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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1914
Page
6
The Bon Marche invites customers to a tomorrow sale and exhibit of the latest spring millinery. The display features Paris and New York fashion ideas and styles.
Philadelphia reports the death of Joseph Fels, extent soap manufacturer and philanthropist born December 16, 1853 in Halifax Virginia. He died after a 10 day illness of pneumonia at his Chestnut Street home. He funded profit sharing and supported single tax ideas with funds for Hyde Park demonstrations.
The American Jewish Historical Society opened its 22nd annual meeting in Philadelphia with Dr. Cyrus Adler urging careful study to determine if Christopher Columbus was Jewish. Members from across the country presented papers on Jewish roles in history.
Mrs Bella C Todd of 304 Warren Street Roxbury plans a Lowell visit to locate her husband James Todd a former Belmont baker who disappeared fifteen months ago after a dream about him at work.
Mrs. Todd plans to locate two story Belmont bakery with a street floor shop near the business district accompanied by Constable James Fraser who has an order for Todd's arrest for failing to provide weekly support of 3 dollars for his wife and two minor children. Todd owes more than 200 dollars.
A Somerville police committee for the biennial ball planned at the high school auditorium blue-penciled the dance program to remove tango and replace it with traditional waltz selections. Chief Charles A Kendall and Police Relief Association president Charlie Allen approved the change to keep the event in line with their campaign against tango dancing.
The New England convention of student churchmen ended in Amherst with a Grace Church service led by Bishop Thomas F. Davies of western Massachusetts. In the afternoon Dr Taleot Williams, dean of the Pulitzer School of Journalism, delivered the address on "Preparation and Service" in College Hall.
Norfolk reports the Sachem from Liverpool to Norfolk ran ashore five miles north of Hog Island during heavy weather. Lifesavers stood by to rescue the 21 crew as high seas eased. the vessel, 3337 tons, is expected to float at the next high tide. Revenue cutter Itasca assists. nine life belts marked S.8 California wash ashore, likely old debris.
The Warren line vessel Sachem with a crew of 24 runs aground near Hog Island. She departed for Liverpool via Norfolk last Friday to pick up more freight, carrying mainly grain and flour with no passengers. Manager W. Miller Stewart says Captain Evans gave no direct word yesterday.
Pennsylvania railroad passenger train No. 216 derailed after striking an open switch at Trans fer ten miles from SITARON. Four passengers and two trainmen were hurt. all were treated and could return home the same night.
Ida Stark an 18 year old Russian immigrant dies from gas poisoning in a slum room at 22 Rose Street after turning the jet back on while admiring her first new dress. Landlord couple Mr and Mrs Ellis found her, doctor’s call notes probable accidental death.
Several hundred people from Greater Boston attended the formal opening of the Cambridge Young Men's Hebrew Association club building on Film street near Hampshire street Cambridge. Principal speakers were the chairmen of the Cambridge Y M H A standing committees.
The Society for the Extension of Jewish Education has begun efforts in Greater Boston to provide Jewish schooling for all Jewish children. It currently assists the South End Young Men's Hebrew Association in opening another Sabbath school in its district.
The piece promotes Savon Cadum as the best complexion soap. It argues fresh, attractive skin depends on soap quality and warm water for bathing hands and face. It notes cost 50c, claiming the manufacturer’s use of sweet fats and top materials justifies the price.
Patrolman George F. Adams detected smoke odor during a routine patrol in Newburyport on State street. He found a boiler heating the four story wooden building to be out of water and red hot, drew the fires and averted a possible explosion that could have killed many in the crowded structure.
Enfield February 22 A Methodist church in Enfield was damaged by fire with losses pegged around 2500 dollars. No injuries reported and cause under investigation.
In Ashland Maine on February 22 Marshall Duprey accidental discharge of a rifle he carried over his shoulder fatally wounded Mitchell Bernard who was following. Bernard leaves a widow and six small children.
Roger Sherman Lodge Knights of Pythias marked its 50th anniversary with morning services at the Congregational Church. Members marched from the lodge to the church where Rev. Isaac Fleming delivered a sermon on Brotherhood. Officers James P. Skehan W Lincoln Burt Frank Irwin W Gray and James H. Weir led the celebration.
About 200 pairs remain of 800 advertised last week. Details include size 60x80 at 41 pairs left and size 70x80 with pink or blue borders and 4 inch ribbon binding. Usual retail price $9.00 with marked lower prices of $4.00 and $5.90.
Thousands of women display Wm. Rogers silver won with Welcome Borax Soap wrappers and a few cents in stamps. The offer is easy with no heavy cost or long wait. Rogers' guarantee applies to any time with every piece. Wrappers list people and explain how simple it is. The silver lasts longer than ordinary soaps.
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