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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
10
Home remedy claims to stop a cough instantly and cure stubborn cases in 24 hours. Recipe mixes pine extract with sugar syrup to yield a pint for a family, touts pine’s value for asthma and bronchitis, and promises satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
Boston shipping leaders urged the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors to survey and dredge a 40 foot harbor channel to rival New York for European passenger trade. Speakers cited navy needs, growing ship sizes, and Boston’s strong import revenue as reasons to deepen the harbor now.
Boston leaders including Mayor Fitzgerald and Massachusetts Harbor Commission head William McNary urged federal backing for a 40 foot harbor channel from President Roads to the sea. Officials argued Boston’s growing liner and passenger traffic warrants a deeper link and faster access to Europe, with a $9 million state share and a urged federal co operation.
The Boston Boot and Shoe Club held its 171st dinner at Hotel Somerset with Dr. John D. Adams of Harvard Medical School lecturing on The Foot Its Construction and Abuses. Congressman William F. Murray attended and discussed administration policies. Officers elected for 1913 14 include Elisha W. Cobb president Colonel John E. Maguire first vice president Colonel Milton H. French second vice president Thomas F. Anderson secretary Zenas Sears Jr assistant secretary and Frederick M. Haynes treasurer.
John D. Sloane, supervising inspector of steamboats in the Massachusetts district, headquarters at 3 Broad Street, is slated to go. The appointive office falls under the President, with Washington authorities reportedly choosing his successor, whose name is not yet known locally. Sloane declined to comment.
Willie Hoppe of New York defeated Ora Morningstar in a balk line billiards match in Pittsburg by 600 to 211. Hoppe holds the 18.2 balk line title while Morningstar is the 18.1 balk line champion.
Dozens of vessels arrived at the wharf with abundant fish though steak cod scarce. Dealers quoted haddock 41 2 c, steak cod 91 4 c, market cod 5 c, pollock 8 c, hake 7 and 5 c, cask 314 c. Several ships and crews listed for various fish stocks and cargoes alongside vessel movements and port arrivals including the White Star liner Arabic from Queenstown and the Glory of the Seas sale and conversion plans.
Ships and steamers arrive and sail with numerous barges and tows noted. Multiple vessels including Menominee Anfindsen Governor Dingley and others call at or depart from ports like Gloucester Norfolk Newport News and Baltimore with barges 14 25 6 782 and more listed. Departures include Horatius Cairndon Yarborough and Middlesex among others sailing to Philadelphia New York and various coastal ports.
Ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a remedy for sour upset stomach indigestion and heartburn claiming relief in five minutes. It promises regulation of weak stomachs and urges readers to keep a fifty cent case on hand for fast, safe relief.
Memorial ceremonies in Jordan Hall honored Professor Carh Baermann of the New England Conservatory. Ig nace M. Gaugengigl Olin Downes Louis C Elson and Dr George Chad wick spoke, readings by Wallace Goodrich. Pupils performed Baermann compositions in a program including In Memoriam Rheinberger etudes and polonaise.
A store offers a wide assortment of ties in patterns and materials for Easter. Custom orders use imported novelty and staple fabrics made by skilled workmen to ensure quality and distinctiveness.
Last two weeks of opera show a special Friday 7 45 pm start plus weekend performances. Featured works include Hansel and Gretel and The Secret of Suzanne with Fisher Swartz Claessens Hinshaw Nielsen Fornari Tavecchia and Mo ranzoni. Also Girl of the Golden West Martha Tristan und Isolde Tales of Hoffmann Jewels of the Madonna and a March 30 recital by Alice Nielsen at Steinert’s box office address 162 Boylston Street.
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