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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
4
The Common Cause Society, formed in October 1912 to frustrate demagogy and anarchy, opened its records and elected officers for the coming year.
The Common Cause Society elected officers headed by President Arthur B. Corbett and organized by about 15 young men in Boston. The group aims to defend American institutions against anarchism and socialism, citing Pope Leo XIII and a rise in membership to 300 while pledging to promote genuine Americanism and defend conscience and national heritage.
Since its inception the society has actively promoted its cause with weekly lectures at Franklin Union Hall and summer talks on Boston Common. Members train to meet enemies of God and country. The society plans to establish similar groups in other New England cities with hopes to extend nationwide.
The feature section promises a Sunday spread of two pages devoted to standout photographs. Readers can expect a curated showcase of images highlighting notable scenes and moments planned for the next edition.
Edwin S. Gay dean of Harvard School of Business Administration told the Second New England Cost Congress of Printers at the Hotel Somerset that modern business men prefer trained professionals. He noted that while some boys still rise from humble roles, the trend favors formal training over traditional up‑from‑the‑ranks paths.
Boston mayoral hopeful James M. Curley spoke at the Pilgrim Publicity Association banquet with remarks on advertising. Harvard Business School Dean Gay cited cost accounting in printing, while George Heintzmann urged higher printing rates citing undervalued writers.
A telegram was sent to Congress by the New England Fish Exchange Boston Fish Bureau and the Gloucester Board of Trade and other fish interests to oppose the McKellar cold storage bill. George J Willey was named committee chair with William J O'Brien and Marshall F Blanchard joining the group. A representative will attend the Washington hearing around February 6 as the New England fresh fish interests brace for the outcome.
The National Skin Hospital at 114 Main Street St Joseph Missouri publishes a sixty page book with colored plates on skin diseases and treatment at home. It is mailed free to anyone writing for it. Write at once for a copy.
The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce reports exports in 1913 rose over 3.5 percent from 1912 while imports fell 1.4 percent. The excess of exports over imports totaled 692,127,531 dollars, the largest since 1908, and the year also shows a wider foreign trade surplus than any prior calendar or fiscal year. Hank and His Animal Friends are as funny as ever in the next Sunday Post. They go traveling. See what happens.
Advertising copy touts ORRINE as a cure for drinking with a money back guarantee. Claims thousands restored to sobriety and industry and urges trials with a free booklet. Promises higher wages for sober workers and notes a price of 1.00 per box at local drug stores.
Mayor elect James M. Curley vows to honor his promises despite breaking ties with Boston politicians. He cites Boston’s debt around 20 million dollars and aims to improve city advertising while urging truthful campaigns and stricter advertising controls. He cheers collaboration with George Coleman in city government and cites remarks from Waldo and Marlin on ethics and education.
A Harvard Alumni Bulletin item outlines ongoing work with radium and its derivatives as a potential cancer treatment. A preliminary report has been sent to Washington for review.
Harvard University and Harvard Medical School report cautious optimism in radium therapy for cancer. Experiments at Collis P. Huntington Memorial Hospital involve radium emanation and gas delivery to surfaces, cavities, and tumors with careful records and protective shielding.
In Bowertown Penn January 28 Miss Margaret Foley of Boston and Mrs J C Wrenshall Jr of Reading were announced to speak on woman suffrage but were barred by a Lyric Theatre owner. One proprietor finally consented saying his wife is happy without suffrage.
Miss Foley condemns the ban that forbids women from speaking on a world topic. She says men in Boyertown are behind the times and places the borough's awakening in the hands of Mrs Wrenshall.
Ten taxpayers petition the Supreme Court to restrain Mayor Fitzgerald and city officials from buying 135000 square feet on Oakland Street Mattapan from Thomas L Hayes for 18000 to be used as a playground. They claim the assessed value is 3000 and seek halt to the transaction.
Complainants allege the proposed purchase site is unfit for a playground, contains a swamp and ledge, and lacks sewerage, urging a nearby dry lot with sewerage and easier access that can be bought for half the price. Signatories include Edwin Barnes and others. Hearing is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30.
Police Commissioner O Meara issues a general order appointing Reinhold K Ander son of City Hall avenue station James Newhall of Roxbury Crossing station Patrick H Purcell of Jamaica Plain station and Charles Reagan of East Boston station to patrolman rank.
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