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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1915
Page
3
In Miss Vining's Beacon column last week she admits authorship of a piece and declares no shame. The dialogue shifts to matrimony with cautions about young men pursuing love, mothers judging partners, and a Dorchester woman's request for stories about women who run a house.
Noted actress Madame Rose recommends a home hair growth mix in a Chicago interview. Mix half a pint of water with bay rum a small box of Barbo Compound and a quarter ounce glycerine. Apply to the scalp two or three times weekly to promote growth and improve softness and gloss.
A chaotic excerpt from a 1900s newspaper features Rheumasalts ads and a rambling clash between editor Florett a Vining and Post War correspondent. It traces a heated debate on love marriage and gender roles with vivid local characters and a Beacon office chase through Hull Massachusetts.
In a physician backed view, the public showed wide involvement in rescue efforts as medical experts noted a strong capacity for resistance amid ongoing relief work.
In Rome 600 injured await care in hospitals and shelters as rescuers search debris. Pope’s aid reaches bishops worldwide and 20 million lire has been donated. Refugees total about 7500 with 2000 injured. property losses may exceed 300 million lire. Aftershocks ease but villagers fear further quakes in the quake zone.
Washington January 18 The American Red Cross waited for a Rome reply on whether US aid could be accepted for earthquake survivors. Ambassador Page reported Italy would not take foreign assistance due to the international situation. Embassy observers counted vast devastation across a 30 mile region with 25 000 killed and wounded. Foreign sympathy is acknowledged but aid is not being accepted.
Queen Helena dispatches a trainload of clothes medicines foodstuffs to Avezzano Italy. Count Campello in waiting will distribute the aid and also disburse a large sum of money for the succor of the needy.
Avezzano January 18. Military authorities report continued looting attempts and impose strict measures. Last night two thieves trying to break into the former Bank of Naples house were shot.
Postmaster Murray appointed Gilbert T. Manson superintendent of the Boulevard postal station at 1500 dollars a year. Manson, brother in law of Assistant District Attorney Thomas D. Lavelle, has served as examiner of stations since 1906 and in the postal service over 16 years. Walter I. Gerrold, the former superintendent, was transferred to the central office.
Rome on January 18 reports at least 5000 injured from the quake zone arriving by train. Many more expected as wounded are tended by locals including the wife of Ricciotti Garibaldi. Deaths occur on incoming trains and some victims are taken to Naples.
The council voted to retain Attorney John T. Hughes as special counsel for the Supreme Court writ of error appeal by Daniel J. Kiley. Some members questioned city liability for fees if officials are not from the Corporation Counsel’s office, while others protested potential civil action to recoup costs. John A. Coulthurst was absent ill. Councillor Woods also announced personal fee plans with John P. Feeney.
Mayor Curley ordered free municipal lodgings on Blossom and West Brookline streets but rooms were not prepared last night. Homeless demand soared with 380 housed at Hawkins street and 128 at Way street. Officials expect Blossom street house by Thursday or Friday and West Brookline for women by Wednesday night.
Judge Baker of the Boston Juvenile Court urged the need for a department for defective delinquents to be treated kindly while safeguarding themselves and society from the consequences of their weaknesses at a Boston City Federation meeting in Lorimer Hall yesterday.
The London Daily Telegraph reports an Army unit's officers auctioned three Philip Morris cigarette packets on the field. After selling the first two packets they decided to auction the individual cigarettes in the last packet and the final cigarette sold for £7 3s 9 44d, about $34.58.
Reports from Avezzano describe remarkable rescues after destruction. A lieutenant of engineers named Cerri Eville located his mother’s residence and freed her after seven hours. A mother led women to save her daughter trapped by walls, with the young woman surviving four days without food. Many found dead, some burned. at Cappelle a 65 year old man was saved briefly before dying two hours later.
Italian deputies and Red Cross workers assist in the Avezzano disaster zone. Deputy Ruins organizes first aid squads. Deputy Bissolati ascends to Rendinara to aid and rescue worshippers buried in the destroyed village church. Residents receive improvised medical care and bread from camps in Magliano di Marsi.
A large amount of clothing and about $68 in cash for Belgian refugees arrived at Belgian Relief Headquarters on Boylston Street yesterday. The South Friendly Society, a major contributor, gave 10 items of baby clothing through Mrs Myles Standish.
Freda Brown of Revere told by Judge Murray in Police Court yesterday to inform police of the names of one or more blackguards selling hypnotic drugs in the South End. The judge gave her a chance to come forward with the information.
Adjutant General Charles H. Cole urged mandatory or voluntary militia training, arguing it benefits youth and is essential to national welfare. He spoke last evening about the lasting value and necessity of such training for the country.
At the Sons of American Revolution annual meeting in Copley Plaza speakers urged expanding the militia for trained troops in war. Adjutant General Cole blamed travel costs for small units while James M. Beck and Thomas E. Greene praised forefathers and America as a peacemaker.
Dent Wilson spoke on the war policy as General President James M. Montgomery and President Edmund H. Talbot addressed the audience. The Knox trophies were awarded with the battleship trophy for expert marksmanship going to the T. S. S. Wreming, Captain James H. Glennon accepting it.
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