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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
5
Former Boston mayor expresses certainty in defeating Lodge and outlines a progressive platform. He praises General Cole, cites Curley’s implied support, and criticizes reactionary elements in Massachusetts politics while stressing New England upbuilding and foreign trade leadership.
A campaign speech declares the Progressive party's aim to reveal an alternative view and defeat Lodge. It criticizes Lodge as out of touch with ordinary citizens and credits Wilson for humane laws. The speaker predicts Hughes Bird and Roosevelt will join Massachusetts efforts to save Lodge.
Lauterbach testified he paid the Leets from $25 to $10,000 in a long-running blackmail scheme begun after Leet threatened to reveal his affairs. The Leets, from Scranton to Utica then Manhattan, demanded more as Lauterbach faced ruin, with threats and assaults cited as urgency mounted. The district attorney ordered an indictment. Leet faced a 5 to 20 year penalty if convicted.
Washington Aug 15 The third man named by President Wilson to join Secretary Lane and Justice Brandeis on the commission to handle Mexican border troubles has declined to serve Brandeis also has declined and the President is evaluating many alternatives The name of the third original appointee had not been disclosed
Archhbald McEastern aged 50 of 87 Porter street Woburn died yesterday at Choate Hospital Woburn after two weeks with a fractured skull from a fall from a ladder at Buckman Kean's factory on August 8.
A long text item outlines storage services for household goods and personal property including 33 automobile storage. It notes a new generation of increased usefulness in response to warehouse growth in the SLOSTON STORAGE area, with a contact telephone Back Bay 4378.
Mayor Curley voiced surprise after Councillors Hagan and Collins stated they would demand competitive bidding for 17 000 dollars of bitulithic paving on Commonwealth Avenue. The project adds to a 47 000 dollar contract already awarded to Warren Bros at the same low rate per square yard as the larger contract.
The Mayor and Councillors Hagan Collins Attridge and Ballan discussed the matter of the additional paying during a Monday conference.
Residents of Commonwealth Avenue and War ren Brothers representatives met to discuss the patented bitulithic paving. The meeting also considered widening the avenue and funding, with a plan to add 17 000 for Warren Brothers at the same rate as a 47 000 bid won by competitive bidding. Local property owners had pledged 8000 to cover the difference from an asphalt bid by Central Construction Company.
A blaze starting in a post office store in Warren New Hampshire destroyed the structure and three adjoining business buildings. Loss is about $10000. Two families above lost nearly all their belongings. Plymouth firefighters brought a motor truck and helped save several other homes. North end electric light and telephone service were knocked out.
A committee alleging a flagrant violation of the Aug. 7 agreement with the Amalgamated Association calls for president William D. Mahon to return from Detroit. Union leaders warn of a sympathetic strike and a possible general city traffic tie-up if the company does not comply immediately.
Former Governor Walsh agreed to speak on national issues at the Democrats’ big summer outing at Lake Massabesh Manchester next Saturday. The state committee also announced that Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois will attend and deliver an address.
The piece notes Pa Van Loon's guests set a fine dinner but he loses his appetite. It teases more about the fun niest family in the next Sunday Post.
In Bangor Maine August 15 State president RE E Flaherty of the Ancient Order of Hibernians stresses America first as a core principle. He notes a strong Irish population ties to American values with Hugh T Gallagher presiding and Mayor John F Woodman delivering welcomes. An afternoon outing at Penobscot Park followed.
Portland Aug 15 Alderman Harold F Higgins of South Portland was arrested on a civil writ seeking 5000 damages for slander of Police Officer Charles Sweeney. Bail was posted by friends. The case will be tried in October after Higgins accused Sweeney of extortion before the city council.
Colonel Corn, down on the Mexican border, receives orders from higher up in a comic ready for the next Sunday Post. The piece promises humor amid frontier tension and military oversight.
The funeral for Thomas E Tarment who died of heart disease at his Jamaica Plain home will be held at his residence tomorrow noon. Burial is set for Forest Hills. He led the millinery department at Houghton & Dutton Company for years and was a former one mile bicycle champion of Massachusetts. He trained as a bicycle champion for the six day race.
A playful note in the Sunday Post highlights Sammy's skill as a bear fighter. The page promises a lighthearted entertainment feature with upbeat tone and local whimsy.
An advice column promotes weight loss by using a box of Korean capsules from a druggist. The article claims taking one after meals and one before bed will shed 15 to 20 pounds without starvation. It urges weekly weigh-ins and touts the method as harmless and inexpensive.
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