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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1913
Page
9
Edward Sherman a 35 year old fisherman was found dead in the surf off Swans Island Maine. He disappeared last night while checking his lobster car in a punt, likely capsized by wind and waves.
An advice column urges thin readers to use Sargol tablets with every meal to convert fatty foods into body weight. It claims the six fish-building elements boost blood absorption and red blood cell count, reportedly increasing weight three to five pounds weekly. Sold by druggists with a weight gain guarantee.
Advertising copy urges readers to make Mentho Laxene at home to save money and guarantee purity and effectiveness for coughs colds and related illnesses. It promotes a 2.5 ounce bottle mixed with syrup and a one pint final solution with instructions and a money back guarantee.
Four men Irvin F. Moore John W. Riches William E. White and Charles H. Baker were arraigned in Superior Court and pleaded not guilty to charges tied to an alleged scheme to train young men to operate moving picture machines. Bail set at 500 dollars each. Authorities warn more arrests likely as investigations continue into related treasurer scams for a show called the Purple Widow.
The university faculty endorses the tango the fish walk and the one step for student dances while the turkey trot and the bunny hug remain banned by special order. Freshman class plans reveal the approved dances for the upcoming annual ball.
Ames Chemical Co announces a plant named Diabete Herb discovered in Mexico claimed to reduce sugar and restore vigor in diabetics. A week’s supply costs 450c with a free booklet. money-back guarantee applies if no benefit. Stores in Whitney Point and Boston invite proof of cures.
Miss Zeke Emerson of Jackson Michigan lies seriously ill from brain concussion after injuries in a riot at Bow Baths in London's east end on November 5. The incident occurred during a Womens Social and Political Union meeting where a volunteers corps was announced. Sylvia Pankhurst attended the melee as police tried to arrest her, resulting in Emerson being struck and knocked down.
The Supreme Court set aside a 280 year prison sentence for C. M. Summers, president of the First National Bank of Juneau, Alaska, in a misapplication case. The indictment alleged 56 offenses, but the high court ruled only one count should have been charged under Alaska law.
An organization named the Advertising Vigilance Association Inc has been formed to enforce laws against fraudulent advertising and unfair competition. A long list of Greater Boston retail firms is included among the stockholders.
The Advertising Vigilance Association Inc formed by Boston merchants aims to enforce law compliance and curb misrepresentation. At the Oct. 29 1918 meeting officers included Joseph E. Pridday president and Henry Siegel Co secretary with a lineup of directors from retail, furniture, groceries and other trades. The group will pursue offenders to achieve reform, invoking district attorney action if needed, and invites signed public complaints without revealing complainants.
A November 10 fire in Pembroke Maine destroyed the general store and residence of Mrs Eva Smith and the stores of Clarence Small and John Dudley plus William Conleys residence. Three other buildings burned and stocks of several firms were damaged by rain and mud after volunteers fought the flames.
Washington November 10 the administration move to send the currency bill to a conference of Senate Democrats touched off a sharp floor debate and left the Senate banking committee deadlocked with a do nothing session Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska condemned administration policy and refused to join any caucus that would alter his anti administration voting stance.
Senator Reed urged continued nonpartisan talks in the committee and said he would join a caucus if needed. The committee made two failed attempts to work, adjourning for Democratic conference time and again as administration senators were absent. Republicans pledged to draft a bill based on the administration proposal if Democrats delay action. Senator Kern explained the planned conference would not be binding and aimed only to discuss the currency question. Another try to assemble the panel was planned for tomorrow with little expectation of progress.
The Vermont statute of 1906 imposing a tax on savings deposits in national banks was upheld as constitutional by the Supreme Court. The decision in Washington on November 10 declared the tax legal and valid under state authority.
In a blizzard near Wanstead Ontario a Grand Trunk freight wreck killed conductor William Moffatt and brakeman George A Holleran and injured others. The west bound No 91 crashed into the stalled freight. engineer Burrell survived. All victims resided in Sarnia.
A live burlesque at the Grand Opera House featured the Progressive Girls led by Jack Reid as Dennis Murphy. Ella Reid Gilbert and Etta Jorns drew acclaim among the 30 performers while The Girl in the Moon Mystery impressed women patrons. Upcoming events include ragtime piano, song contest, wrestling with Goulette and Long, referee George Tuohy, and Friday amateurs with new talent.
Waldron's Casino hosted the Beauty Parade company presenting a two act farce Local Color with musical settings. Harry Fields as the comic lead and George Hayes as the country constable headline a cast including Joe Phillips George Wood James Howell F Marchant Countess Rossi Lilla Brennan Alberta Gilbert and Elsie Meadows. A large chorus of singers complemented the performance.
An excellent show at Loew's Orpheum yesterday featured Jesse Lasky’s piano bugs nine in number as the headline act. The bill included Louis Bates and company in a comedy sketch Romalo and Delano gymnasts Hayden and Tonge in a musical piece Adams brothers black faced comedians King and Gee entertainers and a lineup of new photo plays.
Marcus Loew presented Miss Frances Clare assisted by Guy Rawson and eight little girl friends at Loew’s St James Theatre. The bill included Jack Symonds the Clivatti Troubadours Lohne and Sterling cyclists Herbert and Dennis burlesque king Al Leonard and other acts plus recent photo plays.
Fort Greble artillerymen recaptured Privates McCrosgrove and Wellman, who escaped from the post prison after forging a key. The pair, awaiting court martial, fled by boat then sailed Narragansett Bay, but were seized by mid forenoon and returned to the fort.
The Gaiety Theatre hosts the Beh man Show, a week long burlesque engagement led by Lew Kelly noted as a standout comedian. The supporting troupe also earns praise with Gertrude Lynch in Eva Tanguay impersonation, Vic Casmore and George Douglass in the Tin Man and Scarecrow routine, and Mar telle as Julian Eltinge. Lon Hascell Eileen Sheridan Ameta Pynes and Fred Wyckoff also receive strong approval for their work.
Bowdoin Square Theatre offered Perry's 10 Minstrel Misses with many beauties, the Four Dancing Belles, and acts by Williams and Culver, George Martin, Trent and Trent, Gladys Lloyd, Fred and Bess Lucier, Jack Wolff, and Joe Daly Trio. The four reel feature The Rogues of Paris played. Tonight a song contest. other nightly events through Friday.
The United States Good Roads convention opened in St Louis with a smaller attendance than expected. Senator Bankhead of Alabama presided and warned that bad roads act as a barrier, separating farms from cities and rural districts from urban areas.
President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot told a Park Street Church luncheon that consolidation federation and cooperation guide the push for church unity. William H. Faunce of Brown University urged unity in the fight against vice as Rev. Dr. Herbert S. John presided at the Evangelical Alliance event.
Secretary of War Lindsay M. Garrison arrived in New York aboard the Colon after inspecting the canal route and its future organization. He proceeded to Washington at noon to brief the President on his findings, declining to reveal report details or discuss the Mexican situation.
President Wilson pardoned William Dunbar who fled to China after bail and a 1893 Oregon opium smuggling conviction. His petition had strong backing from consuls in China and officials who praised his conduct in Hong Kong during the 20 years he was abroad.
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