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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1916
Page
16
A Sunday newspaper feature spotlights the duo Pop and Me in a vivid color spread. The article discusses their appearance, style, and the public reception, noting the visual impact of the colors used and the playful tone of the piece.
The House advanced a substitute bill for reckless driving and drunk driving, setting a $20 minimum fine and possible imprisonment on second offenses. Second offenses bring 30 days to two years in jail and license forfeiture, with at least one to five years before renewal. The original and substitute bills were postponed for printing. The session also featured a dispute over a Lodge letter during debate on Gulf Sandy Bay breakwater resolutions.
George Fillmore Reed of Lexington a noted Mason and former Lexington Minute Men major died at his Parker Street home after a long illness. A lawyer by training he practiced in Waltham and was active in Massachusetts Masonic circles serving as marshal in Simon W. Robinson Lodge and recently honored with a lodge jewel. He led the Lexington Minute Men in 1914 and 1915 and was prominently connected with the Grange and the Elks. Funeral services will be held at his home tomorrow afternoon.
The Senate unanimously ratified the treaty placing Hayti under a U S protectorate. The United States would control Hayti finances and police, safeguard its territorial integrity, and aid resource development. The Haytien Congress approved the pact as American naval forces oversee its implementation amid a chaotic history with multiple upheavals.
The article warns heavy meat intake strains kidneys and causes backache headache and other symptoms. It urges reducing meat for indoor workers and cites Casper Singerman of 76 Lexington Ave who says Dean's Kidney Pills cured his lumbago after neglect.
Rear Admiral Austen M. Knight told the House naval committee that new construction will be limited this year by the nation's shipyards and facilities. He urged an immediate inquiry to measure capacity and to plan expanding programs each year until the U S Navy becomes the strongest afloat. The admiral said the program is big because the country must be defended.
Admiral Knight details a plan to raise the fleet to 19295 ships, arguing for rapid construction to counter simultaneous Atlantic and Pacific threats. He warns of possible combinations against the U.S including England, favors six battleship cruisers and eight scouts, fortress at Caledora Island, Guam upgrades, air base with floating drydock, and opposes a submarine cordon along coasts.
Bulb salesmen from Holland reached the United States Hotel yesterday with bulbs for early spring planting. The arrival marks a seasonal push from the dykes lands as shipments come into the hub for distribution.
Laina KE Kaitila, 23, the only woman to complete a Boston school of citizenship course, has earned American citizenship and civil service eligibility through her determined study. Her progress has drawn praise from Boston public school officials.
A Finnish immigrant born 1893 describes arriving alone, learning English, and pursuing education through Newton and East Boston programs. She worked as a houseworker while studying stenography and citizenship, leading to citizenship papers and eligibility for a civil service exam. She emphasizes pride in becoming a U.S. citizen.
Patrolman George T. Barrington of the Cambridge police faces a calendar quirk as he marks his 15th birthday today though he is 64. The piece notes leap year timing and the idea that the calendar loses a day every century, suggesting he will reach his 16th birthday but remain 64.
Eight year old Hollis V Mosher sues the estate of Mrs Lillian B Aldrich over two dogs described as brindle Boston terriers both bearing license 78. Mosher alleges a dog attacked him on Harvard avenue near Glenville avenue on Feb 17 1915 causing lip and cheek bites.
Mrs. George D. Pike testifies ownership of a dog matching the Aldrich dog’s license description as “Lady Wiggles.” A servant for Ruby asserts Ruby was at home after 8:30 a m. Grace True says Ruby stayed indoors 9 to 11 50 am while nursing Mrs Aldrich. Dr Garland places all three dogs in the bedroom Feb 17. Belle Mudge confirms Ruby at Mrs Aldrich’s home with no name on the collar. Case resumes this morning.
The Rev. Floyd Carr of Roslindale Baptist Church will speak to Technology students at MIT Forum. The talk, under the Technology Christian Association, will address Fraternalism vs Socialism.
At the Twenty Century Club in Joy Let, the Imperialist League urged passage of the Philippine bill by the House and condemned the Scrap of Paper doctrine. President Ifield Storey warned Americans against abandoning rights and spoke against race prejudice in government service, while officers were elected including treasurer David Askins Jr and secretary Erving Parsons.
John W. Trickey of Lexington files an equity suit in the Supreme Judicial Court against Edward J. Mc Ginn of Woburn, an alleged unlicensed money lender. Trickey seeks voiding of a $388 note dated April 1, 1915, charging he paid 8 percent monthly and alleging small loan law violations. He notes prior $2066 loan with 3 percent monthly interest was canceled, claims total receipts from Mc Ginn amount to $311 with $72 in charges. A Middlesex suit on the $383 is pending with judgment due March 3. he asks for voidance and injunction against further suits. The case is set for March 7.
Dr. Franklin S. Newell of Harvard Medical School will deliver the second lecture in a Women’s Municipal League health series at 6 Marlboro Street. The talk titled Obstétric Problems of Boston will begin at 4:30 PM, with Mrs. William Lowell Putnam as committee chairman.
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