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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
9
A committee on prisons will report to the City Council urging the removal of Dr. Orrin G. Cilley from his role as physician at the Charles street jail. The report follows council investigation prompted by charges from Councillor James A. Watson against Sheriff John Quinn.
A yearlong inquiry produced spirited hearings including a moment where Sheriff Quinn threatened to kill Watson. The report is signed by Councillors Kenny Coleman Collins and Ballantyne, with Watson reserving the right to dissent.
More than 3000 people gathered on Boston Common noon for a demonstration honoring Emperor William’s birthday. A band drawn from the Hamburg America liners Amerika Kronprinzessin Cecilie and Cincinnati, interned in Boston Harbor, played patriotic German and American selections amid a quiet, orderly crowd with no disturbances or displays of Allied or German sympathy.
An advertisement touts the J. B. L. Cascade for cleansing the colon, promising improved health, energy, and ambition. It claims 95 percent of illnesses stem from accumulated colon waste and touts widespread physician endorsement and a public booklet. The device is displayed at Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores in New England with an invitation to learn more.
The dialogue shows John D. Jr meeting with labor advocate Mother Jones and endorsing free speech and employee buying choices. Rockefeller urges peaceful ends to industrial conflict while planning Colorado inquiry to pursue harmony and stable peace in mines.
Paul Cooper a U S S Georgia sailor testified at Charlestown navy yard inquiry board. He said a probation officer urged him to plead guilty to escape trouble and a court officer pressed him to withdraw then refile his appeal petition after a ruling against him.
Mayor Curley announced a $5000 donation from an unnamed distinguished Boston citizen to fund work for the jobless. Workers will be chosen from a 1400 man unemployment list, with about 300 men expected to gain employment.
Catholic notes report the blessing of the shrine of St Rita at St Marys Church North End this evening with a saint prayer sermon and benediction. Social dance by Revere Catholic Literary Union tomorrow at Crescent Gardens Revere Beach. Sunday school teachers reunion Feb 10 at Winthrop Beach Casino under Rev James H O Neil. Dedham Catholic Woman's Club fundraisers for the poor. Washington Lincoln joint exercises Feb 16 hosted by Grand Army and affiliated groups with Rev Hugh F Blunt invited.
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