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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1915
Page
3
Washington January 13 the naval appropriation bill agreed by the house appropriations committee provides for two battle dreadnoughts six torpedo boats three cruisers a sea going submarine a hospital ship a transport and a fuel ship at a total cost of 53 168 828 and an overall bill of 145 500 000 with 22 903 000 earmarked for new instruction.
The construction programme lags plan urged by Hobson yet includes two battleships and more auxiliary ships than Daniels expected. Padgett warns the committee is runny wild with appropriations as Hobson signals a floor fight for three battleships a battle cruiser and additional destroyers submarines. The bill seeks $3 000 000 more than Navy Department estimates due to a battleship sale proceeds from Mississippi Idaho.
Four women victims of a smashup in the new Boylston street subway were reported to be recovering, as were two employees connected with the case. The first accident in the new tunnel produced no very serious results with several men and women badly hurt and others less seriously when two cars crashed yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
They fault Motorman Arthur Hilley of the Reservoir car, citing signal lights set against him and offering no other cause for the crash. Passengers including Mrs Teresa Fleming and Miss Gladys Fleming suffered injuries, with others treated for cuts and a broken nose as ambulances and police aided at Oak Square and Cambridge paths.
Dr John A Ceconil medical inspector told the Young Men's Christian Union that girls swapping gum and men sharing pipes are health risks. He warned of germ laden dust on gum and possible contagion from shared pipes, urging preventive measures.
Fire Commissioner Grady appointed two district chiefs. William J. Gaffey, captain of Engine 138, and Michael Walsh, captain of Engine 23, will gain 500 dollars yearly. Gaffey led civil service exam scores. Walsh ranked third. Gaffey served 34 years in the Boston fire department, 19 as captain. Walsh over 30 years, about 22 as captain.
Yale edged Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5 to 3 in overtime after a 2-2 tie at end of regulation. Heron scored twice for Yale and Coward added a key goal for Tech while Johnson's goaltending preserved Yale’s rally to claim the victory in New Haven.
Don Carlos Melendes was chosen president of Salvador with Alfonso Quinonez as vice president. The election ended yesterday with virtually no opposition and broad satisfaction expressed by members of all political parties.
Detroit beauty physician Miss Alice Whitney shares a cheap home mixture to darken gray hair and promote growth. Mix one ounce bay rum, a small box Barbo Compound, and gly cerine with half a pint of water. apply twice weekly until desired shade.
Police Commissioner O Meara weighs adequate protection near Simmons College and the Conservatory of Music for women students. The Mayor also considers detailing Constable Anna Steinauer to patrol the Fenway area after reports of continued harassment of female students.
Mayor Curley expresses strong faith in Mrs Steinauer's skill as a distributor of mashers and similar items and believes she could efficiently tidy up the district in a short time.
The mayor, speaking after a conference with Simmons College president Henry W Lefavour and New England Conservatory manager Ralph N Flanders, said he may send Mrs Steinauer to the district. He reported the police commissioner refused to install a signal box at Fenway Louis Pasteur avenue, citing no arrests in the area and noting the cost of placing the box would be $2500.
Commissioner O'Meara doubted the need for the cost while Mayor Curley after Lefavour and Flanders left authorized a $2500 expenditure for a police box at the new site.
The Hotel Nottingham in Back Bay changes hands as J P McDonald formerly of the Lenox Hotel leases the property from receivers, signaling new management.
The Pere Marquette Council Knights of Columbus held its annual ladies night in St. Augustine's Hall South Boston last night. Governor Walsh Mayor Curley and state K of C officials attended as guests of honor.
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