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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
13
Walter H. Howe, 66, of Linestreet Newburyport, took cyanide of potassium in a suspected act of despondency over an incurable internal ailment. He was treated at home then at Anna Jacques Hospital but died en route. Survived by his wife and two children.
The Textile Council, with unanimous union support, authorizes demand for a minimum 10 percent wage increase for about 25 000 workers including slashers carders spinners and weavers. Loomfixers Union also voted similarly. The council will meet Monday to draft demands for the Manufacturers Association.
Webster April 12 More than 5000 workers at the S Slater Company Inc woolen worsted cotton and cambric plants in East North and South Webster were granted a 1 percent raise effective Monday.
More than 1200 people packed Tremont Temple last night to urge President Wilson to ensure unhampered milk shipments for German Austrian and Polish children. Carl L. Schurz and Congressman Gallivan spoke against blockade while Dr. Von Mach presented milk shortage data and committee work to deliver aid.
One man voted against the corrected resolution after being pressed by Dr. Edmund von Mach of New York. He defended his stance as courage of convictions while a roar rose in the room. George Fred Williams urged acceptance, calling the resolution well phrased, as silence followed Dr. von Mach’s question about Mrs. William Lowell Putnam and Roger Sherman Hoar, both opposed to the work.
Washington reports Henry Morgenthau American ambassador to Turkey will submit his resignation to President Wilson tomorrow Abram Elkus of New York is named as potential successor Morgenthau has been on leave and may not return to Constantinople next month The President values his work and may accept reluctantly The suggestion ties to Wilsons re election campaign concerns
In Danville Vermont on April 12 the farm house of Corliss Morrill burned with part of its contents valued at $6000, partially insured. The house stood a quarter mile from neighbors. the house keeper ran the distance to raise the alarm. Neighbors saved the barn and stock. the fire started from a defective chimney.
Harry Winston of 13 Eaton street West End employed as investigator by Attorney William Sharton was arrested yesterday by Patrolman Shea of the West Roxbury station charged with inciting a riot in Pemberton square on April 4. He pleaded not guilty and was held by Judge Murray for a hearing on Friday.
Samuel J. Elder of Winchester Mayor James E. O'Donnell and Arthur M. Huddell of Boston spoke to several hundred at Associate Hall promoting the National League to Enforce Peace. They argued war or progress must end and that peace comes only through power with a concrete plan. A Lowell branch was formed.
More than a hundred Cambridge business men are expected at the Armory next week for the first drill of the Cambridge Business Men's Preparedness Company. The unit was officially formed last night with over 60 men enrolled already, ages up to 50.
A truck owned by Lovers Leap Spring Water Co of Lynn toppled from the Salem turnpike near Saugus last night after steering gear failed. Chauffeur Harry Le Cout and passenger Felix La Clow leaped free and were unhurt as it slid down a muddy riverbank into Pine's River.
Theodore Widmayer, a Morris High School New York graduate, was unanimously chosen again today as captain of the Amherst College basketball squad after their minor A victory on the court. The selection followed the team’s on-court win and honors the senior leader.
Cornell blazed to a lead in the third inning but the Midshipmen answered to win 5 to 2 in Annapolis. Navy pitcher blanked the final innings as Cornell’s offense cooled after the early surge.
The Old Guard Republican leaders will assemble in the American House next Saturday afternoon for a pow wow aimed at supporting unpledged presidential delegates. A luncheon will precede the speeches.
The article touts Adamson's Balsam as the safest remedy for coughs or colds, presenting it as the sure treatment.
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