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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1913
Page
11
In Haverhill on Edgewood Street a lighted candle toppled onto a bed while children played. Two of the siblings escaped as a three year old remained covered by flames until the mother rushed in and tore away burning bed clothes with her bare hands, suffering severe burns but saving the child.
A long advertisement touts Eckmans Alterative as a fifteen year tested remedy for lung and throat ailments. It cites a testimonial from Ernest P. Wilcox a missionary worker in New York and describes improvements from pneumonia and cold to renewed health. The ad claims no narcotics and urges readers to contact Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for a booklet of recoveries.
Joseph M. Coldwell of Worcester, convicted of inciting riot during the Draper plant strike at Hopedale, was sentenced to one year in the house of correction by Judge Raymond in the Superior Court. He had acted as an organizer for the Industrial Workers of the World at the strike’s start but was later repudiated by the group.
Senator Williams of Mississippi led a battle to block L. E. Pinkham’s appointment as Hawaii governor citing past Republican ties and nonresidency. The Senate deferred action after an hour, while 50 consular appointments sent by President Wilson were confirmed.
Postmaster General Burleson asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to lift the parcel post maximum from 20 to 50 pounds for the first and second zones. Action hinges on the commission’s affirmative ruling, expected to occur. The change would not alter current parcel post rates, which would stay lower for intra‑zone shipments.
James H. Daly of 59 Crescent Avenue Dorchester was buried beneath a woodpile while stacking wood. He was rushed to City Hospital with a broken leg and severe internal injuries.
New York expects Ferdi nand Pinney Earle to arrive soon as Emilie Fischbacher seeks a writ of habeas corpus to compel him to produce Harold Earle, the child she claims was kidnapped with the help of Charlotte Herman in France. Cable reports place Earle aboard the steamship Marquette due in Boston or the steamship Finland due in New York tomorrow. A similar writ may be sought in Boston if he is aboard the Marquette.
James Purcell the gambler once named the original squealer in police protection schemes must stand trial for the murder of his 12 year old daughter Agnes. A court commission ruled Purcell sane and the killing followed his wife calling him a squealer prompting him to shoot at her and fatally wound their child.
An advertisement urges readers to try Pyramid Pile Remedy for piles without surgery. It promises rapid relief from pain and congestion and offers a free trial coupon, then a regular 50 cent package at drug stores.
A sensational pledge promotes Optona as a cure for eye ailments and reduced eyeglass need. It urges readers to buy Optona, mix with water, and bathe eyes twice daily claiming cures for astigmatism eyestrain cataract conjunctivitis and other disorders. The piece contrasts glasses with crutches and urges immediate action to strengthen magnetic eyes.
Work at the Fore River shipyards in Quincy remains brisk with 17 vessels under construction worth about 24 million dollars. Thirteen are for the United States Navy, including the battleship Nevada and nine submarines, plus a submarine tender and two torpedo boats. The Argentine Republic orders the Rivadavia battleship at 11 million dollars and three merchant steamers add about 1 million more. The Nevada is set for launch next March, while other contracts cover the Amelco for Boston Molasses and two ships for J S & S Emery & Co sailing to San Francisco via the Panama Canal.
Judge Bruce of the Malden District Court ordered the K. K. Terrace gang members James Bryson and Samuel Stone to remain apart and not eat sleep or walk together. They appeared in court on a charge of being seen in each other's company and were placed on probation until January 14 with jail time possible if reoffenders are reported. They spent Sunday night in the Everett police station despite the edict.
New Haven Conn November 24. Signal department workers of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad building block signals between Springfield Massachusetts and New Haven left work today. They demanded higher wages and changes in conditions. Several hundred men were said to be interested in the action in this city and many left work pending a conference with railroad officials.
A Boston reader reports chronic kidney pain from exposure and jarring. Doan's Kidney Pills eased back pain and repaired failing kidneys, restoring strength and reducing morning stiffness.
Dr. Edwin N. Kent reports more than half of Brookline public school students have decayed teeth. He notes 97 of 100 Andover public school children show decay and links neglect, improper diet, and lack of exercise to dental decay while highlighting national efforts to gather expert opinions for widespread lectures.
A home remedy claims to stop hair loss and promote growth using a mix of water rum glycerine and Barbo Compound rubbed into the scalp several times weekly. The method is said to darken faded gray hair and make it glossy, with reported cases of four to five inch growth in months.
An advertisement touts Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion as a safe non alcohol remedy to renew strength for elderly and frail individuals. It highlights hypophosphites and olive oil as nourishing, promises money back if no improvement, and notes Rexall Stores as distributors.
Washington reports city food inspectors warning the public about poisoning from meats spoiled by unusually mild weather. A surplus of meat distributed in Chicago for Thanksgiving spoiled as temperatures stayed high. Dr. Sherman notes spoiled products emit foul odor and that even slightly spoiled fowl and game can cause severe intestinal disorders.
Manuel Delgado Jr aged 9 of 134 Bridge Street East Cambridge is at Massachusetts General Hospital after being struck by a train engine while playing in yard No 8 of the Boston and Maine. Both legs were severed below the knees and doctors fear for his life.
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