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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1913
Page
2
Arthur B. Carter son in law of ex congressman Frank M Nye was arrested in Minneapolis on a bigamy charge. He allegedly confessed to marrying Mrs Selma Bendeson on February 10 1913 while his wife was away and staying at the Bendeson home.
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as an easy, ready made tonic to darken gray or faded hair. It claims the product removes dandruff and soothes the scalp while delivering natural looking, glossy, luxuriant color after several applications.
A new Anti-Defamation League formed by prominent American Jews will work to eradicate defamation through press appeals legislation vigilance and education. The group based in Chicago seeks equal justice and fair treatment for all and urges honest portrayals when stereotypes are untrue. Also noted is a four color Van Loon family comic in the upcoming Post Sunday section.
At a dance a dispute over who was the first U S president led Daniel S Libby to bet $18 that Washington was first, while John Wiggin claimed otherwise. The umpire ruled Columbus first, Libby paid but Wiggin won two months in jail with time in the prison library ahead.
The Utah and Delaware crews at Villefranche and the Vermont and Ohio crews at Marseilles face an abortive trip to Rome due to a missing custodian. Alfonso Calderozzo, once a bandsman on the Utah, oversaw about $3000 raised for the voyage on Chaplain Reaney’s recommendation, but he cannot be found.
A vintage advertisement describes vanity and self improvement through facial treatments. It claims a friend recommended a saxolite lotion and mercorized wax to reduce wrinkles, restore youthfulness, and transform the complexion in ten days with nightly applications.
Dorchester mother Mrs. Joseph C. O'Kane reports her two elder children Joseph Cyril Jr. and Gertrude have entered the San Francisco world fair prize contest. Gertrude has taken to kindergarten and claims to fly like a bird while Joseph remains delicate. The family notes their son Paul, aged one, previously won a small prize at Nan Tasket carnival. Mr. O'Kane works in real estate at 216 Bowdoin Street and is a Knight of Columbus.
Charles L. Ricketson files for $1000 damages against his brother Silas T. Ricketson in district court alleging his brother maliciously accused him of an unnatural act which he did not commit.
The Unitarian denomination moves to broaden missionary work abroad, shifting from near by needs to active overseas outreach. A conference in Channing Hall featured President Samuel A Eliot praising international effort while urging cooperation with heathen beliefs and a more open spiritual message.
The comic section next Sunday features a full color spread dedicated to the Van Loons. The lavish layout promises bright panels and themed gags centered on the popular characters.
General Auditor J Henry Neal testified at the arbitration hearing that the Boston Elevated Company held about 4 976 520 in deposits across 17 banks with most paying 2 percent and four paying 3 percent. He noted inactivity at Kidder Peabody Newton Central Worcester trusts and discussed rebates, depreciation, and insurance funds amid ownership details of surface lines.
The hearing was adjourned to 10 a m today at Ford Hall. Russell A Sears is expected as the companys next witness with a few more to be called. If General Bancroft testifies he will be summoned by Mrs Feeny in rebuttal. Mazie the Motor Maid continues in a new adventure with colors on next Sundays Post.
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