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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
9
New York began work today on a 1000 foot pier at Forty-Sixth Street marking a harbor improvement seen as bringing the city to par with world great harbors. Officials foresee more piers of equal length and a rebuilt Hudson River waterfront to serve future ocean liners.
Opening Tremont Temple course concert features Michael J. Dwyer and Evelyn Parnell with John A. O'Shea at organ and piano. Miss Phyllis Hammond plays harp. program includes Irish ballads plus Ah, forse Lui and garden scene from Faust. Concert begins at 8 o'clock.
An advertisement touts Orpine as a secret, confident remedy to destroy all desire for whiskey beer and other stimulants. It claims thousands cured with sobriety and offers a money back guarantee if no results. Price is $1 per box with a free booklet from Orrine Co Washington DC and available at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
An effort to resume street car traffic after a weeklong strike led to seven strike breakers and two policemen being seriously injured and the car damaged beyond repair. A crowd of thousands gathered, armed with bricks, surrounding the vehicle as missiles rained from rooftops and windows along the route, endangering those aboard and police.
A committee of seven civic and commercial group representatives urged Governor Ralston to mobilize troops, promising to share responsibility for the action. The governor gave no definite plan but suggested troops could not be mobilized before tomorrow morning and feared a potential night of lawlessness if the militia were announced.
Providence business men of the Trade Extension Party tour the city, hosted by the local board of trade and the Turk's Head Club. They dine tonight as a sight-seeing stop before their southern tour. Herbert Kaufman’s The Little Giant is highlighted for next Sunday's Post Magazine.
Mrs. Edward P. Barry, wife of Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor elect Edward P. Barry, recalls her confidence in his victory from their South Boston home at 59 Thomas Park. She highlights communal pride, plans for a state finance commission, and urges press and public to recognize South Boston’s virtues and cosmopolitan character.
Mrs Barry gathers four children Alice 8 Edward 6 Beatrice 4 and Thomas 18 months to celebrate the victory. Alice, in her nightgown, checked the results with pride then went back to sleep. Card in tone, Mr Barry sorts correspondence from supporters and receives congratulatory telegrams from Cardinal O Connell and Colonel August Goetting.
Mr. D. J. Lane a chemist at 632 Lane Building St Marys Kansas claims a simple home remedy cures asthma after sending samples to forty year sufferers. He offers a $1 bottle by express with pay on cure. Write for details to Dottie at the provided address.
A collision between the Marseilles Paris express and a local train near Melun France last evening killed 32 people and left many injured. Wrecked coaches prompted rescue work and inquiries into the catastrophe.
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Lyman Stevens nearly 100 years old will be held at 10 30 a m from her son General Hazard Stevens residence 8 Bowdoin avenue Grove Hall Dorchester. After the ceremony she will be interred in Newport where she was born.
In Ward 19 Suffolk county P Joseph McManus was elected as a Democrat with the largest poll 2662. Fellow Democrat McInerney received 2166 votes. Keane a Progressive 675. Noonan and Krone Republicans 407 and 364.
Washington officials waited for word from Provisional President Huerta after refusing to clarify the last communication. The United States pressed Huerta to remove himself from the Mexican crisis, amid a tense diplomatic standoff.
The article notes officials in the national capital discussing Huerta without public disclosure. President Wilson remains tranquil and committed to peaceful solutions, rejecting predictions of armed intervention as diplomacy proceeds in secrecy. No definite official stance or anticipated reply from Huerta is reported.
The scout cruiser Chester at Philadelphia navy yard was ordered to sail for Vera Cruz immediately. Though not a heavy fighting ship, it is swift and valuable for dispatch and scout duties with lighter draft to join inshore craft. It is a high power wireless ship, enabling direct contact with Washington through Arlington towers. Secretary Daniels says the move substitutes cruisers for heavier battleships in Mexican waters to resume practice and maneuvers. Chester should reach Vera Cruz by early next week.
Vera Cruz Nov 6 The German cruiser Hertha sailed from here this afternoon. The only foreign warships now in port are five United States battleships and two United States cruisers.
Miss Myrna Sharlow American soprano will sing at the formal opening of Bates Hall the new auditorium of the Y M C A. The occasion marks the first ladies night in the new building after pleasing performances at the Boston Opera House last season.
An advertisement extols Danderine as a hair treatment that cleanses dust and oil, stimulates the scalp, prevents dandruff, stops itching, and makes hair long strong and lustrous. It claims a 25 cent bottle from drug stores improves texture, shine, and growth.
An 1890s style testimonial extols Father John's Medicine as safe for children, free of alcohol and dangerous drugs, with 50 years of success treating coughs colds throat and lung troubles. It claims it is not a patent medicine but a doctor's prescription and urges mothers to get a bottle today.
William Creed by next friend Norman Creed sues National Fireworks Distributing Company in Suffolk Superior Court for 3000 dollars. The suit claims a July 5 1911 explosion on Magazine beach Cambridge caused serious injuries to the boy due to the defendant leaving bombs for fireworks.
A Boston Ice Company wagon horses bolted from the incline at Thomas Park Dorchester Heights and dashed down East Sixth Street. Patrolman Golden of East Fourth Street Station halted the team after being dragged over twelve feet.
Harvard Freshman Debating Society holds its first debate in the trophy room of the Harvard Union this evening. All candidates for positions on the 1917 arguing combination will speak as they prepare to compete with other Harvard Class teams in inter class debates.
A resolution proposes subjecting all elective state and municipal officers to recall, with judges excluded. The move aims to empower voters to remove public officials before term end, reflecting a push for accountability in government.
An advice item promoting Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood purifier and builder to relieve backache. It claims back pain stems from tired muscles due to poor blood and promises stronger nerves improved appetite and overall health after using the pills sold by druggists.
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