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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1914

Page

6

Socialist lecturer outlines aim of socialism and wage justice

James McKaye argues in Tremont Temple that under socialism wages should reflect service to society and be highest where work is hardest. He says no one has right to full pay for what he produces and that society inherits value from inventions for future generations. He contrasts capitalism with socialism and discusses service over individual rewards.

James MecKaye School of Social Service Tremont Temple Bell Watt and Whitney Mr. McKave McKaye

Dr Ray V Pierce Dies at Winter Home in Florida

Dr Ray V Pierce, famed medicine maker of Buffalo New York, died today at his winter home on St Vincent Island Florida. News of his death reached family members tonight.

Buffalo N. Y Ray V. Pierce St. Vincent's Island Fila

Aged Pair to Wed Despite Opposition in Northampton

Thomas S. MacNab 95 and Mrs. Alice Clark 74 plan to marry in Northampton despite Weymouth officials and the Overseers of the Poor attempting to block the union. MacNab, a former locomotive engineer, secured a marriage license but cites trust in their love and a wish to build a home. The couple expect the ceremony Saturday with postmarital life to continue in Weymouth where MacNab will run his tool-making business.

Northampton Thomas S. MacNab Weymouth Frank Wiggin Hampton Avenue Alice Clark MacNab Chase W. E Shannon

French Aviator Sets Five Passenger Altitude Record

Garaix of France climbed to Tas feet with five passengers in a new biplane by Paul Sehmitt, surpassing Sablatnik’s 3g foot five passenger record from Johannisthal. Sehmitts craft yesterday hit 3000 feet with seven passengers.

Chartres France Garaix Paul Sehmitt Sablatnik Johannisthal

Playing tag ends in tragedy as girl struck by truck

In Fall River on February 4 Frances Regula fleeing her sister Mary in a street tag game darted around a wagon and collided with a moving truck, dying instantly. The driver was held blameless by police.

Fall River Mary Frances Regula

No Tango At Civic Dance At Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain

A municipal ball at Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain last evening drew about couples with Policeman Joseph O'Neil on duty as censor enjoying the orchestral music. A playful Valentine's moment involving Luggsy is noted in the next feature section.

Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain Joseph O'Neil

Fire Chief Resignation Sparks City Hall Shuffle

Fire Commissioner Cole tenders resignation. Ex Mayor’s acting secretary given a good berth. Ex Governor Foss and Police Commissioner O’Meara with John R. Murphy and James P. Magenis press Mayor. Foss pledges help to attract industries to Boston and to locate Mead Morrison plant. a Lynn shoe firm is expected to come. Mayor cites this year’s state tax at 10 million dollars, up 2 million from last year, and warns a 40 cent rise in Boston’s tax rate if the jump holds.

Cole Foss O’meara John R. Murphy James P. Magenis Boston Mead-Morrison Lynn Charles D. Daly Cbee Police Board Wat Sioner Cole Corps of Cadets Curley Missabeth Clayton Luree Sears Mary Agnes Mahan Sines Filtztersids William A. Lewhy Miss Clayton Jix-Gerijor Ege N. Foss Vic Jared Mead-Morrison Manufacturing Company Cambridge St Boston General Electric Company East Walsh

Cole Quits Shaw May Get Place

Boston politics update notes Cole leaving a city post and Shaw as a possible replacement. The Mayor opposes several anti city bills while planning to attract factories, lower state taxes, and use armories for the unemployed. State figures and visiting officials including Commissioner O Meara and James P. Magenis are referenced in broad terms.

Appointment of Sullivan to Corporation Counsel Stirs City

The Finance Commission chairman John A. Sullivan was named corporation counsel. The move drew criticism from the Mayor's allies and approval from others. The Mayor's office was busy with about 300 visitors yesterday.

John A. Sullivan Finance Commission

Cambridge School Committee Approves Cushing Street Lots Purchase

The Cambridge school committee voted to buy several Cushing Street lots adjoining Cushing school to build a new $65,000 schoolhouse for Mt. Auburn district children. After four months of division, the Savage lot on Huron avenue was rejected in favor of the Cushing Street land per Mayor Barry's recommendation.

Cambridge School Committee Barry Cushing Street Cushing School Mt. Auburn Savage Huron Avenue

Bold hold up robs man outside East Boston real estate office

A man, intoxicated, was robbed yesterday afternoon in front of the James W. Mogan real estate office at 16 Bennington Street East Boston. A suspect named Rodi Pope of East Boston was arrested for drunkenness. The victim’s identity was kept confidential by police.

James W. Mogan Bennington Street East Boston Rodi Pope Boston

Realty Men Visit Paine Co New Home

About 50 members of the Boston Real Estate and Auction Board toured Paine Furniture Company's new Arlington street building. They lunched at Copley Plaza before an escorted inspection of every floor led by Densmore LeClear architects. The total floor area is 6.3 acres.

Boston Realstate and Auction Board Paine Furniture Company Arlington Street St. James Avenue The Paine Company Real Estate and Auction Board Copley Plaza Densmore & LeClear

Robbery and pursuit through city streets ends with arrest

Mr. Mogan saw a stranger strike the victim and steal a watch and chain from the pocket. He called police and a chase ensued as the fleeing man boarded an Orient Heights car toward Boston. The police stopped the run when they arrested Pope on the car after a high speed chase near the Hast Boston tunnel.

Mr. Mogan Mogan

Hotel tangoists lament possible hotel dance ban

Smart society women and Back Bay tango devotees voiced sadness as they learned the Excise Board edict issued Tuesday night may end dances at fashionable hotels, calling the ruling unnecessary and peevish.

Back Bay Excise Board

Boston Excise Board restricts hotel dances with liquor licenses

The Excise Board announces hotels with liquor licenses cannot charge admission to dances. Hotels may host dances only if organized by the venue itself, plain tea dances allowed at lower prices. Public reaction shows regret and sympathy for hotels and patrons, noting figures like Mr and Mrs Vernon Castle with plans disrupted.

Excise Board Back Bay Boston Quincy A. Shaw, Jr Exeter Street George R. Fearing Beacon Street Copley Plaza New York Vernon Castle

Hayes Council K of C Marks 19th Anniversary

The 19th anniversary of James E Hayes Council K of C was observed at the Quincy House. Lieutenant Governor Edward P Barry delivered the principal address as a charter member. Guests included State Deputy Louis Watson and other state and district officers, plus Joseph F Bassity of the Columbus Club of Dorchester.

James E. Hayes Quincy House Edward P. Barry Louis Watson John J. McCarthy Philip I. McMahon John S. Quinn Daniel J. Gallagher John J. Foley Joseph F. Bassity Columbus Club Dorchester

St Jacobs Oil Promises Relief From Rheumatic Pain

An advert promotes St Jacobs Oil as a harmless local remedy for rheumatic pain. It claims quick relief from pain in joints muscles bones and relief from sciatica lumbago backache neuralgia and swelling without skin burn or discoloration. It urges a small trial from any drug store and promises near instant freedom from pains and stiffness.

St. Jacobs

Kidney Remedy Credited With Life Saving Cure

Battle Creek resident Clarence H. White credits Warner s Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy with curing a kidney and liver ailment after twenty years of illness. He reports swift improvement and life saving results. The product is sold by druggists in 50 cent and 1.00 sizes with a free sample offer from Warner s Safe Remedies Co Rochester New York.

Battle Creek Mich Clarence H. White Warner Warner’s Safe Remedies Co Dept Rochester N. Y

Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Liver Bowel Boost

An advertisement touts Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a non calomel liver and bowel aid. Described as a purely vegetable compound with olive oil, they allegedly brighten skin, eyes, and mood, start the bile, relieve constipation, and are sold nationwide for 10 and 25 cents per box.

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