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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1914
Page
4
A renowned physician says most intestinal and organ diseases stem from stomach acidity. He condemns patent medicines and urges ordinary magnesia to neutralize acidity, with a teaspoonful after meals as an effective dose.
An old Rexall ad touts Olive Oil Emulsion as a health builder for all ages. It pledges money back if it fails to restore health and highlights pure olive oil with hypo phosphites, claiming quick strength gains and no alcohol. Sold at Rexall Stores for $1.00.
Miss Louisa A Little daughter of John M Little of 317 Dartmouth street becomes engaged to William M Eliot Whitelock Harvard 1g of Baltimore son of Mr and Mrs George Whitelock. Whitelock is active in Maryland Country and Johns Hopkins clubs and owns a Marlboro farm.
Cardinal Merry Del Val papal Secretary of State was received by the chapter of St. Peter's and took possession today as archpriest succeeding Cardinal Rampolla. The canons and dignitaries paid him homage and he celebrated mass.
Elementary teachers in Hereford, England, walk out in a first of its kind strike across the county. About 120 schools under county council control close as teachers demand a minimum annual salary of 450 dollars, higher than current pay of 450 dollars per year.
Advert says a 10 cent box of Cascarets cleanses the stomach, removes sour undigested food and foul gases, reduces bile from the liver and flushes waste. It claims relief from heartburn, nausea, bloating, and headaches by morning and urges dosing for children as well.
Boston Opera House audiences saw debuts by Lina White as Santuzza and Edoardo Fontana as Turiddu in Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. Alice Nielsen returned as Nedda while Mario Ancona impressed as Tonio, with strong praise for Fontana's fresh interpretation and White's dramatic performance.
Luisa Tetrazzini arrives at Hotel Copley Plaza and will be joined by baritone Titta Ruffo for a Press Club evening with the Boston Opera Company musicians. Performers include Cara Sapin Alfredo Ramella Elmer Crawford Adams and Frank Waller. After Thursday Mechanics Hall concert the artists begin a West tour.
A three story frame dwelling at 2 Malden street Malden burst into flame from a defective flue causing a near panic in the crowded Italian neighborhood. The fire caused about 300 dollars in damage to the house.
Rep. Robert Washburn of Worcester introduced resolutions urging the federal government to suspend action on New England railroad policy until the New England Legislatures formulate a unified stance. The day featured a Boston & Maine Hampden joint operating proposal and debates on civil service exemptions for Public Service Commission inspectors. Resolutions also sought to bar legislators from serving as counsel for public service companies while in office.
Three Jesuit priests and one brother professed final vows yesterday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Harrison Avenue. Rev. Michael J. Jessup, Rev. John W. Coveney, Rev. James A. McGivney and Brother Erhard, S. J., were the vow recipients, with Coveney a Boston native and Jessup and McGivney longtime collaborators from St. Francis Xavier.
Miss Jennie D Loitman of Dorchester a Boston University graduate and law school alumna passed the Massachusetts bar exams. She completed college in three years and law in two and will open a Boston office becoming one of the citys youngest practicing attorneys.
Charles Ward well Schofield a 78 year old rail builder long active in the West and South wed Miss Jean W Fitzsimmons an 8 year old trained nurse in Brooklyn today. He died three hours later of pneumonia after requesting the ceremony. He was born in Stamford Connecticut and helped build the Bingham Canyon railroad now part of the Denver Rio Grande. His first wife Lillian B Schofield died in Los Angeles in December 1912 and a California court recently split her estate between him and other relatives.
Cotton manufacturers from New England cities visit Boston to view the government textile exhibit at the Chamber of Commerce. Ralph M. Odell of the Department of Commerce and Labor presents nearly 400 samples aimed at showing textiles competing with European firms. After three days in Boston the exhibit travels to other top cotton towns in New England.
Edward B. Newton a Boston real estate dealer won a divorce from Agnes Newton in Plymout h Superior Court. The suit cites her preference for travel abroad over home life with wintering in Paris. Both families noted in Plymouth County society. Agnes, then Agnes Kingman, once Hosea Kingman’s daughter and a famed beauty.
Mr Newton testifies in court that his wife left him to travel abroad after inheriting a bridge water legacy. She preferred summers in her home and abroad, despite his attempts at reconciliation and offering advantages at home. The couple had lived at Hotel Vendome in Boston, with travels to Ireland and Europe noted.
Charles Sampson, a Springfield broker and friend of Mr Newton, testified that Mrs Newton told him she preferred travel to married life and loved Europe enough to consider making her home there. Both Mr and Mrs Newton are about 40.
Albrecht von Schroeder of Hamburg American says steerage fares may stay above 22 dollars while another veteran expects rates near 10 dollars. John Thomas of International Mercantile Marine says to slash steerage rates to meet rivals, prompting ships from White Star Red Star Holland America Leyland Atlantic Transport and Dominion Lines to compete. Cunard may align with International soon as buyers await lower passages to the United States.
Charles Mellen former president of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad did not appear as a witness in Jennie Morse suit seeking an accounting of the Metropolitan Steamship Company affairs. The master in chancery stated subpoenas could not locate him and another attempt will be made to serve him.
The feast of the Purification was observed in Catholic churches with solemn services and candle blessing. Cardinal O Connell presided at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross with Rev Neil Cronin as celebrant and Rev Augustine Hickey deacon. Similar rites occurred in area churches. Today St Blase is honored with the throat blessing tradition.
Giuseppe Sigerelli, 29, of 1 Keith alley, arraigned in Police Court on manslaughter charges in the death of his brother in law Mario Marata. Police say a card game led to a fight over who would boss the beer. Sigerelli allegedly stabbed Marata and fled, later being arrested in East Boston. The complaint was changed and Judge Burke granted a one week continuance holding Sigerelli without bail.
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