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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1915
Page
4
Lloyd Kingdon a state prison inmate already serving three of a five to seven year term was sentenced to three additional years in the house of correction following a conviction for cutting a fellow prisoner with a shoe during a meal aid time at the prison yesterday.
In a roll call order last evening Police Sergeant Abraham L. Killam was moved from West Roxbury to the harbor Police. Sergeant Timothy M. Ferris of the Back Bay station was transferred to West Roxbury.
After a speech by Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia, over 300 New York importers adopted a petition urging President Wilson to act promptly to relieve American importers from the effects of Britain's blockade. Smith called the blockade a flagrant violation of neutral rights in naval history.
Senator Smith argues Great Britain must revoke the blockade order or face loss of neutral trade. He cites Civil War and Russo Japanese War precedents, disputes legal justifications for seizures, and notes a petition by importers' groups urging President Wilson to convene Congress to ease imports.
The Maine Woman Suffrage Association held its annual field day at the camp ground in Old Orchard Me today. The principal address was delivered by Mrs. Marion Booth Kelley of Boston.
The Milwaukee Merchants and Manufacturers Association decided to seek the Democratic national convention for Milwaukee. The move aims to boost city business and showcase local facilities.
Governor Walsh announced that Joseph F. Mellyn, his confidential stenographer, was appointed assistant secretary to replace Clias A. McQuaid who resigned to return to the newspaper business. McQuaid leaves the state service to join the governor's campaign headquarters. Mellyn's appointment was confirmed at yesterday's Governor's Council session under a suspension of the rules.
The Highway Commission barred seven drivers after a new anti reckless driving campaign. Five had licenses suspended for driving under the influence of liquor, including David Bordelay, John J. Higby, Milo A. Barnette, William H. Bowler, and John L. Corcoran. Ellsworth H. Frazee was banned for driving without a license after a DUI conviction. James F. Clark Jr. of Chatham also lost his license for endangering pedestrians by his manner of driving.
Helen Johnson, 12, daughter of Mrs. Mary Johnson of 16 Dorchester Street, South Boston, is on the dangerous list at Carney Hospital. An overheated flatiron set fire to her light dress, burning her arms and body until her mother could tear it away.
Over 5000 children from 57 play centers waved flags and pledged allegiance to Old Glory as they closed the annual playground exhibition at Franklin Park. The event featured exhibition games and a rare 30 minute performance by Mollie Waddy and Tony, the children's elephant troupe.
City officials and families gathered as 6000 children across all playgrounds performed synchronized exercises under city directors to celebrate Mothers Day. Mayor Curley and Miss Curtis attended while Nathaniel Young led the display with Lulu Donovan and Julia Murphy assisting.
An ad touts Fluid Easerol from Riker Jaynes and other drug stores as a cure for hearing loss buzzing ears clogged nostrils and catarrh. Instructions say mix with warm water use drops in the ear and gargle nasal snuffing twice daily for weeks to test improved hearing.
A crowded Boston park showcases girl and boy teams winning 10 pair races, relay tosses, stride ball, and Foilo games directed by Mary J McLaughlin and Margaret McAndrews. Swedish songs, dances, and a gay final dance close a warm day, praised as the event’s most successful.
One man is in Quincy Hospital in serious condition after a truck driven by John Palisi of East Milton rammed a touring car on Brook Road Milton yesterday afternoon. The collision pitched occupants against a stone wall leaving six injured including driver John Pabst with compound fractures and others from Hyde Park Roxbury and Milton.
A Paris Temps summary prints a confidential May 20 memo to Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg from German industrial and agrarian leaders proposing peace terms. It calls for territorial, financial, industrial, and military concessions to ensure a broader empire and credits Belgium’s linkage to German railways, ports, and industry. The signers include Dr Roesicke, Wachorst von Wente, Baron von Twickel, Herr Rouger, Herr Friedrichs, and Professor Eberle.
Dr Francis X Mahoney of Boston reports a new cure for cerebro spinal meningitis using eucalyptus oil. Dr Richard Bull of Melbourne demonstrated the oil’s specific effect against the meningitis germ after extensive experiments. Tufts Medical College confirms the drug has not yet been used in Boston hospitals.
An organization formed by the Give and Take Club of the Boston Young Men's Christian Union is named The Council of Fifty to study civic problems and advance city planning knowledge and interest. J. Randolph Coolidge Jr. serves as chairman with Patrick F. O Keefe as vice president, Leslie C. Wead as treasurer, and E B Mero as secretary.
A Beverly BEACH scene prompts park caretaker Frank Whipple to post notices taboos on one piece bathing suits after a 17 year old girl in a one piece frolicked at Ocean Side Park. A nearby boat party with three girls drew criticism from women on the shore.
The White Star liner Canopie will depart Commonwealth docks Sunday carrying 1200 Italian reservists. It will be the largest single wartime departure from the port, with extensive plans to manage crowds of relatives bidding farewell.
A reader suggests balmwort tablets for kidney trouble and John reports recovery from colds but lingering fatigue and weight loss. Actrees asks for non alcoholic scalp remedies due to dandruff and itching.
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