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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1913

Page

16

Middlesex District Attorney Sues Sheriff Over Shortages

District Attorney John J. Higgins sues Sheriff John R. Fairbairn for 50000 on behalf of Middlesex county over defalcations in the Fast Cambridge House of Correction accounts found after the death of a bookkeeper. The American Audit Company estimated shortages at 35151, writ served Sept 8, returnable first Monday in November.

John J. Higgins John R. Fairburn Middlesex County Cambridge House of Correction American Audit Company Fairbairn Higgins Middlesex

Sayers declare no tax on fraternal societies

Fraternal beneficiary societies and lodges were declared exempt from income tax by EE E Rhodes at the Actuarial Society semi annual meeting closing banquet at the ley Plaza Hotel. Rhodes stated the exemption while actuarial papers on the income tax law affecting life insurance were discussed during the afternoon session. Albert W Whitney presented a paper outlining two schedules in workmen's compensation from the California Industrial Accident Commission.

EE. E. Rhodes Actuarial Society ley-Plaza Hotel Rhodes United States Albert W. Whitney California Industrial Accident Commission

Hank and His Animals Comic Returns Next Sunday

The Post announces Hank and his animals return in the comic section next Sunday, promising more humor and animal antics for readers.

Hank

Nice trip spoiled by mackerel goes to sea

A fish tale from T wharf features Captain Rufus Mc Kay of the schooner Mary T Fallon vouching for the story. Skeptics admit it is true after seeing the proof, despite doubting mariners.

T Wharf Rufus McKay Mary T. Fallon

Mackerel Run Reels In Sailors On Quiet Delaware Run

The schooner Mary T Fallon sails to bluefish grounds but sighting a huge school of mackerel prompts an overnight haul. Dories unload as the crew nets a rich catch and returns to the wharf with a twelve hundred dollar haul for ten hours at sea.

Mary T. Fallon Bluefish Delaware Capes Delaware Rufus

Return of cadet vetoed by Wilson

President Wilson vetoed a joint resolution to reinstate Adolph Unger of Mansfield Ohio as a West Point cadet. Unger failed exams after effort to succeed. Wilson cited duty and insufficient preparation to allow continuation.

Washington Wilson Congress Adolph Unger Mansfield West Point Unger Sharp

Rescue in Whirlpool Keepsailer From Detroit Survives

Peter W. Langeard of Detroit endured more than four hours in Niagara Falls whirlpool with a driftwood jammed propeller. Fire crews and diver Fred Preston from Niagara Falls Ont. assisted a perilous rope rescue before the motor boat was drawn to shore.

Niagara Niagara Falls N. Y Peter W. Langeard Detroit Langeard Ont Fred Preston Preston

Appetite Returns with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

When digestion improves appetite returns and mood brightens. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets aid digestion by breaking down food, balancing gastric juices, and reducing excess acid or alkali. Used after meals they restore normal appetite and enjoyment of food. Sold in drug stores for 50 cents.

Stuart

Presiding Bishop to be Elected in Protestant Episcopal Church

New rule set by the Protestant Episcopal Church in New York fixes that the presiding bishop shall be elected rather than chosen by seniority. The change takes effect after the death or resignation of the current presiding bishop Daniel S. Tuttle of St. Louis, who has led Missouri since 1893.

New York Protestant Episcopal Church Daniel S. Tuttle St. Louis Tuttle Missouri

Episcopal Church joins federal council and reorganizes structure

The lower house adopted resolutions placing the Episcopal Church in the federal council of the churches of Christ of America and authorizing cooperation with missionary boards. Debates centered on church independence and potential interchurch complications. Archdeacon John Pervitz Tyler named Bishop of the North Dakota Missionary District. eight provinces to govern dioceses and districts with provincial councils. A proposal for a bishopric for South Negroes was deferred to the next triennial convention.

Episcopal Church Federal Council of the Churches of Christ of America Frederic C. Morehouse Milwaukee Morehouse Bishop Seabury Church In America George Washington Joint Commission On House of Deputies House of Bishops John Pervitz Tyler Cumberland North Dakota Episcopal Church of America Church of England General Convention South

Fountains Are Needed He Says

Boston citizens oppose closing drinking fountains for horses to curb glanders. They cite 150 local fountains and public cups, urging sanitary individual cups as a humane, practical alternative and noting examples in Detroit and Kansas City.

Land of Beyond Beckons the True Trail Seekers

A poem extols the Land of Beyond as a perpetual beacon for those true to the trail. The speaker conjures distant horizons, the dream of a distant peak, and a noble pride that strives despite unattainable goals.

Open fountains urged to quench Kansas City horses thirst

Albert C. Smith cites a petition from veterinarians and horse handlers urging immediate installation of open, sanitary fountains for Kansas City's 65,000 horses. They argue water from running fountains cleans better, reduces disease, and proves humane treatment, criticizing planned removal of bucket fountains.

Kansas City Jesse Skeels Wells Fargo Express Company John G. Ritter United States Express Company W. H. Gatehell Philip Ritter

Steamship Centennial Reported Found After Six Years Missing

The steam er Centennial, missing since leaving Japan for San Francisco six years ago with a sulphur cargo, was found icebound off Saghalin Island in the Okhotsk Sea. Russian explorers discovered the derelict vessel with lifeboats missing and no sign of crew, reporting to Captain E Hieber who then relayed details to G A Griffin at the Marine Engineers' headquarters.

Seattle Wash Japan San Francisco Saghalin Island Okhotsk Sea Siberia E. Hieber G. A. Griffin Philppines Coast Guard Griffin Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association Hieber

False Economy Buy the Best in Every Purchase

Verse advises against cheap purchases urging readers to buy the best quality items from hats to hearse and condemning cheap divorses and shoddy goods. It argues weariness from bargain buying leads to regret and loss of status, citing Adam and a long catalogue of examples.

Adam Walt Mason George Matthew Adams

Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief

An advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm as fast relief for stuffed nose headache and catarrh. It promises opening of air passages by applying a small amount in the nostrils with immediate soothing effects and a full morning recovery.

Ely

Atrocities in Balkans Unveiled

Paris reports that troops from all warring Balkan states committed atrocities, according to the Carnegie Commission findings. The commission will publish its conclusions in a book with illustrations and facsimiles of key documents.

Paris Balkan States International Carnegie Commission

Commission Confirms Greek Soldiers’ Letters On Atrocities

A commission verified the authenticity of letters from Greek soldiers captured by Bulgarians describing brutal reprisals. It notes use of dum-dum bullets by Greeks and shows various belligerents committing abuses while Romania was not examined. Witnesses ranged from soldiers to women and children. notable testimonies came from children. The panel included delegates from France, Germany, America, Britain, Austria, and Russia.

Baron d’Estournelles de Constant Justin Godard Chamber of Deputies France Wilhelm Paszlowski University of Berlin Germany Samuel Train Dutton Coumbia University America H. N. Brailsford Great Britain Herr Redlich Austria M. Mileukoff Duma Russia

A New Complexion Treatment Promises Safer Skin Care

An advertisement from Society World touts mercorized wax as a safe, pore cleaning alternative to common creams. It claims to remove dead scarf skin and unhealthy pore matter by absorption, yielding a natural, healthy complexion. A night application with morning wash is suggested, with a face bath using saxolite and hazel for wrinkle reduction.

How to Gain Flesh from Hypo-nuclane Tablets

The article claims a simple method to gain weight by taking one or two 3-grain hypo-nuclane tablets after each meal for several months. It asserts these tablets increase red and white blood cells, aid digestion, and improve absorption of nutrients. Availability is through physicians and apothecary shops.

Massachusetts Rep Peters Seeks Napoleon Statue in DC

Representative Peters of Massachusetts introduced a bill to appropriate 500000 dollars for a marble and bronze Napoleon Bonaparte statue in Washington DC. The measure aims to memorialize the French emperor in the U.S. capital.

Washington Peters Massachusetts Napoleon Bonaparte United States

Ascatco Claims Rapid Relief for Asthma Attacks

Promotes Ascateo as a home remedy to stop asthma attacks and improve breathing. Claims immediate relief after a seven drop dose and long standing relief after a month of treatment. Endorsed by users and tests, with sales through Riker Jaynes Drug Stores in Boston. Write for a free sample from Ascateo Laboratory in New York City.

Ascatco Himsef T Ascateo Boston Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores Ascateo Laboratory West 25Th Street New York City

Advancing culture through affordable, refined menswear

One evidence of advancement in culture and refinement these days is that men are wearing better clothes than they used to. Our mission is to make it possible for more men to satisfy this reasonable desire without extravagant expenditure. We secure economies and refinements through a large organization, delivering high skill and talent at lower cost. A $25 suit or overcoat delivers real value in style and dignity. we offer other clothes at $18, $20, $30, $35, $40, and $50. Good Clothes Makers FOR SALE BY

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