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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1913
Page
8
A northwesterly gale reaching nearly 60 mph off Highland Light Cape Cod at sundown kept vessels in port. The harbor endured one of the season’s worst days as wind rose from about 40 mph in Massachusetts Bay yesterday morning to hurricane force by night.
Vessels in Boston Harbor faced danger as the afternoon gale dragged anchors and pushed schooners and barges ashore near East Boston and Castle Island. The full rigged ship Brynhilda, laden with lumber, barely avoided grounding and was guided to safety by two tugs. The storm also prevented the Monitor from making trips.
Monitor reports all Suffolk county sentences were housed at Charles street jail due to disrupted regular trips. They will be taken to Deer Island today weather permitting.
A fire yesterday afternoon at Eddy Refrigerator Company on Gibson Street Dorchester caused about 1500 dollars in damage. The blaze struck building No 1 a two and a half story wooden storage and packing house.
Levi Greenwood president of the Massachusetts Senate urged the New Haven system acquire trolleys in western Massachusetts at the New England Street Railway Club banquet. He argued for consolidation and a transportation monopoly with strong government regulation, aligning electric and steam railroads.
Lieutenant Governor Walsh declared the State must assure profits for stockholders and good service for users while railroads keep books open for public inspection. He urged cooperation between street railways and steam roads, government support for honest business, and a campaign of public confidence with transparency.
En rique Zepeda governor and Huerta nephew ordered the shooting of Gabriel Hernandez ex commandant of the rurales and supervised the cremation of the body in Belem prison garden. Boston Ice Company reports only seven percent of the amount handled. dealers say railroads will largely influence prices as demand remains strong and nearby supplies are plentiful.
The Boston Ice Company reports reduced output by about 100000 tons from the normal 400000. Retail price in Boston remains 25 cents per 100 pounds, wholesale up a dollar per ton. Other cities show higher wholesale costs. price future shifts undecided. President F J Bartlett says they seek a fair profit and are buying all they can. Average daily Boston consumption runs about 4000 tons.
An advertisement proclaims Father John's Medicine cures throat and lungs without alcohol or poisons. It builds up the body, drives impurities out, strengthens each organ, and is the best remedy for building up the system, not a patent medicine.
The latest Paris fashions depicted in color will be showcased in the Post next Sunday. Readers will view a vivid spread highlighting upcoming styling trends and ensembles from the French fashion houses.
A promotional note urges men to consider a $25 suit as the starting point for true economy while advertising lower priced lines at $20 and $18. It claims real value across all prices and invites shoppers to look for the mark on the garments as a sign of quality from Hart Schaffner & Marx.
The Continental Boston offers a sale of apparel at its Great Clothing Store on Washington near Corner Boylston Street. Customers are invited to browse the selection of garments advertised for the local shoppers.
Cure for eczema touted with method of bathing patches in Resinol Soap then applying Resinol Ointment. Claims instant relief from itching burning and sleep disruption. Offers free samples by mail and notes prices 50 cents to 1 dollar for ointment and 25 cents per cake of soap.
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