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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
2
John Tavalian yesterday was fined 25 dollars in the Superior Criminal Court after a young married woman complained that his attentions were obnoxious. He was arrested and charged with assaulting the woman's husband, a charge later placed on file.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets present a calomel free laxative solution from a 17 year practitioner. The tablets are sugar coated olive colored and claim to normalize bowels and liver without forcing unnatural action. One or two at bedtime touted with each box priced Rc and 25c.
Grain and feed dealers warned of a hay shortage that worsens hardships for horses and livestock in New England. They said only a small portion of hay remains fit for horses and oat supply is depleted, impacting farm animals across the region.
Grain dealers warn a week or two before famine affects milk supply. They doubt any early relief as Western railroads withhold thousands of loaded cars for oats and grain. Senator Lodge plans to seek Interstate Commerce Commission action while Chamber of Commerce firms press for aid from Congress.
The eastern terminal routes of the Pike's Peak ocean to ocean highway from Philadelphia to Washington New York and Boston were chosen at the highway association convention. The Boston route goes through Stroudsburg Goshen Newburgh and Poughkeepsie Hartford Providence and Brockton. The New York route is described as a straight line through New Jersey.
Rockland Maine reports the death of Captain Francis G. French a 71 year old retired master mariner and former State apple inspector who accidentally shot himself yesterday. He passed away today in Rockland.
The congressional committee investigating the Wilson note leak told the hearing in New York that it cannot uncover officials who may have traded stocks under others' names without the “dummies” coming forward to provide the information.
The inquiry questions brokers about officials as customers to detect leaks. L. V. Sterling says profits could come through third party customers, making it hard to trace. James Regan testifies he had no discussion with Tumulty and denied selling U S Steel short during the leak period.
At a midweek Women's Educational and Industrial Union meeting speakers urged college women to pursue nursing. Miss Sara E. Parsons of Massachusetts General Hospital Training School said nursing offers ample opportunities with three or four openings per graduate. Miss Mary Beard described growing community nursing and Dr. Harold D. Cross outlined training at Forsyth Dental Infirmary and the need for women in dental nursing.
Washington Feb 14 The army general staff submitted a detailed plan for a national policy of universal military training and service Secretary Baker will review it The plan requires a full year of training as the minimum surpassing the Senate six month proposal It aims to guide public debate after Congress adjourns and may be used for a referendum on public sentiment.
Mrs Mary E Fleming of Cambridge was granted a decree nisi in her divorce suit against Thomas V Fleming by Judge Fox in East Cambridge. The couple married in Pittsburg on March 26, 191? and lived in Lowell until June 21 1918 when the husband deserted. The court awarded custody of their three year old child and ten dollars weekly alimony. Fleming worked as a scout for baseball clubs and Mrs Fleming as a secretary for a Boston commercial school.
About 2000 Charlestown Navy Yard workers will be individually photographed to guard against spies and impostors. Photos will be attached to passes, with other descriptions, and entry or exit will be denied until scrutiny by guards. The photographic line formed on the building 167 stairway as the process began.
Physicians praise combining iron with Hood s Sarsaparilla for blood cleansing and building up. Peptiron Pills taken before meals and Sarsaparilla after meals work together to purify blood, stimulate the liver, and boost appetite. Buy these medicines today.
William J. Guay of Revere wins suit to compel Miss Ella L. Davis of Everett to return a $95 diamond ring. He says it was loaned. she claims it was a gift as engagement symbol. Judge Hardy rules engagement was conditional and temporary. no serious intent to marry.
Mayor Curley favors extending Clarendon Street from Stuart to Columbus Avenue with an estimated $175 000 cost. He will refer the plan to the street commissioners for a comprehensive report after a conference with Park Square Real Estate Trust representatives. The city may gain the Back Bay Hotel site by razing the hotel with a New Haven rail line bridge costing about $75 000.
New Haven Conn Feb 14 The Winchester Arms Company reports 1916 year end net earnings totaling 26 441 074. Net profits from sales stand at 4 448 850 with 1 627 779 added to surplus raising the total to 18 343 437.
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