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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1914
Page
6
A sign worn by a Boston resident, identified as John S S of 52 Winship Street, signals a poll tax concept aimed at shaming citizens into paying an overdue assessment. The item suggests a broader civic initiative tied to local government actions without changes to city administration.
A dubious historical ad promotes cure for colds claiming a mix of glycerine, Pine Compound, and whiskey taken in teaspoonfuls after meals. It cites Globe Pharmaceutical Laboratories of Chicago and advertises Catandir and Hot Pepsin syrups as indigestion cures with no side effects.
Mrs Anna Sansone of Worcester welcomed Judge Ratigan's dismissal of her 22 year old husband Antonio Sansone's divorce libel in Suffolk Divorce Court yesterday. She smiled and said it is hard enough to obtain a husband at this time of year.
Justice Ratican heard testimony as Antonio claimed elopement in July 1910 aided by the girl's father. He said they lived at 87 Pitts Street and she was cruel, biting him and throwing knives and objects. Mrs Sansone testified she was bitten and beaten. the judge ruled the day’s matter not a divorce.
The House approved a resolution by Representative Keeting to investigate strike conditions in Colorado coal fields and Michigan copper districts. A subcommittee will hold hearings and may compel witnesses to testify under oath and produce records as it travels west.
Mrs. Florence Helen Pooley, granddaughter of a Napoleon guard at St Helena, died at her Leavenworth home. She was born on St Helena five years ago. Survived by her husband, Rev. R. H. Pooley, rector of St Paul’s Episcopal Church.
The Right Rev. John J. Milan bishop of Hartford will sail for Rome to report on diocesan conditions to the Pope. He will be away about two months.
Miss Alice Paul arrives in Boston representing the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage to organize a deputation of working women and supporters to meet President Wilson on February 2 and press for a federal women’s suffrage amendment.
Massachusetts delegation led by Mrs. Glendower Evans to start Sunday for Washington. Miss Paul seeks a nationwide May 2 demonstration and a May 16 open air rally in all 48 states. Mrs. Gertrude Leonard is Massachusetts chairwoman. the second week in May features a $50,000 national demonstration.
The speaker notes that state organizations will organize demonstrations, with planned travels to states such as South Carolina and New Mexico to boost enthusiasm and stir up supporters.
William Gillette, the actor manager playwright, told the Drama League that managers are maligned as either commercial or crazy. He argued managers face condemnation regardless of choices, arguing the theatre manager is the most unfortunate of men as plays either succeed financially or are deemed impractical and dreamlike.
The destroyer Parker from Newport to Guantanamo arrived at Charlestown South Carolina on January 27 for mast repairs after heavy weather damaged the hull below Norfolk. It is expected to proceed south again tomorrow.
Detectives and newspaper inquiries were rebuffed in a $25 000 lost or stolen jewels case in the city. Attorney Francis Burke sponsored a $2000 no questions asked reward, but said further statements could hinder the search while reporters sought details at his Exchange Building office.
Detective interest swirls as Mr. Burke deflects questions about a jewel theft advertised with a diamond ring opal necklaces and ruby and emerald pieces. He denies any statements or tips, despite a $2000 reward and private investigators seeking the truth.
Executors dispute inflated claims on Edwin Ginn fortune estimating total estate at two to three million dollars. The will provides a $25 000 annuity to Mrs Ginn and about 23 000 in other annuities, plus 225 000 in brother and friend legacies. Maurice and Edwin receive about 100 000 each for future business work, with a possible diversion of 800 000 World Peace Foundation income to Charlesbank Homes.
A late night blaze in the coat room of the Knights of Columbus hall in Winthrop destroyed most outer wraps after a show titled Winthrop to Broadway. About 75 actors and 150 audience members escaped safely as coats were damaged or destroyed, with losses potentially over $1000 due to fur and other garments.
Night car service will skip Newspaper Row southbound tonight from 12 40 until 5 am Thursday. Southbound cars on routes via Washington Tremont Back Bay Huntington Avenue Boylston Street or South Boston will divert from Adams Square through Devonshire State Congress Federal Franklin Hawley Summer and Washington streets before resuming their usual paths.
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or prolapsing piles. First application gives relief.
Hamlin of Boston the assistant Secretary of the Treasury in charge of customs will take charge of the department's financial end when John Skelton Williams becomes comptroller of the currency and takes the oath February 2. Williams, ex officio a Federal Reserve Board member, will be sworn in then. Hamlin will be acting secretary in Williams's absence until Secretary McAdoo returns to Washington late February.
In Indianapolis on January 27 the Mine Workers' convention authorized forming a joint committee with the Western Federation of Miners to study amalgamation. A plan, if agreed, would go to a referendum of miners, and the committee's report, regardless of outcome, to be presented at the next biennial convention.
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