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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1916
Page
12
Odd verse fragment noting bells as fashionable attire for a king and a chorus about galluses and trousers, with stray lines about tailor models and roundelay. The readable text lacks clear events, names, or places to ground a fuller summary.
A national assembly of tailors declares the end of galluses suspenders and braces as dated wardrobe fixtures signaling a shift in men’s habiliments.
The International Custom Cutters Association reveals a belt and button system that eliminates suspenders for all body types. A broad cloth girdle supports trousers fastened by buttons, promising a safer, neater fit for fat men and thin men alike.
A large eagle perched on the First Congregational Church steeple at Pleasant Street Malden drew a big crowd last night. The mysterious visitor stayed atop the spire for hours before finally sailing away.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels spoke in Milbridge on a campaign swing for Woodrow Wilson's re election. He rebutted Massachusetts Rep A P Gardner's criticisms of target practice and fleet readiness, citing official opinions and his 1914 report on torpedoes and ordnance.
Mr. Gardner pressed 13 questions on naval administration. the secretary says the questions were answered satisfactorily many times and jokes about singing them. Captain Plunkett defended fleet batteries and announced broad publicity for next month’s battle practice results.
The Vermont Legislature adjourned after a two day special session that enacted extra pay for soldiers at the border, allowances for dependents, and voting rights at their posts in September primaries and November election. A mileage allowance dispute settled on 10 or 20 cents with both chambers agreeing on the lesser amount.
Beverly reports a 6 year old, Casino Santuro, son of Pietro Santuro of 400 Rantoul Street, killed when struck by a car owned by W. T. Varina and driven by Edward J. Fuller near Washington School. The child was playing on Rantoul Street and ran behind a coal wagon into the vehicle’s path.
Archdiocese reports the death of Archbishop Spalding at age six in a clerical tragedy that shocked the church community. The brief notice notes funeral arrangements are pending and prayers are requested from faithful followers.
Archibshop Spalding a renowned prelate, author, and coal strike arbitrator, died yesterday in Peoria Illinois at the age of 76. He had long served the church and public affairs with distinction.
Arch bishop John Lancaster Spalding died in Peoria after two weeks of ill health. He was 76 years old and his family was at his bedside as physicians noted the heat wave worsened his condition and hastened his decline.
The Most Rev. John Lancaster Spalding was consecrated bishop of the Peoria diocese on May 1 1877 and resigned for ill health on Sept 11 1908. He later became titular archbishop of Scypholis and helped expand the Peoria diocese from 51 to 250 churches.
Judge Burke ruled yesterday that idleness and habitual loafing on streets and in saloons do not constitute an offense warranting arrest unless the idler is dis orderly. The decision came during the case of Charles Luttman of the South End who faced related charges.
Rev W Coleman Nevils S J urged at Boston College High School Hall that reading good novels benefits culture. He noted novels can be a mixed blessing with some misusing talent, while others contribute to great good. Nearly 1100 teachers attended the Teachers Institute session in South End yesterday afternoon.
Objection to placing State Auditor Alonzo P. Cook on the primary ballot was filed with Secretary of State Langtry by Joseph B. Brown alleging non genuine nomination papers. The filing coincides with withdrawals and late challenges as the withdrawal deadline passed at 5 p m.
In Marshfield yesterday thousands watched the Moxie Horsemobile set a mile time of two minutes on a half mile track, with spectators noting faster possible times. Jockey Doucette explained the automotile horse hybrid while Manager A. W. Davis accepted the blue and red ribbon amid a throng. The vehicle blends a Kentucky-bred look with steering, brakes, and a saddle horn control, promising speed and strength as it tours and draws crowds including Rexall Druggists at Plymouth, while Moxie reports a large annual sales increase and invites visitors to its Boston and New York plants.
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