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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1914
Page
5
Assistant Fire Chief John H. Allen of Brookline died at his home on 33 Thayer Street at 66 after a string of fires fighting accidents weakened his health. His funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at the local church where he suffered the first accident that led to his death.
The First Presbyterian Church building, then Baptist, burned in 1908 as Chief Allen rushed to extinguish the blaze off duty. He fell from a steeple to the floor forty feet below, sustaining injuries that sidelined him for five months and contributed to later health decline. He later returned to duty and sustained further injuries at fires.
An advertisement targets thin, nervous adults claiming inability to gain weight due to poor digestion. It touts Sargol as a digestive aid and fat-absorption booster, promising rapid cheek fullness and firm flesh, with a money-back guarantee if weight gain is not achieved. It warns the product may cause substantial weight gain.
The report notes a fire alarm at the Cypress street car barns and a later Lyceum Hall fire where blood poisoning set in. The man, a Civil War veteran and descendant of an old Revolutionary-era family, made his last sacrifice to duty. Survived by wife, son, daughter, and granddaughter.
Governor Samuel D. Felker declares he will not seek re election as governor and will pursue the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate against Congressman Raymond B. Stevens. Other Democratic Governor candidates named include Frank P. Carpenter Albert W. Noone and John C. Hutchins.
Herbert W. Ringwall of Bangor Maine won the Mason Hamlin prize in the fifth annual senior pianoforte contest at the New England Conservatory valued at 1150 dollars. Judges were Dr Karl Muck Harold Bauer and George W Chadwick. Ten contestants competed. Ringwall is the son of pianist K A Ringwall of Bangor.
Mrs Ida F Brinton a longtime social and musical figure in Philadelphia died after her clothing caught fire from an alcohol lamp while she heated coffee in her apartment She was 67 and widow of Dr William Bowen Brinton of Westchester who died 25 years ago
Wellesley College readies for the spring term as 1480 students return, signaling the start of the new session and renewed campus activity. College authorities anticipate a busy opening day with classrooms, housing, and activities resuming.
Over 200 girls arrived on campus for a cheerful welcome ahead of morning trains and 1 30 pm recitations. They scanned the bulletin board to locate new recitation rooms, while seniors displaced by College Hall fire prepare to be housed in dormitories. The temporary administration building advances rapidly, with officials hopeful for use within two weeks, not May.
Senators advocating reinstate Captain Templin M. Potts to active navy list canvass the naval committee on reconsideration of a bill that was defeated. Two committeemen are away and two others who have not voted could swing the outcome. Potts was dropped on the eve of promotion to rear admiral.
Hartford reports two electrical incidents with linemen. David Horan of Bridgeport was instantly killed near Southport while working on the Stamford to New Haven extension of the New Haven road electrification project. Carl Lundell of Silver Lane in Portland survived after a 2300 volt shock, revived after examination, and walked home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian M. N. Stevens 70 longtime president of the National WCTU will be held at her Portland home Wednesday at 2 30 PM. The Rev H B Clarke and Rev Jessie Hill will lead prayers with public viewing 11 AM to 1 PM. A private burial follows.
In Granston Illinois on April 6 Charles Baker of Pontiac was struck and killed by a rock while blasting holes for apple trees.
A 25c bottle promises instant eczema relief with ZEMO a new antiseptic liquid that stops itching and claims proven results. Sold and guaranteed by druggists nationwide, including Riker Jaynes Drug Stores in Boston.
At her death bed she was joined by husband Michael Stevens daughter Mrs Gertrude S Leavitt and Miss Anna Gordon of Evanston Ill. The Navy orders prohibition on premises nationwide spurs her final praise for progress. Born in Dover Maine she rose in 1875 to lead temperance work and helped Maine’s 1884 constitutional prohibition campaign.
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