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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1912
Page
6
May Tracy admitted guilt after abducting five year old Louis Finkle on the Charles River embankment. She was sentenced yesterday to six months in the House of Correction.
A fifty cent box of Pape s Diapepsin claims to cure indigestion within five minutes. The advertisement touts its candy like taste and says it digests all foods, relieves sour stomach, dyspepsia, gastritis, and stomach misery, and eliminates need for laxatives or liver pills.
An advisory urges women to seek safe proper aid for physical ills and nervous low mood. It promotes a safe gentle well tried remedy as the effective treatment option.
A vintage advertisement touts Beecham's Pills as removing the cause of female suffering. It claims the tonic clears the system and relieves headaches backaches lassitude and nerve rebellion. The copy urges trying a few doses to feel the difference and feel strengthened.
In U S District Court Judge Colt postponed action for a week on appointing separate receivers for WilliamS Butler & Co Gilchrist Company and Everybody s Store times. Creditors led by Attorney David Stoneman complain receivers withhold creditor lists while other parties say equal treatment will aid a broad settlement. Receivers expect two weeks to finalize asset and liability statements as buyers express willingness to acquire two concerns and the third’s assets. Judge Morton's deadline remains Dec 4 for the receivers to answer the bankruptcy petition.
Former Senator Albert J. Beveridge told Kansas City audience that the Progressive party would break the sectional block in American politics, describing it as the medium for reform during a notable address.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from stomach and bowel issues without nausea or weakness and promotes the product as safe and flavorful. The piece urges mothers to keep it on hand and specifies the full name and maker.
A. J. Brown of Rochester New York testifies to Dr Kilmer Swamp Root saving him from Brights Disease and Dropsy in 1884 after doctors predicted death. He recommends the remedy to others and confirms the sworn statement before Notary Nelson E Spencer on August 21 1911 in Monroe County New York.
Proclaiming Swamp Root’s benefits, the ad invites readers to send to Dr Kilmer and Co for a sample bottle at Bing hamton New York and mentions a kidney and bladder booklet. It urges mentioning the Boston Daily Post and notes fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes sold at drug stores.
Ex Senator William A Nye of Bournedale joined the GOP doctors panel debating the fate of the Republican party. The board now includes John Hays Hammond Gardner and Joseph Walker besides Nye. Each doctor calls for new leadership but offers a different cure.
The state political fight centers on who should be the Republican Senate nominee. Nye backs Samuel W. McCall, arguing a McCall win by a Republican Legislature would restore party confidence. Gardner backs Curtis Guild Jr., Hammond seeks new state chair, Walker hints at running. Speaker Cush ing and President Greenwood organize the Legislature as Allen of Melrose is named Senate judiciary chair hopeful.
An afternoon tea honored Mr. and Mrs. George Arliss at Linestreet's Top Theatre. Mrs. Charles Bruce Perkins hosted. attendees included Mrs. Lyman W. Cole, William Wilson, Burton Miller, Virginia Tanner, Dennis Shea, Toy Theatre members, and many second-season subscribers. Tea served in newly built rooms. Arliss, star of Disraeli at Plymouth Theatre, showed interest in Boston’s dramatic scene.
An old advertisement warns against unsafe cold cures and touts Father John’s Medicine as a safe stimulant free tonic. It claims fifty years of success as a throat and lung healer and cough remedy, labeled doctor’s prescription pure and wholesome with a guarantee.
A warning about liver disorders stressing that illness can spread from the liver to the stomach and nervous system. It touts Hunyadi Janos Pills as a scientific remedy, effective in one or two pills at night, sold by druggists for overnight relief.
Mrs Alec Tweedie, English author and traveller visiting at 40 Commonwealth avenue, argues that marriage should be more easily dissolved for childless couples and that, in fact, the law should not compel such persons to stay together. She is a daughter of the late Dr George Harley FRS of University College, London.
A speaker argues for prioritizing children's welfare while supporting broader divorce freedoms. She cites England's new divorce law granting equal rights after long habitual offenses and praises Finland's simple, stigma free process with shared assets and child arrangements. The text urges parental choice and two-centered upbringing for young children.
Samuel Kk. Uilian, a Boston jeweller, testified before an aldermanic committee about his store robbery in 1910. He described visiting New York where the burglars were captured two weeks after the crime and recaptured by Boston police later. He lost goods valued at 15000 dollars, recovered 135 dollars, paying 26 dollars to a pawn broker for 60 dollars worth.
Captain John Ryan, a 34 year veteran of the Newton police department, retired yesterday on half pay effective January 1. The Board of Aldermen raised his salary from $1300 to $2000 and approved a $1000 pension.
An advertisement claims Rheumatism relief from Eimer & Amend's N. Y. 2851 product. It urges readers not to suffer and notes reliable druggists carry the remedy, highlighting its efficacy and accessibility.
In Indianapolis on November 26, testimony at the dynamite conspiracy trial tied labor union officers to threats. John T. Garrett of a construction firm testified that John H. Barry of the Iron Workers Union urged unionizing a nonunion job, warning of consequences before a bridge blast in St Louis on August 9, 1908.
Chester Krum questions Barry’s counsel as Garrett cites a union official denying dynamiting. Wallace Marshal recalls a French Lick job where Fred Sherman urged unionizing, prompting threats of violence. McCain cites explosions on Buffalo and Erie jobs after union pressure. Trainmen recount McManigal and McNamara travel and the Los Angeles Times blast. Robinson recalls carrying McManigal’s luggage with unknown contents.
After a lengthy meeting the committee on ordinances voted to report back to the City Council recommending a three member panel be appointed to confer with the Metropolitan Fire Hazard Commission on extending building limits and to what extent. The panel will report findings to the City Council before action is taken.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound claiming to break a cold and end grippe misery after two hourly doses, with a 25 cent package said to contain no quinine and to act gently while tasting pleasant. It asserts symptoms vanish after the first dose and urges substitution avoidance.
John F. Hurley was nominated for the 13th time for Mayor of Salem at a preliminary election held today. He has served four terms and been defeated eight times. A small vote was cast. During the process the Supreme Court announced Salem adopted the commission form of government at the recent election.
Under a new form the city will be governed by a five member board including the mayor for three years a finance director and a public works director for two years and a public property and public health director each for one year The seven aldermen and 24 member common council are abolished and the school committee is cut from 21 to five members Elections are on Dec 17 In mayoral race J F Hurley defeats William S Felton 1917 to 1651 while Arthur S Howard gets 490 votes Eight candidates seek each remaining commission office with two chosen for each post
Entries for the 15 mile cross country hike close Wednesday forenoon at the Municipal A A office on Beacon street. Over 100 entrants expected including young men older boys and some women. The event is public and open to Boston residents over 16 years who wish to participate.
One hundred thousand settlers from the United States entered western Canada between April 1 and Oct. 1 according to figures issued by the Canadian immigration commissioner's office in Winnipeg.
Special Examiner Ward Prouty used testimony from Charles S. Wentworth, a Boston wholesale lumber dealer, to show big shippers enjoyed better service on the Boston & Maine road while small shippers complained of poor service during a brief Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry at the federal building.
Attorney Blatchford notes large shippers report satisfactory service while many small shippers complain. The examiner highlights that all shippers deserve reasonable service, despite Boston merchants receiving a three day faster line to Chicago to stay competitive. The debate centers on fairness between big and small shippers.
D Fuginini of Belmont was found guilty of receiving 19 stolen pigs and fined 100 by Judge Almy. Police linked the pigs to Harrington’s piggery on Wight Street, Waverley, after a month of investigation. The animals were in Fu ginini’s custody.
The piece condemns a perfumed depilatory scam used by an impostor and cautions readers to challenge druggists who promote it. It notes a standing offer of five thousand dollars to prove any eradiation of hair roots and urges readers to demand clear statements to avoid being defrauded.
Washington officials report rumors that Secretary Meyer planned to resign circulated in the capital but he flatly denied the claim at the White House after a cabinet meeting. He said he intends to remain in office for the duration of the presidency.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and sluggish stomachs caused by quick lunches. It claims a single grain digests 3000 grains of food, aiding absorption and revitalizing the body, with the product available from all druggists at 50 cents per box.
Musterole is a white ointment claimed to replace mustard plasters without blistering. It is rubbed on to relieve sore throat bronchitis croup stiff neck rheumatism lumbago and other pains. Sold 25c 50c and $2.50 hospital size. mail order available from Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
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