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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1916
Page
3
Samuel Gonyea runs a barber shop in New Salem and worries a prospect who searched the shop and worked a week may sue for a week’s wages. The buyer looked for a deal then retracted, claiming the business isn’t worth buying and that wages are owed for his time observing and assisting.
Nelson Slater’s death prevented Mrs Slater from attending the Salvation Army supper at People's Temple in Boston. Captain Frank Selzer delivered a message of gratitude from Mrs Slater to the 100 or so children and acknowledged the flowers sent for her son.
The council meeting featured a heated exchange as Councillors Collins Hagan and Watson disputed a claim by Watson about January 7 when Robert J Bottomly secretary of the Good Government Association visited Collins office. Collins and Hagan called the assertions lies.
Councilor Watson challenges Finance Commission delays on a one day off in three for firemen while Collins and Hagan defend process. Statements about Bottomly spark denials and countercharges amid calls to refer the measure to the Finance Commission for study. In a separate note, Harvard professor Wiener calls U S neutrality boneless and warns against materialism ruling civilization.
A health note advises using malsified cocoanut oil as a shampoo instead of commercial soaps. It warns alkali in soaps can dry the scalp and damage hair, while pure cocoanut oil yields rich lather with no injury. One to two teaspoons cleanses hair and scalp, leaves hair smooth, and is inexpensive and long lasting.
An article notes two Boston men among 38 U S Navy officers awarded medals of honor by Secretary Daniels for heroism during the Vera Cruz action of April 21 and 22, 1914. Captains Walter N Hill and W R Rush are praised for cool and courageous conduct under fire.
The Hyde Park fire alarm boxes 61 in number were connected directly to Boston fire headquarters on Bristol street yesterday, ending the old stand alone system. The two year cable project linked Hyde Park boxes to the city network and was announced by Superintendent Fickett to Fire Commissioner Grady after 4 PM.
A superseding indictment charges Thomas Mott Osborne former Sing Sing warden with perjury. The grand jury action follows testimony from Dr. Diedling of the prison commission. Osborne plans to plead tomorrow with trial set for February 14. A prior bid to enter a plea to charges of immoral conduct was denied by Justice Morehauser attended by District Attorney Weeks.
In the province a judge said the accused man should plead at a later date as he was not prepared to take up the case at present, delaying the proceedings.
Readily readable sale item highlights include colored silks, crepe satins, and all wool fabrics with original values from 0.98 to 4.00 per yard. The Fourth and Fifth floors list extensive branded garments and accessories with deep discounts on coats, fur trims, dresses, Blouses, Corsets, and Hosiery from multiple departments.
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