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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1916

Page

5

Probe of Gasoline Cost To Probe Interstate Discrimination

The rules committee will admit a resolution next week asking the Interstate Commerce Commission to determine if Massachusetts faces gasoline price discrimination. Representative Giblin introduced the measure with James Sullivan of the Bay State Automobile Association endorsing it noting eastern oil company practices.

Committee On House Interstate Commerce Commission Massachusetts Giblin James Sullivan Bay State Automobile Association East

Gray Hair Restored to Youthful Color by Simple Advice

A reader ad claims gray hair can return to natural youth color without dyes. It cites a 27 year old and a 76 year old as examples and promises free full instructions by sending name, address, and a stamp to Mrs Mary K Chapman at 293 N Grosvenor Bldg Providence RI.

Mary K. Chapman N. N Grosvenor Bldg Providence R. I Boston Post

Hair loss offer draws readers to accept liberty

A special notice urges readers to accept a liberal offer for lifelong hair loss treatment. Mrs Chapman’s high standing is cited to prove the sincerity of the offer.

Firemen rescue women from Medfield Street apartment blaze

Firemen saved several women from smoke as a basement fire at 12 14 Medfield Street off Audubon Road gutted the first floor and basement. Damage about 5000 dollars. Fire started near a furnace with wood nearby. Brookline and Boston units arrived after janitor Hartley Doughty reported the blaze.

Medfield Street Audubon Road Josephine E. Joslin Jennie Eckman Medford Brookline Boston

Fire forces tenants to flee building. several rescued

Mrs B Depew and Miss Marian Morneau were moved from a first floor to a second floor as escape routes were blocked by smoke and fire. Firemen assisted them while Mrs Jane McCarthy and her son Harry escaped with jewelry and valuables before exits were cut off. Arthur Brown, a worker repairing a rear area, was involved in the incident.

Marian Morneau Jane McCarthy Harry Arthur Brown

Tufts Senior Class Banquet Held at Hotel Thorndike

The Tufts College senior class banquet was held last night at the Hotel Thorndike. Toastmaster John W. Fairbanks of Cambridge introduced speakers including Henry A. Stafford of Orleans Vermont, class president, and other notable attendees such as Charles F. Berry of Boston, Professor Ralph B. Wilson, Professor S. L. Connor, Albert W. Swenson, and Aubrey I. Nellis.

Tufts College Thorndike John W. Fairbanks Cambridge Henry A. Stafford Orleans Charles F. Berry Tufts Club of Boston Ralph B. Wilson Tufts Economics Department Aubrey I. Nellis Roslindale

Pennsylvania Tests Stopped By Snow Storm On Dreadnought Run

The super dreadnought Pennsylvania, on standardization runs at Owlis Head, was halted after a snow storm obscured range marks. Twelve of twenty-one runs at 8 to 17 knots were completed before the curtain. High speed tests of 19 and 21 knots are planned for tomorrow before further sea trials.

Rockland Pennsylvania Owlis Head

Cardinal Will Be Guest At Banquet

Cardinal O Connell will be guest at the 40th anniversary banquet of St Mary s Parochial School Cambridge alumni to be held Sunday night at 8 in the school hall on Harvard street More than 300 graduates from the girls and boys schools are expected Rev William J Barry Miss Mary E Ashcroft and Thomas H Sennett direct the arrangements

Cardinal O’connell St. Mary’s Parochial School Cambridge Harvard Street William J. Barry Mary E. Ashcroft Thomas H. Sennett

State Department to Rule on Appam Status Soon

The State Department plans a ruling on the British liner Appam's status within three or four days after discussions with German embassy counsel and the British owners. The ship, at Hampton Roads, was brought in by a prize crew amid federal libel proceedings.

Appam Washington State Department Germany Hampton Roads Polk Se

Mauretania Ready to Return to Owners

London February 24 The government announced in the House of Commons that the steamship Mauretania will be released from hospital duty and sent back to her owners. Cunarder Mauretania, sister ship of the torpedoed Lusitania, had served in Gallipoli and later in the Mediterranean hospital service.

London House of Commons Thomas J. MacNamara Admiralty Gallipoli Peninsula Mediterranean

Eastport Republicans Nominate Eldridge for Mayor

Eastport, Me Feb 24 Fred T Eldridge was nominated for Mayor at the Republican caucus tonight He has served as an Alderman and president of the Common Council.

Eastport Fred T Eldridge Common Council

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