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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1913

Page

9

Destroyers Hurr y South

On orders from the Navy Department the torpedo boat destroyers Monaghan Perry and Sterrett left tonight for Charleston for reserve duty. Roe and Perkins bound for Philadelphia also sailed to accompany them to the Delaware Breakwater. Spare crews from Charleston boats will man new destroyers in Philadelphia.

Newport R. L Navy Department Monaghan Perry Sterrett Charleston D. C Delaware Roe Perkins Philadelphia

Exoneration of Motorman in Long Island Crash

New York Oct 2 Exoneration of George L. Easton motorman of the train that killed S Osgood Pell broker and two others in an August automobile accident at a Long Island railroad crossing was announced today in a formal Nassau county coroner statement The railroad company was also found not to blame.

New York George Ll. Easton S. Osgood Pell Long Island Neu Nassau County

When Back or Kidneys Ache Ad Warns Urgent Advice

An old advertisement urges readers to stop eating meat at kidney discomfort and use Jad Salts for four ounces daily in water. It claims kidneys get overwhelmed by uric acid from meat and that regular use of Jad Salts cleanses kidneys, normalizes urine, and prevents bladder issues. It emphasizes safety and affordability.

Brookline Girl Elizabeth Walker Missing From Home

Police across Greater Boston search for Elizabeth Walker, 29, daughter of Arthur and Mrs. Walker of 13 Cyprus Street Brookline, who vanished after leaving home in hat and coat. Her relatives describe her as mentally weak after a long illness and she has been active in social circles.

Greater Boston Elizabeth Walker Arthur L. Walker Cyprus Street Brookline Brokline Miss Walker

Bars Politics in Navy Yard

Washington October 29 Assistant Secretary Roosevelt announced that navy yard employees must refrain from political activity. He released a telegram to Charlestown Commandant Captain DeWitt Coffman ordering an immediate investigation into State Representative Giblin's complaint about William Musgrave, a quarterman, for opposing his election. Musgrave must avoid any partisan activity under penalty of instant dismissal.

Washington Navy Yard Roosevelt DeWitt Coffman Charlestown Giblin William Musgrave Musgrave

Giblin Calls Navy Department In Political Row With Musgrave

Representative Giblin told the Post last night that he was forced to refer the matter to the navy department because of William Musgrave. He says Musgrave chairs Ward 1 Republican committee and, while a government employee, circulated stories to defeat him in the upcoming election. He accuses Musgrave of presiding at rallies and issuing political circulars.

Giblin Navy Department William Musgrave Musgrave Ward 1 Republican Committee

Gets-IT Corn Cure Widely Praised as Quick Remedy

Advertises GETS-IT as a fast acting corn remedy claiming it removes every corn swiftly. The ad emphasizes dramatic results and ease of use, promising near magical removal with little effort from the user. It targets readers troubled by corn pain and seeks to persuade purchases.

National Council debates church annuity plan and peace resolution

The National Council of Congregational Churches in Kansas City Missouri today debated an annuity plan for preachers and a peace resolution condemning large war expenditures while establishing a social service commission to extend church aid to labor.

Kansas City National Council of Congregational Churches

Social Service Commission to Oversee Expanded Church Work

The nine member Social Service Commission will assume duties from the brotherhood of the church and push an extended program to address industrial wrongs. Henry A. Atkinson of Chicago will serve as secretary. An annuity plan aims to fund preaching, widows, and dependents, with annual payments and church collections forming the core contributions. The local council, with 551 delegates, is the largest in church history, and officers for the Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society were named: President Rev Frederick H Page and Secretary Hon Thomas Weston Jr.

Social Service Commission Brotherhood of the Church Henry A. Atkinson Chicago Boston Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society Today Frederick H. Page Waltham Mass Thomas Weston, Jr

Jail Namesake of President in Police Court

Clerk Edward Lord described a prisoner calling himself Woodrow Wilson who denied guilt in a drunkenness charge. Patrolman Wyman testified the man appeared intoxicated near Norman and Green streets. Judge Bennett convicted him and sentenced to 10 days in Charles Street jail.

Woodrow Wilson Edward Lord Lord Wyman Jow Street Bennett Norman Green Streets Charles Street

Kenny Announces Mayoral Candidacy in Boston

Councillor Thomas J. Kenny declared his bid for Boston mayor in a statement last night as the first candidate in the field. He expects endorsements from the Citizens' Municipal League and Good Government Association and plans to outline issues later, emphasizing commercial growth and efficient city government under the new charter. He faces competition from others including Congressman Andrew J. Peters and ex-Congressman John A. Keliher.

Thomas J. Kenny Boston Friends of the South Boston Citizens’ Municipal League Good Government Association Kenny Andrew J. Peters John A. Keliher

Kenny Enters Boston Mayoral Race Backed by Storrow

After weeks of pressure, James J. Storrow backs Mr Kenny while ruling out his own candidacy. Kenny declares he will run for Mayor of Boston, citing substantial demand for his entering the contest and signaling a formal bid.

Kenny James J. Storrow Mr. Kenny Storrow Boston

Knocks Host to Car Floor During Chelsea Rally

George L Hutchinson Progressive candidate for the Legislature in Revere invited a crowd objector into his car at a rally on Carroll Street and Broadway Chelsea The objector struck Hutchinson knocking him into the car The chauffeur sped off scattering men Crowd violence followed near Chelsea Square Hutchinson was not seriously hurt and continued his campaign

George L. Hutchinson Revere Carroll Street Broadway Chelsea Hutchinson Chelsea Square

Save Your Hair with Danderine Focused Hair Cure

Ad touts Knowlton's Dandeline 25 cent bottle as a cure for dandruff and hair loss. Claims include restored lustre, strength, and growth within weeks, with results like wavy, fluffy hair and new downy growth across the scalp. Uses urgent, persuasive tone typical of period beauty ads.

Knowlton

Harvard Co operative Paying Dividend

The Harvard Co operative Society began distributing $20,000 in dividends to its 8000 steady customers. Average payout is $7 per student, benefiting Harvard undergraduates served by the cooperative store.

Harvard Co-operative Harvard Co-operative Society Harvard Co-Operative

Melrose Mother Opposes Suffrage Despite Panama Exposition Link

Mrs. Fred O. Ritchie of 19 Baxter Street Melrose, an anti suffragist, argues from Bible law that women should not speak in meetings and should defer to husbands. Her 6 year old son Alfred Chapman competes in the Panama Pacific Exposition contest while her husband Fred Otis Ritchie is a candy maker. The family includes four sons and a seven month old baby, with the mother championing co education and gender roles despite social shifts.

Fred O. Ritchie Baxter Street Melrose Alfred Chapman Eve The Baptists Ritchie West Street Fred Otis, Jr Stanley Maynard Paul Osmond Fred Otis

Hank and His Animals Sail in Bulky Motor Boat

Hank and his animal crew embark on an exciting voyage in a bulky motor boat as teased for the comic section of next Sunday’s Post. The preview hints at comedic misadventures and lively panels to delight readers.

Hank

Magrane Opposes Lynn Port Plan Against Lynn Project

Lynn merchant P. B. Magrane ridicules the proposed port development in Lynn, urging voters to reject a plan costing over 1 million dollars to fill the Saugus River flats. He contends the harbor scheme benefits boosters and land values, while taxpayers face other urgent city concerns. The Lynn City Council has authorized 1,200,410 for the work, to be decided at the state election next Tuesday.

P. B. Magrane Boston and Lynn Lynn Saugus River Magrane Mr. Magrane

The Crazed Tiger That Ran Amuck Circus Story

The Post teases a circus feature for the next Sunday edition about a tiger that went on a rampage, promising dramatic scenes and behind the scenes notes from the traveling show.

Next Sunday Post

Gentle Laxative Cascarrets Promises Gentle Relief for Children

Parents are advised that Cascarets Candy Cathartic provides gentle relief for constipated bowels in children and adults. The product claims to cleanse the bowels, sweeten the stomach, and improve liver health with no upset. Full directions are provided in each package. Mothers can rest easy after giving this laxative.

Claim Bookkeeper Embezzled $55,000 in New York Firm

John C Schild knecht, a 20 year old former cashier for Washburn Crosby Flour Company, was arrested in New York on October 29 charged with diverting 55000 of the firm funds to his own use. He faces arraignment tomorrow.

New York John C Schildknecht Washburn-Crosby Flour Company

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