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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
2
The first real cold wave of winter grips Boston with 16 degrees, dropping 38 degrees in 26 hours. It may last a day or two. Bismarck logs 10 below as Eastern states feel the chill.
Shivery air drives hundreds to Hawkins Street lodging house seeking shelter as doors close. About 240 found beds with hundreds more turned away. Police raids at East Cambridge yards dispersed tramps, while forecasts hint a gradual warming in a day or two.
A police officer noted a car left idle for 48 hours on Ashburton place and reported the number to the Massachusetts Highway Commission. The vehicle belonged to Lyonville Creamery Co of Watertown and had been stolen from Bromfield and Tremont streets Sunday afternoon. It was claimed by a company representative last night.
Back Bay physician Sr Le Roi Goddard Crandon of 366 Commonwealth Avenue and City Hospital visiting physician wed New York divorcee Mrs Lucy E Gill yesterday. Ceremony at Rev A W Martin’s home 955 Madison Avenue followed by Bermuda honeymoon. Crandon's 1911 Reno divorce case with Anne M Lawton Crandon had stirred headlines.
Dr. Lionel F. Dudley, serving 10 to 20 years for Mildred Sullivan’s death, reports to the Thomaston state prison with Sheriff Bryson. He says he will take his medicine like a man and aims to shorten his term through conduct.
Metropolitan officers Burke and Morrisey detained a man at Park Street Station Cambridge sub-way yesterday. He gave the name Daniel Raeff but Bertillon analysis identified him as James Kennedy alias Harry Bloom, a known pickpocket.
The ad touts the laxative mix LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE claiming a far better quinine effect than ordinary forms without head impact. It urges remembering the full name and checking for E. W. GROVE’s signature on the box and lists a 25 cent price.
Miss Emily Osborne chairs a Christmas party at Jackson College held last night as Santa greeted the Jackson College girls, marking a successful event.
Santa Claus visited Jackson Hall for a college Christmas party hosted by the All Round Club. Miss Emily Osborne, chairman, led the committee with Miss Madeline Jeffers and Miss Madeline Perkins as members. Miss Priscilla Young portrayed Santa for the undergraduates.
A Cologne Gazette report via Berne says Belgian bankers will settle the remaining war contribution in ten instalments. Brussels also approves the latest levy of $9,000,000 for enemy troop upkeep to be collected by extra taxes through June 15, 1915.
Attractive balmacaans and fancy colored scotches in heath er mixtures offered at seven dollars seventy five cents from Harrison's Garrett Street store. Readily available at 662 672 Washington Street near Beach. Limited stock implied by price cut from fifteen dollars.
Boston police headquarters issued orders yesterday making winter overcoats and earflaps the official style for all officers. The move aims to keep troops warm during cold weather and standardize dress across precincts.
Mrs. Antonio B. Verdeico of 37 Salutation street died about 1 AM in the Relief Hospital from 20 stab wounds inflicted by her husband. The attacker was described as her spouse and the crime occurred earlier in the night.
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the genuine old reliable remedy for rheumatism and other ailments from impure blood. It claims forty years of successful use and urges readers to buy from their druggist today.
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