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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1915
Page
4
Bishop Lawrence confirmed a class of 15 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Reading yesterday afternoon. He used the sermon to critique materialistic thinking amid the European war and said it required foresight to discern the era’s evil. Rev. J. J. Cogan of Wakefield led the service.
Revolutionary forces have entered Cape Haytien without resistance, sparking a coup against President Guillaume. The revolt traces to Dr. Rosalvo Bobo, former Haytian minister to the Dominican Republic, who accuses Guillaume of planning to hand Hayti’s finances to the United States.
Montpelier Vermont April 25 C Ed ward French of Stowe was killed and his brother James severely injured when an automobile struck them as they walked along the highway south of Montpelier late last night. The driver Joseph T Rabideau of Northfield was arrested on a manslaughter charge and released on bonds of 3000 dollars.
Secretary Daniels releases a letter detailing naval strength and modernization over two years. It cites 225 vessels active, 101 in reserve, 77 under construction, and advances in submarines torpedoes mining guns powder radio aircraft and aviation infrastructure.
The article notes large increases in naval munitions including a 244 percent rise in mines and a 9 percent rise in torpedoes over two years. It cites total personnel figures of 43,355 officers and 53,171 enlisted, with growth tied to the naval academy. It discusses base material development and recent exercises under Admiral Badger, then starts to recount ship construction and funding under Taft-era authorization.
Early morning blaze tore through the two and a half story wooden dwelling at 24 Bedford Street Lexington. Owner Mrs Clara Walley and her daughter Miss Teresa Walley narrowly escaped smoke inhalation and fled in night clothes.
Reuters reports from Havre that Paul Renkin, eldest son of Belgian colonies minister J Renkin, was killed in action near Dixmude Belgium on Thursday indicating the ongoing losses of Belgian leadership families in the war.
Mrs Mary F Lefavor longtime North Reading School Board member died at her home after a brief pneumonia illness. She was 69 and had lived in North Reading all her life, active in church and social circles. She leaves husband W P Lefavor.
The People's Choral Union led by Frederick W. Wodell presented Handel's Samson last night with Mona Holescu Ida Gardner Alfred D. Shaw Burton Piersol Nelson Raymond in solo roles and Herman A. Sheed on organ. A 45‑piece Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jacques Hoffman accompanied. The performance marked a rare Boston revival since 1893 and received enthusiastic applause from a large audience.
W. E. Tuck, 70, of Hamilton, narrowly escaped death yesterday when his son-in-law Dr John Cochrane of Hamilton collided in Swampscott with a limousine owned by Charles W Tidd of Stoneham and driven by his chauffeur. Tuck was hurled to the street and unconscious. his wife and Dr and Mrs Cochrane escaped with only a severe shake.
Despatches from Berlin report Emperor William sending a telegram to Admiral von Tirpitz on the 50th anniversary of his naval service. The message praises his life work in expanding the navy and grants him the Grand Commander of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern.
An advertisement promotes Musterole a white mustard oil ointment for chest tightness cold and aches. It claims relief from sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches and more with sizes 25c 50c and a hospital size 2.50. The Musterole Company Cleveland Ontario urges buyers to avoid imitations and ensure genuine product.
D T Lindsey of Denison Texas describes twelve year battle with eczema. He reports blisters oozing swelling and severe itching then credits Resinol Ointment and Soap with quick relief and cure after using a 50 cent jar and a bar. Free trial offered by Resinol Department 19 R Baltimore.
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