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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1913
Page
4
Clarence Pierce Brokaw of New York, jailed in Colorado Springs since Sunday on his wife’s charge of skillet assault, asked the El Paso sheriff to move Mrs Brokaw and their 8-year-old son from a train bound for New York.
Sheriff refused interception as Mrs. Brokaw, claiming a perfect right to take her son Buster anywhere, left Colorado Springs with the child after a year of domestic strife. Brokaw, once jailed, faced charges from Mrs. Brokaw who later arrested him for injuries to her fingers.
Prominent Boston Japanese say consensus holds no serious trouble between the United States and Japan over the California anti alien land bill. They note friendly relations generally, with only a few hot headed individuals stirring trouble. They deny any imminent war between the nations.
Bob Ewing formerly of the Cincinnati NL club and this season with Minneapolis AA was unconditionally released by club president M E Cantillon. Cantillon also announced Barney Petty, bought from St Louis Americans, sold to the Baltimore IL club.
Boston police question Freida Corey alias Freida Cory Syrian Fannie and variations of her name over an alleged $22,000 jewelry loss tied to an automobile license in Mrs Freida Cowell. Dr Charles S Valcour says he aided her and she allegedly hid jewels in a box during a Lowell Nashua trip.
Police know Freida, once a renowned Oriental dancer, faced embezzlement rumors and a bequest claim in 1911. After a dramatic poisoning episode and a jewelry theft charge, she vanished from public view and resurfaced with a High profile advertisement in Lowell. she had moved from 5 Oliver Place to 55 Appleton Street as the case drew attention.
A woman claims she owned more diamonds and three automobiles beyond what was found. Investigators note Harry F. Cowell, a Freida lodger, held a hackney coach license and two rental cars numbered 6698 and 6699. Furniture moved from Oliver Place to Appleton Street. Cowell’s Oliver Place telephone was transferred. He was unavailable for comment.
A young man asks Mildred Champagne for advice on pursuing a girl who favors another man for her mother’s approval. The columnist suggests choosing the easier path and forget her if remembrance seems unlikely, noting true love binds a person deeply and makes forgetting nearly impossible.
Two pages of interesting and timely pictures, printed in electro types, to appear in next Sunday's Post.
A column features several beauty tips including parnotis for slimming and firm skin, an eye tonic with crystal solution to reduce darkness, an egg shampoo warning and a canthrox hair preparation to combat dandruff and promote growth, plus a quinine tonic for scalp health. Betty Dean's Beauty Book, $5.
Waterville Me May 13 The fifth annual convention of the Brotherhood of Railroad Station Employees opened in this city for four days with 150 delegates from New England lines. Grand President P J Coyle of Somerville Mass presided. Cyrus W Davis delivered the welcoming address at a public meeting in the Armory in the absence of Mayor Pattangall
Daniel Lynch, 16, was severely injured in Sanbornville New Hampshire when a touring car owned by John Pike lumber dealer struck him as he crossed the street after exiting the telephone office. The car descended a hill from Wakefield village and Pike sounded his horn causing the boy to hesitate before the impact.
Harrisburg Penn May 13 Secretary of State William J Bryan told the Pennsylvania Legislature that democracy will make national conventions unnecessary for the next presidential election He predicted the presidential primary will name nominees by the people not party leaders or bosses
The Boston Marine Society conducted its regular semiannual business meeting at the Chamber of Commerce where $3100 was appropriated for relief to 78 beneficiaries for the coming quarter. Henry Hutchison and John F. Cusick of Boston were elected honorary members, followed by the annual ladies night at the American House.
Secretary Bryan addressed the Jefferson anniversary dinner of the Central Democratic Club of Harrisburg and urged lawmakers to uphold party platforms, arguing conscience should align with pledges before elections and resignations follow if it does not. He contrasted past radicalism with current pace among radicals.
Sunday Post reveals another Vera Edmondson romance will appear in the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine, pleasing readers who enjoy the department store romance series.
William Wallace Whitelock writes on suffrage themes in an upcoming Post Magazine feature. The piece links ancient and modern debates, analyzing civic rights and public activism in historical context.
Alarm over a throat illness outbreak in nearby towns prompts warnings. The disease presents as tonsillitis or quinsy with sore throat and inflamed tonsils. Father John’s Medicine is promoted as a safe, alcohol free remedy, advised for children.
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