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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1915
Page
8
Congressman A. P. Gardner told the Thomas E Power Council in Danvers that the Monroe Doctrine is inconsistent and that no two professors of international law agree on its real meaning. He also critiqued the treaty policy and disarmament efforts and cited the international court as part of the broader debate.
A quotation rich in wartime warnings argues against watchful waiting and international courts. It claims Greece breached Serbia’s treaty while Germany and Italy violated pacts and notes US treaty failures with China and Indians. The author warns of disarmament, German needs for an outlet, and weak US navy and coast defense. Three Essex County sites are cited as landing points.
Herbert Goodwin a lodging house keeper at 1 Hancock Street was jailed 15 days for assaulting Herman Later with a varnish bottle during a rent dispute After an arbiter set 75 cents for a week’s rent Later required 16 stitches for blows to the head Goodwin claimed self defense citing violin playing but the court rejected it.
Miss Margaret Woods of Quincy, missing since Sept 16, is recovering in a Liverpool hospital from appendicitis and reports she is without funds or friends. Mrs Matthew Ott, wife of the playwright, says she will send funds for her passage home.
Elizabeth B. Cannon was indicted by the grand jury on murder charges for the November 11 death of her five year old ward Lucille M. Thomas. Prosecutors say she killed the girl with drugs and then set the house on fire to conceal the crime.
A promotional note promises superior quality over ready made items and guarantees customer satisfaction with a two dollar savings offer. The message emphasizes value and guaranteed results to attract buyers.
Home made cough syrup mixed from 2½ ounces Pinex to a pint of sugar syrup is advertised as faster and more effective than store bought remedies. It claims quick relief for dry coughs chest and throat colds and is priced at about 64 cents per pint. The ad notes Pinex is a Norway pine extract rich in guaiacol and offers a money back satisfaction guarantee.
A Southern schoolteacher, age 41, is set to marry her cousin, Richard H. Sturtevant of Somerville, aged 79, in a forthcoming ceremony. The notice lists the couple’s names and ages as the subject of the nuptial announcement.
Richard M. Sturtevant of Somerville, 79, will wed his cousin Harriette Maynie Hanson, 41, a South Carolina school teacher, at the bride’s Conway home in South Carolina on January 27. The wedding party will depart Boston next Friday for a three week Southland visit for preparations and festivities.
After the ceremony Dick Sturtevant plans to tour major cities then return to Massachusetts to live at the Sturtevant home in Somerville. He praises Hattie Hanson as “salt of the earth” and recounts how their romance began from a Christmas church invitation and her care for others.
At a Cambridge banquet the Citizens' Municipal League pledged full cooperation with Mayor-elect Wendell D Rockwood and the incoming council. Rockwood said he would work ceaselessly for Cambridge. Most councillors-elect attended and they all promised a non Partisan government under the new charter.
Vincent Di Chiara of Haskell Avenue Revere was discharged by Chelsea Court for want of sufficient evidence after his 11 year old daughter Susie and 7 year old Rose testified. He had tried to take his daughters home but they refused and later he left with a married sister.
Taunton today reports 16 year old George Davis killed by a .22 rifle shot fired from a clubhouse window at 16 Chase Street. The gun was allegedly fired by his best friend Walter W. Taylor, also 16, during a target practice incident this forenoon.
Police traced the incident to Walter Taylor after two seven year olds and Roy Davis testified. Walter Taylor warned to stay hidden as a friend fired through a window striking George Davis, who died after being carried to the clubhouse. Taylor confessed and was released as the case ruled accidental.
Norman Prince was photographed at North Station as he departed for New York on an early afternoon train. He came from his Beverly Farms home and exchanged brief greetings before boarding.
Norman Prince of Beverly Farms, now a famed allied air raider, arrived at Beverly North Station smiling after months with the French aviation corps. He greeted candy boys and news agents, then left for the city’s business district and an afternoon train to New York.
Members of the Boston Moving Picture Operators Union will hold their second annual ball and New Year celebration tomorrow evening at Convention Hall. Invitations have been extended to city and State officials. Special permission was granted by Mayor Curley to hold the event after midnight. Moving pictures will be taken of the assemblage and celebration. At midnight a cabaret banquet and frolic will conclude with New Year favors for each guest.
President Yuan Shi Kai mandates military governors near Yunnan to deploy troops to crush the revolutionists as of December in Pekin China.
In Hudson on December 2, 1909, over 1000 citizens and parishioners gathered at Town Hall to honor Rev. John T. Mullen DCL pastor of St. Michael's Church. He received a high grade touring car as a gift amid praise from clergy and civic leaders. remarks highlighted his leadership, piety, and community uplift in Hudson.
Business Agent Dow and President P. J. Thornton of the Stationary Firemen's Union report they have secured a wage of 17.50 a week for nine oilers and coal passers at a large plant. Union officers told a downtown building management that noncompliance could be referred to the Boston Central Labor Union to place the building on the unfair list. Dow notes all union members are working and he struggles to fill demands for union men.
A total of 2142.16 has been raised for the families of Hoseman C Willett and D Walsh, victims of the December 20 West End fire. Contributions come from association members and many local businesses to the fund treasurer Patrick O'Hearn of the Hibernian Bank at 21 Washington Street.
Fire in a 212 story dwelling at 541 Revere Street Revere started by an overheated stove on the first floor and spread quickly. Mary Moran, owner occupant, fled as flames forced the sale inhabitant to abandon belongings.
Edward Barry 14 son of Mr and Mrs Edward Barry Cedar Street Wellesley has confessed to setting two fires in town over the last two weeks and will appear in juvenile session of Dedham District Court today to answer.
Barry, a young resident, told Chief Fred Kingsbury and State Officer Arthur Kimball exactly how he set two fires two weeks apart. The first destroyed a barn of Charles H. Spring on Ledyard Street, causing about $2000 in damage. The second, on Christmas night, hit the Miller Ice Company ice sheds near homes, with 37 horses rescued from an adjoining barn as firefighters saved St. John’s Church nearby.
Mayor elect Blodgett says he will appoint BR Robinson of Malden formerly of Wakefield as police commissioner. The move reflects a choice by the outgoing mayor Blakeley but the plan to appoint and confirm in the same night failed as Frederick Rhoades remains in office until the new city government begins.
Washington reports a Bulgarian foreign office message stating Dr F C Forbes American Red Cross agent and Mrs Walter Farwell are well and in friendly relations with Bulgarian military authorities. No denial of earlier incidents is issued, but the State Department considers further representations unnecessary.
Advertises GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a longstanding remedy for kidney and bladder ailments and related urinary problems. Claims prevent and treat a range of illnesses, promises restoration of vigor, and offers refunds if not as represented through reliable druggists in three sealed sizes.
Abington on December 29 reports Mrs. Maude Currie, 75, killed when a lamp tipped over in the kitchen started a fire at her home on Washington and Bedford streets.
A mother perished in a house fire while her son George sustained severe burns during the rescue attempt. Motorman Daniel J. Collins pulled him from the flames and alerted fire services after carrying the unconscious man to his car and a physician’s house. The fire left the building a total loss and investigators found the charred remains of the woman. The son revived recalled clothing catching fire when a lamp overturned.
International President Schlesinger of the Ladies' Garment Workers Union of America promised workers in Boston at Faneuil Hall a two dollar weekly wage increase without a strike if they organize properly. Rose Schneiderman presided as general organizer of New York with several hundred in attendance.
George Adams 50 a cotton waste dealer at 170 Summer Street died after slipping on a slippery Devonshire Street sidewalk his head striking a building He died almost instantly He was married and resided at Deaconess Road Brookline End of article.
Wakefield school department decides to install a sprinkler system in Wakefield High School to address parent concerns over fire safety in the wooden building. Parents claim current fire equipment is inadequate.
Local testimonial from Lewis Harvey of Winthrop Mass notes relief from catarrh stomach trouble and years of hearing loss after using Plant Juice. He says two bottles restored health, sleep, appetite, and hearing and credits Liggett Drug Co. in Boston for demonstrations.
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