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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1912
Page
8
The American Unitarian Association approved Woman's suffrage at its 87th annual meeting in Tremont Temple after an hour of debate. The session was the longest in the association's history. Resolutions also condemned capital punishment and rag-time revival music.
The Rev Frederick R Griffin introduced a resolution urging citizenship and suffrage rights for women. The business committee said it should not be discussed. Elizabeth Padgham argued suffrage is a moral issue. The resolution passed by a large majority. Dr Samuel A Eliot was re elected president. Officers include Ames Carr Davis Gibson Hutchinson Low Soule Stephens Wilson Howe Williams Brown Dinsmoor Dole Lombard. Lawrence P Jacks delivered the anniversary sermon. The annual Unitarian festival is tonight with Lt Gov Robert Luce presiding.
The Osmo-Cemic Physicians announce a limited time offer giving one month of free treatment and medicines to all chronic disease sufferers who begin on or before May 31. The promotion claims new discovery cure for deafness asthma bronchitis hay fever and other long lasting illnesses and warns only eight days remain.
Dorchester resident Mrs Katherine M Stewart at 107 Columbia Road praises the Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine and its physicians for neurasthenia and other chronic ailments. She says several friends and her husband have sought treatment with no dissatisfaction.
Mrs. Chas. A. Richardson of 94 Lexington St Fast Boston praises Osmo-Chemic Physicians for rheumatic treatment. She reports improved sleep on her right side after three months of care.
Mr. William Osgood of 8 Cottage Street Newton says he suffered a persistent ear discharge for 12 years. He consulted Osmo-Chemic ear specialists who halted the discharge and restored his hearing.
Miss Miriam M. Grant of Melrose reports twelve years of deafness with a louder left ear and sea like buzzing in the right. A neighbor’s tip led her to Qsmo- Chemic Physicians where she says she can hear a watch ticking with either ear and the noises have ceased.
James S. Sturtevant of 15 Chester Avenue Medford a banker lies ill with Bright's disease and mental breakdown from worry over his daughter Nellie A murdered on May 5 1903 on the piazza steps of their home. He and his deceased wife were the only witnesses and the case may never be cleared. The father recalls the night the killer shot Nellie after she struck him with an umbrella during a robbery attempt tied to the bank she had just left. An arrest had been made but an alibi proved false and no clues have emerged since. A magazine article questions whether Woman is a Luxury in next Sunday's Post Magazine.
Mrs John A Dineen of 70 Mass Ave Lexington says she was deaf in the right ear for 18 years due to scarlet fever. She reports the Osmo-Chemic Physicians treated her and now she can hear with the right ear and the left ear discharge ceased.
Gertrude Le Baron of Hingham writes from Boston on May 16, 1912 that after stopping the Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine last July her ears are healthy with no prior problems. She thanks the doctors, values the relief received, and says she will recommend their treatment to others with similar conditions.
J. L. Plunkett M D chief consulting physician specializes eye ear nose throat chest and chronic diseases. Permanent offices suites 8 9 10 entrance nee 18 Boylston Boston. Office hours 9 to 12 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm closed Sundays and May 30.
Rockland Maine May 21 The torpedo boat destroyer Jenkins on her builders acceptance trials covered the government mile course at 33.119 knots. The contract requires 30 knots. Of 23 runs five reached top speed with an average of 33.022 knots. Her sister ship Jouett earlier achieved 33.18 knots on a similar trial.
The Jenkins conducted a four hour endurance speed trial off Bath. Speeds included 15 minutes at 32.65 knots, average 31.26 knots for four hours, and a best hour rate of 82.57. Built by Bath Iron Works, the vessel was represented by President John S. Hyde and Vice-President P. Wetherbee, with Lt Commander E H De Lang aboard to assume command upon commissioning.
Michael J. Collins 938 Dorchester avenue disputes reports that he resigned from Deer Island guards amid an investigation. He says he was coerced under arrest threat, was not informed of dismissal reasons, and has been followed by private detectives since returning. He disputes the existence of drug sales on the island and asserts he does not know what dope looks like.
A 1912 Regal Shoes advertisement markets a six month range with a strong indemnity bond. It claims $9.00 per year covers continuous wear and access to smart styles, contrasting with typical $4.00 to $5.00 shoes wearing out after about three months.
The bronze Lincoln statue, a gift from the Chicago Chamber of Commerce to the Boston Chamber, reached Boston yesterday and will be dedicated Friday afternoon. A Chicago delegation will attend the unveiling. The pedestal stands four feet six inches high with a three foot six inch statue, set before the chamber library.
Lincoln Warren a lineman endured 2300 volts of electricity while strapped to a pole in Plainville. Spectators watched as power was cut and he remained conscious, descending unaided. Doctors say he may live.
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