In a prison cell riot, Babbitt and his cellmate Savageau fought with a razor. Babbitt slashed Savageau and then wounded himself, while both men suffered severe throat and facial injuries requiring hospital treatment.
Thomas F. Proctor, chief defence counsel, argued that Julian Hawthorne and co-defendants did not receive a fair trial on charges of using the mails to defraud in promoting mining claims. Defence summing up ends, court sets 10 30 opening for government. Jury expected to retire Wednesday night after a two day summing up.
William Sharland aged 15 of 4 Port Norfolk street Neponset was arrested by Patrolman Green on Washington street after drawing a loaded revolver on usher Abraham Skinner at the Apolo Theatre following a dispute.
About 150 Republicans welcomed State Senator Charles V. Blanchard at a complimentary dinner hosted by the city committee at the Quincy House. He was praised in glowing terms during the event.
Munyon's Doctors Free. Get the Munyon Remedy from your druggist or we will send it postpaid. When in doubt write our physicians for free advice. No charge for correspondence. MUNYON REMEDY CO. Philadelphia.
Mrs Hertz and other witnesses will testify before the grand jury. District attorney says their stories will be supported by checks and account books she kept. Her resort business is described as systematic, enabling documentary proof of graft payments to be produced. Indictments against beneficiaries are expected next week.
An old newspaper ad touts Cascarets as a remedy for biliousness indigestion and constipation. It claims They cleanse the stomach remove sour undigested food and foul gases reduce bile and carry out waste while you sleep. Priced at 10 cents a box and popular with families and children.
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