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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1916
Page
5
An advertisement touts Oil of Cade from a Mediterranean prickly cedar used for centuries to treat eczema and skin diseases in humans and animals. It notes its distillate used in Cacum Ointment, claims rapid relief, and offers a 25 cent box or a free sample from Omega Chemical Co in New York.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a vegetable compound with olive oil, claim to purify skin and boost energy by stimulating the liver and bowels without harsh calomel effects. Markets say they’re sold nationwide for 10 and 25 cents per box with nightly use.
Amsterdam via London April 22 Baron Kolmar von der Goltz commander in chief of the first Turkish army died Wednesday at the army headquarters after a ten day illness from spotted fever, an official Berlin announcement states.
Field Marshal von der Goltz described as Germanys greatest strategist at 72 with a long career. He served in Austria and Franco Prussian wars, rebuilt the Turkish army, governed occupied Belgium and commanded at Constantinople and Gallipoli. Recent reports place him in Asiatic Turkey near Erzerum amid Turkish forces.
Complete returns from 37 counties show Senator Albert B. Cummins of Iowa leading Henry Ford by a narrow margin for the Republican presidential nomination. Ford has 14,304 votes to Cummins 14,527 with Hughes 7,726 and Estabrook 4,955. Bryan falls short for delegate at large with 17,180. Thompson tops at 22,113.
Harry K. Thaw issued a statement at the Hotel McAlpin saying he will not remarry and that Miss Nesbit deserves good fortune. He cites ill treatment by lawyers after his arrest a decade ago and criticizes those who protected Mr. White's associates.
A corked half pint bottle with a note begging for rescue was found yesterday on Post Island causeway Houghs Neck. The message signed Herbert Moore was given to Quincy police who have not yet arranged a rescue.
The March report shows 1133 children in 365 homes protected by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Ninety nine cases went to court for 21 children, with 29 parents prosecuted for neglect and 10 men for crimes against young girls. 436 complaints were filed and 1006 cases rolled over to April. bequests totaling 500, 6000, and 10000 were received.
Lydia D. French age 102 of 9 Tolman Place Roxbury celebrated her birthday. She attributes longevity to living near nature and daily work habits. She recalls Seabrook farm life, declined corsets and high heels, favors sun exposure and simple meals, and remains active and fiercely Democratic.
Colonel and Mrs Pattie Watkins Lindsay new regimental officers in New England VOA conduct four meetings today and tomorrow at the Volunteer Mission Hall 39 Howard Street. They have long association with the volunteers and are among its best leaders. The meetings welcome this command.
A 3 30 a m Easter Sunday mass will be held at St James Church on Harrison Avenue to welcome night workers. Organist J B O Donnell prepared a program of special musical numbers to be performed by an augmented choir drawn mainly from nightshift newspaper workers.
Oyster Bay April 21 Colonel Roosevelt plans two trips to the Middle West before the June 7 Republican and Progressive conventions. He will speak in Chicago on April 29 and likely visit Kansas City for a Memorial Day address prompted by local veterans and civic groups.
The piece discusses Colonel Roosevelt possibly extending his tour to include Denver Omaha and Des Moines after a Kansas City address. It cites aims to influence delegates and provoke a hero mood as the Progressive and Republican camps maneuver before the convention.
The Rev. Adna Bradway Leonard secretary emeritus of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal church died at his Brooklyn home. Born in Berlin Township Ohio he was ordained in 1860 and served as secretary from 1888 to 1912 visiting missions across Europe. He ran as the prohibition candidate for Ohio governor in 188.
Contractors begin reconstruction of the Industrial Arts School on Parker Street Roxbury after its collapse weeks ago with no financial loss to the city.
The Massachusetts Maintenance Society hosted a luncheon at the City Club honoring the Massachusetts Credit Union. State Treasurer Charles L. Burrill attended and spoke at length during the event.
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