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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
3
The upcoming Sunday Post teases a feature on flirtatious fashion thoughts and style, promising a colorful, engaging illustration that expands on a playful, aesthetic theme.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for overeating and dyspepsia. It claims one grain digests 3000 grains of food and offers a free trial package by mail from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall Michigan, with price 50 cents per box.
A severe storm blankets the western and central states as gales drive snow crippleding rail traffic. Aberdeen reports 12 inches of snow, while Helena records 29 degrees below zero and Los Angeles sees snow for the sixth time in 40 years. Transcontinental trains run behind schedule.
A blizzard in Bismark North Dakota dumped 17 inches in 24 hours breaking the fall record from the great blizzard two years earlier. A 36 mile gale and a zero wave followed the heavy snowfall.
Washington notes no formal end to negotiations with Carranza after the U S demand to ratify or repudiate the joint protocol. A planned revenue program seeks 125 million Panama canal bonds and higher taxes to cover a 370 million deficit next year.
Wakefield school committee filed a budget with the town accounts proposing higher salaries for women teachers and principals, a new school nurse at 6000 dollars annualized, and an overall 6000 dollar rise in school expenses if the March town meeting approves.
With time running out at midnight officials suggested a late answer might be accepted if it helps adjust international difficulties. A rejection of terms for U S troop withdrawal from Chihuahua would end negotiations via the joint commission. State Department said future steps would go through normal channels, not the commission that sought an amicable settlement.
Thomas King Sr aged 953 and his son Thomas King aged 66 were burned to death in their bed as neighbors and Steger volunteers battled an intense blaze in an old farmhouse. Firefighters could not approach the bed on the second floor due to extreme heat.
John W. Johnston of Lynn and Saugus is reported lost with the crew of the British submarine E-36 after the sub was sunk by a German vessel. He left Saugus four years ago aiming for Australia and had served in the Baltic on E-30 and E-4 before moving to E-36.
John S. McNamara aged 14 of 22 Seventh street East Cambridge was fatally injured when attempting to steal a ride on a moving truck. His foot slipped and he fell under the wheels at about 4 15 PM yesterday and died two hours later from a fractured skull at Somerville Hospital.
Mrs. Nancy Winch Fay, oldest Southboro resident, turns 100 in Southboro on December 26. Born in Framingham, she has lived in town 78 years and now resides with Mrs. A. E. Bacon on Main Street, whose seven year old daughter is her only living child.
The article reports that Congress reconvenes next week with a task to raise funds. Secretary McAdoo and administration officials have reviewed options. President Wilson may address Congress to outline funding, opposing bond issues except in emergencies. Democrats discuss tying canal bonds to Mexico military expenditures and consider an omnibus revenue bill with tax hikes across whiskey beer and cigarettes.
Frank H. Gaylord of Los Angeles told 145 Brown Durrell salesmen last night that self initiative wins. He recalled old timers and advised against knocking rivals’ goods while praising new starters. The event, led by Thomas Fitzpatrick, included speakers Alonzo Weed and Herbert French.
The Cambridge city council blocked Mayor Rockwood’s bid to appoint Harry A. Penniman as city treasurer, replacing Henry F. Lehan, a holdover from the Good administration, at the final meeting of the outgoing council.
Hyde Park couple announces the engagement of Esther Alden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Alden of 282 Fairmount Avenue, to Horace E. Ayres Jr. of Hyde Park. The announcement specifies the families and the two individuals involved.
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