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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1917
Page
2
Dorchester police plan to ask the District Court for warrants charging Joseph Goldman with a series of breaks in the district over more than a month. Goldman was arrested Sunday night and jailed on one break and burglars tools, held for the grand jury in $5000.
An ad style notice praising Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, effective laxative for children and adults. Highlighting ease of use, pleasant taste, and cost savings with a free trial offer via Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois. MentionsMrs Leo Weigand of Pittsburg Pa and her two boys Frank and Joseph.
Harvard Divinity School Professor Kirsopp Lake warned at the Lincoln service that the nation stands on the brink of a crisis rivaling any since Lincoln. He argued the central question is whether the generation will remain true to Lincoln's principles in peace or war, beyond motives of nobility or commerce.
Arthur Cornell, a Springfield liquor dealer, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. He lists debts of 62 000 and assets around 13 475. Principal creditor is Commercial Trust Company of Springfield with a 19 250 claim.
In Saco Maine the first U S death tied to Germany U S diplomatic break occurred when 85 year old George Armour a watchman on the Main street bridge for Boston and Maine was struck by a west bound express and killed instantly He began his shift at 6 PM and died at 6 50 PM as a freight tracks his post Armour had lowered his ear flaps due to cold and did not hear the oncoming train a replacement took his place within 15 minutes
No word from White Star steamship Canopic under Captain Metcalfe, sailing Genoa Naples Palermo and the Azores. Officials expect arrival some time today. no fear for safety. Canopic carries 156 cabin and 757 steerage passengers.
Dr LeRoi G Crandon of Back Bay files libel for divorce in Suffolk County Court against his second wife Lucy H Crandon whom he wed on December 15 1914 alleging cruelty Mrs Anne Crandon previously secured a Reno divorce from him in 1911
Former Mrs Crandon now wife of Dr Crandon friend George F Smith of Brookline. She and the physician split after a Bermuda honeymoon. He alleges cruel treatment on multiple dates since 1916. The couple lived in Boston and Bermuda early on, with Mrs Crandon active in suffrage work and theater.
Arrangements by the German American Alliance and Friends of Irish Freedom with the Massachusetts peace conference plan a peace meeting at Symphony Hall or Tremont Temple within two weeks. William J. Bryan and Henry Ford are to be the stellar attractions.
The Rev Lucian W Rogers of Chestnut Hill says in a St Pauls Cathedral address that the United States severed diplomatic relations with Germany not by choice but out of duty to God and self-respect, commemorating Abraham Lincoln.
Dr. Joel Goldthwait told the Women's City Club that those who slump forfeited the right to marry, arguing self development affects offspring and race quality. He described two normal variants the slender race horse type and the stocky type, noting each has traits and risks.
A gale struck the schooner Joseph P. Mesquita on Rosena Bank, washing overboard Captain Peter Richards who had fished out of Gloucester for 25 years. The boat was righted but he was not seen again. the vessel, new with four trips, was towed to Liverpool by the Matthew S. Greer. Captain Mesquita, from Magdalene Islands, had commanded two trips.
Henry A. MacDonald former mayor of Beverly who resigned as lieutenant in Battery F Field Artillery M N G has withdrawn his resignation and will remain in guard duty until the present German crisis is settled.
An advertisement extols iron as essential for strength and health, claiming lack of iron causes weakness and that taking a new organic iron product called Nuxated Iron can rapidly restore energy. It cites a test method, promises dramatic gains in two weeks, and offers money-back guarantees via manufacturers and pharmacists.
The Society of Ancient Instruments led by Henri Casadeus with Saint Saens in Boston held its first Jordan Hall concert. The string quartet included Hewitt, Dubruille, Casadeus, and Delvillers with Mme. Paterni on clavecin. The program featured Bruni symphony for viols and clavecin, Rameau and Desmaret pieces, songs by Mme. Buisson, and other period works.
A Boston concert of 16th 17th and 18th century works impressed with character and beauty. Performers including Mme Paterni Casadeus and Mme Marie Buisson displayed fine technique and style on clavichord and strings. The Society of Ancient Instruments deserved another hearing as a large audience applauded and kept the performers on stage.
A group of 31 Newton police officers led by Lieutenant William Soule attended the funeral for Noah F Bosworth who died Saturday at his home 12 Cross Street Newton. Bosworth was retired from the Newton force two years ago after 87 years of service. Rev J Edgar Park of the Second Congregational Church Newton conducted prayers.
J P Morgan of New York visited Hartford and presented the Wadsworth Atheneum with the price less porcelain collection and other works from his father. He also gave a 50 000 dollar maintenance fund check to the institution.
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