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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
2
Vincent C. V. aboard Vladivostok reports speaking the American bark Ruth Stark on December 5 at latitude 6.59 north longitude 15.19 west. Ruth Stark, which sailed from Boston October 17 bound for Sekondi in Africa, dismasted.
Yesterday at Readville race track the steel battleplane completed its final government test. The Sturtevant aircraft, designed to carry two rapid fire guns, two gunners, and a pilot, demonstrated flight capability and speed over the turf amid evening darkness.
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In Christiania on December 22 Mme Rosika Schwimmer, the Hungarian pacifist in Henry Ford peace circles, remained in seclusion at her hotel while illness kept her from public appearance. She still refuses to reveal the contents of documents she says come from Teutonic powers, which Ford was led to believe offered a peace basis.
A gilded pig mascot led a Norwegian Students Association dinner in honor of Henry Ford who contributed 19000 dollars for a new building. Ford could not attend while delegates with passports arrived later and officials noted neutral governments backing the project amid diplomatic tension.
Walter Hapgood denies Tylose will be used to treat the Braves Field playing surface. He explains contractors asked for Tylose on concrete, not the entire park, and says any coating may wait until spring. A sign on Commonwealth avenue mentions Tylose treatment at Braves Field.
The report notes a dinner for Norwegian friends, a reception in Christiania for Judge Ben Lindsey and Frederick H. Holt, and an audience with the King arranged for Governor Hanna tomorrow. It adds that pilgrims will depart for Stockholm tomorrow and a final labor party meeting occurred tonight.
Boston and Maine President James H. Hustis announced Edgar J. Rich has resigned as general solicitor to enter private practice. The vacancy will not be filled. Charles A. Pierce remains general attorney, and a new role will be created to ease the president’s duties.
In Newport Rhode Island the Superior Court jury awarded Miss Ora Louise Melander $250 against Chief William H. Scholls of the U S Navy after five hours deliberation. She sued for $5000 claiming breach of promise to marry.
Mayor Mitchel announced New York will close most celebrations at 3 a.m. January 1 1916. Cafes and cabarets with police reports may obtain special licenses to sell liquor until 3 a.m. 28 cafes hold all night licenses and will stay open. About 200 license applications have been filed.
Finance Commission approved expenses for constable fees totaling 3877 related to the Tylose hearing. The cost arose after witnesses were summoned to a hearing started before the election and later recalled when the hearing resumed amid protest from Counsel Coakley.
In East Cambridge Probate Court the couple Lotta R. Colgan and William Hi Colgan agreed to live apart. Mrs Colgan gains custody of their two sons aged 6 and 12. Mr Colgan will pay 100 dollars monthly plus a lump sum. He may visit the boys twice weekly. The Colgans, married 15 years, are active in Newton social circles. he runs an electrical business and is a former high priest of the Newton Royal Arch Chapter of Masons. They resided at 63 Austin street Newtonville. The separation aims to avoid public court proceedings.
The bark Ruth Stark owned by Crowell and Thurlow sailed Oct 17 for Sekondi West Africa and was dismasted in heavy weather. Advices from London say the vessel was sighted Dec 5 near 6 59 N 15 19 W. Durban reports City of Baroda offered aid. Captain Rawding declined.
Miss Ruth G Hardy daughter of Eben Hardy of Wollaston marries Professor Cyril Durrant Locke of Red Deer Alberta in the First Baptist Church Wollaston. The bride a noted vocalist and Oberlin Conservatory graduate. The groom a Yale 1912 graduate and superintendent of schools at Red Deer.
Mrs. Mary Whitney, Natick’s oldest resident, died today at Dr. John H. Beals’s residence on West Central Street. She had lived in Natick for about 75 years and would have turned 109 on January 8.
Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier for scrofula and humors. It emphasizes forty years of testing and urges readers to obtain the remedy today.
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