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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
3
Boston and all points on the New Haven railroad experience the east bound freight embargo for the first time. The measure, adopted to relieve congestion, now covers the entire system, including Boston, with the embargo effective today.
The extension eases some relief but keeps most freight under embargo. East of the Hudson, shipments escape the ban while westbound routes still face congestion. New Haven reports 60,000 cars idle, up from 46,000 at the embargo’s start, indicating limited easing. Exemptions include live stock perishable goods foodstuffs feed coal coke petroleum in tank cars and newsprint. Weather note recalls a year-ago snow scene and a 39 degree high.
Lieutenant Ronald J. McDonald of Engine 4 resigns after 20 days in office to return to the ranks as a private. He cites a wish to be near his home at 1776 Columbia road South Boston and will forfeit $400 yearly in salary.
The Boston lieutenant considers retracting his resignation as engine driver in South Boston after his wife Mrs. McDonald urged reversal and Fire Commissioner Grady offered help under rules. The Civil Service Commission has not acted, with a decision due by this morning. Meanwhile advertising tests cite newspaper reach and impact for retailers like Liggett stores.
Edward Mitchell of Liggett's told Central New England Rexall Club that ninety six percent of all country purchases come through advertising. He described Liggett's methods to reach the public and promote store offerings and praised the Post for its tremendous circulation and results.
The first case under the 1913 corrupt practices act began in Superior Court before Justices Fox Jenny and McLaughlin. Representative Joseph M Levenson of Chelsea is charged with spending more than the legal $100 for his election. Six witnesses testified for about $40 of the sum, with 20 more planned by Quigley forces.
Washington Democrats headed by Peter I. Tague plan to attend the Northern Club of Charlestown’s second annual ball in Roughan Hall. The event features two halls, separate dance committees, and a large reception panel chaired by John W. Gleavy with John J. Gillis as chairman of the hall committee assisted by Leary and Kelly.
Matthew A Schmidt was sentenced in Los Angeles to life in prison for the murder tied to the Times building bombing five years ago. A stay of execution was set to January 24 to allow time for an appeal.
Governor McCall yesterday reappointed six officials ousted by ex Governor Walsh and named who was ousted by the ex governor. He also sent six new appointees to the council.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Laurence Cain, who suffered a cerebral hemorrhage on an elevated train, left City Hospital and returned home at 22 Waumbeck Street Roxbury last night. At 64 he is the second oldest by service, appointed in 1878 and set to retire automatically in May upon turning 65.
In San Francisco on January 12 Floyd Peyser, a dishonorably discharged sailor, killed Mrs. Marjorie Hill and her mother Mrs. G W Evans and sister Mrs. Irene White before shooting himself. The case follows a fatal domestic motive tied to his alleged infatuation.
A concise claim explains colds stem from disordered blood and inadequate nutrition rather than weather. It urges fat foods in changing seasons to distribute heat and promote resilience, recommending Scott's Emulsion for strengthening the blood and preventing sickness.
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