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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
7
Efrem Zimbalist, the young Russian violinist, will present a recital in Jordan Hall on Monday March 17. An interesting programme has been arranged.
A vintage advertisement promotes a DIY cough syrup using granulated sugar, warm water, and Pinex, claiming fast relief for coughs and throat troubles. It touts cost savings versus store brands, a money back guarantee, and guidance to obtain Pinex from a local druggist or The Pinex Co. in Ft Wayne Indiana.
An old advertisement touts a home made hair tonic using Bay Rum Lavona and Menthol Crystals promising shiny hair and scalp health. The surrounding text shifts to a Boston banking scandal involving Francis LeMoyne, his arrest in Jacksonville and extradition, and remarks by Mayor Fitzgerald and Lt. Governor Walsh on reforms and postal banking.
Francis Le Moyne, 35, who arrived in the city in December riding a limousine and who performed a sensational act by passing a worthless $15,000 check and hypothecating $15,000 in bonds for $8,900, was captured yesterday in Jacksonville, Florida, while on his way to Havana. Paine, Webber & Co. were the victims.
Senator John W. Weeks, speaking to 600 Bank Officers Association members in his first public address since taking office, expressed hope that President Wilson will push banking and currency reform. The remarks were reported as a call for broad financial policy changes.
A forthcoming feature titled Pictures That Made Charles Dana Gibson Famous is announced for the Sunday Post. The piece highlights the artist’s influence and popular images that defined his fame.
Closing exercises in Roxbury Charlestown East Boston and South Boston evening centres opened with band concerts and performances by orchestras glee mandolin and dramatic clubs plus folk dancing and embroidery exhibits. Similar events will be held Friday and Saturday evenings this week.
Boston police search for 14 year old Martha Shambach of 637 Tremont Street South End who vanished from home Tuesday night. She left a farewell note to her mother indicating she is going forever, prompting concern of abduction or drowning as relatives and friends aid the search.
French actress Sarah Bernhardt sustained painful but likely not serious injuries after her car collided with a heavy truck in Los Angeles on March 12 as she traveled from Venice to attend an evening theatre performance.
Troy Maine March 12 coroner jury finds Mrs Abbie L Daggett 38 died March 11 of pneumonia aggravated by cruel treatment and neglect to furnish life necessities. Neighbors reported no food and a 15 year old daughter caring for three younger children.
Mrs. Mary H. Williams a gray haired woman from North Easton was arrested on a secret indictment for larceny of stocks valued over 3000 from Mrs. Clara S. Smith of Medford. She pleaded not guilty before Judge Chase in East Cambridge Superior Criminal Court and was committed to East Cambridge jail in default of 8000 bail awaiting trial.
Two men were injured, one seriously, when a sterilizer exploded at the Walker-Gordon laboratory on Boylston Street Back Bay late yesterday. Superintendent John Nichols of Brookline was blown across the room. he is at home with shock. Wilbert C Webber 47 of Medford is hospitalized with brain concussion and a lacerated head.
Lowell March 12 Edward Mullin nine year old son of Mr and Mrs James Mullin 152 Appleton street was run over and killed by an automobile owned by Thomas Nesmith. The car driven by Alec S Edwards struck the boy as he jumped from an express wagon on East Merrimac street. He died shortly after at St John’s Hospital from brain concussion.
Dr. M Victor Safford of the United States Marine Hospital Service submitted a report to the Finance Commission recommending a new independent contagious diseases hospital. He notes the City Hospital’s current department will soon be needed for general care and suggests locating a separate facility in another city area.
The Federated Irish Societies plan a Sunday banquet at the Revere House with speakers including Monsignor M J Splaine and lawmakers Joseph H O Neil John R Murphy Joseph F O Connell Matthew Cummings Thomas A Mullen and John O Hare as part of what organizers call their most successful event yet.
Newark New Jersey March 12 a farmer Philip Sitler near here was handling his shotgun when it discharged fatally wounding his 4 year old daughter. The bullet entered the abdomen causing instant death.
Henry Milner Ridgout presents a specially good story in next Sunday's Post Magazine.
The First Universalist Church on Lowell Street built in 1840 is sold to a New York amusement house for 25000 and will be turned into a moving picture theatre in Manchester New Hampshire.
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