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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
5
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a safe, pleasant remedy for children’s constipation. It claims to cleanse and regulate the stomach and bowels without harsh drugs, using figs, senna, and aromatics. Full directions appear on the package, with the full name Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna.
In Timore Maryland on April 30 a crowd of about 1000 firing stevedores attacked a pier guarding squad of firemen at Can No 6. The rioters armed with sticks and stones charged the pier while a revolver wielding group of strikers opened fire but drew no shots. Several strikers were wounded by bullets as they tried to reach strike-breakers discharging cargo from the steamship Bulgaria.
Officers fired to disperse a strikers mob at the pier after leaders ignored halt orders. Five strikers suffered pistol wounds while three railroad detectives were bruised by bricks. Police and ambulances responded as city and county officers rushed to the scene. A City Council committee will seek a plan to end the strike.
Mabel Gourley a 21 year old domestic at the Floyd household 14 Mansfield street Allston drank iodine in apparent suicide attempt after losing her job. She was found by Mrs Floyd and rushed to Boston City Hospital in serious condition. Mother lives at 106 Market Norwood.
Miss Dorothy Bateman of Newport, RI, is left 500000 by a codicil to the will of Ross R. Winans of Baltimore who died recently. The residuary estate is valued around 4 million. Other heirs include Rosa W. Whistler and Georges Revillon. Thomas George Winans receives 200000 in trust. Margaret M. Smith and Louisa M. Butts get 50000 each.
Autopsy by Medical Examiner George B. Magrath confirms Russell S. Holt died of edema of the brain. Holt was found unconscious on Winter Street Saturday afternoon, jailed for intoxication, moved to Somerset Street jail, then to Relief Hospital where he died Monday evening with his father at bedside.
Supreme Court Justice Bischoff signed the articles of incorporation for the Legislative League of New York, an organization of women formed to secure legal industrial and political equality for women in the state. The group has existed since 1904 but lacked a legal title until now.
The Atlantic Conference hosted Philippine resident commissioner Manuel Quezon at a luncheon. Highlights include Quezon outlining self government aims and eventual independence, with speakers such as Judge Clarence Hale Congressman John Weeks and corporate leaders present.
The body of George Borup of New York, who drowned with Winship Case off Crescent Beach in Long Island Sound, was removed to New York and will be taken to Ossining. Borup was accompanied by his father sister and uncle.
In Greater Boston the bob veal trade appears to decline as undersized calves drop to stock yards. Dr Francis H Rowley warned boards of health and cattle inspectors that he would prosecute violators under the S P C A head's ultimatum issued two weeks ago.
After two weeks of enforcement by Dr. Rowley and a special squad, only 20 of 800 calves were kept back at Brighton and Watertown yards. Agents inspect stockyards and slaughterhouses to prevent underage calves, ensure four week old, 40 pound standards, and curb illegal sales that harmed public health and violated state law.
Burlington Vermont April 30 Merchants Protective Association representing most city businessmen voted to oppose the sale of the Rutland railroad by the New York Central to the New York New Haven Hartford system. The group elected Smith H.S. Henry to lead the opposition at the Albany hearing with C P Smith Grand Trunk vice president among the speakers.
Boston based fruit and Produce Exchange and Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange announce opposition to House bills 2224 and 2152 until Southern New England Railroad petition action occurs. Directors at separate meetings prepared resolutions urging delay as they scrutinize public service and railroad lease provisions.
The flagship Georgia and battleships New Jersey and Rhode Island departed Charlestown navy yard yesterday afternoon bound for Province for target practice and to test machinery.
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