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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1912
Page
3
A seller touts Educator Gragkers with a promise of pure food excellence. The speaker notes his father Dr William L Johnson set the standard and invites readers to taste for themselves. Available in tins ten cent packages or bulk via dealers.
John Golden, president of the United Textile Workers of America, testified in the dynamite conspiracy trial that he had written to Frank M. Ryan, head of the Iron Workers Union, in Indianapolis in April 1908. Golden included a newspaper clipping titled Dynamite Explodes as context for the correspondence.
Clipping notes an April 26 1908 explosion in Fall River Massachusetts where two spans of Slade's ferry bridge over the Taunton River were blown up. The work was done for Bristol county by a contractor opposed by a steel workers strike. Ortie E. McManigal confessed traveling from Indianapolis to blow up the job under J J Mc Namara. Golden identified a reply from Ryan referencing an editorial on dynamite found on a Cleveland job and Ryan said the Fall River blast might be tied to that Cleveland incident.
An advertisement touts Poslam as the modern remedy for eczema acne itch salt rheum piles scalp scale and more with immediate relief on application. It promotes Poslam Soap for daily use and offers free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York City with prices for both products.
Big Moose had been improving until late August when his condition worsened. Sherman shows serious illness with kidney trouble and complications but rallyed briefly. doctors fear the attack may prove fatal, while family and close friends stay by his side.
Health of Vice President Sherman sparks debate on how a vacancy might be filled by the Republican party. Observers say the national committee or executive committee could appoint, while electors might vote for any candidate. Uncertainty exists about ballot procedures and line of succession if no VP is available.
The Rev. David Gay of Cambridge drew crowds as the Bull Moose circle showcased him parading through the town’s business district. He wore evening dress, carried a gold headed cane, and flashed a sandwich sign bearing Roosevelt and Johnson on the back with Bird and Cosgrove photos upfront.
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed yesterday by David Pearlstein of Chelsea, a builder. His liabilities total 147,349 dollars with 102,08 secured. assets are placed at 1,100 dollars.
M G Cunniff, Arizona Senate president and Boston native, arrives home from the East predicting that Wilson will win all New England states except possibly Vermont. He cites Bull Moose influence and voter dissatisfaction with Republicans and plans no stump tour outside Arizona.
Ex Senator Harry Hunter launches a personal campaign for councillor in Marlboro district. He recruits prominent business leaders into his campaign committee and is noted as a leading military figure with prior service on the Legislature’s military affairs committee.
New York Oct 28 Charles Becker the deposed police lieutenant convicted of hunting down Herman Rosenthal spoke again before counsel warned him his silence was harming the case. He then fell silent again and will be sentenced Wednesday morning.
The testimony describes a dramatic courtroom scene with claims of witnesses being well drilled and a cast blamed on Justice Goff. A witness named Sullivan is said to have tried to derail an alleged scheme involving Rose Vallon Braunstein and Webber's pool hall, with plans to misdirect as a robbery motive.
Becker speaks of despair over chances for a new trial or reversal of a death verdict. His lawyers pursue a Court of Appeals challenge while he faces the likely outcome and continues to recount a murder plot involving Rose, Webber, Wallon, and others.
An old coupon style advertisement urges wives to try Renova a taste free remedy to curb a husband’s drinking. It claims success restoring happiness and promises money back if it fails. The ad directs readers to buy at Riker Jaynes and to request a free sample from the Renova Co New York.
The copy touts Father John's Medicine as the best way to strengthen organs and build up the system. It claims no nerve deadening drugs or temporary stimulants and presents the product as pure nourishment for those run down.
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