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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
6
Trial opened with insanity plea for Mattie Hackett death. Defence signals closing and cross examination hint at one or more assailants. A tramp purportedly confessing to killing the 17 year old girl is said to be a forthcoming witness.
An advertisement extols Poslam as a rapid remedy for eczema acne and other skin diseases claiming overnight relief from itching and irritation. It promotes Poslam Soap as infection resistant and offers free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York.
Maine officials failed to locate Minnie D Simmons in Boston as she remains a key witness in the Hackett murder trial. She worked at Elmwood Hotel Readfield and has evaded summons. Reports say her testimony may implicate Mrs Raymond, accused of the crime, in a jealousy dispute.
Thirty seven United States army officers in uniform showed their mounts in jumping contests for the Beresford cup at the national horse show. Marshal Ney, owned by Lt William H. Shepherd and ridden by Lt A DeSurles, was named best. The Pink On ridden by Lt Francis Ruggles took second, while Connie ridden by Capt Berkeley T Merchant took third.
Professor Frank W. Spear of the Boston Y M A spoke to the Melrose Women’s Club on the high cost of living. He blamed lax business, high wages from unions, and argued tariffs should stay on raw materials. He warned about foreign labor competition and bankruptcies among new business ventures.
An advertiser touts a simple home method to remove unwanted hair without electricity or painful devices. The offer includes a free partial trial to prove efficacy, urging readers not to dismiss the claim without testing.
Special notice invites women to fill in and mail the coupon to receive a purported hair removal service. The ad claims the donor’s standing is unquestioned and stresses the offer as sincere and genuine.
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