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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1911
Page
4
A New Brunswick druggist testifies after twenty eight years selling Swamp Root that it relieves and cures kidney liver and bladder troubles. He cites personal household use and numerous observed cases, praising Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root and its merit to sufferers. He notes customers speak highly after trial.
A brief cyclonic gale struck Dedham and surrounding areas just before 6 a.m. yesterday, lasting minutes and causing thousands of dollars in losses. The destruction followed a narrow path about a mile long and 50 to 100 feet wide with clean, sharp damage along its track.
The East Dedham tornado struck Endicott Islington and Westwood with great force. An icehouse at Little Wigwam Pond collapsed as the wind uprooted trees and damaged farms on East Street. The Davenport icehouses suffered about 5000 dollars in damage. A large pine grove was felled and several outbuildings, roofs, and a cupola were destroyed.
James Coagn, 28, left a note asking his sister in England to pay his debts. He cut his left wrist at the Salvation Army Hotel 1623 Washington Street, was found unconscious at 9, taken to City Hospital where two surgeons say he may recover.
Providence reports Massachusetts Institute of Technology won the annual four and three-quarter mile cross country race from Brown University with a score of Tech 40, Brown 45. Norman Tarbor of Brown finished first with a time of 23 minutes 28 seconds.
A civil session jury awarded $250 against Patrolman James A Burns of the Boston police after Joseph F F Gallant aged 18 testified he was assaulted, knocked down and injured on July 12. Judge Duff presided.
Edward Ricord a barber pleaded guilty before Judge Dallas Glover to decoying Miss Mary Chamberlain to a tar party near Shady Bend on August 7. He received a suspended sentence pending trial of other defendants and has awaited action on an appeal from a prior one year sentence for complicity in the attack.
Boston police reshuffle elevates Sergeant John J. Rooney to lieutenant and moves him to headquarters. Several patrolmen and lieutenants swap posts across the city including Broadway, City Hall, Hanover, and Lagrange Street stations. New assignments follow the deaths and vacancies shaping the force.
An old advertisement promotes bromide quinine cold and grip relief claiming to remove the cause. It invites readers to seek the full name and look for a signature by E. W. Grove and notes a price of 25 cents.
Advertisers claim progressive women save time and water by washing in cool or lukewarm water with Fels-Naptha. The soap is said to reduce rubbing and heat, protect clothes from wear, and cost little for a large cake that lasts longer than ordinary soaps. Follow wrapper directions.
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