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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
6
The tango has entered medical science as physicians brace for tango nerves a new phase of the craze. Dancing master J Jefferson Richards notes the condition arises when tango dancers lean too heavily on one another causing nerve strain and discomfort among participants.
Mr. Richards told his class he developed a supposed new illness named tango nerve after studying the effects of tango on the human body. He cited a specialist who is researching the impact of the dances while noting that young ladies leaning on him may have contributed to the condition.
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Dr. Charles W. Eliot at a Tremont Temple conference praised Japan's family continuity tradition. He warned the American nation is losing sight of the duty to marry and have children, a value he attributed to the first son’s moral obligation in Japanese society.
About 200 Americans and Japanese attended a Boston conference organized by the Japanese Society of Boston, the Japan Club of Harvard, and the Naniwa Club. Governor Walsh supported the event honoring Erwin H. Walcott and Okakura Kakuzo, with President J Randolph Coolidge Jr. presiding.
One of the season’s most brilliant weddings will take place Monday afternoon at Emmanuel Church Boston. Miss Frances Sturgis daughter of Mrs Russell Sturgis Jr of 386 Commonwealth avenue will marry Franklin H Clark formerly of Flushing L I and now of Boston Clark an electrical engineer is 21 and the bride to be is 3 years younger.
The Boston Theatre lease held by Frohman and Harris expires January 31 but has been extended, keeping the current attraction The Whip running through February. The arrangement preserves the performance timetable and ensures continued engagement at the venue.
For the first time, the Governor's Council began open meetings at the motion of Lieutenant Governor Barry. The council set the Gardner State colony superintendent salary at 3500, naming Dr. Charles E. Thompson as the new superintendent. An appropriation of 3050 for traveling expenses for House and Senate members was approved.
Alfred S. Byers alias Stepson Smith claiming Worcester address 45 Salem Street was arrested as a fugitive from justice on two larceny charges. He is wanted for $225 and $100 thefts. The prisoner was turned over to Worcester police by Inspectors Mart and Conway.
Harold P. Mitchell a stockman for the Union News Company at South station married Mary A. Hare last evening. The ceremony was held at the bride’s sister’s residence at 18 Dresden circle West Somerville and was officiated by Rev. George S. Anderson pastor of the Highland Congregational Church.
Miss Bertha W. Rogers of Somerville was appointed supervisor of the apprentices at the State Normal School in Worcester. She will assume duties February 1.
An advertisement promotes Sargol tablets as a fat producing aid for thin individuals. It claims artificial nutrition can convert sugars and starches into nourishment, with reported gains of ten to twenty five pounds per month. The copy urges use with meals, notes a drugstore sale, and includes a weight increase guarantee.
Governor Walsh announced his first three executive council picks. Philip Nichols of Newton becomes editor of changes in the general laws replacing Fisher Ames. Frank P. Newkirk of Easthampton is reappointed to the State Board of Agriculture. Special Justice Charles S. Sullivan of Charlestown Municipal Court becomes justice of the court replacing Henry W. Bragg. Sullivan, 38, Charlestown native, Boston University graduate, has served in the House and Senate and as first special justice.
Smoke filled the Malden District Court as officials and spectators searched the building for a fire. A boy, John Hanley, found smoke issuing from a basement closet, traced to cigarette stubs tossed in by unknown parties. Fire Chief Henry C. Bacon alerted the department, and officials secured court documents during the scare.
Franklin Matthews of Columbia School of Journalism at Cornell called Captain Robert F. Scott the foremost reporter of modern times. He said Scott was born a reporter and died one, and that England should honor his memory like Nelson. Matthews cited Scott’s dying words as epitomizing the journalist’s spirit.
An overheated furnace in a wing of the Charles H. Bond homestead at Cliftondale square Cliftondale caused a blaze yesterday morning. The interior was destroyed and damage reached $10,000. Frederick L. Stearns occupied the residence. his wife is Bond’s daughter.
In a series of perilous sea incidents, the British schooner Greta is believed sunk after being towed to Vineyard Haven with a dismasted hull. Captain C A Berriman and five crewmen from Greta were rescued. two ships further reported crews saved near Nantucket Sound from the John Paul, including two captains and several seamen, while one crew member, John Thorr, died of exposure.
A large stable and its poultry feed stock on H. R. Luther’s Willow Dene poultry farm in Hingham burned yesterday morning. Estimated loss reaches 4000 dollars, insured. No animals were on site. eight adjacent poultry houses were saved by the fire department’s efforts.
Alfred S Bruno aged 46 of Hotel Commonwealth was arrested in Woonsocket by Inspectors Gledry and Linton for forging the indorsement of George W Reed of Barristers Hall to a $75 check Bruno attached to the National Mercantile Agency declares the arrest a mistake.
George W. Lussier aged 6 of 16 Claremon Street West Somerville died in Somerville hospital from a fractured skull after a skylight blown from a roof during Monday's high wind struck him. An operation was performed in a bid to save his life.
Mayor Edward IX Willard of Chelsea rushed from breakfast on hearing a fire alarm and put out a blaze threatening Mrs. Jane McMorrow’s home at 126 Franklin Avenue near the mayor’s residence.
Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets offer a liver tonic and laxative made from vegetables and olive oil, rivaling calomel without harmful after effects. The sugar coated tablets, sold as Dr. Edwards' Oliva Tablets, claim to spare readers from griping salts or castor oil after use. 10¢ and 25c per box from The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus, Ohio, and all druggists.
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