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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1915
Page
4
A Boston man Edward F McCullough claims Resinol stopped his all over eczema itching. He says his body eyelids blistered badly and after trying eight remedies the ointment and soap cured him, and he urges others to try the product with a free trial offer.
Advertisement for Rock Island Lines promoting Circle Tours to California with routes through Colorado El Paso and Glacier National Park. Highlights include Golden State Limited Californian Rocky Mountain Limited and Colorado California Express, with through transcontinental service and single ticket including both expositions. Travel Bureau in Boston offers literature and planning help.
April 4 reports the talks between Italy and Austria hitting a tough wall. Prince von Buelow the German ambassador persists in seeking an adjustment and now suggests a boundary solution. Austria would cede territory to Italy but Switzerland would occupy it for the war and hand it to Italy at peace.
The text discusses proposals to transfer territory to Italy after the war versus guarding by Germany or Swiss oversight. It notes Italy's rejection, ambassadorial plans, and rumors about Prince von Buelow leaving Italy. It mentions exodus of German and Austrian subjects and staff moving belongings to Germany.
A weeklong celebration began with a 9 a m mass at St. Joseph's Church West End to honor the 50th anniversary of the St. Joseph's Catholic Total Abstinence Society. Rev. P. J. McCormack led the mass and delivered a sermon on total abstinence followed by a communion breakfast at the Revere House.
Snowballs flew in volleys as Easter worshipers left Trinity Church. A group of youngsters hurled snowballs, narrowly missing a few hats and silk tiles, while seeming to enjoy the disturbance.
Amid a Saturday night blizzard and slushy streets Greater Boston faced a record morning church attendance decline. Afternoon and evening services recovered, with thousands filling churches to capacity and spring attire modestly present. Lilies and live palms created a joyful Easter atmosphere.
At St Pauls Cathedral Dean Rousmaniere delivered the Easter sermon at the 11 o clock communion. Easter carols were sung by Sunday school at 4 pm and Bishop Lawrence preached the 7 30 pm service with the cantata The Resurrection. Offerings for home and foreign missions were large. At Second Unitarian Brookline Rev Thomas Van Ness preached and spoke at the vesper. King s Chapel morning prayer and sermon continued the observance.
Across Boston, Easter observances drew large crowds at Trinity Church Copley Square Park Street Church and others. Clergy preached festive sermons while floral decor, choirs, and processions complemented morning mass and evening services. Special entries and high masses marked Advent and St. John events with notable attendance.
The Easter parade was not as brilliant as in prior years due to Saturday’s storm and lingering slush. Despite the weather many attendees dressed smartly and displayed stylish outfits along Commonwealth avenue, Boylston street, Arlington street, Massachusetts avenue and Copley square.
The Anti Saloon League begins its second campaign of the year in Massachusetts next Sunday with a squad of orators including Congressman Richmond P Hobson of Alabama former Governor Malcolm Patterson of Tennessee and Sam Small of Georgia The league plans a continuous series of rallies across the states throughout the coming year.
The Anti-Saloon League plans a vigorous push across Massachusetts to support national prohibition. Campaigns start next Sunday in Boston Brockton Newton Waltham and Watertown with Governor Patterson addressing Tremont Methodist Church. Arthur J. Davis cites a statewide shift toward prohibition, predicting it will be the dominant issue in the state race within a year.
Reporters chasing a truth on the Leyland liner Cana dian find a curious wave of fear among ocean travellers. An alleged sighting of a submarine, or even a torpedo, sparks a panic that the crew says only passengers suffer while officers remain immune.
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