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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
11
American made war munitions are pouring into Europe at nearly 2 000 000 dollars daily as production expands sharply. Shipments were small early in the war and only since mid 1915 have the contracted materials begun moving in sizable quantities.
Department of Commerce estimates show total munitions shipments to Europe nearing a quarter billion dollars. With current output growth, four months could double the total, while explosive shells alone exceed 100 million dollars exported.
Carl Smith of Los Angeles claims he cured himself of the liquor habit using a home recipe. He says two costly treatments failed before mixing water with muriate of ammonium Varlex Compound and pepsin, taking a teaspoonful three times daily.
The Bay State Street Railway case hinges on sizable annual reports and 15 volumes used as evidence of efficiency and prudence. Allied counsel seek rulings to restrict use of the bulky documents while the commission considers timing and adjourning the hearing to await legislative action.
The Anti Roosevelt Republican League filed incorporation papers in Springfield to oppose Theodore Roosevelt’s GOP nomination. Named organizers include David Davis former Litchfield mayor W E Newsome of Montgomery County and A V Price a Black man. The group vows to use lawful means or, if needed, to stop Roosevelt by methods used by his supporters.
Charlestown hosts the eighth annual Hayes Square Outing Club ball in Roughan Hall on February 18. Gov McCall Lt Gov Coolidge and Reps Gallivan Tinkham invited. Miss Marion Bailey to lead the grand march with President John J. Burke. Charlestown leaders including Miss Anna T. Coughlin also featured. Ball committee chair Martin S. Carney along with Councilman Daniel J. McDonald organize reception. Joseph H. Brennan is floor marshal and John H. Perkins floor director.
About 15,000 people filled Mechanics Hall for the 37th annual Boston Fire and Protective Department dance. From 8 to 9 PM the hall hosted a 40 piece orchestra and later District Chief Walter N. McLean and his daughter led the grand march with Deputy Chief John O. Taber and Deputy Chief D. F. Sennett and Lieutenant Michael J. Gleason nearby with their ladies.
The hall glowed with color as district names and chiefs were showcased on the balcony. Guests included Jeremiah J. McCarthy, Chief Justice Aiken, and John J. Curley. The general committee featured Deputies J. O. Taber and D. F. Sennett, with district chiefs from 1 to 15 and 18, led by Walter M. McLean as floor marshal, aided by Captain Michael J. Lawler and Lt. Michael J. Gleason.
Charles B. Swain of Bedford filed a petition in East Cambridge Probate Court asking for separate support from his wife on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. The filing is described as the first such petition by a husband in this court, entered yesterday.
A 19 degree rise yesterday brought seasonable conditions. The thermometer fell to 15 degrees at 3 AM as the low and rose to 36 at 4 PM for the day. Overnight temperatures dropped to 32 near midnight.
Detroit beauty expert Miss Alice Whitney describes a cheap home formula to darken gray hair and promote growth. The mixture combines bay rum Barbo compound glycerine and water, applied twice weekly to achieve a younger look and improve scalp health.
The thirteenth annual Gilchrist Company Benefit Association dance was held last evening in Paul Revere Hall with over 600 employees and guests attending. Officers and guests included President C. C. Ferris Vice-President William Jardine directors Fred Vorenberg Felix Vorenberg and Simon Vorenberg Superintendent James T. Chase Assistant Superintendents F. W. Harding and William Doyle Office Manager T. J. Lane and all Gilchrist officers. Committees led by R. H. Heartz J. St Onge A. Grife and M. Connell oversaw the event with many aides assisting floor director A. St Onge.
Summer residents of Rockport appeared before the Governor's Council to oppose Harbor and Land Board action granting the Rockport Granite Company permission to extend its breakwater 500 feet beyond Hodgsdon's Cove.
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