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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
16
Dr. Walter E. Fernald of the Waverley School for the Feeble Minded warned that the rapid rise of defectives threatens hereditary immorality criminality pauperism and degeneracy. He said preventing parenthood is needed but the institution alone cannot solve feeble mindedness.
Dr Fernald spoke at 6 Marlboro Street at a joint meeting of the AMA Public Health Education Committee and the Boston Women’s Municipal League as experts warned of rapid feeblemindedness growth. Wallace Carstens and Fee joined in proposing health supervision and new institutions while urging legislative support for a western Massachusetts school.
Professor E C Pickering of the Harvard Observatory said the recently announced discovery of Metcalf s comet was a misidentification. In examining photographic plates the asteroid Lampotia was mistaken for the comet, he stated yesterday.
The Sun Day Post Magazine previews Louis Tracy's Flower of the Gorse, announcing the next instalment and the great shipwreck that will underpin the series’ later incidents.
Berlin reports a sudden shift in Italian policy causing diplomatic unease. Rome observers say Germany presses for Italy to remain neutral, citing Italy’s war preparations worth about two billion lire and urging Austria-Hungary to concede Trent and part of Istria to win Italy’s favor.
The Leyland line steamer Bohemian will sail from this port to Liverpool carrying 900 horses for the British army. Nearly 100 young men, mostly American citizens, were signed as hostlers for the voyage amid high demand and risk.
An entertainment event to relieve distress of families of British imperial forces in the war will be held at Tremont Temple tonight. Scheduled speakers include Bishop Lawrence Sir George St Foster Canadian minister of trade and commerce and W Peterson principal of McGill University Montreal.
Witness describes Mr Cabot as opposed to people passing through his grounds and upset by noise from valves. He treated stock with keen interest but could be easily unsettled. Details include managing farm staff through Woodward and changes after Mrs Cabot’s death, extensive milk production, and Cabot’s declining mood and isolation.
Reuben Barkhouse, Cabot farm superintendent for 19 years, testified yesterday that Louis Cabot watched henhouses and incubator hatched chicks before his death. Attorneys Choate and Whipple debated whether natural hatchings showed more brains than incubator hatchings. the issue was not decided.
Testimony in the Cabot estate dispute centers on whether Cabot was sane when leaving the property to six grandchildren. Witnesses describe farm life, management, and Cabot’s hands on control, with Miss Manoney detailing household friction and Cabot’s care for the cattle and clothing orders.
James Raymond Richards ten, of 764 Broadway Chelsea, drowned in the rear creek of Griffin Car Wheel Company while playing on ice. Edward Thompson eleven, of 49 Marlboro Street Chelsea, was saved after ice broke and he entered the water. George Stanley of Griffin Car Wheel Company dived with a rope aided by bystanders. Patrolmen McCauley and Isbester recovered Richards body and attempted pul motor resuscitation without success.
The Harvard Christian Association held its annual election yesterday naming President Harold A. Larrabee of Melrose Massachusetts as leader for 1915 16. Vice president Leslie A. Morgan of Potwin Kansas, secretary Douglas Campbell of Mt Hamilton California, and treasurer Paul H. Means of Madison Maine were also chosen.
William Nelson, clerk of the United States District Court, will open a special naturalization room on the fourth floor today. Previously all naturalization applications were handled in the clerk’s office, but rapid growth necessitated a dedicated space.
Hank and his animal friends appear in a humorous comic feature slated for the next Sunday Post. Readers are urged not to miss the installment for lighthearted, entertaining pages.
Chairman Edward F. McSweeney told the legislative committee that Boston’s port is hampered by current railroad transfers and a private line control plan may fix the docks. He urged a belt line railroad for city transport issues and pledged a port condition report by April 1. Former Lt Governor Edward P. Barry criticized the port board while praising the Harbor and Land Commission’s profits.
The Sunday Post previews a lighthearted film week highlighting a pirate brig caper with humor and fast-paced antics. Heten’s spoof promises broad comedy and swashbuckling energy for readers seeking laughs.
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