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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1917
Page
2
The Chanson de la Saint Jean, a 16th century Savoy folk tune cited by Miss Dayton, is seen as strikingly modern in its themes by addressing social topics including the servant problem and related social dynamics.
On St Johns Day Miss Dayton presented a recital with mixed charm. The program included tunes and readings, with some original phrasing but lingering self consciousness. The audience was entertained and prospects for her future in the field look promising.
News from London says the American steamer Portland was abandoned water logged in the North Sea. The crew was landed by the Danish motor ship Brazilian and are safe.
Piraeus Greece January 9 ministers of the Entente powers delivered an ultimatum to the Greek government granting 48 hours to comply with demands in the December note by France Great Britain and Russia The ultimatum seeks guarantees against any extension of the revolutionary movement.
At Augsburg Philip Scheidemann said Germany would be foolish to seek peace by the current map. He argued the war map ignores losses in colonies and shipping and that any peace must preserve the territorial status quo.
Senator Malcolm E Nichols of Boston filed a bill in the Senate proposing a committee on financial planning to supervise expenditures of state departments and commissions.
A proposed measure would create a financial planning committee of Senate and House ways and means chairmen plus the supervisor of administration. Departments would file annual detailed budgets by Nov 1 and all appropriation requests by the fourth Wednesday in November. The Governor-elect would join deliberations and may offer supplemental recommendations. Legislators on the committee would receive 1000 dollars extra. the supervisor of administration would not.
Representative Lewis R. Sullivan proposes repeal of Boston’s sliding scale gas law. He argues Boston residents pay too much under the current price structure and calls for a reduction in gas prices.
Thomas O Hara, 22, wandered Castle Square with an automobile robe over his arm when Patrolman Daley stopped him. He admitted liquor impairment and inability to recall how he obtained the robe. The case was continued to allow police to locate the owner.
Elizabeth Trefey of 150A Sycamore Street Somerville received head injuries and stitches at Somerville Hospital after a tree limb struck her while she walked before 888 Broadway. City workers trimming a tree had just cut off the limb.
Boston markets see a surge of jack rabbits from Oklahoma sold at 40 to 60 cents each. Dressed rabbits weigh about four pounds and represent one of the cheapest meats in the market district today.
A Roxbury boy disappeared from his home after leaving a note for his mother stating he planned to commit suicide. Police urged anyone with information to contact local investigators as families and neighbors hope for a safe reunion.
Police search for 17 year old Samuel E Polit of 65 Lawn Street Roxbury after he left home. A note told his mother I am going to commit death by own action. He is about 5 feet 7 with dark hair eyes and prominent ears, last seen wearing a dark brown suit gray overcoat tan cap and black shoes. He attended English High School.
An 11 year old African ward Jericho Spieta aboard the schooner Estelle Kreiger has been barred from landing by immigration officials. He was signed as a cabin boy after being brought from Gold Coast ports to the United States for education. His guardian chief consented, but authorities ordered his return to Adda, Africa. The Kreiger soon sails to load cargo for Africa and the boy will go back.
Rev John Haynes Holmes of the Church of the Messiah in New York spoke to over 200 at a noonday King's Chapel meeting calling the modern religion a remnant religion. He cited Isaiah’s parable of the carpenter and the remnant image worshipped as God.
Alfred L. Maggi, Chelsea city engineer and superintendent of streets, resigns to take effect next Monday. Maggi has served Chelsea under former Mayor James H. Malone and earlier under Mayor Edward E. Willard.
A Cincinnati authority says a few drops of freezone applied to a corn or callus will lift it out with the fingers. The drug, sold for a small cost, provides a painless, non irritant treatment. The note notes high heels injuring many women.
Arguments before the Supreme Court on the Adamson act neared a close after an all day railroad counsel attack. Tomorrow the government will present its final statement and the suit will be submitted for decision. Law questions, merits and enactment were debated as justices questioned counsel.
Railroad attorneys Hines and Johnson attack Congress for enacting the eight hour wage law, calling it unconstitutional and a private interest transfer. They critique its application to mileage and private contracts and oppose federal intervention in labor disputes.
Dr Eliza Cahill told Boston Business League listeners that a woman's youth lasts until age about 46 to 50. She cites blondes aging slower than brunettes and contrasts temperaments across races, cities, and social classes, noting women ride an upward or downward curve rather than a flat line in physical, emotional, and mental aging.
The first of the season’s diplomatic dinners was hosted at the White House with Entente and neutral diplomats invited. A second dinner for central powers diplomats and neutrals is planned for January 16, replacing the usual reception abandoned since the war began, followed by a musicale.
Harvard will continue Munsterberg’s courses via Yale psychology staff. Roswell P. Angier will lead the Harvard psychology seminar in the second half year with two Harvard assistants. Langfeld and Dr. Leonard Troland, former Munsterberg associates, will cover the remaining courses.
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