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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1915
Page
2
Antrim New Hampshire January 22 David H Goodel l aged 80 former Governor of New Hampshire from 1889 to 1891 well known cutlery manufacturer and prominent state figure dies in Antrim. He was famed for his strong stance against saloons and liquor sales.
In fall 1911 at age 77 Governor Goodell wed Emma S McCloy 48. The McCoy family is long established in the region. Antrim was dry while Hillsboro, his birthplace, was wet. Goodell posted every male in Antrim on a blacklist to curb liquor sales, a move that included clergy. He attended Brown University, served in the legislature, and led as governor after a record vote in 1888.
Providence reports two additional herds infected with foot and mouth disease to federal authorities. A 22 cow herd lies at Pocasset farm and a second four cow group is at a Pawtucket slaughterhouse.
An advertisement claims rheumatism relief from Eimer and Amend patent medicine N Y 2861. It notes the product is recommended by users and sold by reliable druggists.
After the dedication ceremonies, searchlights from the USS Chester at Charlestown Navy Yard illuminated the north and east faces of the 500 foot granite tower. The four hour display bathed the structure in light and was visible for miles, making a striking finale.
The morning exercises featured a guarded clash between Mayor Curley and the Merchant Marine bill backed by President Wilson, with Collector Billings defending the measure. In the Boston Custom House ceremony, Elmer J. Bliss led the dedication honoring merchants and a $1,805,000 tower project, amid praise from Governor Walsh Cardinal O Connell and others, as Curley asserted opposition to the president's policy. The event drew merchants, state officials, clergy, and the aged mother of Collector Billings among the onlookers.
The gallery crowd expressed great satisfaction as her son prepared to become the first collector to occupy the tower. Attending were the tower committee led by Jerome Jones with Robert Peabody Wallace Pierce Elwyn Preston and Andrew Webster. Also present were former port collectors Winslow Warren George Lyman and Edwin Curtis.
Major Henry I Higginson opposes widening Exchange street and proposes wooden block paving with one electric car line diverted through Devonshire street. State Street Trust Company would fund the block paving. The street commissioners stick to widening. Mayor Curley asks Corporation Counsel to seek a loan authorization for widening.
Boston police seek Louis Stein a five year old of 5 Parkman Street West End believed drowned in the Charles River after vanishing Thursday morning while he went out to play. His parents Mr and Mrs Max Stein report his disappearance and search continues.
The advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures piles in six to fourteen days. Druggists refund money if it fails to relieve itching burning bleeding or protruding piles. First application supposedly provides relief. Social note.
Governor Walsh says urgent legislation is needed to allow Boston and Maine trustees to prevent disintegration and readjust relations with subsidiary lines. He notes a bill will be submitted to the General Court after discussions with Judge Knowlton and Public Service Commission members, who discussed its general aim. The Governor plans to present the measure through his office and let it stand on its merits.
A Holy Name Society talk at St Joseph's Hall features Captain James Gargan recounting Spanish American War service. St Mary’s Cathedral in Wall River to get three colored glass windows and a marble floor. Notre Dame Academy girls donate 200 dollars to Holy Childhood Association from a Belgium relief bazaar. Advisory council of the Diocesan Total Abstinence Union meets Sunday at St James Hall. Martha Moore Avery speaks on The Unemployed at Common Cause Society meeting in Franklin Union Hall. public invited.
Ex mayor Jobs J. Fitzgerald laments defamation facing successful men in public affairs. He argues for legislation to give an innocent party a chance for redress after the Toodles case.
Former Boston mayor warns that public men have "doubles" across the state and fear being mistaken for others. He cites a Boston figure, a Ferncroft Inn incident, and asserts that unfair gossip harms families, calling for protective legislative action.
Upon Canopic docking from Naples, chief engineer George J. Metcalf and his brother in law Alfred Dickinson, fourth assistant, were arrested by Treasury Agent Carl Chandler and inspectors McKenna and Finnegan. Charged with smuggling violin strings from Italy since December 1, 191? and avoiding duties. They were arraigned before U S Commissioner Hayes and released on $2000 bonds each.
Two boys drowned at Quin an Lake after Remi Muise fell through the ice and his companion John Muise crawled to the hole to save him. Both boys slipped under as the ice broke and sank before aid could reach them.
The Senate today agreed to the conference report on a bill consolidating the life saving service and the revenue cutter service into the Coast Guard. The House had already approved the report and was expected to sign it into law.
Charles H. Lake announces his candidacy for Cambridge mayor on the Citizens' Municipal party ticket. He highlights five years in city government, proclaims a government for the people, urges merit promotions, tax relief through efficient departments, and opposition to partisan influence, urging an independent ticket nomination and election.
Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline T Dupee were held yesterday afternoon at her home 28 Maple Street Roxbury. Rev Edwin R Mills of Grove Hall Universalist Church conducted the service. Burial followed at Forest Hills Cemetery.
The Cornell Club of New England hosts a 6:30 pm dinner at Hotel Brunswick. Toastmaster George Nasmyth directs a program featuring Dexter Kimball on Life at the University 1915 Ira Place speaks on The University and the Alumnus Warren Ogden discusses The Three Great Cornell Alumni Associations. Lantern slides showcase the new stadium dormitories and the State armory.
Harvard Episcopal students at St Paul’s Society name President Robert L. Gifford and officers Linford Everett Robert L. Allen and James Thurber for the year. The Rev Gilbert Ray Bent marks his 60th birthday and served as Civil War chaplain. Also noted are noonday services at Cathedral of St Paul and Union Congregational Church of Braintree electing Edgar Boyles Miss Annie MacGregor and others.
Mayor Curley asked the Finance Commission to investigate Boston newspaper reports alleging irregularities in motor apparatus purchases promotions to district chief and transfers of officers to country districts.
Efforts are under way to locate heirs of Edward A. Withee and John A. McDonald who lived in the city 20 to 30 years ago. A large sum from Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company of Hartford will be divided among beneficiaries if heirs are found. The company tried a search without results and will pay to heirs if located, or to their estate if not.
Four dollar men’s pants priced at four dollars and two dollars for all kinds worsteds and cassimeres. Harrison’s big clean-up sale at 662 672 Washington Street corner Beach. Advt.
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