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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1916

Page

8

Boldt Will Leaves $15 Million to Heir Executives

The will of George C. Boldt, hotel man, filed in New York, leaves his estate estimated over 15 million dollars to his son George C. Boldt Jr and daughter Mrs Clover Boldt Miles, named executors. Boldt owned all stock of Waldorf Astoria Hotel Company and the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia.

New York George C. Boldt George C. Boldt, Jr Clover Boldt Miles Boldt Bellevue-Stratford Philadelphia

Legislation Sought to Ban Trick Flying in Planes

A. B. Shrigley of the Aero Club of New England filed a petition seeking laws to prohibit the loop the loop and other trick flying in aeroplanes.

A. B. Shrigley The Aero Club of New England

Fruit-a-tives Ad Promises Cure for Indigestion

A Toronto reader testimonial cites relief from acute indigestion and heart pains after using three boxes of Fruit-a-tives. The ad promotes a six box pack for $2.50 and a trial size for 25 cents, with orders via Fruitatives Limited of Ogdensburg New York.

Fred J. Caveen Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg N. Y

Maine woman cites Var-ne-sis cure for rheumatism

Mrs Oscar Ross of Rangeley Maine credits Var-ne-sis with a ten year battle against joint rheumatism. She says nearly all joints including ankles knees and hips were affected and she could not use stairs without assistance. She explains doctors proposed knee operations but she recovered after trying Var-ne-sis and recommends it to others.

Oscar Ross Rangeley Maine Ross W. A. Varney Lynn Mass Boston Boylston St

Woolman Tackles Women Shoppers Conscience

Mrs. Mary Schenck Woolman, chair of the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education women’s committee, spoke before the Roxbury Women in Council at Masonic Temple criticizing perceived flaws in women as shoppers.

Mary Schenck Woolman Roxbury Women In Council National Society For the Promotion of Industrial Education Roxbury Women In Council Masonic Temple

Club women urged orderly purchasing to curb abuse of goods

Mrs. Woolman urged concerted action by club women to curb irresponsible approval shopping. She cited returns of shoes and blouses, warned against keeping goods too long, and noted stores lose thousands yearly to free delivery and damaged returns while urging cash payments and stricter discipline.

Prince Re-elected Grand High Priest at Masons Convocation

Arthur D. Prince of Lowell was reelected grand high priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter at the 117th annual convocation in Corinthian Hall. Officers elected include Waterman Russell of Springfield deputy, Edward O. Burton of Clinton grand king, Augustus Ridgeway of Boston grand scribe, Eugene Holton of Boston grand treasurer, and J. G. Waite of Medford grand secretary.

Arthur D. Prince Lowell Augustus Ridgeway Boston Eugene Holton J. G. Waite Medford

Lannin confirms Red Sox sale funds and stock transfer

Joseph J. Lannin, former Red Sox owner, says the sale money has been paid by Ward and Frazee and the club stock transferred. This denies reports that American League moguls blocked the deal.

New York Joseph J. Lannin Boston Red Sox Messrs. Ward and Frazee

Coasting Streets Named for Winter Fun Citywide

City Hall announced the winter coasting streets list with routes across North End West End East Boston Roxbury Dorchester and more. Coasting runs Dec 16 to Apr 1 under street department restrictions and mayoral approval.

Board of Street Commissioners North End Bull Street Snow Hill Salem Charter Street Unity Hull Prince Streets Margaret Street West End Branch Allen Brighton Spring Poplar North Grove Billerica Pitts Norman Chambers Street South End Albany Street Way Dover Streets South Boston West Fifth Street Dorchester E Streets West Sixth Street Dorchester Street West Third Street Waterfront Silver Street IF Street West Third West Fifth East Broadway East Third Street East Fifth Street East Seventh Street M Street East Third East First Emerson Ast Broadway East Boston Sumner McCormick Square Jeffries Point Lamson Street Maverick Brooks Street Lexington Saratoga Glendon Homer Horace Pope Broad Orient Avenue Putnam Street Roxbury Ambrose Laurel Beldon Fountain Marshfield Dewey Hazelwood Wyoming Morton Streets Pope's Hill Morton Richfield Trull Wrentham Train Wales Alpha Road Woodlawn Vinson Street Park Marlowe Ocean Street Welles Avenue Ashmont Street Tremlett Lindsey Grampian Way Longfellow Street Buttonwood Street Grafton Street Crescent Avenue Speedwell Street Topliff Hamilton Streets Templeton Street Dorchester Avenue Florida Street Lawrence Avenue Magnolia Street West Roxbury Adelaide Boylston Cornwall Egleston Florence Willow Newburn Ridge Rockwood Walter Mt. Vernon Bellmore Terrace Chestnut Avenue Lagrange Street Hewitt Road Billings Field Spring Park Avenue Enfield Street Aldrich New

Massachusetts Labor Split Opposed by Employers Union

The Massachusetts State Branch of the American Federation of Labor accuses a coalition of manufacturers and big interests of planning to crush organized labor. A special convention in Worcester is scheduled to begin January 18 to discuss a vigorous anti union campaign and constitutional amendments. Reports link similar plans to Worcester Springfield Lowell Haverhill and Providence.

Massachusetts American Federation of Labor Worcester Bay State New York Springfield Lowell Haverhill Providence

Midnight Maidens to School Board

William J. Fitzpatrick 25 year old East Boston native and Chelsea Ward 1 school committee member elected yesterday is a bellboy at the Quincy House. His past acting included a quartet role in the burlesque comedy Midnight Maidens.

William J. Fitzpatrick Chelsea Quincy House Boston

Directors of B. & MRD. Are Flayed

Conrad W. Crocker counsel for the minority stockholders attacked the present board of directors of the Boston & Maine railroad at the resumption of the receivership hearing before Judge Morton in the United States District Court yesterday.

Conrad W. Crocker Boston & Maine Railroad Morton United States District Court

Attorney Crocker Attacks Road Receivership as Unneeded

Crocker argues receivership was unnecessary citing Vice-President Hobbs that cash on hand reached 8.96 million and a 23 thousand dollar profit in June. He notes two prior deficits were erased and note renewals remained strong with about 98 percent renewed in June 1914.

Crocker William J. Hobbs Hobbs

Rockefeller gives 500000 to Young Women’s Christian Association

John D. Rockefeller donates 500000 to the National Young Women’s Christian Association to help complete the Grace H. Dodge memorial fund of 1 000 000. Miss Dodge founded the fund and a legacy of 500000 had been left by her. A letter from John D. Rockefeller Jr. conveyed his father’s deep interest in the work.

New York John D. Rockefeller National Young Women’s Christian Association Grace H. Dodge Miss Dodge John D. Rockefeller, Jr Rockefeller

Auto deliveries standardize chassis price in mass market

Springfield plant offers standardized delivery service chassis at 1650 dollars. Stoddard Motor Car Co in Massachusetts and Franklin Meteor Car Co in Portland Maine are named in ads for efficient production.

Springfield Mass Stoddard Motor Car Co Franklin Meteor Car Co Portland

Socialist Leaders Detained Over Tabernacle Protest

J. D. Williams and Bridson Greene of Malden with six other Socialists were held by police outside Billy Sunday’s Tabernacle as they handed out flyers criticizing his finances. They were taken to an office, detained about an hour, and released with possible court summons. Williams said the protest aimed to expose wealth and urge restraint on offerings.

J. D. Williams Bridson Greene Malden Socialist Party Tabernacle Billy Sunday Hell Williams Greene Sunday New York Call the Leader Appeal To Reason International Socialist Review New Review Masses Post Mr. Sunday Kingdom of Heaven

All Saved From Wrecked Ship Sumner Off Barnegat

All passengers of the US transport Sumner were brought to New York after going aground off Barnegat New Jersey. Fourteen women and eight children reached shore by life boats, while 10 officers and 190 enlisted men came on the coast guard cutter Mohawk to Governor's Island, HQ of the Department of the East.

New York United States Sumner Barnegat N. J Tenth Infantry Coast Guard Mohawk Governor's Island Department of the Fast

13th District Dinner Victory Announced by GOP Leader

Chairman Thurston announced the 13th district Republicans won the dinner for the largest vote increase of the year. Carter's district tally rose 11 percent versus 1914, while Walsh in the 16th gained 10.8 percent. The ninth district vote split with Alvan Fuller running as an independent with Democratic endorsement.

13Th William H. Carter Walsh Ninth Alvan T. Fuller

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