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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1912
Page
6
Frank Cutting owner of a large hencoop locked himself inside while fitting a spring lock. He believed the lock worked and opened the door from inside but later found the keys were left in the outside lock. His wife released him after about 30 minutes.
A dramatic advert promotes the Clothe Truss with a 60 days trial and an ironclad guarantee. It claims rapid relief, massaging action, and restoration of strength, urging readers to request a free World’s Greatest Rupture Book and to mail for a boxed copy from BOX 37 CLUTHE COMPANY, 128 E 23rd St New York City.
An investigation shows Bulgarian sentiment moving toward war with Turkey. Officials tighten frontier controls as 60,000 troops prepare maneuvers at Shumia while reserves may stay deployed. Public alarm and bank credit suspensions reflect the crisis. leaders cite recent Bulgarian fears and regional alignments with Greece and Serbia.
At a Webster dinner party at the Bastor home three children aged 3 to 6 died or were dying from ptomaine poisoning after eating macaroni with tomato sauce. Eight others were critically ill, with two families rushed to care and neighbors aiding as doctors labeled the case.
In Bretton Woods New Hampshire on September 22 the discovery of a pair of overalls, believed by locals to have belonged to John M. Keenan the Charlestown Massachusetts boy missing since last Wednesday, renewed vigor in the mountain search today.
At St Alphonsus Hall Roxbury the semi annual convention of the Catholic Federation of the archdiocese of Boston pledged to oppose any evidence of bad government in the community. Monsignor Supple cited national federation work and praised President Taft for rescinding an Indian school garb order. Cardinal O Connell and other leaders sent messages of support as the gathering closed with prayer.
A vintage warning to mothers about a cross child showing signs of illness and a claim that a gentle cleansing with Syrup of Figs can restore health. The ad promotes Brip of Figs as a safe, tasty remedy made from figs and urges keeping the product at hand.
W. F. Cowing, a teacher, carried Charles Claxton Jr. 68 miles after pneumonia struck aboard a canoe trip. They traveled from Maine toward Philadelphia, abandoning gear, reusing the canoe for portions of the journey, and reaching civilisation after 18 days. They later used a canoe for the final 40 miles to St Pomphile, Quebec.
Rescue teams including 300 farmers teachers visitors and workers combed the Raymond path of the Glen side seeking Keenan. Fire Warden Briggs reported a possible sighting while an Appalachian shelter nearby may offer food and shelter. Though Friday's search was fruitless, organizers believe an approximate location exists and hope for a trace by tomorrow as many volunteers stay on despite returning to work.
A three story tenement at 31 Eustis street Roxbury burned after midnight forcing forty residents to flee in night clothing. Peter Galvin aged 70 was rescued by his son John and neighbor John O Neil. The fire caused heavy smoke and damaged adjoining houses at 29 and 23 Eustis street. Occupants included Arthur Swan John Scully John O Neil and John Crum.
District Attorney Pelletier asks the Board of Election Commissioners to preserve a record of Democratic voters in Ward 8 who receive assistance due to disability at tomorrow's primary. The move appears aimed at influencing Ward 8 voting strength. Representative Lomasney supports Governor Foas for renomination.
More than 1000 delegates from Suffolk, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk and Plymouth counties attend the archdiocesan federation convention. President Henry V. Cunningham presides as Monsignor P. J. Supple opens with prayer and Cardinal O Connell’s blessing. The union urges public morals guided by Catholic principles and notes progress in legislation and local federation work.
Two girls were blocked in by whiskey barrels in a Bank Street warehouse yesterday. They yelled from windows as a large crowd gathered to aid firemen but offers of assistance were declined. After the girls were rescued the crowd dispersed and left dry.
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