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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1915
Page
3
The body of Walter S. Harding a farmer and woodsman aged unknown was found in his bed on the third floor of the Hotel Central 23 Green Street Boston. A bullet wound behind the car and a revolver beside the body indicate suicide.
An advertisement urges parents to prevent overstudy in growing children and ensure two hours daily outdoor activity. It recommends Dr Williams Pink Pills to restore color, appetite, and vigor, claiming they build blood and support rapid growth. The Dr Williams Medicine Co. offers free literature on blood and nerves.
Advertisement for Musterole ointment touts relief from sore throat bronchitis croup and other pains without blistering. Claims doctors and nurses endorse it and lists 25c 50c jars and a $2.50 hospital size from The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.
The American steamer Camino lost her rudder in a storm south of Sable Island and requires assistance. She sailed from San Francisco on December 5 and is said to carry supplies for the Belgians. The Canadian steamer Lady Laurier has been sent to help, with the Furness liner Kanawha standing by.
The Camino lay 150 miles south of Sable Island with the Lady Laurier expected to tow her into port. A government ordered rescue steamer has been dispatched and other vessels stand by at Tnand. Camino bound for Rotterdam, entered Panama Canal December 28 and reached New York January 8 for fuel before sailing January 9. Net tonnage 2086.
The Norwegian steamer Reime from Christiania to Boston and the Manchester Merchant from Portland to Manchester sought Halifax repairs after severe storm damage. Reime reported no dry clothing for 10 days and widespread flooding. the Manchester Merchant suffered rudder issues and ice on deck before reaching port.
Dr Codman defends a humorous cartoon as a critique of hospital practices at a Boston meeting on hospital efficiency. He explains the ring and humbug symbols, resigns as surgical section chair, and states Harvard dominates the field yet improvement is possible. Colleagues urge public understanding of the issue.
Yesterday afternoon President Frank L. Locke and Mrs. Locke welcomed members of the Young Men's Christian Union along with their young friends to an informal reception.
A formal vote approves surgery committee oversight for the year and places meeting management in the president’s hands. The society backs hospital efficiency through the end result system and authorizes a committee to study its practical application and report back with recommendations to the membership.
Three alarms drew the Everett fire department to Waters avenue as a sprinkler leak at the Cameron Appliance Company factory caused water to flow and set off central and street alarms. Thousands of residents gathered while neighbors reported bells from nearby boxes.
Portland Maine January 17 The annual report by Bishop Louis Walsh cites financial and spiritual progress of the Catholic diocese of Maine and notes that $2000 was sent to Belgian sufferers through statewide Catholic generosity.
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