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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1913
Page
13
Henry C. Long, harbor and terminal expert, after visiting Tampa at the request of Mayor D B McKay, says Boston should establish direct communication with Tampa to link with the South’s fruit and vegetable gardens. He calls Tampa the great garden centre of the south.
A broken main released thousands of gallons of water noon yesterday, flooding Main street from Richardson to Water and undermining sidewalks. The thoroughfare was closed to traffic while town workers shut off the supply in minutes and the flood caused significant damage.
Robert Mitchell aged 55 of 120 Eliot Street was taken into custody by Patrolman Emerson H. Nye for alleged forgery. The $75 check drawn March 20 on Atlantic National Bank bore the signature of John Morrow of Marlboro New York and was made payable to York & Whitney of 1 North Market Street.
Gloucester authorities enforce the curfew with Hannibal Souza and Frank Currie both aged 15 summoned to court for refusing to return home before 9 PM. Judge York fines each boy two dollars. parents present at court paid the fines.
The Osmo-Chemic Physicians announce a limited time offer for new or renewing patients to receive one month of treatment and medicines at no cost. The promotion ends March 29 and targets a wide range of chronic illnesses, listing numerous patients across many towns who may benefit.
The notice states the offer ends March 29 at 8 p m and promises transport from surrounding villages to Osmo-Chemic scientists for treatment. Only eight days remain.
Personal testimonials from Boston and surrounding towns praise Osmo-Chemie Physicians for treating neuritis tumors deafness bronchitis indigestion and other chronic ailments. Residents including Mrs A Sutter Mrs J C Gott Mr W C Wright Miss M E B Miner and Mrs B F Tay lor report improvements and urge others to seek treatment.
Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine announces J. L. Plankett M D chief consulting physician with specialties in eye ear nose throat chest and chronic diseases. Permanent offices suites 8 10 entrance 18 Boylston Street Boston hours 9 am to 12 pm 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm closed Sundays.
Miss Ruth Faxon daughter of Mr and Mrs George Faxon of Brookline and Arthur Bradford Brooks Harvard 07 were married at the First Parish Church Brookline with Rev William H Lyon officiating. The bride wore a wedding gown and a reception followed at the bride’s home in Brookline.
The Rev. Michael J. Scanlan, diocesan director of Catholic Charities, will speak this evening in Roughan Hall Charlestown before several Catholic Foresters courts on the Delinquent Child. Ground was broken for the Church of the Presentation in Oak Square Brighton yesterday by the pastor.
Attorney James H. Vahey charged Elevated employees were coerced into signing overtime permissions. Vice-President Sergeant of BH Elevated denied coercion, saying workers were offered an opportunity to sign. The Street Railways committee heard the bill limiting carmen to nine hours per day.
Governor Foss vetoes a Senate bill to outfit East Boston court officers with uniforms and fund $100 yearly for them. He notes district court officers do not wear uniforms and says uniforms are unnecessary until general adoption.
A Natick bill to set gas prices at 1.50 per 1000 feet was defeated 15 to 19. The measure sought a reduction from 1.60 per 1000 feet.
Work on section B of the Dorchester subway will begin on Summer street next week. The Boston Transit Commission awarded the contract yesterday to the Hugh Nann Contracting Company. The section runs from Summer street near Washington Avenue about 600 feet to Arch street.
Sylvia Pankhurst, daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, reports her hunger strike in Holloway prison after a short sentence for window smashing. She was released March 21 and faced forcible feeding after three days unless she volunteered to eat. She resisted attacking the medical staff when six attendants entered.
Miss Pankhurst recounts 26 days of hunger strike and forcible feeding. Doctors forced a tube down her throat and she endured repeated punishments including solitary confinement and deprivations. She notes deterioration in health and a fellow hunger striker, Miss Zeke Emerson of Jackson, Mich.
A patient, exhausted from ongoing struggle, received a medical consultation that recommended release on health grounds. The decision followed a period of intense treatment and uncertainty about her ability to continue.
Lima Ohio reports ten miles of trains stalled by floods with a washout at Middle Point halting the Twentieth Century Flier on the Pennsylvania line. Repairs freed the tracks by about 11 o'clock as the Ottawa River flooded the city.
Elders' Sanitarium at 657 Main Street St Joseph Mo publishes a free book on the deadly effects of smoking and how to quit in three to five days. Send name and address to receive a copy.
A brief notice invites readers to catch the acts S'Matter Pop and the Day of Rest in the upcoming Sunday issue of the Post. The item emphasizes featured entertainment on the next edition.
Boston admirers may view a rich collection of F Hopkinson Smith charcoal sketches over two weeks at the City Club. An address by Smith on Old Plantation Days will accompany the exhibit with a dinner in his honor led by Samuel J Elder and features from prominent architects.
Interstate Commerce Commission rules Sunday magazine sections of newspapers must ride rail at magazine freight rate not newspaper rate. News Times Publishing Company of Denver challenged Santa Fe railroad over shipments from New York to Denver for distribution.
After Sunday night’s twister in Terre Haute Indiana the death toll stayed at 20 with about 250 injured and four missing. Relief efforts spread across Vigo County as Root Glass and Gartland Iron Works plan immediate rebuilds amid flood rains and looting concerns.
A west bound Pennsylvania train plunged into the Mad River at the edge of West Liberty Ohio after flood waters swept away the bridge. The sleeping car remained by the bank while passengers escaped through windows. Conductor Philip Ham and engineer James Wood were among those involved with injuries reported.
This ad warns that foul breath often stems from stomach and bowel issues and promises Dr True Elixir as a cure. It claims digestion improvement removes the odor, notes relief from indigestion constipation and biliousness, and lists global distribution and prices 35c 50c.
Goodyear trucks use specialized tires for each service. The 1913 output centers on Goodyear equipment to ensure the best tire fit for varied needs, reflecting a push to provide tailored tire solutions for every application.
A Tire For Every Service describes a demountable tire with double notched treads aimed at resiliency and durability. It notes compatibility with S. A. E. Standard Wheel and emphasizes strong non skid performance.
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