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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
4
Fire Chiefs of Massachusetts discuss a report urging safe exits in schools. They warn outside fire escapes are useless and propose safe stairways, clear corridors, fireproof walls, and eight inch diameter mechanical gangs per floor. Fire drills should occur twice monthly and teachers stay with pupils during exit.
The committee led by Captain William Brophy and including T G Toomey Chief Edward C Minehan and Chief S W Rich proposes safe redesigns for existing schools and new buildings. They urge basement eliminations of wooden partitions and clutter with metal or wire lathed walls, iron or fireproof stairs, and fireproof basement separation from upper floors. The heating plant should be cut off from living spaces to improve safety.
Natick December 15 Patrick H Cooney 70 of Walnut Street former district attorney of Middlesex County was found dead in bed this afternoon He was a prominent attorney in the state having served as counsel for the West End the Elevated and the Boston and Albany lines
The president of the United States Trust Company of Boston contributed $100,000 to establish a Jewish philanthropic foundation.
A Boston leader announces a new foundation to promote Jewish philanthropy in the city. The plan, to be managed perpetually by a board of trustees, aims to alleviate need among Jewish neighbors and will begin operations soon. The initial gift is 100000 dollars.
In Birmingham on December 15 the Southern Association directors adopted a rule limiting baseball player salaries to 2800 for the coming season. The decision was announced after a directors meeting in Birmingham Alabama.
Advert says Adamson's Balsam is a reliable remedy for coughs colds and grippe with claims of quick relief and broad efficacy for readers seeking relief from winter ailments.
State Inspector of Boilers Harry E. Morton secured an order from Acting Chief Neal requiring boiler inspectors to uncover lap seams during inspections to prevent explosions. Morton argued that standard checks miss defects, citing a crack found at S. T. Le Baron’s East Boston factory and another similar discovery shortly after.
The final performances of Boston's first opera season under Max Rabinoff and Anna Pavlova wrapped last night. Aida Act II featured Vilani, Maria Gay, Riccardi Martin, Giorgio Puliti, Jose Mardones. Rigoletto Act III with Lyne, Gaudenzi, Baklanoff. Pagliacci Act I with Teyte, Zenatello, Baklanoff. plus Pavlova divertissements. The company leaves by midnight train for Washington. President Wilson is expected at the opening of The Love of Three Kings.
Mental incapacity is alleged for Mary Timmons who died in March 1915 leaving about 2000. Arthur Timmons the Boston carriage agent and Mrs Rose Riley of Brighton contest the will. Trial opened in Superior Court before Judge Stevens and a jury. Contestants claim she could not read or write and allege undue influence by executor Patrick O Loughlin without sureties.
A large group of Boston College women formed the Philomathia Club to aid students socially and athletically. Mrs Martha Moore Avery spoke to the auditors and Mrs E A Shuman was chosen president.
An Ottawa home remedy touts 2 1/2 ounces Pinex mixed with sugar syrup to form a pint of cough syrup. The ad asserts rapid relief from bronchitis winter coughs and bronchial asthma, claiming 24 hours for ordinary coughs and high satisfaction with a money back guarantee.
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