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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
5
Albert G. Bryant, a director at the World Peace Foundation, heirs of Edwin Ginn and a noted publisher, died suddenly at Highland Hospital Fall River after undergoing an appendicitis operation. The foundation’s establishment had been funded by Ginn with 1,000,000 dollars.
A wife returns her husband’s body to Boston from Newton Centre after relatives, who left California by the fastest train last night, are expected to arrive before a funeral can be held.
The pastor, 40, left a widow and an 18 month old son after entering the ministry at Oberlin and later taking a new post through Dr. David Starr Jordan. He gained notice last August protesting mass meetings supporting war powers and urged Governor Walsh to curb a pro-German rally at Faneuil Hall for neutrality and harmony.
The House Ways and Means Committee backed a bill to remit all fines over $10 for late income tax returns. The measure addresses about 300 fines previously set at $50 and later reduced to $10, easing the treasury penalties once enacted.
Sheriff John Quinn received a letter from Chief Justice Aiken praising the staff of men he escorted to the Governor's reception on Monday for their fine appearance and conduct.
Feature on women in war zones performing care for the wounded while letters home arrive. Quotes a European correspondent about a wounded soldier. Promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women’s ailments and invites letters to Doctor Pierce at the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo.
In Ottawa the government discussed empowering the Canadian Pacific to operate its ocean fleets separate from its rail lines. The plan would keep inland steamship operations, but place ocean fleets into a distinct division while allowing continued competition with other carriers.
Enwright, the Argentine representative for the Chicago Chamber of Commerce, told the New England Shoe Wholesalers' Association dinner that U S manufacturers should enter Argentina now. He highlighted textile opportunities and urged courtesy and credit practices in South American business.
A Worcester man entered Joseph Porter's shop on Southbridge street and, after trying on shoes, robbed the owner at gunpoint. The robber demanded silence and fled with the footwear still on his feet.
The Watertown Board of Selectmen ordered all dogs to be kept indoors unless leashed due to two detected cases of foot and mouth disease. The action was taken at last night’s meeting to curb the outbreak.
Frank A. Bianco, a prominent North End resident and contractor widely known in New England, died last night at his home on 12 Parmenter Street. He was 65 years old.
Three alarms were sounded last night for a stubborn blaze on the top floor of the three story brick building at 222 to 226 Friend Street. The Globe Upholstering Company occupied the structure and the fire ate through the roof before being extinguished, causing about 15000 dollars in damage.
Acting District Chief Frank W. Sweeney fell through a hatchway and was shaken up while John Moran was overcome by smoke and treated at Haymarket Square Relief Hospital. Firefighters prevented spread to the adjacent furniture firm. Thirteen horses were moved from a Portland street stable. Bonzagni’s liquor store and restaurant on the street level flooded with water. The fire took two hours to extinguish.
A $2000 fire last night in Lexington ignited a wood laden truck from Wood Brothers Express Company. Willis Raskov drove the vehicle as flames spread before stopping. firefighters could only watch the car and its load burn.
Philadelphia February 24 A resolution calling men of all nations to refuse to take arms when directed by governments was adopted by the congress of Religious Liberals. Only one delegate opposed the resolution presented by Rev Charles F Beals of Boston secretary of the Free Religious Association of America.
Nature cannot fully clear colon waste on its own and needs help from the J. B. L. Cascade internal bathing method. The ad claims it cleanses the colon, improves health, and has gained 300000 users in America. Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores in New England offer demonstrations and a booklet explaining efficiency.
The Master Builders Association marked its 30th anniversary with a banquet at the Boston City Club. William H. Sayward, longtime secretary and treasurer and founder, was the sole speaker, receiving a rousing tribute for his service since 1885.
Washington sees the House approve a bill to authorize a public health home for lepers and send it to the Senate for consideration.
A reader asks for digestion aid and toning of stomach liver and bowels with double four stomach and bowel medicine. Hair and scalp relief comes from plain yellow mingos tonic used widely. Other readers request relief for eye puffiness fatigue constipation rheumatism and general ill health with balmwort tablets and sulfur tablets plus cenip essence car.
Readers submit questions on chronic catarrh and weakness. The reply promotes three-grain hypo-nuclane and Vilane Powder for catarrh and a tonic endomene tablets to restore digestion and nervous strength, with usage directions on packaging.
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