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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
12
Advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, painless laxative for the whole family. Claims easy action without griping, no narcotics, and that it includes pepsin. Notes price fifty cents a bottle and authenticity features on the carton. offers a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
Bridgewater March 22 Henry J Knowlton ex financial secretary of Nashua New Hampshire lodge of the Order of Maccabees was arrested on a warrant charging embezzlement of 9000 from the organization. Police allege he obtained the money and forged death certificates. Knowlton served as secretary for 20 years and was working in a shoe factory under an assumed name. He admitted his identity after questioning and returned to Nashua tonight.
E F Carroll was appointed postmaster of Providence Rhode Island replacing Lewis McGowan whose nomination was rejected by the Senate at its recent session because it was personally objectionable to Senator Gerry.
Miss Charlotte Rogerman seeks 5000 dollars and Miss Clementine Herrman 10000 dollars in a Suffolk Superior Court trial before Judge Dana and a jury. Rogerman says before a streetcar collision she had a wonderful color and afterward was pale. Herrman says she was robust before but became skinnier after the accident. City Councillor W Ford and attorney W Jennings Patton clash with George E Morris as witnesses corroborate the claims. case continued today.
Jacob E. Houston aged 58, a 19 year inmate at Medfield State Hospital, died of a cerebral hemorrhage after a fall caused by Laurence McDonald 28 who struck him in the back of the neck during an unprovoked bathroom encounter. The inquest found McDonald mentally disabled and not legally responsible.
Washington March 22 The Bureau of Mines plans to offer free first aid training to wives and daughters of miners as part of national defense. Eight first aid cars are used for mine accidents and the program extends to households at their doors, aiming to improve emergency care and disaster response.
Senator Patrick H. Gillin of Bangor opposed the measure and urged that the men and boys of Maine, about 350000, be taught how to handle rifles with training in the woods as the proper place to learn.
Bridgeport Connecticut March 22 The submarine N-5 built by Lake Torpedo Boat Company was launched in this city today Military guards excluded from the premises all but employees of the company
Colonel Corn notes he hasn’t received the $50,000 yet and references his forthcoming “newest adventure” in the big Fun and Feature Section of the next Sunday Post. The remark signals a forthcoming serialized piece and pending funds.
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