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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1911
Page
8
A Cincinnati blaze at the J. Baum Safe & Lock Co plant injures many and kills two boys aged seven and five as exits clog and workers jump from a fourth floor window to the roof of a nearby building. Insurance covers $150000 loss. Fire marshal reports tragedy near a street during emergency response.
District Attorney Pelletier announced the appointment of P H Hallett as deputy assistant district attorney to succeed the late Robert B Neson. Hallett resides at 668 Broadway South Boston.
Interstate Commerce Commission opens a nationwide inquiry into the express business in New York with hearings. Attorney Frank Lyon cites 270000 miles of railway 31328 stations and a 27000000 plant cost 10000000 net income yielding about 38 percent return.
Congressman David L Lewis of Cumberland Md says government ownership would be the logical fix for express services. He notes parcels post would be costly and inefficient, with high rates compared to freight. D O Ives of the Boston Chamber attributes blame to express firms for evading public responsibilities and abusing receipt clauses.
Ministers of the Boston Baptist Ministers' Conference vote to entertain pastors from outside a 25 mile circle for the New England Baptist Conference in Boston on December 6 and 6. The Ford building will host the congress with a large attendance expected. A memorial fund for the late Rev. Augustus Prime seeks $5,000 for a new sanctuary choir. A concert at St Margaret's Parish House aims to raise funds.
G Frank Sanborn, an aged Penacook resident born in Hooksett, reached his 96th birthday. He has lived in Penacook eighty years and held railroad contracts across New York Canada Vermont and Massachusetts, notably between East Woburn and Stoneham. He recalls events around the era of General Bam and Seapehen.
Lincoln Centre Kan November 22 With two closing arguments left the tar party case appeared headed for a jury verdict tomorrow The testimony ended at noon a two hour recess followed while the judge prepared instructions Prosecutor McCanless finished his address before adjournment Defense speakers Colonel Donald Ritchie and Z C Milliken spoke at the night session Tomorrow J J McCurdy and A N Hawkes will speak for the defense and the State respectively
Edward Golden eight receives no testimony from Barret son of George Golden at Wickboro Pa trial. Judge Shafer rules the boy too young to testify. Prosecution seeks statements from nine year old playmate Albert Sampson. Mrs Golden shot July 18. claim is self defense versus murder accusation. Neighbor Mrs Smail missing since habeas hearing. her testimony hoped to reveal lights or conversation night of crime.
In New York on November 22 Mrs Frances OShaughnessy sobbed as prosecutors sought a witness to identify the bloodstained shirt worn by her husband George OShaughnessy, slain as she claimed in a crime of passion. The defense argues mental instability from marital abuse. a child born in prison died. A postshooting confession was read, noting her prayer for her husband's soul.
Washington November 22 manufacturers of saccharine urged the pure food board to amend its order prohibiting its use in foods arguing that small quantities are as harmless as sugar pepper or salt and should be allowed under existing standards.
The defense calls the judge’s rulings favorable to the three defendants A N Simms Sherril Clark and John Schmidt while Prosecutor McCanless voices satisfaction The jury hears that mere talk with assailants of Miss Chamberlain does not alone convict and that aiding and abetting may apply even without presence Miss Chamberlain and her mother attend as witnesses narrators describe testimony from Schmidt and Clark and other witnesses including Ricord the jailed barber who overhears proceedings and previously lured Miss Chamberlain to the tarrets The trial continues with rebuttal witnesses and continued testimony about the defendants intentions and actions
Sore feet swollen feet and other foot troubles are claimed to be cured by TIZ. The remedy cleanses pores, draws out poisonous exudations, and offers instant improvement with weekly use, selling for 25 cents per box from Walter Luther Dodge & Co. in Chicago.
The Embroidery Made Easy pattern featured in Sundays Post decorates a bag and promises a handsome Christmas present. The item showcases craft instructions and project ideas aimed at cheerful gift making.
The article argues that excess weight is undesirable but a lack of body reserve endangers health. It claims 3 grain hypo-nuclane tablets boost blood corpuscles and weight, advising sealed packages and several months of use per directions.
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