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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
7
March 22 in Salt Lake City a Dill state measure to make cigarette sales a misdemeanor was vetoed by Governor Spry last night.
The advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe laxative especially suited for ladies and children. It claims quick relief from colds indigestion and constipation and warns against imitations. The note urges buying only from California Fig Syrup Co with a 50 cent price per bottle.
Lincoln Neb March 22 hatpins deemed more dangerous than concealed weapons as 42 women sign a petition urging the House committee to pass the hatpin bill into law. Also noted is the death of Jr Noonan after an appendicitis operation and a staged play about a vagabond with a surgeon’s complex operation during a Boer War tale.
In Springfield Illinois on March 22 Senator Beall known as the Stork Mayor of Alton proposes two Senate bills. One pays mothers of children born within two years of marriage 100 dollars per birth with 200 for twins and 300 for triplets. The other bill taxes bachelors over 85 years old at ten dollars annually to fund premiums.
Home cough syrup recipe claims to cure most coughs within 24 hours. Mix granulated sugar and warm water, add Pinex and sugar syrup, take a teaspoon every one to three hours, claim pleasant taste and laxative effect, with satisfaction guarantee.
About 2500 Atlantic City residents will be listed in a Red Book issued by the City Credit Bureau around April 15. A supplement will explore ties between local merchants and seasonal visitors from Philadelphia and New York who rent cottages here each spring and summer. The volume aims to reduce bad debts for local merchants.
In Millerton on March 22 the court considers fixing the value of a Holstein cow’s tail after Lewis Purdy claims two dogs belonging to James McKay damaged the animal on February 22, 1911. Purdy seeks $75, McKay contests liability and damage to dairy value. Final decision due April 3.
In March 22 report, Mrs. Mary Rothschild rushed into the street yelling fire when her baby began a severe cough. Neighbors called in alarms, two fire companies responded, and a battalion chief heard only Baby’s choking. A physician treated the child and the mother apologized for the scare.
The labor dispute at C. H. Aborn & Co. in Lynn ended with a compromise today. The strike had halted operations and left 500 workers idle.
Papers signed in New York on March 22 for the New York Scottish Highlanders to perpetuate Highland dress and pipe music, and to unite Scotchmen and descendants in preserving Scottish tradition and culture.
In Philadelphia's Italian quarter Camille Avicoll aged 19 shot and killed Dominick Masserno aged 3 during a party festivities. Avicoll resented being treated "as a boy" by Masserno.
President Taft meets with Japanese Ambassador Baron Uchida in Washington to congratulate on the new treaty. He emphasizes exceptionally cordial relations and calls talk of war today absurd, saying relations have never been more pleasant.
President Taft expressed pleasure at clearing up stories alleging Japan planned a treacherous act against the United States backed by Mexican bases. He said the reports were circulated by malicious sources and noted Baron Uchida dismissed them as unimportant. The interview with the ambassador lasted about thirty minutes with formal dialogue.
A 7 foot diameter elm tree from the Kent and Beacon streets corner in Brookline, 50 years on J. Montgomery Sears estate, is being moved 41 feet by 42 heavy jacks to clear space for Franklin RR. Webbers new residence. Weighing 12 to 15 tons, the tree will be relocated with roots intact, under the care of David Cosgrove of Medford.
Senate approves a committee substitute prohibiting landholding by aliens and alien controlled corporations. Existing land may be retained but not sold bequeathed or inherited. Debates mention war with Japan and Senator Sanford of Vermont stresses protecting citizens.
E Radclyffe Dugmore F R C S presents the final lecture of the Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association under the Ivers Whitney Adams fund at the Hotel Brunswick. He discusses Photographing Africa's Live Game on the Roosevelt Hunting Trail and recounts a five month journey across British East Africa with 50 natives and one white companion.
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