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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1916
Page
16
Paris dispatch reports The Matin says Anglo French aviation chiefs will confer once a month in Paris to achieve unity of direction in the military air services of the allies.
The board resolves to discontinue the Philadelphia and Boston Stores, offer for sale the lease, all fixtures and the entire stock of men's and young men's clothing at a price sacrifice to insure quick disposal.
Secretary Lansing urged the Italian ambassador to disarm the Giuseppe Verdi now in New York. The United States seeks removal of two three inch guns before the liner departs unarmed on its return voyage, with a formal reply awaited.
The ambassador met twice at the State Department with Counsellor Polk and later Mr. Lansing. The United States will adhere to its policy opposing mounting guns on passenger vessels in U S ports. Italy may resist this stance though under international law merchant ships may arm for defence.
Interest in the old Confederate flag stored at the city clerk's office since 1907 was revived as Emma T. Ory of the Ladies Confederate Memorial Association of New Orleans requested the flag be turned over to the group.
The 2th annual Boston Poultry Pet Stock and Pigeon Show opens at 10 in the Mechanics building with thousands of birds penned. Noted exhibitor Maurice Delano of Vineyard Haven brings a long entry list as exhibits arrive from across Massachusetts and the Midwest. Secretary Frank H. Robie predicts the biggest show yet in Boston.
A mysterious fire damages docks coal pockets and storehouses at the U S submarine base on the Thames River near New London Conn The blaze threatens torpedoes tonopah and other vessels are moved to safety while Fulton and six submarines remain at the yard Officials withheld full details of the incident with reports of up to seventy thousand dollars in destroyed torpedoes unconfirmed
Fifty students of the Ford peace expedition leave The Hague for Rotterdam to sail tomorrow on the Noordam for New York. About 100 Americans remain, planning to sail January 16, while the permanent peace board stays with the neutral delegation.
Postmaster Murray was informed yesterday by President Elliott of the New Haven road that the terminal company in control of South station was unable to allow the post office department any additional room there for the purpose of a mail terminal. This will oblige the postal authorities to seek a site outside the station for the terminal.
A bill filed by Representative Rowley of Brookline for Albert C Nyhen of the Brookline health department seeks pasteurization of all milk used for food or drink in cities and towns and forbids the sale of unpasteurized milk.
Mazie Hartford a well dressed young woman from Boston faces $500 bail after insisting a diamond ring she wore at Broadway trotteries belongs to her. Hal Holton claiming to be a British government purchasing agent appeared as a reluctant complainant, and she awaits bond in jail.
Miss Hartford, visiting Boston from East Newton Street, Boston, went to Broadway with Holton and a friend. After a dispute over a $200 ring found on her finger she was arrested and jailed after resisting police escorts. she claims the ring was hers and says she came to look for work and sought a night of adventure.
Angelo Sarto, the sole brother of the late Pope Pius X, has died in Rome at age 79. He served for years as postmaster in the village of Grazie and was known for his long service in local duty.
Dr. George S. C. Badger told the Boston Health Week conference at the YMCA that many school children and young workers go to school or work without breakfast, comparing it to running a car without gasoline. He urged that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Dr Badger and Dr Richard M Smith spoke on child care from birth to age two. Smith urged early vaccination and a regular routine while critiquing prepared foods and baby shows. Badger discussed breast milk, gentle feeding, and heat risks in the second summer to protect infants.
Newton Malden Everett Cambridge Somerville Chelsea and Boston Y M C A s form the Greater Boston Y M C A League and will stage the third indoor meet of the season at the Boston association gym tonight for junior ages 14 to 16 and senior ages 16 to 19.
Doan’s Kidney Pills are extolled as a cure for rheumatic joint pain and kidney trouble. The ad features George Dunning, a retired naval officer from 470 Medford Street, claiming relief after using about a dozen boxes.
Appeals for money for the orphans of French soldiers were made at Mrs. Alexander Cochrane's home at 257 Commonwealth Avenue yesterday afternoon before many Boston society members. The effort raised 800 dollars on the spot.
Miss F. M. Schofield and Miss Ellinor Fell organized the movement Orphelmat Des Armees in America, with committees in eastern cities. Miss Elizabeth S. Crafts, Boston branch chair, said about $800 was collected yesterday and roughly $3000 has been sent to Allan Forbes, treasurer, at the State Street Trust Company.
The Dawes Hotel on Ash Street in South End welcomed temporary residents at ten to fifteen cents a day. Dedication events drew Mayor Curley, Overseer of the Poor Franklin Daly and social workers, with Henry M. Dawes and William T. Abbott of Chicago among trustees present.
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