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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
8
Two new police stations began operations in Boston with Captains Robert Grant and Clinton Bowley taking command of stations 18 in Ward 26 Hyde Park and 17 at Centre and Hastings streets respectively.
Captain Grant details day and night patrol assignments at Hyde Park new station. Leaders include Sergeants McDonough Cullen Herring Scott and Lieutenants Walsh Hen nessy ONeil Hazlett. Several sergeants switch stations in East Dedham Sev ersns Jamaica Plain Roxbury Point transfers noted.
An ad promotes Perspi No a powder to stop wet armpits with a simple pad in each box. It claims no staining running colors or humiliation in hot rooms or social events. Sold at drugstores or by mail from Perspo Co Chicago for 25 cents per box.
A 22 year old Maine woman recounts being locked out by her devout mother for keeping late hours. She details leaving home for good after contacting friends in Boston, plans to marry in June, and vows her future daughter will not endure similar punishment though she may discipline.
A 19 year old working girl writes to Night Watcher defending dances and arguing that properly supervised halls are safe and respectable. She urges readers to accompany daughters to dances and see their home life, promoting understanding over prohibition.
A letter argues for teaching dance in schools, defending square and folk dances over ballroom rounds. The writer contends dancing fosters grace, poise, social deportment, and physical development, refuting claims of gambling or moral decline and urging continued classic arts education.
A reader voices strong religious scruples against dancing and objects to girls being taught dances at school. He notes he allowed his daughters to participate after they begged, expressing concern about infatuation and moral decline.
A South Boston mother recalls her daughters turning to stage dancing years after initial coursework. She laments the money spent, notes their departure from home, and warns mothers to beware the innocent dances of childhood leading daughters into chorus work with a cheap company.
In a letter to the Sewing Circle a young couple recalls marrying on four dollars a week. He farmed on shares and they produced most of their food, finding happiness with their baby. The wife notes they are not ignorant country folks despite modest means.
A reader mocks claims of happiness on $12 weekly in a letter to the Sewing Circle. She notes debt despite earning $35 weekly and asserts frugal, honest living without extravagance, criticizing the notion of easy bliss on low income.
A young woman describes leaving home at 15, an unhappy marriage, divorce, and a new marriage at 19. She says harsh motherly guidance kept her from worse paths, emphasizes forgiveness and enduring love, and urges sisters to value a mother's protection. D. B. B.
A discontented young girl asks the Sisters of the Sewing Circle for guidance about leaving a unhappy home. She yearns for a big city but fears abandonment and loss of care.
The German warships visiting Hampton Roads arrived today and anchored in Lynn Haven Bay. They will be escorted by American battleships to Fort Monroe, possibly staying until tomorrow or Saturday.
Wallace B Denham former vice president of Old Colony Trust Co is elected president of the board of directors of the Massachusetts Employees Insurance Association an organization formed under the workmen compensation act to provide employers with insurance under the new plan.
Officials of the Elevated road deny a union majority among employees and say no strike risk exists while union leaders claim harmonious relations have frayed. A 1 oclock Wells Memorial Hall meeting heard plans for wage and rule changes to be set tonight, with potential long session to ratify reforms. Dismissals of union members are alleged as intimidation, naming D J Malone and Michael Tangney of Division 1 Roxbury.
Union leaders announce 2512 members and 300 pending applications from 6000 road workers. They plan mass meetings at Wells Memorial Hall to discuss reinstatements, wage scale changes, and working rules while noting no discharges yet and reports of inspectors pressuring workers to oppose the union.
A two week old baby wrapped in a silk petticoat was found on Branch street near 14 1acon and 44 Chestnut. Charles A. Edwards of 5 Walnut street reported the body to Patrolman ONeil of Joy street station. Autopsy by Medical Examiner Magrath ruled death natural. police seek the person who left it.
Fred B. Johnson an 18 year old of Pawtucket Rhode Island escaped from metropolitan park police while in custody for auto theft on Revere Beach boulevard. Shots were fired as a crowd pursued the fleeing man until Patrolman McLean stopped him on Sagamore avenue. Johnson was delivered to Providence police Inspector R T Golfrey.
Johnson escaped arrest after breaking from officers and fleeing toward Point of Pines with four companions in a car marked with a Rhode Island number. Shots were fired as the pursuit continued on foot and by motorcycle, ending when a patrolman intercepted him farther down the beach.
Medical note explains most heart disease cases go undetected and many believed symptoms are misattributed. It cautions that chest pain often stems from the stomach rather than organic heart disease, reflecting medical uncertainty of the era.
The piece argues digestive issues can press on the heart and cause irregular beats though not heart disease. It advises toning the stomach to reduce fear and promote quicker relief from anxiety about heart trouble.
Tone up the stomach with proper diet and portions. Learn what to eat and avoid predigested foods and excess worry that worsens indigestion. Request the free diet book to guide sensible eating without starving or pampering the stomach.
The advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills boost appetite and reduce digestive distress after the first dose. It describes renewed strength, red blood, and vitality across organs, and notes sales through druggists or mail order at 60 cents per box or 2 50 for six boxes from The Dr Williams Medicine Co.
A guaranteed freckle treatment offers a no cost trial if it fails to remove freckles. Purchase one ounce of ethinedouble strength from Houghton & Dutton Drug Co or Riker Jaynes Drug Co. One night’s use shows results. rare cases may require more. Ask for double strength ethine with money back guarantee.
A reader story touts Eckmans Alterative as curative for consumption and lung ailments. The testimonial from Howard L. Klotz claims recovery after two years of coughing and a March 1902 improvement, with a general endorsement of the product from Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia.
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