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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1914
Page
2
W. R. Pattangall of Waterville Maine issued a formal announcement that he would be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the third district.
A physician claims most stomach troubles stem from acid and fermentation rather than a diseased stomach. He advises taking one to two teaspoonfuls of bisulated magnesia in water after meals to neutralize acid and stop fermentation, restoring healthy digestion. He urges asking chemists for bisolated magnesia.
About 200 Dorchester residents packed City Hall as the Mayor and City Council heard opposition to the Metropolitan Park Commission plan for a new Dorchester boulevard. Representatives from most improvement societies and all three Dorchester wards opposed the route. only one resident spoke in favor.
The Mayor Council and Chairman de las Casas of the Metropolitan Park Board agree to a later conference on a boulevard planned from Old Colony avenue to the Quincy Shore Reservation. The proposed path runs along the marsh from Columbia road to Crescent avenue station then toward Savin Hill Beach, crossing Dorchester Bay by a 1300 foot bridge toward Commercial Point near the gas house property.
Mayor Curley advocated including Savin Hill and Tenean Beaches in the corridor from marsh land to Freeport Street and across Neponset Playground to the Neponset Bridge. Critics warned the Dorchester Bay bridge would harm the bay and hinder property rights though Chairman de las Casas called it the simplest, cheapest option that avoids wharf property and aids district development with separate pleasure and business roadways.
Matthew Cummings, former national president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, named to the city sinking funds commission by Mayor Curley to replace James T. Wetherell whose term expired. Mayor also reappointed John D. Marks to the Chattel Loan Company and cut city building department salaries by 12 percent. Commissioner O Hearn included.
John Romer was fined $50 in South Boston court yesterday by Judge Fallon for carrying a loaded revolver. He tried to shoot up Andrew Square in South Boston Monday evening and was arrested by Patrolman Moriarty after a quarter mile chase from Fast Fourth Street station.
An endless variety of pretty Lingerie and Voile Waists featuring the newest ideas in collars sleeves and trimmings. Some with just a touch of color others with yoke or vestee of colored voile. Come early and get first choice.
Announcement from the Keith family states the will of Benjamin F. Keith has been opened and read. After providing for the widow, the residue goes to son A. Paul Keith, named sole executor.
The will leaves the Keith theatrical empire to his son and Edward F. Albee with the widow and sons approving the provisions. The estate value is disputed, with reports earlier in Florida placing it at 380 million dollars, though that figure is considered exaggerated. Probate plans were to be filed in Dedham, Norfolk County, as the Brookline residence is closed and Mrs Keith has relocated with family.
A. Paul Keith and Mrs. Keith read the will of Benjamin F. Keith. The document grants many charitable bequests and, after widow provisions, leaves the residue to A. Paul Keith as executor. The Keith theatrical business is now owned by A. Paul Keith and Edward F. Albee.
London report states Sir Hubert von Herkomer R. A., the celebrated artist, died today in his 65th year. Born in Bavaria he moved to the United States with his parents, later returning to Europe in 1857 and settling in England after years of poverty.
The article outlines the rise of Sir Hubert von Herkomer, a rapid celebrity painter who was Slade professor at Oxford, knighted in 1997 by Edward, and known for portraits and dramatic early works. It recounts his start at South Kensington, shift to Illustrated Press, success with The Last Master, and later portraits including Lord Morley at the Royal Academy.
An old advertisement-like passage claims French women stay young by using mercorized wax to remove dead skin and reveal healthy underneath. It also promotes a saxolite based astrigent lotion to erase wrinkles, advising nightly application and daily facial bathing for noticeable effects.
Governor Walsh warned that antiquated taxation, weak railroad finances, and excessive politics threaten Massachusetts business. He spoke to the Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange and several mayors at the Copley Plaza Hotel. Ex-President Greenwood urged biannual elections and sessions to ease industry burdens. Mayor Wright urged agricultural support and dairy relief amid concerns over rail and steamboat line separation.
Governor Walsh and Mayor Curley head a gathering of 50 business and industry figures urging biennial state elections, tax overhaul, and rail and shipping reforms. Speakers from cotton, shoe, textile, and power sectors warn taxation and legislation hinder Massachusetts industry and vow to press nonpartisan action.
Fall River March 31. Clauden Witter sent his wife and children from the house then turned on all gas jets in the parlor and was found dead hours later. He had been out of work and was despondent.
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