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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
8
Mayor Gurley abandons City Council slate plans and will not aid council candidates. He says his efforts will focus on electing Dr. Frederick J. Bogan and Moses S. Laurie to the school committee.
Mayor Curley asserts the Democrats will face a lesson if defeated and their chances will be reduced by their numbers. He says he will not urge any candidate but predicts they will see the futility of their action after election day.
An advertisement touts Ginginol as a fast remedy for spongy and bleeding gums, pyorrhea, and receding gums. It offers a two ounce purchase with a money back guarantee after using half a bottle, inviting dentists and the public to try the product.
The Mayor's plan to select three men from the nominees is seen to favor Henry E. Hagen Councillor Ballantyne and Councillor Coulthurst who have Good Government Association endorsements. With little organized opposition the trio are favored though rivals without endorsements may contest.
Former Senator William P. Hickey drew first place on the city council ballot at yesterday’s drawing. James P. Maguire and Augustus Seager won second and third. School committee picks went to Dr. Frederick L. Bogan, Dr. Herbert A. Keenan, Moses S. Laurie, and Joseph Lee.
Miss Gertrude Fitzpatrick testified in Suffolk Superior Court about 15 years as housekeeper for James M. Fairfield of Boston and Lawrence. She details marriage proposals, provided services, gifts including engagement and other rings, and Fairfield’s alleged plans to fund her income.
The noonday Advent sermon at St Paul Cathedral will be preached by Rev. Clayton Wheat. Rev. Alexander Mann of Trinity Church will preach at 7:30 pm Sunday. A Pilgrim Men’s Forum begins next Sunday at Winthrop Theatre led by Rev. George L. Cady. A Brahton Avenue Baptist Church fair is planned for next Tuesday. Robert W. Lord leads the Sunday school committee with Mrs. Feast, Mrs. Hamilton, Charles Sims, and Nellie Elliott. Maria Smariz chairs the supper. Samuel J. Elaer will address Universalist Men’s Club in Haverhill next Thursday. Professor Lockwood of Wellesley will speak in Cathedral Church rooms on Dec 15 about Germany before and after war. The Girls’ Friendly Society backs the event. Rev. B. S. Winchester and Dr. Sidney A. Weston lead a church activities department for Boston area students, started by Rev. Ernest G. Guthrie.
The Soldiers' Home Ladies Aid Association in Massachusetts plans a four day fair and sale December 15 to 18 in Gilbert Hall Tremont Temple. Tables were assigned by president Mrs Sue Stuart Wadsworth. The home reports 573 inmates 278 in hospital and 9 deaths in the past month.
Teachers at West Roxbury High School held an informal tea at the Teachers' Club yesterday to honor retired head master George Mann. School officials including Superintendent Dyer and city head masters attended the reception.
George B. Sweet, postmaster at Slocum, and 42, collapsed and died at his sister Mrs. James Killan of South Glastonbury Connecticut. Cause listed as heart failure. He served six years as postmaster and leaves a widow.
Governor Walsh and a majority of the executive council split over commuting William J. Cooper's death sentence to life imprisonment. A hearing featured Cooper's advocate Chaplain Allan Voster and supporters urging clemency. The governor noted Cooper's low mental type and questioned responsibility. ten jurors favored commutation, two opposed in letters. Cooper was convicted of murdering Albert J. Bradish of Upton.
A fresh batch of 100000 one cent war revenue stamps went on sale yesterday through Collector Malley. About 80000 sold over the counter and the remainder mailed to banks acting as agents. Many applicants were turned away for lack of stamps as the counter sale was exhausted in three hours despite limits of 100 or 200 per person.
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a non alcoholic medicine that builds up the blood and improves general health. It claims better appetite digestion and complexion when the blood is restored and offers a free book Building Up the Blood on request.
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