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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1916
Page
8
Feb 8 report states the British steamship Argo formerly the Moorhen of 1720 tons, owned by the Bristol Steam Navigation Co., sank with one crew member lost. The precise fate of the other crew is unconfirmed.
A Boston matron credits Plant Juice with curing her stomach trouble and rheumatism after years of pain. The ad claims Plant Juice strengthens digestion, supports liver and kidneys, and invites readers to visit Liggett Drug Co. to learn more.
An advertisement touts Sargel as a safe home treatment to add 10 to 80 pounds of solid flesh. It cites Ohio residents H E B Henninger and Rh Sivelle plus others claiming weight increases and better health.Readers are urged to mail 10 cents and receive a free 50c package from The Sargel Co at 86 P Herald Bldg Amton NY.
Former Surveyor of the Port Jeremiah J. McCarthy was denied permission to submit a resolution and order he prepared for House consideration. He urged Representative Frederick E. J. Dowling of Brighton to present the measure. Dowling initially agreed but later declined to do so.
McCarthy proposes a resolution directing the Secretary of State to submit to the House the names and addresses of contributors to Boston Republican and Democratic city and state committees for 1915. The package includes a copy of the Secretary’s report to the Attorney General on election law violations. Dowling declines to offer the order, citing unverified charges and public information already available.
Frederick Alford died Monday of pneumonia at his daughter in law's home 10 Willow Place Arlington born Bristol England 1845 came to Boston 1849 educated in Boston public schools worked for Pollard Leighton then Pollard Alford later New England agent for Franklin Manufacturing Co until his death He leaves a daughter in law and granddaughter and was active in Freemasons Royal Arcanum and other orders Funeral services held at Forest Hills Chapel at 3 PM.
Miss Harrington, 45, manager of Clark's restaurant on Causeway Street, was awarded a $10,000 verdict by a Suffolk Superior Court jury in her suit against the Boston Elevated Railway. She claimed she fell through a gap between the car and the platform at North Station during reconstruction work.
The legislative committee on State House and libraries urged against a bill to erect a bronze tablet in the State House commemorating early Puritan deeds. Proposed by the Alden Kindred of America, the tablet would cost up to 26000 and be placed before the 1920 Pilgrim tercentenary. The Pilgrim tablet commission would be appointed, but the committee reported leave to withdraw after a public hearing.
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reports January as the busiest month in Angell Memorial Hospital and the free dispensary. 282 hospital cases and 281 dispensary cases were treated. 432 new bands of mercy formed, with 211 in Massachusetts. 4037 animals examined, 21 convictions, 126 horses taken from work, 120 humanely destroyed. stockyards examined 16 743 animals with 62 destroyed.
Roanoke veteran Representative Freda W Cross urged wartime preparedness at a meeting of the Roanoke Association. She called for military training in eighth and ninth grades and for veterans to press for readiness. Other speakers included Rep John M Osborne and Major Emery. Officers elected: President B H Blodgett Vice President Charles Tenney Secretary Alfred H Knowles and department commander Thomas Swasey.
Nathan F. Houston of Belfast Me a longtime banker and public servant died at age 86 He helped found Belfast Savings Bank served as its president mayor for two terms and represented Belfast in the state legislature Also served as a state valuation commissioner.
Mrs. Joseph Storey testified in a contested will case that her late husband’s brother Henry often abused him in speech and then apologized. She said Henry appeared normal while staying at Plymouth hotels and with Joseph Elliott, and she noted his occasional exaggerations. Rev. Joseph Sheerin, brother of a South Boston pastor, testified Storey always seemed normal.
Republican Senators led by Senator Clarke of Arkansas challenged ratification in an executive session. Borah Smith of Michigan and Clarke argued for open debate on the Nicaragua treaty and the forthcoming Colombian pact. Williams of Mississippi defended the treaty as the session stretched three hours with a vote on the motion not yet reached.
The 10th annual North American College alumni reunion in Rome was held at Hotel Somerset with about 50 priests present. Cardinal O Connell marked the 10th anniversary of his elevation to coadjutor archbishop of Boston and spoke warmly of a decade of progress in the diocese. Bishop Foley of the Philippine Islands attended as a Boston alumnus and lauded the cardinal. Officers elected before the dinner included Mgr. Splaine as president and Rev. Dr. Sullivan as vice president, Rev. Leo J. Knappe as secretary, and Rev. John Boyle as treasurer.
The missing clock hands were found yesterday at the base of freight mountains choking New York terminals. They will be installed atop the Custom House tower within days after weatherproofing in New Jersey. Special officers searched patiently as the public awaited the time by the skyward clock.
Enlightenment on New York traffic conditions will be sought by Street Commissioners Dunn Goodwin and Brennan. They will study semaphore types used in New York and police traffic handling methods to solve congestion in Boston downtown. They depart for New York this afternoon.
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