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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1916
Page
4
The Silver Shell, from New York, arrived in Plymouth today bearing the crew of the Japanese steamer Takata Maru, which had collided with the vessel off Cape Race on February 1.
The Licensing Board announced after a hearing last night that charges against the owners of the Hotel Trafalgar were not sustained. The decision follows scrutiny of liquor license conduct and related violations as presented by investigators.
Hotel Oxford faced accusations of selling and delivering liquor to minors, but the charges were not sustained and the complaints were dismissed. The decision ends the case against the hotel, with no further action against the establishment.
A petition for writ of mandamus was filed in the Supreme Judicial Court asking that Edward French superintendent of the Medfield State Hospital reinstate Miss Jane R Bosfield clerk and stenographer in the hospital. The petition alleges she was dismissed because of race prejudice at the institution.
Health determines beauty says a pamphlet promoting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin a gentle laxative claimed to cure sheenless skin headaches and lassitude by addressing constipation. It cites Mrs Gertrude Jordan of Indianapolis praising the product and offers a fifty cent bottle with a free trial by writing to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
Henry E. Hagan, acting mayor in Mayor Curley’s absence, issues a tribute praising Abraham Lincoln. The statement extols Lincoln as a savior of the nation in 1861 and urges Lincoln’s birthday to be a national holiday with nationwide service. It lauds Lincoln’s life as an inspiration to all, especially those born in humble circumstances.
S K Ratcliffe warned at the Boston City Club Lincoln celebration of possible friction between Great Britain and the United States. He urged named special envoys to ease diplomatic differences and said English sentiment may view American neutrality and policy as self interest. Other speakers praised Lincoln and urged preparedness.
A National Association of Merchant Tailors committee in St. Louis reports the composite American man’s measurements. Age twenty four to twenty six, height five foot six, chest eighty eight, waist thirty three and a half, hips thirty nine and a half, thigh twenty one and three quarters, calf fourteen and a quarter, neck fourteen and a quarter, upper arm fourteen and a quarter, head height proportion. They praise the abdominal suppressor for fat men.
The Sunday Post presents fresh views of St Valentine’s Day through real photographs. Charming scenes capture couples and festive moments, offering readers a vivid visual tour of the holiday’s mood and traditions.
A vintage advertisement claims non dye hair restoration without harm. It presents a testimonial from a 85 year old who was gray at 27 and now appears younger, promising a free information package from Mrs. Mary K. Chapman in Providence Rhode Island. Request includes a two cent stamp and self addressed mail.
Massachusetts roads are in deteriorating condition due to age and modern traffic. Officials blame underfunding, with cities prioritizing other projects and leaving limited funds for street maintenance to the road department.
Acting Mayor Wood of Haverhill urged road science is in its infancy as he spoke to hundreds at the Massachusetts Highway Association banquet. Gloucester Mayor Barrett praised local road work while Newton Mayor Childs cited New England weather and taxpayers as hurdles for builders.
The Rev. Michael J. Murphy will lecture at St James Holy Name Society on Feb 15 in the lower church. The League of Catholic Women will host an auction bridge at Copley Plaza tomorrow at 2:50 PM under Cardinal O'Connell. A public mass meeting for Middlesex County Catholics is planned at St Pauls on Feb 20. St James masses expand to 3:36 AM 6 7:30 9 10 and 11:30 AM with holy day times 2:30 5:50 7 8 9. St Peters Alumni Association members noted.
F Paschall of Philadelphia is chairman of the programme committee for the convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World to be held in Philadelphia next June.
An epidemic of grip pneumonia and influenza leaves many weak. The stomach is key to health building and Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is pitched as a predigested liquid food aiding digestion. A tablespoon in water or milk before meals and at night is recommended. price is $1.00. Rochester N Y.
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