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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1916
Page
11
Major Edwin T. Cole retired told the Special Aid Society the inside story of American wars. He called U S history shameful and urged immediate preparedness. He cited that thousands of lives could have been saved if men had been trained soldiers and noted that three fourths of Civil War deaths were from preventable diseases.
A historical critique argues that the United States has never fought a truly strong first class power and advocates for preparedness. It cites Garfield and Rabbi Wise, contends public opinion undermines military buildup, and discusses challenges in training educated recruits and lessons from Civil War battles like Shiloh.
After three days of debate the Senate adjourned without a verdict on the Bankhead good roads bill. Under the new programme the measure will be displaced by the Rural credit bill, signaling no roads legislation this session.
The P 8 submarine chaser was launched at Brett shipyards Lynn to aid the citizen naval training cruise. Stewart Davis of New York and Philadelphia witnessed the ceremony. Sister ships 12 and 5 are completed and await trial runs pending suitable weather.
Dr Wilfred T Grenfell gets surgical instruments and apparatus from the estate of the late Dr William P Bolles of 466 Warren Street Roxbury The New England Genealogical Society receives genealogical books and papers Boston City Hospital obtains medical books Connecticut College for Women New London gets Bolles general library and scientific apparatus Mrs Martha Bolles widow receives life income from the residue with upon her death equal shares to the Museum of Fine Arts and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Five Woonsocket mills led by the Dunn worsted plant announced a 10 percent wage advance. About 1300 workers were covered today, bringing the total affected in woolen and worsted industries to 2800 employees for the week.
The Rev. H. W. Baker pastor of the Presbyterian Church of St. James, was shot and killed while examining a gun he believed was unloaded. The tragedy occurred in St. James Minnesota on April 21 after he had recently preached the funeral sermon for Governor Hammond.
Mrs. Lillie Baker of 169 Naples Road Brookline files libel for divorce in Suffolk County Superior Court against Walter F. Baker wool merchant of Summer Street. He recently moved to the Copley Plaza Hotel. Libel alleges infidelity.
Mrs. Baker speaks to a Post reporter claiming Mr. Baker is the best man she knows but a different woman caused their troubles. She cites a convent upbringing and conventional home life while accusing another woman. The libel suit mentions a 1994 marriage and addresses in Brookline and New York with ages listed for Baker and his wife.
Advertises Eimer amp Amend New York 2851 as a relief for rheumatism. Claims broad user approval and availability through reliable druggists.
Testimony about the private life of Walter A. Abbott a Boston police inspector who died in 1914 was heard in the Superior Court trial of Teresa A. Rock's $3500 suit against his estate. Rock, former landlady at 8 Hancock Street, says Abbott promised her $2000 before his death and $1700 for care nursing and boarding during his last illness.
Under cross examination Mrs. Rock described Abbott returning home intoxicated and collapsing in his room until sober. Roomer Harry Varney testified Abbott sometimes asked him to buy liquor but denied seeing intoxication. Other witnesses noted Rock's nightly visits and Abbott's final days, with Dr. Carroll Abbott confirming a legacy from Walter Abbott and a will mention.
Charles Hammond Gibson longtime Boston businessman died last night at his Nahant winter home after a long illness from heart trouble. Born November 1, 1836 in Boston he led several brokerage firms then ran his own business. He married Rosamond Warren in 1871 and is survived by his wife and three children. He enjoyed yachts, horses, and music with a Nahant residence overlooking the bay.
New York April 21 A postal card poll of New York Stock Exchange members by the Financial World shows Elihu Root as the favorite for President with Theodore Roosevelt second. Of 320 replies from 1100 mailed votes went Root 107 Roosevelt 96 Hughes 70 Wilson 29. Burton Weeks Taft Ford Wood and a Socialist each received one or fewer votes.
Lieutenant James T. Prendergast of Engine 46 and Engineer Edward F. Lynch of Engine 48 were retired by Fire Commissioner Grady on half pay. Both reached the age limit and had over 20 years in the department. Lynch to receive 750 dollars yearly and Prendergast 900 dollars yearly.
Everett H. Moore postmaster at Holden was arrested yesterday by U S Deputy Marshal Ban croft on charges he converted 847.08 of postal funds. He pleaded not guilty and was held in 1000 bail but released to counsel pending bail arrangements.
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