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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
2
Deputy Chief John O. Taber told Boston City Council that the city houses the worst fire hazard buildings in the nation. He cited Long Island locations as a prime example of unsafe structures inviting disaster and shock to the public.
Chief Taber warned that hundreds of aged and infirm city charges face incineration if fires break out. He cited 22 Long Island buildings with only one safe, comparing conditions to a past disaster. The council approved a $108,000 fire prevention apparatus appropriation despite Finance Commission objections.
Comptroller Williams reports national banks in the United States hold 15.52 billion dollars in resources after a 4.0 billion rise in two years. The total exceeds the combined resources of the Bank of England and several European and Asian banks. Growth runs about 18 percent annually versus 6 percent in 1904–14, and totals are more than double a decade ago.
The Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a writ of ouster should be served on Charles H. Loomis, the Medford city clerk, who had taken charge of the office and claimed its emoluments. Loomis was elected January 3 1916 by 11 aldermen, succeeding Charles A. Winslow who held an unexpired term.
Headache from a cold is urged to be cured by taking a dose of Pape's Cold Compound every two hours for three doses. The advertisement claims it opens blocked air passages, stops nasal discharge, relieves feverishness and sore throat, and costs 25 cents at any drug store. It asserts no assistance is needed, it tastes pleasant, and warns to accept no substitute.
Princeton University trustees pursue a $300 000 claim on securities found in the late Isaac C Wyman safe. A Princeton alumnus from Salem is set to play a key role in the litigation as the residuary legatee under the will. The university contends the securities are part of the residuary clause.
John M. Raymond ex-mayor of Salema and trustee argues securities valued at $300,000, kept in Wyman’s safe, are his personal property under the will’s clause granting him all personal effects in his house. Princeton trustees seek Raymond’s removal as trustee amid concerns the estate, once thought near $10 million, is shrinking.
The appointment of Joseph M. Cox as deputy income tax commissioner was postponed again by the Governor's Council on a motion by Councillor Timothy J. Buckley, delaying confirmation.
Mayor Curley approved three Fire Department promotions. John J. McCarthy of Engine 23 Northampton Street becomes captain. Joseph M. Ferreira of Engine 43 South Bofton becomes lieutenant. John F. McDonough of Engine 6 becomes engineer.
The Boston and Albany railroad cancels its Dec 22 box car order and says it will still furnish cars to shippers as usual. The fleet has been materially reduced and loading of carload freight may be affected.
Mrs. Mary E. Cummings of Dorchester settled out of court with Michael Raftus and his wife Gertrude Raftus of South Boston over alleged alienation of her husband James S. Cummings. The $5000 suit, filed last August 1915, was not adjudicated by entry of judgment.
Congressman Augustus P Gardner did not discuss politics at the City Club dinner in Massachusetts, instead thanking supporters for a historic plurality. Pan-American Union head John Parrett urged compulsory training and warned U S manufacturers not to overestimate postwar European weakness. About 400 district committeemen attended. E Mark Sullivan was a guest.
Cambridge native Corporal Michael Mooney of the Fighting Ninth was greeted by friends with a Cambridge night reception at the Howard theater. Lieutenant Robert Hayes presented a traveling bag as Mooney prepared to perform a monologue specialty after summer service in Texas with his regiment. Friday will feature Ninth Regiment night at the Howard.
A well attended entertainment in Jordan Hall raised funds for the Guild of the Infant Saviour. The program featured a reading from Green Stockings by Maude McGarry Tibbetts, plus performances by the Cecilia Quartet of Boston and the Mildred Bent trio. Proceeds go to support the guild’s infant charity work.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills as high quality remedies proving their efficacy. It claims benefits for scrofula eczema humors boils pimples indigestion appetite loss kidney and liver trouble tiredness and weakness after grip blood poisoning and nerve exhaustion. It urges readers to obtain a supply today.
Bishop William F. Anderson of Cincinnati told Midwest church leaders in Columbus that his Europe mission aims to replace Bishop J. L. Nuelesen of Europe. Nuelesen's ties with Germany have drawn Entente allies and neutrals' disfavor, and Anderson may stay five to six months.
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