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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1913
Page
14
Miss Frances Mather Hale Shackford associate professor of English at Wellesley College was escorted to the chapel yesterday morning by 300 seniors in caps and gowns to honor her recent honorary membership in the class of 1914. Shackford, a 1895 Wellesley graduate, earned a PhD at Yale in 1901 and studied in Florence and Rome.
A Sunday feature teases an upcoming circus tale titled The Mystery of the Hypnotic Bear, promising curiosity and spectacle for readers of the Post.
A historic advertisement touts Poslam as a perfect skin remedy for eczema acne psoriasis and other irritations. It claims immediate itch relief after first use with progressive healing and promotes Poslam Soap for skin and scalp care with low prices and free samples from Emergency Laboratories.
Catherine Ring age 8 percent? widow of Michael Ring saved from a fire at the Ring estate 467 Washington street Quincy valued at $2000. Catherine Scott neighbor carried her to safety and revived with help from Daniel J Ring. Ring spotted incendiary origin after surveying ruins of a burned barn.
The steamer Westkusten left Vasa in the Gulf of Bothnia after noon in a gale and struck a reef a few hours later. Forty four people drowned with one survivor rescued by the steamer Carl von Linne and landed at Hernoland. The boat swamped and the crew perished in the exposure overnight.
Mrs Lily Busch widow of Adolphus Busch dies and leaves an estate valued at 60 to 70 million dollars making her one of the world’s richest women. She becomes principal beneficiary and joins the ranks of Mrs Harriman Mrs Sage and Mrs Hetty Green in vast wealth.
An advertising note promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a safe blood tonic to increase red blood cells. It claims fortified blood wards off headaches stomach trouble tiredness and lack of ambition and urges readers to buy a package from any druggist and use as directed for improvement.
Frank Nutter, 61, homeless and suspected of mental instability, jumped from the ferry Noddle Island near 1 pm hoping to end his life. Three men in a boat rescued him 150 yards away, a deck hand summoned help, and he was later taken to a hospital and then to the Roxbury Psychopathic Hospital for treatment.
Leonard Lawrence a West Roxbury boy staying with his mother at the summer home on Depot road Hollis New Hampshire developed the first chestnut poisoning case in that town. At first the ailment was thought to be chickenpox but a physician diagnosed it as caused by eating chestnuts from blighted trees now described as an epidemic tree cancer.
New York finds Anthony Comstock seeks to bar sale of the Suffragette issues carrying Christobel Pankhurst articles deemed indecent for youth. Mrs Pankhurst arrives with many copies sold at meetings and from Belmont headquarters drawing sharp protests from women’s suffrage circles.
Boston suffragists weigh publicizing Miss Christabel Pankhurst as she arrives to speak on suffrage. Dr Alma Smith and Dr Emma Culbertson voice support for wider circulation of the Suffragette. Banks and politicians discuss reform and a government controlled central bank at a City Club dinner attended by Governor Foss and others.
In England on October 23 Chancellor Lloyd George told suffrage deputations he does not fear passage of a measure granting women the vote soon, though not in the current parliament. He blamed militant suffragists for souring public opinion and praised peaceful methods seen abroad, urging pilgrimages as a tactic.
An arson squad of militant suffragists set fire to and destroyed the Bristol University Sports Pavilion in London. The assailants left suffragette literature at the scene. The public prosecutor will not proceed against General Mrs Flora Drummond, who has been ill since proceedings in June for alleged malicious damage.
On the homes page of next Sunday's Post, instructions explain sewing a harem dress at home. Drawings accompanying the article show necessary patterns and steps to follow for an at home project.
Major Henry L. Higginson and Senator Robert L. Owen clashed over the administration's currency bill in a brisk discussion at the City Club. Owen defended the measure while Higginson urged stronger bank boards, longer terms, and even government ownership of banks with regional branches.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle internal cleanse for sick children. It promotes a quick bowel movement and notes to avoid counterfeit syrups while ensuring the product is made by the California Fig Syrup Company with clear dosing on the bottle.
A Madison Lake man reports multiple lung hemorrhages from 1908 to 1909 and 1910 drop after using Eckman’s Alterative. He weighs 165 pounds at recovery and credits the medicine with restored health, appetite, and sleep. The advert promotes the remedy for throat and lung troubles, bronchitis, asthma, and stubborn colds, claiming no narcotics.
In Calumet Michigan Red Jacket district a large crowd of striking miners and families clashed with mine guards and gunmen in a parade attack aftermath. State militia dispersed the riot as several people were wounded and arrests reported in Allouez and Rumblytown.
Walter J. Hoar former Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate on the Socialist ticket was found guilty in Municipal Court of obstructing an officer. He was fined $3 with costs suspended upon payment. Constable John H. Flaherty testified Hoar blocked entry to a Cumberland Avenue residence while attempting to attach Mrs. Emma Martin’s household goods. Hoar denied threatening language or obstruction.
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