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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
7
At the Moody Church in Chicago on February 25 Rev C I Schofield of New York condemned the low valuation of human life. He likened modern attitudes to ancient Rome where gladiators killed each other before a frenzied crowd.
An advertisement advising dyspeptics to avoid acidic foods and try moderate meals with a teaspoonful of bisulated magnesia after eating. It touts bisulated magnesia as the best food corrective and suggests neutralizing stomach acidity to prevent irritation. The piece argues against drug dosing and urges readers to obtain bisurated magnesia from a druggist and test the guidance.
Washington Feb 25 The Senate killed by tabling the Norris Clapp resolution calling on the Attorney General for information on the government’s agreement with New York New Haven Hartford RR for its separation from Boston Maine The sponsor Senator Norris accepted the action as final and will not pursue the resolution again.
Senate debate centers on a resolution urging the attorney general to disclose any agreement with the New Haven that could shield former officials from legal action or bar suits by stockholders. Debated amendments, votes, and claims tie the Boston & Maine reorganization to credit access and regional interests with a mass meeting backing Norris and Clapp.
Sheriff Snell of Rensselaer county filed in the county clerk's office an attachment and levy notice against Boston and Maine Railroad Company property in Troy The action was tied to a New York law firm's warrant for Walter and Irving Blumenthal holders of $10,000 notes due Feb 3 and not paid.
Boston and Maine Railroad announces a reorganization moving the Southern division headquarters to Concord New Hampshire and the Fitchburg division headquarters to Greenfield Massachusetts. H C Robinson and staff move by March 1 while the Fitchburg transfer occurs later with some dispatchers retained.
Chief Mullen of the Boston fire department ordered a detail of 16 men under District Chief Maurice Heffernan to attend the funeral of the late Lieutenant William H. Hughes of Engine 20 who was injured when a hose wagon overturned on Jan 14. The funeral from 7 Oakman Street Neponset at 2 o'clock with services at Trinity Congregational Church Walnut Street at 2 30. Superintendent Samuel Abbott of the Boston protective department ordered a detail to report to Chief Heffernan. Engine 20 members will be excused from duty to attend.
A commission reports to the General Court urging a solid granite or marble arch on Hancock avenue at Gettysburg. The 42 by 16 by 50 foot arch would overlook most of the field, with an 18 by 31 foot archway, stairways to a lookout, and explanatory arrows. No cost specified. references note Pennsylvania and New York memorials sizes.
Owen Chandler aged 42 of East Weymouth and a longtime credit man for Edwin Clapp Son shoe manufacturers, died at his home after a weeklong illness from heart disease.
Fire destroyed the Marshall greenhouses on Copeland street in Brockton on February 2 with an estimated loss of 19000 dollars. Heavy snow delayed fire apparatus arrival, hindering efforts to battle the blaze.
Charles E B Hussey was nominated for mayor at Biddeford Republican caucus tonight in a closely watched city race. He is contending with other candidates as the campaign enters its early phase.
An old health ad promotes Rad Salts for kidney flushing and bladder relief. It claims kidneys tire and clog like bowels, causing backache headaches and rheumatic pains. The remedy, made from grape and lemon acid with lithia, is said to flush and normalize kidney function, available in drug stores.
The steamer Sankaty, which delivered mails yesterday, made two attempts to depart the harbor but was driven back by the heaviest ice pack of the winter. It is thought the Sankaty will remain for several days as field ice extends several miles from the island.
London February 25 Mrs Kimme line Pankhurst leader of the suffragettes has written to the King asking him to receive a deputation from the Women's Social and Political Union to present their claim for parliamentary vote and their complaint of medieval and barbarous methods used by ministers to repress the women's revolt against deprivation of citizens rights.
In a letter she argues ministers avoid interviews, accusing them of betraying the women's cause and torturing its champions. She notes women denying male authority and urges the queen for an audience on behalf of sweated workers, white slaves, outraged children, and mothers facing disease.
Allen N. Drake of Buffalo urged a new advertising commission to evaluate honesty of copy before publication. He said advertisers who fund ads should unite to fight fraudulent claims, and that agents will detect false allegations by publishers at the 14th annual meeting of the Association of American Advertisers in Chicago.
Bliss Perry of Harvard addressed Harvard graduate school members in the Phillips Brooks House at Cambridge last night. He spoke on Memorable Teachers and shared personal reminiscences of former Harvard scholars and others. Professor
Mayor Curley met with Boston & Albany officials at City Hall to discuss two development proposals. The railroad would sell 70 feet of its Boylston and Exeter street fronts to allow a continuous storefront line. They oppose abandoning Back Bay yards but would consider electrification only beyond ten miles from Boston.
A Masonville, Delaware County dispatch reports Mrs. Mary Butts, former housekeeper for the late Jacob Oswell, found 75 in gold and bills secreted in tin cans in Oswell’s cellar. Oswell distrusted banks. the money is turned over to his estate.
Two orderlies of Major-General Boess, commander of the infantry brigade, were found dead on railroad tracks in MHISSE Germany after fleeing following an incident in which they harmed the general for waking late.
A brief promo notes another Torchy tale in the next Sunday Post Magazine. It asks if you are one of Sewell Ford’s admirers and invites you to join the throng.
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