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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1915
Page
8
Four hundred delegates from 35 cities and 20 towns gathered in Lowell for the annual convention of the State Firemen's Association. Governor Walsh, Mayor Murphy, and leaders in fire and municipal affairs were to speak after the banquet tonight.
Afternoon talks centered on adopting a two shift work pattern and granting one day off in five for firefighters. No official stance was decided, with results to be released after further consideration. A banquet list included Governor Walsh and local officials among speakers.
Two men died yesterday in separate falls. A scissors grinder known as John Brown fell into an elevator well at 73 Summer Street and was dead on arrival at the Relief Station. He was about 40, five feet four, 150 pounds, with dark complexion, brown hair, and mustache. Charles Fishman, 28, of 28 Grove Street, died at the Relief Station after a 40 foot fall at 35 Revere Street where he was painting.
A Boston advertisement promotes Plant Juice with claims of restoring vitality and curing various ailments. It cites a testimonial by Miss Sarah McDonald of 80 Spark Street who reports relief from nervous indigestion rheumatism and fatigue after two weeks on the remedy. The Plant Juice man greets the public at Liggett Drug Co. Store corner Washington and Avon streets daily.
Curator McNealy at the Franklin Falk Zoo identifies the kinkajou as a raccoon family member. The animal, likened to a bear and a monkey, charms staff and visitors, earning the nickname Cookie as it thrives under the easy name.
A kinkajou named Cookie, once from South America and now a popular zoo pet, sports a teddy bear like coat and a long tail. Attendants collar the animal and Curator McNealy escorts it daily, with children feeding it fruit and Cookie returning to his keeper after strolls. Cookie was donated by Walter J. Sugden of 88 Slemman Street Roslindale before Sugden left Boston for a lengthy vacation.
Notice served by the Allied Building Trades Council to all affiliated crafts forbids work on buildings employing non union glaziers and forbids handling sashes or other non union glazed work. The move targets alleged rumors of Master and Craftsmen Association involvement in the Boston strike to foster open shop.
Buffalo to altitude records set in experimental flights with a new military tractor biplane. Pilot Raymond V. Norris carried two passengers to 8200 feet, then three passengers to 8300 feet with Lieutenant Mellvain aboard. ascent took 36 minutes.
In Malden District Court Judge Riley warned Joseph Millen of Dorchester he will study law books for a month to find the harshest penalty for erecting a building in Everett without a permit and violating building laws. Millen promised a remedy or face a heavy sentence while a courtroom dispute with city solicitor General E. Leroy Sweetser and a post hearing confrontation with Police Chief Hill followed.
Thomas J. Coyle, convicted in Judge Dowd's court yesterday for driving over Fred A. Murray and breaking his collarbone, was told he deserved prison but learned the maximum penalty was $20. The defendant composed himself after the exchange.
Milton Snelling, vice president of the International Union of Steam and Operating Engineers, quits as first vice president of the Labor Peace Council. He cites distrust over funding and the council’s leadership, criticizes members’ conduct, and condemns association with actions he calls dubious.
Nine State wards at an Arlington farm fled after discontent over food and conditions. Six were located in Boston and Charlestown with three still missing. They told investigators they had complaints but later admitted prior statements. Governor Walsh was to hear their grievances.
The Sunday Post Woman's Section highlights fresh millinery designs featuring four colors as flowers resume prominence in hats and headpieces.
After a meeting in Mayor Curley’s office officials announced the official opening of South Boston’s Great White Way for Monday night. The street from Dorchester Avenue to Dorchester Street will glow with 75 lamps of 1000 candle power each. West Broadway business leaders funded the improvements and the South Boston Trades’ Association will host the celebration with expected presence of Mayor Curley and city officials.
Readers will find four pages of up-to-the-minute photographs in the Pictorial Section of the upcoming Sunday Post. The feature aims to showcase a wide range of topics and events with ample visuals.
Mayor Curley acting under a special act reinstated Michael Hickey of 221 Boston Street South Boston as a fire department member. Hickey was discharged seven years ago for violation of department rules.
Poslam claims to heal eczema acne itch and various skin conditions with immediate relief and daily improvement. It markets Poslam Soap for regular use and offers samples by mailing 4 cent stamps to Emergency Laboratories New York. Sold by all druggists.
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