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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1916
Page
9
Wilton New Hampshire, population over 1700, has no milliner a week before Easter as the town’s lone hat maker closed her shop and moved away, leaving Wilton likely the largest New England town without a milliner at this time.
To the Editor of the Post and Henderson Ross report that a firm published a five week Plattsburg military camp scholarship to a MIT graduate. The letter clarifies the award should go to the Mechanic Arts High School student with the best scholarship record before graduation. April 18, 1916.
Advertisement for Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim to cleanse blood bowels and liver, replace calomel with a gentle safe vegetable formula. Promises clearer skin, relief from dullness and bad breath, and says use one or two nightly for a week with boxes priced 100 and 250 per box.
During Easter preparations readers are urged to use Allen's Foot-Ease to prevent foot soreness. The antiseptic powder is shown in shoes and foot baths to ease swollen feet and aid in breaking in new footwear. A £50 package is advertised with 25 cent samples and mail order options through Druggists.
Mayor Curley seeks a formal Finance Commission investigation into the testimony of Investigator John C. L. Dowling in a civil suit three years ago. The mayor accuses Dowling of quibbling during testimony in a case involving his mother’s property adjacent sidewalk incident.
Dowling denies the mayor’s claim and the Finance Commission is urged to investigate the testimony. A letter from Clerk Francis A. Campbell and a copied extract are sent to prompt inquiries into the case McGarry vs Dowling. Indictments have been issued, with trials planned and bail set at 7500 each.
Thomas W. Lawson has settled a suit filed by the Richard Briggs Company by paying 3442.33 plus 44.34 costs. The agreement for judgment was entered in Suffolk Superior Court yesterday. The Briggs suit claimed Lawson purchased china art objects vases and dishes including a Vienna bronze horse valued at 25 and a Wedgwood Dancing Girls panel priced at 25.
Letter from Boston writer W H Bell urges New York and Massachusetts readers to support a proposed ordinance for proper horse shoeing and curb bit abuse. He cites see-sawing by drivers and constant tugging on bits as sources of suffering, calling for public action to reduce cruelty to animals.
Governor McCall's recommendation to abolish capital punishment is rejected by the legislative judiciary committee which reports no legislation is needed. Senator Washburn of Worcester requests a dissent record and Representatives Abbott of Haverhill and Brogna of Boston also dissent.
District Attorney Pelletier and A D A Mel Isaac disclosed evidence from alleged firebugs linking the Salem blaze to incendiary intent. A man boasted of plans to set the fire and warned he would fight when detected, the officials said.
J Frank Chase secretary defends use of college graduates as observers in licensed social clubs called moral cesspools. He argues authorities must regulate or close these plague spots and asks Boston Licensing Board to act against them. April 14.
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