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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1914
Page
5
Mrs Woodrow Wilson wife of the President was buried at Myrtle Hill Cemetery Rome Georgia. Rain fell as the casket was lowered beside her parents and public grief marked the solemn ceremony. President Wilson and family showed quiet sorrow as crowds watched from the streets.
At 2 30 pm the presidential special brought the casket draped in gray cloth and a single wreath to the station. Eight cousins carried the casket to the hearse as church bells tolled and thousands watched as the procession moved to the First Presbyterian Church for Her Father's Old Church service with over 800 relatives and friends present.
Criticism of modern school methods causing strain on children’s blood and nerves. Symptoms include pallor, restlessness, and irritability. Dr Williams Pink Pills proposed to build blood and calm nerves along with outdoor exercise, rest, and nourishment. Free booklet offered by Dr Williams Medicine Co.
Miss Neilie J. Breed a teacher at William E. Russell School Dorchester and Miss Elizabeth Prescott Bigelow daughter of Mr and Mrs Prescott Bigelow 16 Marlboro Street Boston have given their names to the citizens committee aiding London distress calls. Friends cable the committee as they seek word of missing travelers.
A Boston letter requests the Post refer to the Turcos as Saracens or Arabs, arguing the term misleads readers and fails to reflect their Saracen ancestry, asserting no Turkish blood and personal pride in the name.
Boston officials reached an agreement with the Board of Street Commissioners and utility representatives to require prior hearings and early work by telephone, electric light, and related companies before new streets are laid out. The arrangement aims to prevent future street ripping and improve street quality.
Boston's tax rate likely to be announced on Mayor Curley's return next Friday morning. Assessors had hoped to announce yesterday but Curley was away. The annual rate will be the largest in city history, around 17.60 per thousand, up from 17.20 last year. Real estate valuations rise while personal property values fall due to stock declines and a larger supposed tax dodging group.
Miss Clem Entine Lawrence daughter of Mr and Mrs Gustavus Lawrence formerly of Gloucester and now New York married Ingo Simon of Budapest in the Universalist Church with her father giving her away. Rev William H Rider officiated. A reception followed at the Hawthorne Inn casino and the couple departed for their honeymoon.
Charles E Putnam died suddenly of heart disease at his home 107 Essex Street Cliftondale Saugus aged 48. Funeral services were set for 2 PM at the residence with delegations from his affiliated organizations expected. He led in advertising work and served long on Saugus finance committee. Survived by widow son and daughter.
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