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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1912
Page
18
John Percy age 32 of Somerville loses his left foot after being struck by a shifting engine in Boynton's yard. He was returning from work with Norman Maffett, who also fell but suffered only minor injuries. Percy is married.
Under our present mode of living Nature cannot dispose of all waste. Waste poisons enter the bloodstream, causing illness. Physicians now advise the use of the J. B. L. Cascade, Nature's cure for constipation, to clear the lower intestine without drugging. Riker Jaynes Drug Stores carries a booklet explaining why man today is only 50% efficient.
A Detroit gas tank car explosion killed 13 year old Joe Starzyk and badly burned 14 year old Joe Tomasczewski with several other youths injured. Starzyk was hurled 60 feet after the blast while Tomasczewski, who sparked the fire, faced severe burns and unlikely recovery.
A group of boys played hide and seek among freight cars when Tomasczewski crawled into an open empty tank car and was joined by Starzyk as the scene unfolded.
Jenks McCreary, famed race rider, was shot and likely fatally wounded in a hotel corridor in Cincinnati. Captain James Jacobs of the Latonia Jockey Club detectives is under arrest for shooting with intent to kill, claiming self defense after an assault. McCreary had been denied entry to the Latonia track earlier this season.
The Telephone Operators Union plans a grand ball at Paul Revere Hall to establish a sick benefit fund for its 1800 members. The event features original electrical devices by IBEW members and has invitations to Governor Foss, Boston officials, and union leaders. Prominent patronesses include Mrs. James J. Storrow and Miss Emily Bach. featured girls from multiple exchanges will participate.
Michigan coach Yost and 30 players rest in Wayne subur bs before next Saturday's showdown with Pennsylvania. Penn players head to White Deer for practice despite rain, with Mercer sidelined by a weak ankle and Craig nursing a back injury but both teams expected to play.
At the 97th annual meeting held in the Hotel Westminster, the British Charitable Society elected officers including President George William Bentley and a new vice president. Committee reports were presented and by law amendments were adopted.
By laws changes dissolve the relief committee and elect officers led by president Albert F. Flint and treasurer I J Stark. Executive secretary Thomas T Stokes and recording secretary W S Pepperell are named with new officers George D Wymess and John F Masters. They will appoint chaplain physician auditor and Mt Hope lot trustee.
Arlington High School led by coach Dr William McCarthy appears the favorite for the first annual cross country championship among Massachusetts and Rhode Island high and preparatory schools. The nine-school field runs four miles at Worcester Academy on Saturday starting and finishing at Gaskill Field. Star runners Goldsmith and Zwinse give Arlington a strong edge with Goldsmith anticipated to win easily.
The advertisement promotes Ascatco as a rapid and lasting remedy for asthma bronchitis and catarrh. It touts permanent cures after years, night choking relief, cleared nasal passages, and a home taken seven drop dose twice daily regimen. Available in two sizes with a free mail sample from the Ascatco Laboratory New York City.
Lieutenant-Governor-elect David I. Walsh attended the 15th anniversary banquet of Pere Marquette Council Knights of Columbus in Boston. He pledged to serve without party, race, or creed bias, aiming to elevate the Commonwealth and maintain the high office’s lustre. He urged readers from humble and immigrant backgrounds to trust his administration and asked to be known as Dave Walsh.
Following the death of William E. Butler Judge Colt appointed C F Weed of Brookline and Melroy H Gibson of Boston receivers for William S Butler Co Gilchrist Company and Everybodys Store by agreement of the Butler companies The three stores will be managed by the receivers who may borrow on receivers certificates if needed to keep operations going and protect creditors Bonds were posted for 75 000 for Gilchrist 50 000 for Butler and 30 000 for Everybody's Store Gibson has been Gilchrist manager and Weed practices in the Exchange Building
Brown completed a heavy signal drill in steady rain with 30 players in today’s session. The squad will depart for Hartford at 9 tomorrow to prepare for the Yale game, lining up Mitchell at center Tenney Henry Bartlett and Crowther at quarter in the backfield.
The Gilchrist Company guaranteed the lease by William Filehe’s Sons to William Ss. Butler & Co. Inc. at the Washington and Winter streets property. The petition says William E. Butler borrowed from Gilchrist to loan to Butler & Co. Inc., which bought merchandise and sold it, implying mingled dealings and a need for receivers to straighten affairs, despite Gilchrist being solvent.
In Lawrence the main event between Terry Brooks and Jack Redmond fizzled as both stalled through seven rounds. Brooks claimed a neck injury after going down, while Referee Jim Crilley warned repeatedly. Next week Noah Brusso meets Kid Mercier at the Unity Club.
Orrine is advertised as the standard home remedy for the drink habit, praised by thousands of women for restoring sobriety and household finances. The two forms, a tasteless powder and a pill, cost $1.00 per box and a refund is offered if no benefit is seen, with sales through Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores.
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