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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1917
Page
18
Relatives of Mary Josephine Ridge a 19 year old of 32 Massasoit street Waltham say they will file with the State Board of Health charges that her death was due to neglect while she was a patient in a private Waltham hospital during a time the State paid ten dollars weekly for her care.
An Irish girl scalded in a Waltham restaurant last March died after a seven month hospital stay and disputed care. Her aunt claims poor nursing and unsanitary conditions while the state paid her board, later moving her to St Elizabeth's Hospital where she died. Dr. Cousens denies neglect and cites tuberculosis upon arrival.
The Berlin Lokal Anzeiger defends American war munitions deliveries to belligerents in a half column tied to Ambassador Gerard's remarks at an American association dinner. It cites The Hague convention allowing neutral arms shipments and notes German reps opposed altering this clause while praising Gerard's comments.
At the Waldorf Astoria New York the National Automobile Show hosts 400 leaders of the industry including pioneers Elwood Hayes Alexander Winton Ransom Olds and William Durant. Mitchell and Mercer displays feature five extra car luxuries and new body refinements.
Charles E Belatty of H B Humphrey Advertising tells B Y M C Union that Boston Post offers unmatched attention attracting front page advertising. He notes Post has the largest morning circulation and guarantees front or back page presence unlike Philadelphia Chicago or New York papers.
Boyd Fisher urged advance money or meal tickets to beginners at the Employment Managers' Association annual dinner at the Hotel Lenox. He argued that high hiring costs stem from resignations when workers lack funds to nutrition, urging start help with meals. Officers for the next year were elected: President Dale G. Steely, VPs Philip Reilly H L Gardner W A Hawkins, Secretary Ralph Wells, Treasurer E O Callaghan. Retiring President Charles M. Lawrence presented Wells a gold watch.
Homer Rodeheaver was found not guilty by Judge Emery Grover in Dedham District Court over a Wellesley collision last Tuesday. Government witnesses said he drove on the wrong side. Rodeheaver and two companions testified he drove slowly on the right. The judge accepted their account and acquitted him.
The Retail Trade Board of the Boston Chamber of Commerce passed resolutions to close most large stores tomorrow between 2 and 3 p m in respect to Ralph Huntington White owner of the R H White Company His funeral will be held at the Old South Church during that hour
The Retail Trade Board of the Boston Chamber of Commerce declares sorrow at the death of Ralph H White founder of the R H White Company. It urges affiliated stores to close Thursday Jan 11 1917 from 2 to 3 pm and records the sympathy for his family and business associates. A list of stores signifying early intent to close is given including W A Bacon Co Butler's Conrad & Co Filene's Gilchrist Houghton & Dutton Jordan Marsh Leopold Morse Macalliar Parker Macgrane Houston F P OConnor Paine Furniture Otto J Piehler Shepard Norwell A Shuman E Slattery R H Stearns C F P Hovey & Co.
The Bulletin of New Bargains lists extensive discounts across women's apparel and accessories. Dress hats, sweaters, petticoats, corsets, and jackets are paired with midrange prices. home goods include fabrics, gloves, scarves, rugs, and clocks. The sale emphasizes imported items and a wide price reduction event.
Birthday bargains announced for Serge and Poplin dresses to hats and ribbons. Wide array of clothing and housewares with deep discounts including coats, dresses, gowns, linens, ribbons, writing paper, and accessories across both buildings. Regular prices shown next to sale items with values ranging from fractions of a dollar to several dollars. Watch for a new bargain bulletin daily.
An historical advertisement notes a stage show titled Freed from Worms with mark estimated at 1851, signaling a period performance. The brief item highlights a venue or production date connected to a mid nineteenth century event.
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