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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1914
Page
3
The country home of Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt Jr. on Jericho Hills burned today in Jericho. Loss estimated at 175000 on the building and 40000 on furnishings, totaling 215000. Fire officials and neighbors reported the quick spread and total destruction of the residence.
The Vanderbilt residence was finished just before Christmas and furnishing ended about ten days ago. Mrs. Vanderbilt planned a large winter party. A caretaker and two assistants occupied the house. Firemen could not reach the scene due to deep snow after the caretaker alerted Westbury Hicksville and Jericho. The blaze is believed caused by an overheated furnace.
The Boston Boot and Shoe Club held its 176th annual gathering at the Hotel Somerset with a ladies night reception banquet and dance. About 425 guests attended as Elisha W. Cobb of Boston was pre elected president. John F. O Connell of United Shoe Machinery spoke on The Romance of the Shoe. Music by the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra with Howard White and Abbie J Conly. New officers elected include John S. Maguire Fred B. Rice Thomas F. Anderson Frederic M. Haynes Zenas Sears Jr and a large executive committee from various cities.
An advertisement urges readers to treat indigestion wind and stomach ache by taking a teaspoonful of bisulated magnesia in water after meals or when acidity is felt. It claims fermentation causes gas and acids and that the remedy neutralizes them quickly.
Commissioner Louis K. Rourke told the Haverhill Street Business Men's Association at the Revere House that it would take about 30 million dollars to put Boston streets in first class condition. He discussed Causeway Street repairs, Panama Canal experiences, and noted private contractors often cheaper than city work while praising government efficiency in Panama. He contrasted public and private labor hours and cited Panama as a modern efficiency example. Nearly 100 merchants attended the dinner, with Harry P. Smith as toastmaster.
Five horses attached to Ladder 11 on Boylston Street near the Back Bay police station were thrown when responding to a 9 pm fire alarm. They rose without injury but delayed the crew reaching a curtain blaze at 16 Burbank Street, causing only slight losses.
Delegates from nearly every state and Canadian province arrive in Washington for the Knights of Pythias Supreme Council session marking the order's golden jubilee. The event, with 6000 members expected, will feature a White House reception, government addresses, and a nation wide lighting ceremony at 20 000 altars symbolizing fraternity. Secretary Bryan will deliver the principal address on fraternity in the order.
The organization, formed on February 15, 1864 by 13 government clerks led by Justus Henry Rathbone, now claims about 800,000 members across the American continent.
Dr Burnham D Barton a Boylston street dentist is sued by Brookline dressmaker Mrs Lucy E Harris for 14 dollars alleging careless extraction. Harris says she visited November 5 and Barton fractured the antrum cavity and failed proper treatment. Barton denies the allegations.
Bar Harbor Maine February 18 The British schooners Lyra and R Car son were frozen in the eastern entrance to Blue Hill Bay. They were freed today after persistent work by the revenue cutter Woodbury breaking up the ice to allow safe passage.
A historic ad promotes Globe Pine Compound with glycerine and concentrated pine in whiskey for rapid cough and cold relief. It warns to buy only genuine Globe Pine Compound and notes high demand. Also advertises Catandir Compound with pepsin syrup for indigestion as a superior remedy.
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