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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1913
Page
11
In Haverhill, police and transit workers searched for George Whalen after a 15-year-old daughter Viola alleged an assault with intent to kill. She later confessed the tale was a fabrication to aid her mother in a divorce, and neighbors found her tied and gasping before she recanted.
Lavina Davis of Brookline was hit by an electric car on Harvard street near Webster place around 5 PM. Eyewitnesses feared fatal injuries but she sustained only a bruised right wrist and was aided at the scene.
An advertisement explains that thin people can gain 5 to 8 pounds in two weeks using Sargol tablets with meals. It claims Sargol boosts red blood cells, aids digestion, and helps weight increase 10 to 25 pounds monthly while the new flesh stays. The copy notes 40 tablets per package, pleasant taste, and a money back guarantee.
The Panama canal opening will inaugurate at least one new Boston to Pacific coast freight service. Steamers will depart Boston fortnightly at first and may run weekly if conditions warrant.
Boston businessmen gathered at Port Directors to discuss the Emery Steamship Company now incorporated. The fleet will include the 9000 ton Atlantic and the 9000 ton Pacific, with additional chartered vessels to start. The conference included Cham ber of Commerce representatives, railroads, and leading Pacific coast shippers.
Archie Hurlburt, manager of the Boston Tavern in Ordway Place, has bought the hotel from Walter Glidden. The tavern will be renamed Hurlburt's Hotel starting today. Numerous improvements accompany the ownership change and Hurlburt remains manager. A special dinner will be served this evening to honor the change.
Mrs. Arthur R. Brown of Newtonville introduces her seven year old son Robert Atherton in a Charles Dickens costume as one of up to five hundred New England children chosen for a beauty contest at the Panama Exposition. Photos will be displayed in the Temple of Childhood in San Francisco and inquiries go to the Temple of Childhood.
Bayonne New Jersey September 30 two bank staffers Charles Jaeger a paying teller and Henry W Klink his assistant were jailed on warrants tied to a reported eight thousand dollar shortage at City Bank The exact charges were not disclosed.
Richard B. Gilley of Swampscott, aged 78, died yesterday at Union Hospital in Lynn. For 26 years he served the town police department in various roles and was a well known figure in the community.
The Queen Quality brand moves to C. F. Hovey & Co in Boston after a detailed review by Hovey experts. The Roxbury factory of Thomas G. Plant Company, maker of Queen Quality, is described as the world’s largest women’s fine footwear plant with over 5,000 workers and 13 acres of floor space. The Boston store expands its footwear department to showcase the complete Queen Quality line, with prices from 3 50 to 5 dollars.
Ad promotes Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy for biliousness headaches constipation and sour stomach. It promises immediate cleansing of undigested food and foul gases and says a box keeps the stomach liver and bowels regulated for months with a strong nudge to buy for children.
Col Harry L. Hawthorne VU.S.A. Coast Artillery Corps Boston district assumes chief marshal role for the Columbus Day parade on Monday morning October 18. He recently arrived in New England and was formerly military attache in Japan. He will appoint his chief of staff and staff in line with last year’s tradition.
The Jacoby Club founded four years ago by Ernest Jacoby of Brookline and linked to Emmanuel Church in Boston announced today it will operate from 127 Newbury Street Boston due to growth. Membership has increased significantly.
Candidate Bird wrapped up the second day of his Massachusetts tour in Greenfield after a 12 hour run covering 105 miles. He visited 19 communities and spoke to about 1800 of 7934 registered voters amid a 35 923 population. From New Salem through Leverett Wendell and Northfield to Greenfield, crowds greeted him with large receptions and some unscripted remarks. Two rallies closed the day drawing 350 at Washington Hall and 406 at Turner's Falls.
Speaker Mr. Bird addresses about 100 workers at the Griswold mill complex before the Griswold post office, urging child labor limits and higher wages for women while weaving in religious language. He faces delays, a stray horse, and engine trouble, with sizable crowds in Shelburne Falls and Buckland.
Ferncroft Inn at Middleton found guilty yesterday of maintaining four gaming and illegal liquor nuisances. Sentences for the management are among the heaviest for such offences with appeals planned. Mansfield gets three months plus a $500 fine. the Ferncroft Inn corporation $50.
Antonio Biondo a Brooklyn machinist was acquitted by a jury in the United States District Court yesterday on a charge of violating the white slave act. He was arrested in Springfield on Aug with Katherine Bicking of Brooklyn.
The Aurora, a light cruiser of an entirely new type, was launched at Devonport and joined the British fleet. Described by Winston Churchill as a destroyer of destroyers, she displaces 3500 tons with a 30 knot speed and oil power. Armor belt coats her length and armament matches the threat of strong destroyers. Eight ships of this type are under construction and eight more to be laid down next year.
Miss Helen Appleton Furness daughter of Mr and Mrs Furness and Paul Philipp Hussard a Virginia Tech graduate were married at Franklin Street Congregational Church in Manchester New Hampshire on September 2.
Dorchester and Brockton residents credit Osmo-Chemic treatments with curing liver throat and deafness issues. The firm will give one month free treatment to new or renewing patients who start on or before October 18, with all medicines included. Limited time offer.
Mrs. A. Cosseboon of 283 Warren St Roxbury reports long rheumatism and partial paralysis relieved after treatments by Osmo-Chemic Physicians. She says her health improved after a few sessions and she is now notably better under the booster medication.
Dr J L Piounkett chief ing physician lists specialties in eye ear nose throat chest and chronic diseases. Permanent offices suites 8 9 10 entrance near 18 Boylston St Boston. Office hours a.m to m closed Sundays.
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