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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1911

Page

8

Fine coal dealers fined for short weights in Chelsea case

Eugene S. Morse and Eugene R. Morse, coal dealers of Chelsea, were each fined 15 dollars by Judge Sanderson in Superior Criminal Court for selling short weights to John Curvello of Revere on September 5. They had been fined 15 dollars each in Chelsea and appealed.

Eugene S Eugene R. Morse Chelsea Sanderson Superior Criminal Court John Curvello Revere

Mayor OKs Route for Boston & Eastern Electric Railroad

Mayor Fitzgerald signed the council approved route for the Boston & Eastern Electric Railroad Company. The plan provides four stations in East Boston and one in Postoffice Square, including a railroad tracks tunnel.

Fitzgerald Boston & Eastern Electric Railroad Company Fast Boston Postoffice Square

Relief in Every Package Promises Free Trial Cure Letter

Advertisement promises Dr Van Vieck's three fold absorption treatment for piles ulcers tumors fissure fistula and constipation with a free trial by mail. It cites testimonials and offers payment only if satisfied and asks readers to mail address to Dr Van Vieck Co Jackson Michigan. The copy urges immediate action and notes the Majestic Building address.

Dr. van Vieck Co Majestic Bldg Jackson, Mich

Fake Count Arraigned For Theft In Paris Case

Judge de Clamecy of the Court of Cassation faced charges in the Superior Criminal Court for lar ceny from the Hotel Touraine. He pleaded he would repay the funds obtained by bad checks, and the case was continued for one month as he awaited money from France to satisfy all obligations.

Phil de Clamecy Judge de Clamecy Court of “Cassation Paris France Touraine

The Count in Court and Visits to City Institutions

A Count appeared in court and sought a continuance while offering a light sentence deal to District Attorney Webster. The Count, first seen in Boston in 1910, dressed fashionably in a silk hat and accessories. Mayor Fitzgerald hosted him briefly before his secretary escorted him to the House of Correction at Deer Island and other facilities, where the Count suggested administrative changes.

Webber Boston Fitzgerald Det Tae Boudrot House of Correction Deer Island

Suffragettes Continue Pursuit Of Frothingham In Campaigns

Miss Margaret L. Foley and her band of suffragettes trailed Lieutenant Governor Frothingham through Wrentham after a Wellesley appearance in the rain. Despite abandoning heckling, their presence on the stump signaled they would pursue the Republican campaigners until election day.

Margaret L. Foley Frothingham Wrentham Wellesley Miss Foley

Suffragette Rally Tour Spreads Across Massachusetts

Lieutenant Governor Frothingham and Miss Foley campaigned through Wellesley Needham Medfield Millis Franklin Bellingham West Medway Norfolk Wrentham Foxboro Stoughton Walpole Dedham Sharon Norwood and more in drizzling rain. Foley urged women to have a say in state government while Frothingham stressed inclusive issues beyond national or state confines.

Boston Wellesley Republican Town Committee Wellesley College Miss Foley Frothingham Needham Medfield Millis Franklin Bellingham West Medway Norfolk Wrentham Foxboro Stoughton Walpole Dedham Sharon Norwood

Record of Boston fishing fleet at T wharf amid storms

The article notes heavy mooring at T wharf and nearby piers with about 100 vessels crowded by bad weather. A total of 86 arrivals this week brought nearly 2,000,000 pounds of fish, including haddock cod hake pollock cask and halibut. Prices per pound for haddock cod and other species are listed, along with vessel-by-vessel tonnage and species catches. A dory from the Ellen C Burke, associated with Frank Whittle, was found capsized and presumed lost. The new towboat Saturn underwent a builders trial, achieving 12.12 knots and preparing for commissioning. The turbine steamer Governor Cobb from St John N B will arrive for repairs before winter service between Knights Key and Havana. Governor Dingley will operate until Nov 3, followed by Galvin Austin.

T Wharf Wharf Long Wharf Haddock Hake Polines Ek.b. Penney Owe Eleanor de Costa Weazer Josie & Phebe Quonnapowitt Bsip Yankee Natalie J. Nelson Virginia W. P. Goulart Georgiana Moognam Frank Whittle Ellen C. Burke South Channel Whittle Nova Scotia Saturn Boston Towboat Company Bertelsen & Petergen Boston Boston Light J. Bertelsen J. P. Petersen Charles Skentelberg New England Coal & Coke Company Austin N. Barber John Harrington Green & Sons Governor Cobb

Apply This Paste and the Hairs Will Vanish

A fashion month feature touts delatone a simple powder to remove hair. Mix with water to form a paste, apply to skin for a few minutes, then rub off. The article claims hair vanishes with no pain or electric needle, costing about a dollar per ounce.

Registration totals show 109 022 voters in city for state election

The city closed registration with 109 022 names, 1504 fewer than last year’s state election, and 4902 more than the state primaries. Democratic ward Organizations under President Maynard claim 80 percent of gains. Recall of Mayor Fitzgerald requires 54 512 votes. unlikely to succeed given projected 85 000 voters and many abstentions.

Maynard Democratic City Committee Fitzgerald Wee Enone Cambridge Chelsea Somerville

Shipping News Miniature Almanac Highlights Arrivals and Clearances

The report lists arriving steamers Gloucester McDorman Newport News Norfolk Quantice Howes Philadelphia Herman Winter Colberth New York Bay Stile Strout Portland City of Bangor Colby Bath City of Gloucester Linneken Gloucester and tugs Augustine from Philadelphia towing barges for Saugus Swatara Killips Ports mouth towing barges Indian Ridge Clo Eagle Hill from Gloucester for Philadelphia June Cunningham Lyon towing barge Cansie for Sewall Point James Colley Millin Lynn towing barge No 10 for Baltimore Nottingham Quinn Salem towing barges C Tt i of N J Nos 5 and 7 for Port Johnson Aryan Maclachlan via Port Blakely schooners Pettipas Liverpool Nantasket Roads for harbor. Cleared steamers Menominee Antwerp Vin paindeiphte on Me Sort Limon C J Jumpanic Jr Winter New York schooner A J Sterling Fatonville SAILED steamers Calvin Austin John N B via Portland Eastport Currier San Juan P R Ontario Newport News Baltimore Mr Brett Sewall Point J A Devereux Newport News Uatter anchored tm Roads.

Gloucester McDorman Newport News Norfolk Quantice Howes Philadelphia Herman Winter Colberth New York Bay Stile Strout Portland City of Bangor Colby Bath City of Gloucester Linneken Augustine Margaret Donohue John T. Donohue Saugus Swatara Killips Portsmouth Indian Ridge Clo Eagle Hill Cunningham Lyon Cansie Sewall's Point James Oolley Millin Lynn Baltimore Notingham, Quinn Salem N. J Port Jhnaon Sity Aryan Maclachlan Ttle Wash Port Blakely Pettipas Liverpool Fitcey

Mrs Rich Dies at Home After Sudden Heart Trouble

Mrs Mary Rich mother of Chief Sewall M. Rich of the Somerville fire department died suddenly at her home on Sep street from heart trouble. Her death was reported by local authorities and noted by city officials.

Mary . Rich Sewall M. Rich Somerville Fire Department Yester

Taft Train Delays Extend White House Journey

Taft’s presidential train ran behind schedule from Los Angeles to Butte with a 25 minute stop at Ogden Utah and unscheduled delays in Southern California. The trip extends by two weeks or more, anticipating a departure after November 15. Senator Works pledged Taft support for arbitration treaties with Britain and France. Senator Jeff Davis, on his honeymoon, met Taft in Salt Lake City as the itinerary shifted.

Ogden Utah Taft Los Angeles Butte Mont Brigham City Logan Kansas Nebraska California Desert Spry Smoot D. C. Jackling Salt Lake City Washington Senator Works Taft Ais Great Britain France Jeff Davis Arkansas

Mayor Asks Help From Boston School Children

Boston mayor urges city pupils to aid the street cleaning department by picking up bottles and litter. He cites damaged milk bottles and debris harming horses and cars and plans to send letters to teachers for classroom read aloud.

Boston Fitzgerald

Change of Life Miracle in Natick Woman’s Testimony

Mrs Nathan B Greaton of Natick Massachusetts credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending severe female health struggles during the change of life. She says doctors warned of a tumor and sleep loss but the remedy restored her health and she urges publication of her experience.

Natick Mass Lydia E. Pinkham Nathan B. Greaton N. Main Street

War Veterans Like Slaves Debate at Faneuil Hall Address

Attorney Walter Hartstone compares Civil War veterans aging plight to slavery era separation of families. He argues Governor Andrew Home Association should create a home for aged couples to live together, citing insufficient pensions and need for support. Mrs Nellie R Thomas presided.

Walter Hartstone Governor Andrew Home Association Faneuil Hall Nellie R. Thomas Cliftondale Foss Frothingham

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