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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1914
Page
3
W H Brennan, representative, says a series of concerts will be held this season though dates depend on C A Ellis in London. Administration disputes rumors of no season and notes few musicians are at war. Ellis will issue a schedule next week. opening date Oct 16 is unlikely.
John Welch, longtime adjutant of Issac B. Patten Post G. A. R., Watertown, died yesterday morning at his home 85 Mount Auburn Street. He was 77 and had suffered throat illness for some time.
Charles L. Burrill, a candidate for State treasurer last year, protests against party chairman Thurston’s push for a specific primary ticket. Burrill backs General Frederic E. Pierce of Greenfield and objects to the chairman’s influence on the nomination process.
William S and Kinney, last year’s State auditor nominee, joins opposition to the State chairman. A State committee executive meeting is planned next Thursday to decide on the primary contest and possibly Worcester as convention city. Mayor Curley reportedly backs John A. Kelcher in the 10th district fight and influenced Callahan’s withdrawal from the race.
The 38th annual New Hampshire Veterans' Association outing was held at the Weirs. Officers elected include Solon A. Carter of Concord as president, with vice presidents Charles W. Stevens of Nashua and J R McQuillis of Marlboro. Secretaries are Matt Schadford and HB A Badger of Laconia, and treasurers Dana W. King and Martin C. Plummer of Laconia.
A Boston mariner engineers group denounces a United Fruit Company interview on ship registry. They argue the issue hinges on President Wilson and oppose alien officers aboard American ships for three to seven years, citing loyalty and citizenship concerns and questioning refrigeration expertise claims.
George H. Willey disputes a quoted claim that crews earn higher salaries than ships leaving the port. He argues the statement is untrue and signs as business manager of the M. E. B. A. No. 59, at 88 Broad Street, Room 314.
United States Judge Julius M. Mayer extended to September 25 the time for New York New Haven Hartford Railroad Company and other defendants to answer in the government anti trust dissolution suit. The government and the railroad have reached an agreement and a decree terms under consideration to dissolve the system.
A general advance of 10 in second class passenger rates to and from Europe has been made by all foreign lines. Steerage rates were raised 5 but have been reduced to the original figure. The increase covers the British Isles continent and Mediterranean ports. Officials cite higher war insurance costs for the rise, not European rush. East bound traffic may feel the impact.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will close its Free Dispensary on Central street today as its lease expires. Treatments will continue at owner homes until the Angell Memorial Hospital opens in Longwood Avenue around November first. 5783 cases have been treated at the dispensary including dogs cats horses and other animals. The Angell hospital will absorb the work with Dr Flannagan joining the new site and additional funding needed for interior completion.
Henry C. Frick, ailing from rheumatism tied to long golf sessions, is recovering at Eagle Rock on Hale Street in Pride's Crossing. Dr. James H. Jackson says no serious outcome is expected and denies sensational health rumors.
Rev Father Richard H. Tierney S J of New York spoke at Boston College Hall to the Boston Catholic Teachers Institute on forms of abnormal wills and cures. He outlined slow wills needing timed tasks and excess work to arouse interest and nervous wills needing timed assignments to overcome the habit.
Father Tierney argues eight of twelve teachers misread stubbornness as strength. He says stubbornness signals weak will and urges calm, private reproof to reveal its folly. He notes gradual improvement, cites childhood cases, and advises redirecting impetuous will through intellectual tasks.
Thousands watched Rodman Law attempt the Human Fly act on the Bacon Department Store. Police from Lagrange Street Station climbed to the third floor and ordered him to quit under arrest threat. Reporters, pic operators, and Ruth Bancroft Law observed as next day’s Wright biplane jump plan loomed in the crowd.
A list of cut types including spring lamb hindquarters forequarters sirloin steak top of round roast pork and edge bones displayed as featured daily specials. The item offers a range of beef and pork cuts for shoppers.
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