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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1911
Page
5
Mayor Fitzgerald debates city censorship with critics led by Mr. Brown. He considers segregation by theatre quality and weighs appointing a city censor. Harvard Crimson suggests using its drama department. Fitzgerald will inquire with Harvard directors for candidates.
An Harvard Crimson editorial urges the Harvard dramatic department to aid Mayor Fitzgerald by reporting plays deemed morally objectionable. It cites The Easiest Way and Wollies as harmful to undergraduates and suggests the department could semi officially advise city censorship efforts.
The Shubert Theatre cancelled last night’s Mile. Rosita performance due to Mme. Fritzi Scheff’s sudden illness. Patrons were refunded or allowed exchanges. management expected her to sing tonight if possible after a medical certificate cites laryngitis and loss of vocal power.
The Rev. W. J. Ballou of Ludlow Vermont testified as a witness in the Sederquist Barry Curtis and Bigelow case. He claims a $20 cash loss and a stock certificate worth $613 tied to investments with the firm. Dr. Albert E. Brownrigg of Nashua testified he acted for his wife Amelia F. Brownrigg whose funds are implicated in about $10,000 larceny charges.
Arch ie L Wisner Emmet Wisner and John J Myers were indicted by a federal grand jury for fraudulent mail use to lure investors in California Diamond Oil shares. The Wisners fled bail and were jailed in the Tombs. Myers is jailed in San Francisco. Authorities say over 10 million dollars in transactions occurred nationwide amid claims of a 3 million dollar gilt edged guarantee fund.
Advertisement claims a drugstore remedy cures piles in six to fourteen days with a money refund if it fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles.
A long history of alleged fraud tied to Sheldon and Robinson unfolds across cities from Pittsburg to Montreal. Investigations trace millions in alleged losses, disguises, and shifting identities as authorities pursue charges, with past roles in schools, clubs, and a Y M C A background complicating the case.
Charles K. Mitchell elected president and Matthew J. Murray named treasurer of North American Rubber Company. They succeed William J. Carlin and Frederick H. Payne, who resign as directors of the firm.
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