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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1914

Page

9

Eckmans Alterative Promises Lung Disease Relief

A testimonial letter promotes Eckmans Alterative as effective for throat and lung affections including bronchitis and bronchial asthma. It cites a 1908 recovery case from Indiana, notes no narcotics, and directs readers to Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia for more evidence and a pamphlet.

Eckman Griffith Lake Co Ind Wm. Berg St. Michael's Church Schererville Wm. Berge Jos. Grimmer Kman Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia Penn

Lynched Negro in Louisiana After Alleged Assault

Ed Hamilton, a black man, was dragged from the parish jail in Shreveport, tied to a rope and hanged near the parish courthouse after a mob of about 1000 people broke in. The crowd left a knife in the body as the victim died. the assault was said to involve a 10 year old girl at a nearby theater restroom.

Shreveport Ed Hamilton J. P. Whurney Shreveport Company National Guard Hamilton

Postmaster to Promote 90 Substitutes to Regular Carrier Posts

Postmaster Mansfield secures approval to elevate 90 substitute and temporary Boston mail carriers to regular status on Saturday. Many have served over five years awaiting permanent positions, and the change makes carrier service in Boston permanent.

Mansfield Post Office Department Washington Boston

Poslam Skin Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Poslam for raw and itching skin, claiming rapid relief from itching and burning, eczema control, and clearing pimples acne barbers itch scalp scale and rashes. It promotes Possum Soap for healthy skin with sizes 25 and 15 cents and offers a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York.

West 26Th Street New York

Cadet Drills Show Lengthy Program Across City Schools

Three days of high school cadet drills open this afternoon at Mechanics' building with exhibitions by district high schools. Thursday features Latin school cadets, and Friday features English High School cadets. About 3800 boys will participate in the three day event.

Mechanics George H. Benyon Mechanics’ Building

Cadets Named for High School Drill Regiments And Prizes

Dr Thomas F Harrington selects judges from state militia for drills at Latin and English High Schools. Cadets from Brighton Charlestown East Boston South Boston West Roxbury and Hyde Park form the Fifth Regiment and drill at 1 30 pm under Captain Charles A Ranlett.

Thomas F. Harrington Poe. Cutting Sth D. M. Stuart 6Th J. H. McMahon C. Harrison Engineers Corps J. A. Gilman, Jr H. B. Perkins First Corps Thomas F. Murphy 9Th Regiment P. B. Chase W. J. Keville English High School W. H. Sullivan J. H. Dunn J. J. Barry J. E. Graham G. M. Downes D. M. Pray Brighton Charlestown East Boston South Boston West Roxbury Hyde Park Charles A. Ranlett

Edna Frances Simmonds to Wed Malden Man John Lamb

Mr and Mrs George H Simmonds of Brookline announce the engagement of their daughter Edna Frances Simmonds to John Lamb of Malden a Boston businessman and prominent in musical circles. The marriage is planned for early fall.

Brookline Gul George H. Simmonds Boston Miss Simmonds Edna Frances Simmons Brookline John W. Lamb Malden

Dorchester High Fourth Regiment Holds Drill on Dunbar Grounds

Dorchester High School students from the Fourth Regiment conducted a drill on Monday along the Dunbar avenue grounds. Captain Ranilett directed the exercise as part of district high school drills that had been absent for several years.

Dorchester High School Dorchester Dunbar Avenue Ranilett

Cinnamon Bear Hurt in Fight at Franklin Park Zoo

Hannah the cinnamon bear suffered injuries in a cage fight with companion Paul at Franklin Park Zoo. Zoo officials say wounds are not serious and expect a full recovery in a few days.

Hannah Paul Franklin Park Zoo

Protestant Church News and Society Notes

The Rev C W Lyon leaves Salida Colorado for the Saugus Episcopal Church. The Woman's Board of Missions meets at Concord Trinitarian Church with sessions on Our Problems and Successes led by Miss Helen B Calder. Dr William E Strong speaks on mission fields. other speakers include Mrs John Howland Guadalajara Mex Miss Elizabeth A Perkins Foochow China and Miss Mary L Daniels Harpoot Turkey. Malden Ministerial Association names officers L H Bugbee president Alvin M Crane vice president Arthur Varley secretary treasurer. Brookline Baptist pastor Gifford to address Pittsfield Equal Franchise League on Human Rights. Jamaica Plain M E Church brotherhood holds annual meeting and ladies night. Park Street Church Young Woman's Missionary Guild host stereopticon lecture Christ's Conquest in Every Land. Woburn Sunday School Association holds semiannual meeting at First Congregational Church Woburn.

Woman's Board of Missions Trinitarian Congregational Church Concord Helen B. Calder William E. Strong American Board John Howland Guadalajara Mex Elizabeth A. Perkins Foochow China Mary L. Daniels Harpoot Turkey Malden 0. P. Gifford Brookline Baptist Church Equal Franchise League of Pittsfield Young Woman's Missionary Guild Park Street Church

Mysterious bullet claims a victim in Providence

Frank Malito died at Rhode Island Hospital after an unidentified assailant shot him on Maine Street River Point Sunday night. No clues about the shooter or motive have been found.

Providence Frank Malito Maine Street Riverpoint Rhode Island

Whittemore to Speak on The Philippines for Galahad Club

Lewis B. Whittemore of the Episcopal Theological School delivers an illustrated lecture on The Philippines for the Galahad Club at Christ Church. The event takes place tonight in the parish house.

Lewis B. Whittemore Episcopal Theological School Philippines Galahad Club Christ Church

Roosevelt in Barbados and museum tube blast in Brooklyn

Roosevelt and party arrive in Bridgetown on way from Para to New York as health improves from a leg abscess. In New York a museum tube exploded during fumigation at the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, injuring four and causing a fire with sulfur fumes and the destruction of a bald eagle.

Brooklyn Bridgetown Barbados Theodore Roosevelt G. K. Cherry Leo L. Miller American Museum of Natural History Para Brazil New York Roosevelt Madeira Rhine Elbe Hudson Sir Clements Markham Royal Geographical Society of London Madrid Kermit Miss Willard Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences Eugene Kershaw

Ettor to Start Organizing Quincy Workers

Joseph J. Ettor I W W organizer and leader of the Lawrence textile strike begins efforts among unskilled workers in Quincy His goal to recruit many workers at the Fore River shipyards for the Industrial Workers of the World The article notes a striking piece Soldiers of Peace by the Secretary of War in the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine.

Joseph J. Ettor Lawrence Quincy Etter Fore River Secretary of War Next Sunday Post

Lost man Louis Reagan estate seeks court receiver

Mary J Reagan official petition in Probate Court requests appointment as receiver of Louis Reagan's estate. Reagan, 21, vanished years ago from Boston. Heir Sole rights lie with Mary J Reagan and sister Miss Mary H E Reagan, both listed as heirs. Estate located at 684 686 East Ninth Street, South Boston.

Louis Reagan Mary J. Reagan Auckland Street Reagan East Ninth Street South Boston Mary HE. Reagan Tyler Street

Dartmouth Prom Week Opens With 1500 Prom Show

Dartmouth junior prom week starts with the 1500 prom show Ta-ta-Tango. Wise observatory forecast calls for fair opening skies as over 100 cast members from Wellesley Smith Radcliffe and more join the Hanover festivities. The musical clubs concert and Friday junior promenade will feature dances games teas and fraternity events.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth College Observatory Wellesley Smith Radcliffe

Revenue Collector Malley Weds Miss Coogan in Pittsfield

Miss Marton L. Coogan of Pittsfield and John F. Malley United States collector of internal revenue for Massachusetts were married this morning at St. Joseph's Church. Rev Bernard Conaty officiated. Attendant was Miss Louise I. Coogan and best man Thomas C. Malley.

Malley Pittsfield Marton L. Coogan This City John F. Malley Springfield United States International Revenue Massachusetts St. Joseph's Church Bernard Conaty Louise I. Coogan Thomas C. Malley

Georgetown BC Debate Tonight Over Toll Exemption Repeal

Georgetown University and Boston College debate this evening at the old Boston College Hall on James Street. The resolution asks whether the law exempting United States coastwise vessels from Panama Canal tolls should be repealed. BC argues against repeal while Georgetown supports repeal.

Georgetown University Boston College James Street United States Panama Canal Georgetown

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