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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
9
Miss Mollie Silbert of West End married Louis Horowitz in Otisfield Hall Roxbury after leading thousands of garment workers in a successful strike last spring. The ceremony drew many leaders of Hebrew societies and labor unions from Greater Boston.
The wedding guests include numerous garment workers who, with Miss Silbert, campaigned for better pay and conditions. The prospective groom Horowitz arrived five years ago and met Miss Silbert during his efforts to education and assimilation. He was betrothed, traveled to visit relatives, then conscripted to four years in the Czar's army but escaped after six months and reached Hamburg for passage to America.
Thousands endorse Glorial Wavolene a clear harmless liquid claimed to keep curls or waves for days without heat. Advertised as affordable at druggists and cosmetic counters the product promises flattering hair with simple application and minimal effort.
New Orleans January 28 The Warrior flagship of Frederick W Vanderbilt carried a party including the Duke and Duchess of Manchester and Lord Arthur George Keith Falconer. Sailors risked their lives to rescue the guests after the yacht’s perilous situation. The owners and passengers were removed amid sensational scenes while the crew’s fate remained uncertain and the vessel’s position was critical.
Wreck details reach the United Fruit Company wireless station. The Almirante, en route to Colon, Panama, will carry the rescued party. The Frutera performed a perilous rescue amid gale and breaking seas, with lifeboats capsizing and sailors drowning, while Vanderbilt passengers watch from the deck. The Warrior may be a total loss.
Sir Johnston Forbes Robertson presents Hamlet in the afternoon and Mice and Men in the evening at the Shubert Theatre. Madeline Lucette Ryley’s The Sacrament of Judas and The Passing of the Third Floor Back are highlighted tonight with Gertrude Elliott in key roles and other leads in strong form.
Nearly eight thousand Boston Street Carmen Union members are summoned to a Ford Hall gathering in two sessions, 8 30 p m and 1 30 a m Friday, to hear arbitration award explanations and air grievances, with expectations of harmony as most members accept the ruling.
Dr. J Arnold Rockwell of 24 Garden Street Cambridge objects to misreading of his Evans Memorial talk What to Eat and Why The Boston Post headlines alleged mince pie is valuable and urged starving the child to improve behavior He says the talk urged restoring simple wholesome foods and limiting sugar not starving children.
The Ninth Infantry Non-Coms plan a men’s military ball at East Armory on East Newton Street Monday night February 23. Worces ter Clinton Natick Lawrence and Lowell companies head to the event by special cars with ladies. The Ninth Regiment Military Band will play under Sergeant Barrington. Governors Walsh and staff are invited to attend.
Four year old Joseph King, son of Mrs Mary King of 305 C Street South Boston, was rescued from the Commonwealth Park basin off D Street yesterday afternoon. Thomas J Curley of 29 K C Street, passing on a wagon, jumped in to save the child. The boy, taken out unconscious, was revived by Dr Sheehan at Broadway police station and is not regarded as seriously ill.
Los Angeles socialite Miss Grace Dukemann, with a 100000 mile travelling record, arrived in Boston aboard the Leyland liner Canadian. She joined a party of American women invited to motor with the Prince of Wales at a reception in Oxford. Dukemann praised the prince as “a regular fellow” and opposed suffrage on board.
The Massachusetts Commission on Water Conservation reports abundant water power that could heat, light, and power the entire state. The finding highlights vast potential from water resources and raises prospects for energy development.
William S. McNary reports the commission has not developed a fraction of the state’s waterpower. Despite a $5000 appropriation, hearings and town assessors' data reveal many untapped dams and mill sites in Berkshire, Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin and Worcester counties.
The Tammany Club of Ward 17 renamed Pro Bono Publico Club and led by Mayor-elect Curley will attend Bowdoin Square Theatre tonight. They will host a reception for Irving Berlin and Ted Snyder Serenaders who sang at many campaign meetings. The event will honor campaign contributors with songs and a surprise for the singers. Lieutenant-Governor Edward P. Barry and other supporters are expected to attend and help ensure a successful evening.
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