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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1915
Page
1
Major Higginson gives opening remarks as Frisco greetings arrive from M H DeYoung of the San Francisco Chronicle via telephone. The Western press congratulates Boston on the telephone’s development aiding newspapers nationwide.
European war dispatches report Austrian and German forces gaining in the Carpathians while Russian incursions are checked in Transylvania. London notes no Boukowina operations, Kirlibaba Pass recaptured by Austrians with German help. Separately Henry Mansfield testifies in a breach of promise case regarding Miss Elizabeth Ryan and a potential marriage.
Revere reports a successful operation yesterday using the twilight sleep method on a boy. Mr. Michaels' brother William was also operated on in the same procedure.
The first operation of its kind in the country was performed yesterday afternoon by Dr. S. B. Pearlmutter of 566 Beach Street Revere. He removed the tonsils of two boys using twilight sleep. Previously in the East twilight sleep was mainly used in confinement cases.
In a telegram to Senator Lodge, Mayor Curley urged replacing the 30 million dollar plan to buy idle German ships with a home ship building bill. He argued it would avoid neutrality issues and establish an American merchant marine while employing about 15,000 workers.
Two men about 24, after binding and gagging Austin Callahan of 10 Charles Street, Somerville, stole a padlock and horse feed bag from the stable at Roland and Crescent streets while leaving the horse and wagon behind. The boy aided police by describing the incident.
Judge Robert G. Pike in Rockingham County Superior Court ordered Dr. Edward S. Cowles to appear February 19 in the divorce court if he wishes to contest the divorce from Florence J. Cowles of Brookline. Cowles cited illness from injuries after attempting to board a moving train. his attorney asked to delay. Florence J. Cowles’ attorney urged an immediate hearing.
Berlin reacts with anger after reports of the North Sea battle. Private Berlin reports say official uncertainty over a British ship loss demoralizes the city as newspapers call it a draw, while Berlin lashes out at Britain.
The case of Edna E. Marshall 20 year old Back Bay bride takes a sensational turn as it reveals she and her mother Florence M. Whittaker of Portland and two brothers were rescued from the Holy Ghost barkentine Kingdom and the Rev Frank W Sandford about five years ago.
The case circles Mrs. Marshall and her family tied to Elijah Sandford's alleged control aboard a barkentine in Casco Bay. Police have long pursued the shooting suspect, her husband Edward C Marshall, while Mrs Whittaker, once rescued from Sandford, recalls the 1910 habeas corpus case and years of suffering.
Francis A. Vannah, Civil War veteran, was sentenced to life in State prison for the murder of Edward E. Hardy, a Spanish-American War veteran, shot in his camp near the National Soldiers' Home at Togus on March 13, 1913.
Worcester man Fred A. Oliver, 47, of Holden, died at City Hospital from hydrophobia today, caused by a dog bite received last September.
Bluepoints on Half Shell and Whole Roast Guinea Chicken with chestnut and celery dressing, partridge sauce, red currant jelly, Delmonico potatoes, Waldorf salad, and mayonnaise dressing for two. One-half Native Spring Chicken en casserole with red currant jelly and French fried potatoes. Panned fresh mackerel with fava style sides, spinach, tomato and lettuce salad, and coffee with cream. Fancy cornfed tenderloin steak en casserole with Delmonico potatoes and baked apple. Guests may order wine until 11 55.
The Build Now principle drives a surge in New England construction as Boston resumes a major downtown project at Niles building School Street and City Hall avenue after delays. Bids from 28 firms came in 5 to 8 percent below Walker estimates, signaling brisk activity amid wartime uncertainties.
The Delaware Structural Painting Company of New York was fined $100 for employing workers from outside the state while Massachusetts citizens were available. The city contract work prompted the action and the company appealed the ruling.
The Dutch government announced there will be no warship from the Netherlands for the formal opening of the Panama Canal in San Francisco. The decision comes amid current European tensions.
Mayor Curley approved the trustees action raising Dr Edwin H Place physician in chief at the south department salary from 2500 to 3000. The move follows years of service and strengthens hospital leadership.
Suffragists won a committee phase at the State House in the 60 year battle for woman suffrage. They convinced a majority of the legislative constitutional amendments committee that the question should be decided by voters next fall.
A quiet committee poll shows suffragists gaining a victory as lawmakers plan to urge the Legislature to allow a statewide vote at the next election. About 200 women attended the rainy hearing, with suffragists in the center and left and antis wearing red roses on the right. The session was orderly, with both sides applauding their points but no heckling.
The Boston Post transmitted the first verbal greeting across 3000 miles marking the Atlantic Pacific telephone line. Mayors, officials and citizens celebrated with Bell talking to Watson and Wilson addressing Exposition president Moore in San Francisco and Washington.
A weather bulletin from Washington on January 25 predicts fair skies for New England with somewhat colder temperatures arriving by Wednesday. No precipitation indicated.
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