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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
2
The North Bennet Street Industrial School reports the city should establish a fully equipped trade school for girls in the North End. It notes a branch already exists in their buildings with applications triple the capacity, urging city adoption. The report praises social service work and notes handwork as therapeutic for neurasthenic patients.
Salvatore Ragonesi of Lawrence was sentenced to seven years in State prison at Charlestown and Michael Pettito of Boston to two and a half years in East Cambridge House of Correction for counterfeiting quarters and half dollars. Judge Aldrich of the U S District Court imposed the sentences and added a $50 fine in each case.
A barge from Consolidation Coal Company of Baltimore ran ashore on Squash Meadow Shoal off Nantucket while in tow of a tug with two other barges. The tug remained on scene all day but no afloat report by night. Thick fog and an easterly sea wind contributed to the incident.
Members and guests of the Boston Athletic Association filled the Unicorn Club house for the 26th anniversary celebration. A vaudeville program featured Lew Dockstader and Henry E. Dixey with entertainment provided by A. Paul Keith in the gymnasium.
The Sunday Post previews upcoming feature on ancient tablets older than biblical manuscripts. Researchers explore how early stories of creation appear in these artifacts and what they reveal about early beliefs.
The South End crackdown on fire hazards led to E Niles of Wellesley Farms facing municipal court over a Tremont Street tenement housing 40 families. An inspection found a dangerous cellar filled with rubbish and flammable material. Judge Parmenter ordered immediate remedial action or legal liability.
The Post Santa Fund reports late contributions from Edward and Oliver Damon two dollars and Anonymous five dollars plus a National Home gift of six thousand eight hundred fifty three dollars and one cent.
Hank attempts to skate again with help from animal friends but suffers a disastrous tumble. The piece previews Hank and His Animal Friends in the upcoming Sunday Post.
A large chicken hawk from Livermore Falls Maine was received at the zoo yesterday afternoon as a gift from Strout Furniture Company. The horned bird is described as erect and sinewy with a curved sharp bill and wicked black talons. The note with the bird says its name is Peter and places its capture near Weld Maine.
A dozen landladies were sworn in by Judge Cohen in the Municipal Civil Court yesterday afternoon in the Bowden versus Stafford case. Bowden, a lodging house operator, sues Stafford for a $156 commission claiming agreement to sell 29 Hollis Street for $1700. Stafford denies the sale and any commission.
The Post presents Giants as they greet the New Year in the upcoming Sunday edition. A regular feature of Every body's Page continues as readers anticipate light local sketches and cheerful notes.
President Henry S. Drinker told Lehigh alumni at Westminster Hotel that athletic success is not a financial asset or a major recruiting tool. He argued the body’s development is a duty of educators and that a strong athletic record does not measurably boost student attendance.
The Sea, a double page drawing by Robert Burns Wilson with text by Filson Young, is shown as a feature in the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine. The piece pairs Wilson artwork with Young's narration for a prominent weekly spread.
American women who demand new styles of shoes hats dresses and coats each season are largely responsible for conditions that have thrown thousands of workmen out of employment Miss Juliet Stuart Poyntz of Boston told the national conference on the unemployed in Philadelphia on February 29.
Miss Poyntz links fashion caprice to unemployment and urges unions to reduce trade demarcations. John B. Andrews proposes nationwide labor exchanges under a Federal Labor Department to stabilize the market. Irene Osgood Andrews calls for living wages year round and employer responsibility through law.
Mrs. Chaffee reported the theft of General Adna R. Chaffee’s war trophies and mementoes from their home. The valuables were valued at about 10,000 dollars and the loss was discovered when the family returned to the house after a long absence following the general’s death.
A brilliant Belgian thinking horse named Mascot, born in Colorado and later trained by H S Maguire, traveled from Antwerp to London and on to Boston during the European conflict. Authorities sought animals for the war, but Maguire proved Mascot’s American upbringing and ownership, bringing them home to Bowdoin Square Theatre.
Patrolman Michael Murphy of Joy Street station urged Judge Burke to release Frank McBride a marine at the navy yard on larceny charges. The judge granted the request so McBride could travel to Cleveland and reunite with his aging mother awaiting his return. McBride boarded the first train west.
McBride, on furlough, entered Charles Johnson's shop at 44 Howard Street and took 10 boxes of cigarettes. He later distributed them at a cafe. Patrolman Murphy, in uniform, identified the Marine and McBride discarded remaining cigarettes but admitted the theft. Murphy requested leniency, citing a letter from McBride’s Cleveland mother and his desire to return home. Judge Burke weighed restitution and potential homebound relief.
A Boston area donation roundup lists subscriptions to the European War Fund. Totals include various individuals and organizations such as Trinity Episcopal Church Weymouth and Winter Hill Church Somerville plus proceeds from community events and a Filene’s restaurant tea fundraiser. A promotional note touts Laxative Bromo Quinine with Be W Grove signature.
Washington reports that all General and South American nations have been invited to send ministers of finance and leading bankers to Washington for a conference with U S Treasury officials and American financiers on financial and commercial problems arising from the European war.
Acceptances have come from several countries and the conference is expected to be held early next spring. Invitations were sent through embassies. Originated by Secretary McAdoo with active support from Secretary Bryan and President Wilson. Congress might be asked for funds, though guests may come at U S expense. State Department has a contingency fund. Officials foresee a major step toward closer commercial ties between the Americas.
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