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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1915
Page
8
Mayor Curley approved changes to street names in Dorchester. Copley Highway to Redfield Street, Cottage Terrace to Robey Street, and Dix Place to Dore Street in the South End district.
A testimonial advertisement offers a method to restore natural hair color without dyes. Mrs Mary K Chapman claims a scientific method works for gray or faded hair and invites readers to send name, address, and a two cent stamp to receive full instructions. Office listed as 292 N Grosvenor Bldg Providence R I.
A vintage advertisement touts MUSTEROLE as a clean white ointment of mustard oil and home simples. It claims quick relief for sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches and various aches with a cool soothing glow and no blisters. Available in 25¢ 50¢ jars and a $2.50 hospital size from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
In Frankfort a two month old girl suffered a severe rash on her cheeks and scalp with itching and bleeding. After trying two ointments with no relief, a paper advertisement led to a free Cuticura sample and full treatment. The baby’s face and head healed. Signed Mrs. Claude Cox October 16, 1914.
On February 25 in Frank Washington legal action the defense argued before the Supreme Court that Leo M. Frank should be freed due to mob violence during his 1913 trial and the court losing jurisdiction as he was absent when the verdict was rendered in the Mary Phagan murder case in Atlanta Georgia.
Louis Marshall of New York began the opening argument and will resume tomorrow with Georgia representatives to be heard. The court weighs an appeal of the Georgia federal court's refusal to intervene. Marshall argues coercion claims about a trial absence and due process under the 14th amendment. Justice Holmes notes concern over mob violence in the case.
The body found in the 70 foot shaft of the West First Street Dorchester tunnel was identified as James Reardon. The Charlestown man, 27, resided at 4 Monument Square prior to the fatal incident.
Advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for all stomach troubles and invites readers to try a free sample by mail. Claims include improved digestion after meals, relief from belching, sour risings, and loss of appetite, with a price of 50 cents at druggists.
A 2 1/2 year old boy picked up by a police officer on Hanover Street remains unnamed. Foreigners had sought a home for him at the Chardon Street institution. the child does not speak but seems to understand. He is neatly dressed in a red jersey suit with cap, black shoes and stockings, with rosy cheeks blue eyes blonde hair and fair skin.
President Wilson will decide tomorrow at a Cabinet meeting whether to convene a special Senate session after March 4 to consider the Colombian and Nicaraguan treaties. Several advisers oppose the move, but the administration seeks ratification and may order the session.
The foreign relations committee was briefed that Colombia fears delays in ratifying the treaty and may protest to powers. The pact includes a 25 million dollar U S payment for losses from Panama Canal zone seizures. The Nicaragua treaty is also sought for ratification to unlock funds for the canal route with Panama Canal opening planned in July.
Ciret notes St Pauls Branch Illinois reports class initiation planned for Friday evening April ninth. A whist party in Cathedral Hall Thursday April eighth to aid E B A bed fund at St Elizabeths Hospital. Immaculate Conception choir Everett March seventeenth concert in Whittier Hall to aid charity. Lecture on Mary Magdalen in Oberammergau. Retreat for postal workers May twenty eighth to thirty first at Blessed Gabriel Monastery Brighton. Rev Robert Swickerath discusses Woman under Paganism and Neo Paganism with ongoing Thursday lectures on chapters in the History of Womanhood.
A group of fishermen in blue jerseys visited the City Hall annex asking about a supposed ban on fish sales at the packet fleet’s bargain counter. Dr. Mahoney, chair of the Board of Health, said no retail ban exists but urged handling changes to keep fish covered and dust free. He proposed a shelter at the wharf. the fishermen agreed to comply.
The note invites readers to follow the Personalities Page in the upcoming Sunday Post for features on notable people and interviews.
A crowded scene at a tax office had hundreds waiting in line to file their income tax statements. Deputy Marshal Ruhl assisted as Collector Malley predicted refunds and a higher volume than last year. Filing deadline looms for exemptions and refunds petitions.
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