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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1916
Page
18
Washington January 16 congressional leaders expect the protection of American life and property in Mexico to dominate the coming week's proceedings. The Santa Ysabel murders revive the issue and push aside European war debates as conservation bills and other legislation receive less attention.
Congressional debate focuses on intervention in Mexico and the Carranza government. Fletcher’s ambassador nomination faces Senate foreign relations committee review, with partisan tensions over Wilson’s recognition policy and Fall resolution. House and Senate action advances on conservation measures and a government ship purchase bill to create a 50 million dollar fund for vessel procurement and shipping regulation.
Christina Cusano 29 of Weymouth had been living in vacant houses and boxes for about 22 days after losing work and home. She was found last night in a state of collapse from cold and hunger while attempting to enter the Weymouth police station. She previously lived with her sister Francesca Zeoli on Middle Street.
A Tremont Temple gathering of over 2000 Americans denounces the U S failure to protest Germanys Belgium invasion. Speakers accuse Wilson of weakness and urge support for the Allied cause while singing God Save the King and Star Spangled Banner.
Dr MacArthur denounces the United States government over the Lusitania disaster and German agents. Other speakers from Britain France Russia condemn Germany as anti civilization while praising Allied aid and diplomatic efforts.
Mrs. G. Justus of Jersey City shares a letter praising Father John’s Medicine for her seven children and her husband. She credits the remedy with restoring her own severe cough and claims it strengthens the body to ward off colds and throat troubles, noting it is a pure food medicine free from opium and morphine.
The second week of the Italian loan opens with billboards and government buildings covered in lithographs as wealthy individuals, charitable societies, clubs and businesses subscribe. Luigi Orlando, head of the Italian steel combine, joins with 240000 lire deposit and promises more. Florence Milan Genoa host public meetings. First week total hits 100000000 lire.
Lieutenant-Commander Horace Oakley of the U S N died in New York after a week's illness from pneumonia. He served as engineer aboard the battleship Utah, which is stationed in southern waters.
Mild weather and premier ice on local ponds and reservoirs drew crowds for a weekend skating spree. People of all ages enjoyed pair skating, snap the whip, and the bustling scenes at Jamaica Pond and Boston playgrounds while police oversight was light.
Dr Richard C Cabot addressed the Arlington Street Church Men's Class on linking social services with hospitals. He described Massachusetts General Hospital follow up after discharge and the need to find work for disabled patients as vital as life saving surgery.
Edward W Taylor chief of Lexington fire department and Board of Selectmen announces the annual concert and ball of the Lexington Firemen's Relief Association postponed indefinitely in Lexington town hall. The delay honors S Myron Lawrence a Lexington selectman who died suddenly Saturday night.
Ex Representative Thomas A. Niland asks the Boston Finance Commission to probe toll collection methods in the East Boston tunnel. He alleges wholesale misuse of toll receipts has persisted for years and sent a letter to Commission Chairman John R. Murphy.
Thomas A. Niland of East Boston urges Hon John R Murphy chairing the Finance Commission to publically investigate toll collection on the East Boston tunnel. He cites reports of a $40 daily rise in toll receipts since cash registers were installed and asks justice for the public.
Dr Charles F Aked Mme Rosika Schwimmer and Ford peace board members fail to secure permits to travel home through Germany. German authorities block Nordic peace delegates 25 people seek return via North Sea deemed unsafe. Stockholm mayor Paul Lyndhagen warns he may lose position if stranded. Schwimmer urges Berlin to lift embargo citing inconvenience to expedition.
Max Adler, 75, a noted authority on municipal improvements, died suddenly of heart disease at his New Haven home early this morning. He was a prominent figure in urban development and public works.
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