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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1915
Page
5
Deputy Warden William Hendry newly appointed to the state prison post received a surprise gift from about seven Deer Island officers and matrons. They presented a gold watch and chain and an Ellis charm, with Officer Charles Morgan giving the presentation and praising his long service.
An advertisement touts Begy's Mustarine in a yellow box claiming rapid relief from chest colds sore throat headaches earaches and various pains. It emphasizes use for rheumatic pain sprains and cramps and urges buying the original yellow box at any druggist.
The Boston Post campaign argues building now saves money as prices on plumbing steamfitting and heating goods drop to 1908 lows and unemployment relief boosts demand. Plumbers and installers may work at cost to keep crews intact, with savings of 10 to 15 percent possible and prospects of future foreign markets.
The Metropolitan Park Commission endorsed the Build Now plan to combat unemployment by immediate work. Chairman William B. de las Casas said the campaign will aid the unemployed and boost business, with the Post’s campaign receiving public support to improve conditions. The commission will act to stimulate activity in its sphere under de las Casas’s direction.
The Cambridge Park Commission seeks to immediately employ a large workforce pending legislatures approving 350000 for parkways and 350000 for reservations. Planned projects include Blue Hills and Fells reservations work, Dedham parkway, Stony Brook roads, Charles River sub grading, Revere Beach parkway, and a drive along Mystic River with several new structures in Cambridge. Mayor Good aims to fund bath house, shelters, locker building, and bleachers at multiple city playgrounds and fields.
A Boston society girl's horse escaped in a four mile pursuit along a state highway. Patrick Murphy, the Thomas family coachman, was thrown from the sleigh but followed the animal by car. The horse was captured near Mingo Beach Hill after a lengthy chase with help from several onlookers.
The Anti-Saloon League plans a nationwide prohibition drive using film. State headquarters said a six part John Barleycorn dramatization will be shown in all cities within weeks to back the national campaign in Congress districts.
A report to the Legislature outlines creating a State Building Department to enforce new uniform building laws across the Commonwealth. Miss Juliet Stewart Poyntz of the American Association for Labor Legislation urged reducing unemployment by standardizing styles and adopting an English industrial insurance model. Rupert G. Valentine and Henry F. Dennison spoke after her, at the Women’s City Club gathering.
The bill would extend metropolitan fire hazard provisions statewide and create a new State Building Department. It places the fire hazard commissioner and the current building inspection unit under the new department, while preserving local inspectors. Four districts would define building standards from highly to sparsely populated areas, with localities required to conform as districts are renamed.
State Treasurer Charles L. Burrill announced the over the counter method of selling state bonds is a failure and will not be used. He called for bids on 3 555 500 worth of 4 percent bonds with an average 14 year maturity to be opened February 15 at noon.
An open meeting of the stationary and operating engineers of Greater Boston was held last night under the Boston Association 12 at the Franklin Union. Guest and principal speaker was H. E. Stone former national president. Other speakers included Peter H Bullock George A Luck Theodore N Kelsey Scribner K Page Edward H Kearney Thomas A Ray and William K Campbell with David MacGibbon presiding.
The article notes Ground Hog Day with the rodent predicting winter’s end by shadow or absence. It mentions Candlemass day as a time for farmers to gauge early weather expectations and recalls the traditional rhyme about cold and clear revealing further winter.
Lieutenant Frank Schmidt of the German army reserve escaped after nearly five months in a British military prison at Halifax with eight companions. He is now in Boston and seeking transport back to Germany to rejoin the Mauser forces.
The escape was aided by a fragile ladder of woven twine and a steel table knife fashioned into a saw to cut the cell bars. The daring breakout required extensive planning and multiple complicit efforts to execute the break.
The article recounts Lt Schmidt and fellow Germans captured from a Spanish steamer near New York on Sept 8, imprisoned in Halifax where they were fed sparingly and exercised. They escaped Jan 28 after Kaiser's birthday celebrations, with Schmidt reaching Boston and reporting to his wife and children in Vera Cruz.
The Wellesley graduate council closed its third annual meeting with 60 delegates from 80 clubs across 14 states. Alumni and faculty were invited to discuss reconstruction plans and favor using College Hall for a public building rather than a dormitory.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals released a letter urging housewives to order daily supplies early. It argues phone orders cause extra deliveries and costs, noting that hasty orders lead to the horses being whipped and overworked during winter conditions.
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