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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1911
Page
8
Kidnapper Vito Micelli who abducted Dr. Mariano Scimeca’s 9 year old son Michele in July 1910 was given an indeterminate sentence of 24 years 11 months and 30 days as a minimum and 50 years as a maximum term in General Sessions Court Judge Foster presiding.
Mrs Lillian M N Stevens of Portland Maine was reelected president of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Other officers were reelected and reports from department superintendents were read.
The advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe, refreshing laxative for women and children, cleansing the system and easing indigestion and constipation. It warns of imitations and instructs buyers to look for the full company name California Fig Syrup Company on packaging. Sold by leading druggists at 50 cents per bottle.
Three 13 year olds from New York with rifles and ample ammunition tried to travel to Revere Beach for duck shooting. Patrolman Gormley stopped them aboard a toy line steamer and the boys explained their plans. Captain Matthews determined the guns and ammo were improper and a parent permit was missing, so the youths were returned to New York.
Union shoe workers protest the discharge of an employee who was away serving on a Plymouth jury. Foreman said he was needed no longer upon his return. Labor leaders sought reinstatement but failed. Judge Pierce notified. joint shoe council to discuss. possible court action ahead.
An old advertisement promotes bromide based cold relief claiming to remove the cause. It mentions a full name requirement and signs off with W. Grove and the price of 25 cents.
The Boston Y M C A unveiled the first of five planned buildings on a four acre site near Huntington avenue and Gainsboro street. The opening attracted patrons, students, and association members. The facility houses automobile and electrical schools with lecture rooms, labs, a repair shop, and a garage.
Director Henry Russell reports a cable from Conte di San Martino confirming Zenatello is released from army service. He will sail from Cherbourg on Nov 4 aboard the George Washington and arrive for rehearsals of Sam, Son of Delilah, where he will sing the hero who loses his hair to the enchantress.
In Ashland Maine a section man Tug Wilson his wife and a six year old son died when a handcar they rode collided with a Bangor and Aroostook train carrying President Cram in his private car. The daughter was severely injured. Coroner George Mooers investigated the incident.
General Leonard Wood, chief of staff, designated by the Secretary of War to attend the Newport Rhode Island dedicatory services for the army and navy Y M C A building on November 17 and to accept the structure for the government.
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