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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1916

Page

4

Healy to Address Boston Union Meeting Over Dispute

Thomas Dow reports that International President Timothy Healy will visit Boston to seek settlement of the grievance between the Sta tonary Firemen's Union local and the Boston & Maine Railroad. A secret ballot may determine a strike while Frank H. McCarthy and AFL officials meet with railroad leaders. Dow also notes a wage increase for 20 Woburn members beginning January 1 to no less than $21 weekly.

Thomas Dow Statonary Firemen’s Union Timothy Healy Boston Barbers’ Hall Washington Street Healy Boston & Maine Railroad Frank H. McCarthy New England American Federation of Labor International Dow Woburn

Mystery surrounds Mrs. Howe death at Hotel Bellevue

Medical Examiner Magrath ordered further investigation into the death of Mrs. Ella A. Howe of Concord wife of Boston shoe dealer Alfred H. Howe. She died after an apparent fall or jump from the eighth floor of the Hotel Bellevue on Beacon Street. No evidence of foul play or self injury found though a fall seems unlikely. Mrs. Howe aged 64 had insomnia. The family, including daughter Florence, registered at the Bellevue Wednesday. Her sons Irving and H. Warner Howe work with their father in the firm Alfred H. Howe & Sons with offices on Washington and Tremont streets.

Magrath Ella A. Howe Concord Alfred H. Howe Boston Bellevus Beacon Street Howe Irving B. Howe HE. Warner Howe Saoe Alfred H. Howe & Sons Washington Street Tremont Street

University receives $100000 gift for scholarships

Boston University accepted a $100,000 gift to endow the Professor Augustus Howe Buck Educational Fund. The donor requested anonymity. The fund supports men entering the College of Liberal Arts, covering full tuition for four years and continuing for scientific research in professional tracks.

Boston University Augustus Howe Buck College of Liberal Arts

Two Tone Furs Gain Popularity This Year

Two tones appear in many new furs with a model showing moleskin paired with ermine. The white fur flatters the face more than dark, and the ensemble includes a white felt hat with mole velvet crown.

United Shoe Case Heads to Jury in $3197 Suit

Closing arguments in the suit by Frank Morrison, a shoe laster, against United Shoe Machinery Company were heard yesterday before Judge King. The case, tried in Superior Court, asks $3197. The jury will hear the case today after counsel for both sides presented their arguments.

United Shoe Machinery Company Frank Morrison King F. W. Knowlton A. C. Lurie Morrison

Somerville Woman Plans Diet Talk and Marriage to New Yorker

Mrs Harriet I B Darling wrapped up her lecture series on Food Values and Meal Planning with advice on calorie balance and practical menus. She urged Boston area households to scrutinize market purchases and favor varied meals, highlighting essential minerals and the dangers of overreliance on meat and refined foods.

Elma A. Gardiner Somerville Malden St. Paul’s Cathedral Boston Edwin J. Freedman Mt. Vernon N. Y City of New York Harriet I. B. Darling

Brighton women urge boycott on meat and eggs

Mrs Grace Cummings, president of the Brighthelmstone Club, addressed about 100 members urging a boycott of expensive meat cuts and higher priced eggs. A protest was also signed against marketmen driving nails through celery stalks.

Grace Cummings Brighthelmstone Club Brighton

Kambellis Arrest Follows Bigamy Indictment at Long Wharf

Stellios Kambellis, a Greek national who wed Thexlopp Fanara under deportation orders, was arrested at Long Wharf on a federal bigamy case after a Salem woman testified to a prior marriage. He is held on $1000 bond and to be arraigned in court.

Stellios Kambellis Long Wharf Thexlopp Fanara Salem Suffolk County Kambellis

Nashua Non-Support Case Continued for John Pierce

John Pierce, held as a fugitive, is wanted in Nashua New Hampshire for alleged non-support of his wife and three children. Judge Murray in Central Court continued the case for a week yesterday.

John Pierce Nashua N. H Murray Central Court

Bromo Quinine Laxative Ad Promotes Remedy

An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as a remedy for colds and headaches. It features a box labeled with B. W. Grove’s signature and the number 250, indicating a product detail or price in the box.

B. W. Grove Adué

Wellesley Girl Wins Honor at Radcliffe

Miss Lois Hopkins of Wellesley Hills elected secretary of the Radcliffe freshman class. Recognized for poetic ability, she serves as class secretary after graduating from Dana Hall School.

Wellesley Radcliffe Wellesley Hills Radcliffe College Lois Hopkins Woodlawn Avenue Hopkins Dana Hall School

Postpone Sentence for Union Men One Week

On motion by the Carpenters District Council's lawyers the officers and other union men found in contempt by Judge Fox were given a one week postponement in the equity motion session. The cases concern violating an injunction prohibiting union carpenters and others from leaving work on buildings for Nora J. Conroy at 4 Fuller Street Brookline.

Carpenters’ District Council Fox Equity Nora J. Conroy Fuller Street Brookline

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad Promises Health Boost

Advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel tonic. Claims to improve complexion energy and vitality by detoxifying the liver and purifying the bowels. Says the pills are a gentle calomel substitute sold in 10¢ and 25¢ boxes by all druggists.

Edwards Ohio

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted As Health Tonic

An old advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic for tuberculosis and malnutrition. It claims quick benefits, cites medical skepticism overcome by continued use, and notes digestive improvements from its mucous-surface effects. Sold nationwide for $1 with a free booklet.

Duffy Robt. E. Hoeflein Atfield Ave Dunton L. I N. Y Duffy’s Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester

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