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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
2
London reports a clearer coal outlook and a minimum wage bill that has passed both Houses and awaits royal assent. Opposition amendments were negated or withdrawn following Lord Lansdowne urging acceptance of the painful situation.
Government benefits from a week saved as the conciliation bill fails. Budget and key measures move forward. Resumptions of work vary with Warwickshire miners awaiting ballot results. Troops dispatched to quell unrest. Riot control largely effective though at Cadeby colliery police baton charges drove back a mob backed by women.
A basement fire at the Ideal Shoe Company on Elm Street caused heavy damage before firemen contained it. The blaze left the building and stock with an estimated loss of 20000 dollars. The origin is unknown.
Antonio Mariano a 14 year old pupil at Marieville school was questioned and released after authorities determined he had no involvement. Police chief Willis and town council president Hurdis lead the murder inquiry as villagers hold mass meetings. The case centers on Feb 29 disappearance of Mathers boy, body found on a hill path with a fractured skull and torn coat and sweater nearby. A heavy stone and a blood matted hair covered rock, plus a missing watch, are among clues. The scene lies on a hill overlooking miles of countryside. investigators consider a possible motive tied to past attempted assaults on boys.
The article claims spring ailments like pimples boils tiredness and poor appetite come from impure blood and recommends a blood cleansing medicine used by thousands. It emphasizes purifying and enriching the blood as the best cure and urges readers to take the remedy.
Customer urged to buy Hood's patent medicine in liquid preparation or chocolate tablets labeled Sarsatabs. The ad stresses availability today and reinforces brand choice.
The post outlines a 50 cent charge for each Birth Marriage or Death notice insertion. Notices may be delivered to the Post office by mail or telephone to Main 1684 or Main 1004 after 10:30 pm.
Funeral notices list multiple Boston area deaths with dates and addresses. George H Sutton from 128 West Brookline Street Boston. Alice Denaral Sweatt with services at 31 Winchester Street Newton Highlands. James E Tut tle of Watertown aged 66. Aaron Van Emden in South Boston. Catherine Vartan aged 5. Join B Walsh in Roxbury. funeral details at Lewis Jones & Son and St Francis de Sales Church.
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