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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1916
Page
5
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Billy Sunday tabernacle on Huntington avenue baseball grounds is postponed as builder Joe Spiece is detained in another city. A definite opening date will be announced once he arrives in Boston.
The gunboat Marietta arrived from Tampico at the navy yard for a survey to determine needed repairs. Officials expect the work to take at least two months to complete due to its long time without maintenance.
Six dependents of Massachusetts soldiers asked the Massachusetts Volunteer Aid Association for help at 79 Kilby Street. Assistant Secretary Morey said cases show only the usual stories of want. Funds are tight across relief groups, forcing local committees to retain families locally to ease the main fund’s strain.
The Massachusetts soldiers' dependents relief fund has reached 75000 with weekly payroll rising toward 3000. Treasurer George C. Lee of Lee Higginson & Co. lists recent contributions from Mass Red Cross, various companies and individuals totaling 75337.65, including New Bedford and Boston firms.
Relief work for U S troops stationed in Texas along the Mexican border continued at the Lexington branch meeting of the Special Aid Society for American Preparedness in the Buckman tavern. Mrs William P Martin chaired the session with women focusing on surgical dressings. hot weather limited turnout. A follow up meeting is set for next Tuesday.
Judge Advocate Samuel T. Ansell states militiamen on the border were enlisted under the Dick bill not the new national defence act. If Emerson’s challenge succeeds, many militiamen may leave for home since they have not taken the National Guard oath. Ansell adds the Dick bill remains in force and border troops must stay until their terms end.
Weyland J. Philbrook a leading Corinna farmer was shot at his home by a stranger who claimed to be part of a stranded auto party seeking a fast horse. The bullet remains in his body. he is in Newport Hospital in serious condition as deputies and townspeople hunt the assailant.
A nostalgic meditation on the pug dog as a fashion icon fades from memory. The piece notes its bulbous nose wattled ears docked tail and how the breed once perched on fashionable arms has largely vanished.
Mrs Florence Fehr notes dog styles shift like hats with pug dogs now out of favor. She cites lack of demand, breeder decline and health issues, predicting pug and similar breeds like dachshunds, fox terriers and Newfoundland dogs will fade as Boston terriers and French poodles gain prominence.
The passage notes a shift in farm and estate dog use from Newfoundland to Scotch collie due to greater intelligence and usefulness. It remarks that short haired dogs, aside from Boston bulls, are not popular, which helps explain the declining numbers of fox terriers.
Two infantile paralysis deaths in Massachusetts were reported yesterday, one in Amesbury and another in Newton, the latter marking the third Newton death. The deceased are Louis Westover of Amesbury and 8 year old Edward W. Sheehan of Newton. Six new cases were added, bringing the state total to 142 with 32 positive since August 1. Read list includes Paul Yeoman Revere James Brett Lawrence Marie Jean Dracut Lowell John Lynn Easthampton Howard Jillson Millers Falls Reta Levine Pittsfield.
Former Senator Winthrop Murray Crane will host the Berkshire Bee Keepers Association at his Dalton home. Berkshire County bee enthusiasts are invited for a basket lunch and a tour of Dalton apiaries with speakers including Dr. Burton N. Gates of Massachusetts Agricultural College.
Philip Davis of the Civic Service House writes to the Post thanking for the Morton street proposal coverage. He clarifies the Finance Commission did not handle the issue for a year and a half and notes the City Council asked three months ago for an investigation while the commission studies practices in other cities.
Washington officials said confidence high that Congress will authorize the big 1917 naval building program after talks with President Wilson and Secretary Daniels. The plan, pushed by the Senate naval committee, calls for four dreadnoughts and four battle cruisers.
Majority Leader Kitchin said he would call up the bill next Tuesday in the House. Chairman Padgett of the House naval committee would move to adopt the Senate amendments. Padgett, Swanson, and President Wilson discussed the larger programme and its authorization. The Senate leadership reported confidence in support for personnel increases.
A broadcast call went to absentee representatives to be on hand for the Tuesday vote on the continuing building programme and the 1917 increases.
One of the first subscriptions for Patrolman P. J. Carr’s widow and seven fatherless children arrived at City Point station. Joseph Hill, chief gunner of the United States navy, attached to the Ohio at Provincetown, sent a $10 bill with a letter of sympathy for the bereaved family.
The First Corps Cadet Band expands to seven musicians for tonight at Braves Field. Twenty selections feature popular numbers with Mme Grace Hamlin as soloist singing several songs including Mighty Like a Rose. A dozen troubadours join with latest song hits while the bi band provides accompaniment. TK Elevated runs baseball service to the field.
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