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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1916
Page
8
The Philippine bill passed the Senate 52 to 24 granting Filipinos greater self government and potential full independence within four years. The action was announced from Washington on February 4.
Democratic Senators led by Chairman Stone failed to amend the independence clause but joined by six Progressive Republicans to vote for the measure. The bill, backed by President Wilson, is expected to go to the House for early passage with the clause extending or withholding independence for four years if conditions are unfavorably assessed.
Major Joseph W. Cooper of Tennessee, 70, a Confederate veteran, arrived with his claim to serve in trenches after the Sachem’s Liverpool voyage. He told an immigration inspector he is the equal of a 20 year old in facing German fire and pressed Britain’s recruiters for a chance to enlist. He rode with Stonewall Jackson and demanded further recommendation despite exceeding the military age limit.
Elizabeth Cooper’s Drusilla With a Million is praised as a charming tale of a charitable inmate who inherits a fortune and luxuries. The same issue surveys Charles N Fowler’s National Issues of 1916 and John Masefield’s The Tragedy of Nan, with passages lauding its peasant drama and thematic depth.
Munsey February opens with J. W. McConaughy on The Balkan States describing a long history of intrigue and slaughter. The piece weighs blame, suggests contrasts with colonial liberty, and notes maps and context. Also praise for Governor Samuel W. McCall and reflections on American magazine writing and public life.
Public meeting of the Free Religious Association of America in Central Congregational Church Berkeley and Newbury streets tomorrow at 7 30 p m features speakers Rev John Haynes Holmes president Rev Woodman Brad bury Dr George W Nasmyth secretary League to Enforce Peace and W T Collyer English Labor leader Bishop Lawrence will preach the 10 a m service at Cathedral Church of St Paul tomorrow. Dean Rousmaniere will preach the 7 30 p m service Right Rev Paul Jones bishop of Utah will preach at the 4 o clock service Rev James Thayer Addison of Episcopal Theological School Cambridge preached the noonday service yesterday. The Scotch Presbyterian Church War renton street will celebrate mortgage payment next Thursday night with paper burning. The cantata The Holy City will be sung at the peoples service of First Congregational Church Hyde Park tomorrow evening by the vested choir.
A falling icicle from the roof of the Federal building at noon yesterday struck Harry 8. Manning on the head, creating a three inch forehead wound and exposing skull bone. His soft hat remained undamaged.
Lawrence February 4 probable cause found in district court to hold John Sutkus of Montello for the grand jury on murder and assault with intent to murder. He is charged with killing his 15 month old daughter and attempting to kill his wife after a Jan 15 shooting in a lodging house. Sutkus tried to commit suicide in Brockton.
Boston and New York men organize a company with 10 million capital to operate export and import business with Central and South American countries. Headquarters will be in Boston. The firm will own three steamers serving Boston to South American ports. Attorney A R Shrigley says many New England manufacturers are under contract and agents abroad will handle business. Line expected in operation by July.
Experts from the Children's Bureau of the US Labor Department advise weighing a newborn daily in the first month, weekly through six months, and biweekly for the rest of the first year. They provide average weights: 12 to 14 pounds at three months, 15 to 16 at six months, 17 to 18 at nine months, and 20 to 22 by one year.
A pamphlet outlines infant weight expectations by age, noting that lower weights signal possible developmental issues from diet or illness while heavier babies may indicate overfeeding. It compares breast and bottle feeding progress, warns against excess fat, and recommends regular weighing through the first year to monitor growth.
Thousands seek stomach relief by targeting the liver and bowels with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The vegetable compound mixed with olive oil promises gentle action without griping, cramps, or pain. Available 10c and 25c per box through druggists.
Nearly 100 fish dealers and cold storage men met at the new fish pier and formed an organization to defeat the Carey cold storage bill in Congress. Committees were named to plan ways and means for an active campaign and financing.
Amesbury Feb 4 Funeral services for Dr. John A. Douglass will be held at 167 Main Street Monday afternoon. He died today after a brief illness. He was the town and perhaps the region’s oldest physician at 86. Rev. F James Cann will officiate, assisted by Rev. W F Wilson.
Mrs Samuel W McCall attended the Women s Municipal League exhibit headquarters on Jordan Marsh Avon street building. Dr Franklin B Dyer spoke on vocational guidance school centres and league women s pioneer work in cleaner healthier Boston. Dr George Shattuck described typhus relief in Serbia and urged league style cooperation with public health authorities. Today is the last day of the free exhibit which has drawn many new members.
American ambassador Henry Morgenthau arrived in Berlin with his son Henry Morgenthau Jr. They will stay a day or two before continuing to New York via Rotterdam or Copenhagen.
The Commodore sinking story recounts a submarine firing on a British liner without colors then displaying two rolled flags at the flagstaff. The German ensign was shown after the ship was abandoned, suggesting the crew kept German and Austrian flags ready to fly for any attacked vessel.
W. O. Brickley of Everett yesterday asked that his letter of resignation as superintendent of streets take effect at once. He had resigned about four weeks earlier but withdrew when an investigation of the board of public works was announced on charges by Alderman John J. Mullen.
A dense historical directory style list of Boston area firms with addresses and offerings across categories such as printing, addressing, advertising, metalwork, hardware, clothing, and services. It catalogs vendors by specialty from Acetylens Welding to Zinc products, highlighting trades, products, and locations.
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