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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
13
Judge Carpenter ordered forfeiture of Jack Johnson's $80 000 personal bond today effective next April if the prize fighter fails to appear for trial under the Mann white slave act. Johnson reportedly took out citizenship papers in France.
Washington October 13. Fifteen year old Robbie Crawford a messenger who rode in front of President Wilsons automobile a few days ago was a happy lad today. When he left the hospital fully recovered he received a brand new wheel the gift of the President and a personal letter.
An advertisement touts ZEMO as a universal remedy for eczema and itching. It claims one application stops itching on any body part and includes endorsements from Dr. G. Johnson of Quannah Texas. Sold at 25 cents in stores and by BE. W. Rose Medicine Co. in St. Louis.
Congressman A. P. Gardner told outdoor crowds in Lawrence that he favors an eight hour day for women and urged a federal standard to replace varying state laws. He argued Massachusetts faces disadvantage from other states and warned that local plans are hindered by wider conditions in North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alaska Mississippi and Louisiana.
David Lamar, the Wall Street operator charged with impersonating Congressmen, must appear in U S District Court here next Wednesday to plead to the indictment or forfeit his $3000 bond. Federal Judge Hunt so ruled. Lamar’s whereabouts are said to be unknown to federal authorities.
Governor Foss urged removing prisons from political control in Massachusetts and outlined reforms aimed at reducing wastage of human lives. He highlighted the disparity between reform spending and prosecution costs and cited debt and petty offenses leading to excessive incarceration.
A Massachusetts official argues that many small penalties lead to jail time, urging probation over imprisonment. The plan includes suspending commitments for nonpayment, detailed character reviews, and placing offenders on supervised reintegration rather than hard confinement. The talk stresses shifting focus from punishment to rehabilitation and expanding prison industries with community support.
After three years of practical contact with the prison system, the governor declares it the weakest spot in government. He credits Massachusetts as a leader in reform and urges change through an awakened public conscience, criticizing reactionary interests nationwide.
An old advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound will break a cold in hours when taken every two hours for three doses. It promises quick relief from runny nose, headache, feverishness, sore throat and sneezing and notes a 25 cent price at drug stores.
Advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claiming cure for a cold in one day. Promises refund if it fails with Grove’s signature on each box and a 25 cent price.
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