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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
6
Senator Reed of Missouri criticized Colonel Roosevelt for his stance on the Wilson administration. He praised President Wilson's foreign policy during the European war and warned against demagoguery that could push the country toward war.
Captain B. W. Smith of the steamship Boston Castle, after 36 hours guiding his vessel through rain and fog to this port from the far east, renamed the harbor Heaven saying he hates to leave once he arrives.
An advertisement touts The Williams Treatment as a cure for uric acid poisoning and related pains. It offers a 50 cent bottle by mail from Dr D A Williams Co and requires 10 cents postage for each family or address.
Tremont Temple hears Governor McCall lead a mass Red Cross meeting that swells the Massachusetts chapter with nearly 200 new members. Speakers include John F Moors and Charles J O Connor cite war relief needs, Mexico crisis, and call for broader civilian and military preparedness.
The McCum ber amendment to the Philippine bill was defeated in the Senate. The chamber moved to rush the bill to a vote by extending daily sessions and recessing, blocking other business until disposal. An attempt to limit debate to ten minutes failed amid opposition from Cummins.
A notice recalls a troubling episode where a scammer forged autographs from Mary Pickford to steal funds from fans. The piece reflects on Pickford’s charity life, her wish for a country farm for her charges, and a social scene revealing public perceptions of her age and marriages.
Mary Pickford will appear in the Daily Post five days each week and every Sunday in the Sunday Post, continuing a regular schedule of feature talks.
Du Pont Powder Company officials in Wilmington deny spies caused the fires and explosions at several plants. C. B. Landis issued the statement amid Friday night blaze at Carney's Point New Jersey killing four employees and injuring three, with $100,000 in powder and property destroyed.
George W. McNear was re-elected president of the Bay State Automobile Association at the annual meeting held at the Hotel Lenox. Officers named include J. J. McNamara Arthur P. Teele James T. Sullivan and John L. Hamilton among others. The gathering featured presentations to Hamilton Swett and Kinney, and Kinney donated a new billiard table for the club rooms. An informal luncheon followed with vaudeville entertainment.
The treasurer announced excellent financial condition and record membership for the year. President McNear congratulated members on the splendid work and the drive to reach 1000 members by June 1.
Advice to correspondent A L urges calm speech and consulting a specialist. The reply to A W notes the writer has one brother and ends abruptly.
Wesleyan University students voted at a mass meeting to abolish the historic cannon scrap after fifty years of annual clashes between freshmen and sophomores. The move follows sporadic opposition over safety concerns highlighted by a fatal Penn State or University of Pennsylvania melee referenced in recent incidents.
The State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration in Plymouth recommends submitting the Plymouth Cordage Company strike to arbitration. It urges the arbitrator to determine a fair wage and report soon. Strikers' committee members voiced willingness to arbitrate but rejected a flat five per cent wage increase.
Peter Russ, husband of Emily Russ, stood trial in Suffolk Superior Court for first degree murder after Emily was found with her throat cut at 178 Centre Street Roxbury. Medical examiners testified she likely died within 12 to 24 hours. a cord and razor showed bloodstains and were linked to the scene. The case resumes next morning.
Dr. Watters testified he arrived about eight oclock in the evening of August 23 and found the woman on the floor wearing a nightgown with a kimono morning cap and shoes. The description suggests a fatal interior scene under investigation.
The British Monarch freighter lay helpless for 30 hours in a hurricane type storm in mid Atlantic. Signals were set as engineers labored in zero weather to repair steering apparatus after an accident. The vessel arrived here yesterday.
Buffalo New York readers relay letters praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as relief for monthly pains backache and irregular periods. A Buffalo mother endorses the tonic and urges other young women to seek its help through broad public advertisement.
The ad promotes Sargol as a harmless, inexpensive weight gain treatment for thin people. It claims the digestive system will absorb nutrients to add 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. It warns against unnecessary stomach drugs and greasy foods.
After brushing hair, dip a clean toothbrush into liquid almerine and comb strand by strand. This method makes hair appear naturally wavy and curly with glossy finish. It avoids drying curling irons and promises non sticky, non greasy, non staining results lasting for long.
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