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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1916

Page

2

Strikers Receive Food Supplies in Plymouth Supply Depot

A train loaded with provisions will arrive to stock a common store for Plymouth Cordage strikers. About 2000 workers, including families, gathered at the gates as officers urged returns to work. Pay rolls show over 54000 dollars lost since January 17, with arbitration hearings planned to address intimidation claims.

Plymouth Plymouth Cordage Company Icials State Board of Arbitration

Strikers Send Boston Delegation for Funded Action

A general pool of funds enabled the strikers to appoint a committee to travel to Boston and spend $2000 on efforts.

Boston

Whist and Dance Aids Columbus Day Nursery in South Boston

Four hundred couples attended the whist and dance at the new municipal building in South Boston last night to aid the Columbus Day Nursery. Mrs. Paul Brunnick led the arrangement committee.

New Municipal Building South Boston Paul Brunnick

Woman Demonstrates Wound Bandaging by Dr Hughes

Dr Laura Hughes led a session for the Massachusetts Branch of the Special Aid Society for American Preparedness at 601 Boylston Street. She demonstrated dressing wounds with Miss B A Regan of the Boston Nurses' Club acting as patient while the doctor explained bandaging each part.

Laura Hughes Massachusetts Special Aid Society For American Preparedness Boylston Street Laura A. C. Hughes B. A. Regan

Hospital society holds first aid demonstration and talks

In the room several women studying hospital and first aid work followed Dr. Hughes. Mrs Barrett Wendell of 368 Marlboro Street will speak on The Aim of This Society with more talks planned. A collection of army equipment Loaned for display showed new death dealing gear and first aid materials. A junior league will be formed with buttons sketched.

Hughes Barrett Wendell Marlboro Street

Men In Cafe Fight Chase Police Away In West End

Six men fought in the Imperial Cafe at Stoddard and Howard streets West End. They fled when a police officer approached. Several men had black eyes and were badly bruised from the scuffle.

Stoddard and Howard Streets West End

Senator Hoke Smith to Speak at City Club Boston

United States Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia will address the Boston City Club on Lincoln's Recognition of Neutral Rights During the Civil War and Our Demands for Them Today. Former Lieutenant Governor Robert Luce will preside.

Hoke Smith United States Georgia Boston Boston City Club Lincoln Robert Luce

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity and Health

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying and enriching the blood to strengthen the whole system. It claims the remedy has stood the test of forty years and urges readers to get it today for improved health.

Husband asks police to locate missing wife in North End

John Fallico of Lewis Street North End asks police to find his wife who vanished three weeks ago with about $400 of his savings. He has been unable to work since and has searched Greater Boston in an effort to locate her. Fallico and her brother see no reason for her departure and fear an accident may have occurred.

John Fallico Lewis Street North End Fallico Boston

Pilgrim Church seeks to keep Rev. Cady from resigning

Uphams Corner Congregation oils efforts to have the Rev George Luther Cady reconsider his resignation set for April 1. He plans to move to Lansing Michigan to lead the Plymouth Congregational Church. Cady cites ill health of family as the reason and a climate change was advised by his physician.

Pilgrim Congregational Church Upham’s Corner George Luther Cady Lansing Mich Plymouth Congregational Church Cady Codman Group Boston

Hunger Driven Break Window Suspect Arrested in Detroit

Stephen Stephano of Detroit was arrested on Devonshire street yesterday charged with attempting to break a store window. Stephano claims hunger forced the act to obtain funds for food.

Stephen Stephano Detroit Devonshire Street Stephano

Framer of Rebate Law Dies at 83

Clarin da Iowa February 7 Colonel William Peters Hepburn longtime congressman who framed the railroad rebate law the pure food act and the public health act died at his home after a long illness He was 82 or 83 survived by wife a son and a daughter He was born November 4 1833 in Columbiana County Ohio He organized a Civil War company and rose to lieutenant colonel He served 20 years in Congress and was a key author on interstate commerce issues.

Clarinda William Peters Hepburn Hepburn Washington Congress Roosevelt House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce Wighth Iowa Iowa City Columbiana County Ohio Iowa Cavalry Corinth Sheridan United States

Russ Case to Jury Today

Oscar F. Russ stands trial for first degree murder in the death of his wife Emily. Wendell P. Murray argued for four hours denying the charges while District Attorney Pelletier rejected the self infliction theory as implausible and requested a verdict of guilty.

Wendell P. Murray Oscar F. Russ Emily Murray Russ Pelletier

Getchell to Speak on War Experiences

Medford teen Elmer E. Getchell, 13 months on French battlefields, will headline a Melrose Club talk tonight. He will wear gas helmet and war gear from France to illustrate his account. Mayor Charles H. Adama speaks on Preparedness followed by open discussion.

Elmer E. Getchell Medford France Melrose Club Getchell Charles H. Adama

Diplomats and correspondents tied to Von Papen papers spill rumors

Readers see a torrent of letters and notes from 1914 to 1915 involving Captain von Papen, Admiral von Hintze, and others. The documents reveal praise for some German officials, criticism of Dernburg, and remarks about American reporters in Berlin.

Edward Lyell Fox Berlin Wilson Washington H. Hatzfeld Albert Adams Hadley von Papen Count B B. E B.E

Coconut oil shampoo promotes healthy hair care

Plain malsified cocoanut oil is recommended over soaps and shampoos that have high alkali. Moisten hair with water and rub in a small amount to create a rich lather that cleanses hair and scalp. Rinses clean, removes dust and oil, leaves hair soft and manageable, and is inexpensive for the whole family.

Ultimatum issued by New Haven shop men

International officers of the System Federation of the New Haven railroad demanded wage increases within three days or the issue goes to a local referendum. The mass meeting at Faneuil Hall with 800 members of the Railroad Employees Department of the A F of L backed the demand.

System Federation The New Haven Railroad Elliott Railroad Employees’ Department of the A. F. of Faneuil Hall Frank Jennings New Haven

Doctor Testimony on Storey Will Contest

Dr. John Wheeler testified in the William Henry Storey will contest that he found no Grange in Storey’s mental state until January 26, 1915. From that date until his death March 15, 1915, Wheeler said Storey was mentally weak part of each day, though he believed Storey was sound at the April 1914 will.

John Wheeler Plymouth William Henry Storey Storey Quackenbush Boston Dr. Wheeler Wheeler

Plan B bill threatens Cambridge officials term extensions

A Legislature bill aims to oust Democratic office holders in Cambridge and other Plan B cities by tying terms to Plan B status. It would require reappointment by mayors to continue current heads of departments and municipal board members once Plan B becomes operative, with Cambridge Mayor Rockwell among supporters.

Cambridge House Rockwell

Burglar Makes $350 Haul in Malden House

A burglar forced entry through a pantry window at the back of George Goldstein’s home on 17 Newton Street Malden. He stole money and property valued at about $350, according to Goldstein.

Malden House George Goldstein Newton Street Malden Goldstein

Henry Siegel to Be Released March 1 from Prison

Henry Siegel is due to leave Monroe county penitentiary on March 1 after serving since June 23 of last year. He declines to discuss future plans until his release, citing silence as his policy. Superintendent William H. Craig calls him a model prisoner and notes eligibility for five days off monthly for good behavior. Siegel appears well and has helped with inmate processing and Bertillon records.

Rochester N. Y Henry Siegel Monroe County Siegel William H. Craig

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