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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1921
Page
2
In Washington on February 11, President Wilson formed a quick judgment of a man he found lacking depth. He remarked that the fellow "is a simple bungalow" with "no upper story whatever," revealing his wit in a concise compliment and clash of intellect.
Advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle laxative free from calomel. It claims the tablets restore normal bowel action without forcing it, persuading readers to try them for relief and better health. Available in 15c and 30c sizes with widespread daily use cited.
The League of Women Voters will stage Pilgrim episodes in Ford Hall on February 2 directed by Mrs George A Fiske who will appear in the opening Provincetown landing scene The pageant shows women aiding home building and includes the nine hour prayer for rain with its eventual outcome.
In Baltimore on February 11 Cardinal Gibbons, ill for more than two months, attended the noon Lenten service at the cathedral marking his first church visit since illness. He entered with aid as parishioners gathered for the service.
In Seymour Connecticut three occupants of an automobile traveling from New Haven to Waterbury escaped death when the car went over an embankment and hit a tree near the Naugatuck River. Rev. Dr Charles R Brown dean of Yale Divinity School sustained head lacerations. Rev. Dr Henry H Tweedy Yale professor fractured collarbone and facial wounds. driver Harley B Roberts Taft School instructor was shaken but unharmed. The crash followed Roberts attempting to pass a crowd of factory workers and the car sliding into trolley tracks.
The American steamship Mt Clay of United American lines arrives from Hamburg with 829 passengers and the crew of the Belgian steamer Bombardier. They were rescued 600 miles east of Halifax last Wednesday after Bom bardier was in distress.
Burton Holmes drew a record crowd at Symphony Hall last Saturday for Venice and the Italian Lakes. In his 27th season he surpassed all prior travelogue attendances and gross receipts. he repeats the photo travel story this afternoon, February 12, for his final appearance of the season.
In a Dedham filed will Mrs Mary F White, donor of property housing the First Congregational Church in Brain tree, leaves a trust fund of 8000 dollars for perpetual care of the church grounds and exterior repairs and to maintain the town clock in the Braintree church tower in good repair and keep time.
Paris dispatch says the American State Department obtained a stenographic copy of the proceedings of the international Bolshevik propaganda committee. The meeting was held secretly in the Bremen suburbs at December’s end with a headquarters near Bremen guiding uprisings and centralized information for directing a secret, country directors.
Mayor Peters endorsed daylight saving in a letter to the Boston Chamber of Commerce committee. He stated the benefits greatly outweigh the disadvantages and warned against returning to standard time during the summer months.
Sir Auckland Geddes ambassador to the United States was received by King George today in London ahead of his Feb. 15 departure for America. The meeting signals royal regard for the envoy as he prepares to sail.
Vice-President elect Coolidge saw a salary increase from 12000 to 15000 as the Senate acted. The House must approve the amendment, with potential broader salary questions looming. Critics note the cost of receptions and social duties could drain the pay, but Coolidge vows to live within his income.
In Attleboro on February 11, Mrs Gertrude Whittemore a 57 year old widow who travelled to Florida with Mrs Ella J Holbrook became the bride of ship surgeon Dr John Hockstresser after falling ill aboard the steamer Juniata The marriage was performed by Judge Harris of Baltimore who was aboard as a passenger
Miss Lucille Hunt of Lebanon New Hampshire graduates from Simmons College School of Secretarial Studies in June. She has never cut or missed a class due to illness in four years, though she has been tardy a few times and once nearly forgot a Saturday course.
The Munici pal Printing Plant strikers hosted a 3 PM entertainment at 3 Boylston place drawing over 300 attendees. Master of ceremonies Martin P. Higgins introduced Frank Quinn, Wallace Groves, Roland F. Keefe and others. Sylvester J. McBride and J Frank O’Hare gave addresses. refreshments provided by Cornelius Collins and others.
The Infants Hospital at 55 Van Dyke Street warns it may close due to a $50,000 shortfall. Boston and Massachusetts residents are urged to contribute promptly to cover the coming year’s expenses and sustain its lifesaving mission.
The Infants Hospital, Boston, celebrates 38 years of steady growth as the city’s leading always open pediatric institution. It attracts complex cases from afar, offers advanced care, and features a training school and social services. Donations are requested to Philip Stockton at Old Colony Trust Company, 17 Court Street.
Advertisement notes Grove's as the original cold and grip tablets with brominated quinine, claiming it is the first and genuine laxative option. Mentions price of 80 cents and urges shoppers to ensure they get the BromO variant.
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