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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
8
An eminent physician promotes a home remedy to burn fat and prevent new fat formation. The instructions urge readers to mix Glycol-Arbolene Aromatic Elixir from drugstore ingredients and take a daily dose after meals for weeks or months to restore a normal weight and better health.
Joseph Wood vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad told the Stanley steel trust investigating committee that it would be better for the public if industrial corporations like United States Steel did not control railroads involved in freight rate divisions.
Mr Wood argues a plant rail line should stay in its industrial role not act as a general carrier. He cites complaints from independent steel makers and asserts US Steel’s control of railroads advantages shipping. He notes Pennsylvania Railroad bought steel firms to offset US Steel, while defending ownerShip by industry as detrimental to public interests.
Two hundred strike sympathizers tried to rush the gates of the Barre Wool Combing Company mill but were repelled when a fire hose was used in the mill yard. Special Police Officer Joseph Lemlin was struck on the head by an iron bar but not seriously hurt. No arrests were made.
Barre workers walk out in a 700-employee strike halting both mills. Rioting at the combing plant gates leads to police fire hose action and one warning revolver shot. IWW organizer Fassell visits with plans to press a settlement similar to Lawrence. Suspect Mark Pio arraigned on breaking and entering charges.
Surveyor Graves investigates junk men who ply trade near Boston harbor amid long standing smuggling suspicions. Junk operators have boarded liners before customs officials depart, prompting calls for reform led by figures like James A. Ryan of East Boston.
General Sheng Yun leads 10,000 troops from Kansu toward Pekin to restore the Emperor to the throne. The palace guards commander received the report today confirming the march.
President Yuan sends envoys to meet General Sheng Yun amid ongoing chaos. The report says no government force can end the current anarchy and legations doubt a coalition government can halt the north's pillaging.
The Boston Opera House presented Verdi’s Il Trovatore with Miss Amsden as Leonora in her first rendition, Zenatello as Manrico, Mme Gay as Azucena, and Blanchart as the Count. Moranzoni conducted. the performance impressed with drama, vocal power, and a striking curtain incident.
The New Southern league club defeated the Chicago Nationals by a five run margin in a tense game played in de mei Se Ae on March 13.
Roy E. Pierce son of Henry Clay Pierce Standard Oil magnate eloped last night with his step sister Miss Virginia Bur roughs in Palm Beach Florida. Pierce is about 24 and the bride a couple of years younger.
Roy Pierce marries Mrs. Bessie Chapman in West Palm Beach after a stormy family dispute over an engagement said to be backed by $100,000. The groom, recently from Boston, had his prior marriage to Roy Pierce annulled for mental incapacity. Chapman is recuperating in Aiken South Carolina. Betty Chapman signs the message of happiness.
A second deer in three weeks wandered the streets of Manchester New Hampshire. It jumped the high wall around St Marys Church and smashed through a church window. The animal severed its jugular vein and died within minutes after the impact.
The performance of 11 Trovatore at the Boston Opera House was interrupted when a heavy asbestos fire curtain descended slowly and closed off the stage during the first scene of the third act, delaying the show.
An elevator-like curtain malfunction caused a valve in the automatic sprinkler system to drop the fire curtain during an opera. Soldiers intervened as the edge descended over performers, but the cast continued. Henry Russell explained the leak and the audience applauded the safety measures.
Eminent English pianist Miss Katharine Goodson will give a Monday afternoon recital in Jordan Hall on March 18 at 3 o'clock. The program features works by Schumann Brahms Rubinstein and Chopin and includes modern pieces by MacDowell and Debussy. The Schumann Kinderscenen opens with 12 parts, including A Strange Story The Entreating Child and The Knight of the Hobby-Horse.
Wilson H. Marr died at his home 85 Rossmore street Jamaica Plain. He was born in St John New Brunswick 938 years ago and was a shipbuilder of Canada.
An old advertisement touts Hyomes as a cure for catarrh and related symptoms. It claims relief within minutes with daily use over weeks, promises money back if unsatisfied, and lists a complete outfit for $1 with extra bottles at 50 cents. The product is said to contain Australian eucalyptus and no opiates.
Differences between the Mayor's office and the Evacuation Day committee keep parade plans unsettled. Chief Marshal McNary insists on no further changes after Secretary Leahy proposed moving the President's review to South Boston High School. Curley urged an earlier start, but militiamen must be kept at their current orders.
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