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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
10
Former Governor Walsh, at guests of the Hotel Lenox, sent a letter to L. C. Prior praising the quick alarm and thorough action by staff during Saturday morning fire. He says the conduct of employees saved many lives and the fire tested hotel management, boosting guests' feeling of security.
Paris report quotes Marcel Hutin editor of Echo de Paris saying the German submarine campaign has been ineffective. He notes that on Monday 112 French or neutral ships entered French ports as evidence.
Paris February 13 a Chamber of Deputies resolution offers 500000 francs to any French allied or neutral crew that destroys an attacking submarine. The proposal aims to reward successful anti submarine actions in wartime waters.
Mrs. Harriet L. B. Darling, who proposed a plan for feeding a family on 34 cents daily, showed some economical cooking methods before the Women’s City Club class at 3 Joy Street.
A reader describes a Filipino style roast costing 8 cents per serving and equaling a sirloin slice at 2012 cents, using duck beef 30 cents per serving and lean pork steaks 15 cents. The loaf serves 10, totals 75.5 cents, and yields 200 calories per portion with other budget dishes and cooking tips.
State Auditor Alonzo B. Cook yesterday named Arthur E. Hoyt of 31 Lindsey Street Dorchester as second deputy auditor to replace Carl E. Raymond who was ousted after a bill to raise his pay and grant life tenure. The governor and council confirmed Hoyt’s appointment immediately. Raymond’s transfer to second deputy supervisor of administration was approved, with a new salary of 3500 dollars annually.
In Berne on February 14 the Swiss government reshuffles meat less days sugar cards rice ecards and hotel menus as foodstuffs grow scarcer due to a new naval blockade. Gas use is being cut to conserve coal.
Boston woman Miss Katherine Morey who left for Washington to lobby for the national suffrage bill plans to join the White House picket effort. She as treasurer of the Massachusetts Congressional Union will help with the annual convention and lobbying at the Capitol focusing on Massachusetts Congressmen.
Augustus Melanson of Quincy seeks to recover a house and land in Quincy now in possession of Jeremiah and Mary Moloney as heirs of Mrs. Mary Rose Murphy. The hearing occurred in the Superior Court equity merit session before Judge Hardy. Henry S. Dennison of Framingham stirred attendees by linking fashion changes to ancient wealth symbols via a bears claw tale.
Malanson, 61, testified about living with Mrs. Rose Murphy who ran a boarding house. He bought a Quincy house, paid for it, and says the property was placed in her name as part of a promised marriage that never occurred after her illness and death. He recalls prior assaults and arrests but claims the engagement continued. Judge Hardy asked to consider the case.
More than 50 friends gathered at 8 Mather street Dorchester to honor Miss Agnes O Connell on her approaching marriage. Guests surprised her with a miscellaneous housewarming, the gifts were well chosen and a collation followed dancing and music before departure.
Mr. Austin B. Conley representing E. H. Clarke announces availability at Young's Hotel to provide information on Barnett Oil and Gas and Steel Alloys. The firm is currently experiencing notable market activity.
Mr Dennison discussed irregular employment focusing on fashion driven work disruption. He split the topic into continuous, sectional, and psychic unemployment, stressing employment managers' progress and the impact on building trades and clothing. He condemned cloth manufacturers as gamblers amid shifting styles.
The speaker warned that clothing trends evolve overnight and expensive garments become relics of ancient hunting days. Mr. Dennison argued that as styles drift away from utility, they shift faster, and personal adornment reflects conspicuous waste.
A romance born when Helen Rutledge of Braintree, a Boothby Hospital graduate nurse, tended a dying mother last fall, culminated in her marriage to Arthur B. Hultman, Quincy District Court officer. The ceremony was held in Framingham with Rev. Chester H. Howe officiating.
The White Star liner Adriatic became the first British passenger vessel to sail from New York after Germanys submarine warfare began and has arrived safely in Liverpool. Fourty four passengers including American W G Bridge of San Francisco traveled aboard, with cargo valued at several million dollars.
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