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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1915

Page

8

Transfer of Quarantine Station Favored by Boston Leaders

A Boston hearing before a Chamber of Commerce committee on transferring quarantine from city health officials to the U S Public Health Service drew mixed views. William Newsome of United Fruit urged the move amid cost and revenue hopes, while supporters cited health and economic safeguards. Opponent Jerome Jones defended local quarantine, praising its readiness for emergencies.

Boston Harbor United States Public Health Service Chamber of Commerce William Newsome United Fruit Company Robert Luce John A. Sullivan Edward F. McSweeney Boston Ann T. McLaughlin M. Victor Strafford Rosenold Jerome Jones New York

Vets Shoot Injured Horse. Bystander Hit in Haverhill

Dr. Harry W. Watson, city veterinarian, fired at an injured horse and the bullet passed through its head striking bystander Don Green of Plaistow New Hampshire. Green was taken to hospital unconscious but expected to recover.

Haverhill Harry W. Watson Don Green Plaistow N. H Green

Two Steamer Etonians Distinct in East Boston Harbor

Truckmen and others with goods aboard the steamer Etoni or an Etonian calling at East Boston should verify which Etonian is meant. For the first time two steamers of the same name from the same port are discharging in East Boston.

East Boston Boston

Restore natural hair color without dye or stain

A woman shares a free offer to readers to regain the natural shade of youth in gray or faded hair. She promises a chemical-free method, requires name address and two cent return stamp, and directs to Mrs. Mary K Chapman in Providence Rhode Island for full instructions.

Mary. K. Chapman N. Grosvenor Bldg Providence R. I Boston Post

How You May Throw Away Your Glasses

The piece urges readers who wear glasses unnecessarily to try a home eye remedy. It claims Optona dissolved in warm water used as an eye wash can reduce or eliminate the need for glasses. It warns neglect harms eyes and that glasses are just crutches needing frequent changes.

Optona

Amherst Leader Counters Race for Large Enrolment

Dr. Alexander Meiklejohn president of Amherst College spoke against the race of colleges for large enrolment at the Amherst Alumni Association of Boston annual dinner held at Copley Plaza last night.

Alexander Meiklejohn Amherst College Amherst Alumni Association of Boston Copley Plaza

Amherst president warns against college size and class divisions

The Amherst gathering voices concern that large colleges harm student attention and equity. President Meiklejohn opposes honor or ordinary student groupings, urging universal access and no aristocracy in learning. Other speakers note reforms and the evening ends with a minstrel show.

Amherst William F. Merrill Sabrina Meiklejohn

Red Cross Fund Reaches 106 918 57 Total

The Massachusetts Branch American Red Cross treasurer reports receipts for the European war fund. Subscriptions include additions from Radcliffe College Hampden County chapter West Newton and Harvard students funding ambulances and anesthetics for Serbia.

F. L. Higginson, Jr Massachusetts American Red Cross State Street Boston European War Fund Serbia Red Cross Radcliffe College Hampden County Amer Hed Crom Ladies of West Newton Greater Boston Boston Tea Party Harvard University

Publicans Nominate Bernhard M Kirstein for Mayor

The publicans tonight nominated Bernhard M Kirstein for mayor with no opposing candidates reported.

Bernhard M. Kirstein

Charity Dance at Intercolonial Hall Draws 1000 Plus Guests

More than 1000 members and invited guests attended the Intercolonial Club charity hall at Roxbury last evening. The hall glittered with red white and blue electric lights around the seal centerpiece, potted plants, and lavish decorations by Houghton & Dutton Company. Gowns worn by women added vivid color to the scene.

Intercolonial Club Intercolonial Hall Roxbury Houghton & Dutton Company

Boston charity ball closes with grand march and whist

The evening featured dances and whist from 9 to 11 with a grand march at 11 led by President Alexander MacGregor and Mrs Weegar. Officials and committee members included James Curley’s representative Gibson and Canadian Club president D. J. MacNicholl while proceeds benefit the International Club charities bureau aiding Canadian residents of Boston and Massachusetts.

Anna Corcoran Fisher Francis Ring Lester L. Morrison Allen MacDonald Hare Gaudet Alexander MacGregor James A. Weegar Richard B. Johnson James Urquhart Gibson Park Commission James M. Curley John A. Kiggen Albert F. Flynt British Charitable Society Maude S. Bean John I. Kiggen Charitable Irish Society Wes Leo J. Essman Katherine H. Cassidy International Club Charities Bureau Boston Massachusetts Alexander McGregor W. D. Carmichael Edgar J. Leland

Bryan Behind in Talk Says He Will Catch Up

Secretary Bryan told the National Press Club he has spoken far less than he wished since taking office. He joked that if people knew how much he wanted to talk they would applaud his restraint and that it would take years after leaving office to answer all newspapers.

Frank J. Goodnow Johns Hopkins University Republic of China China Edwin Duffy New York Whitman Amherst Washington Bryan National Press Club Baker Reformatory

Prison Reform Talk at Massachusetts Prison League Meet

The Rev Dr Mann Rev Dr Van Allen Judge Baker and Mrs Florence Spooner spoke on county prison specialization and provisions for the defective delinquent during the league anniversary gathering at 32 Hereford Street yesterday.

Mann van Allen Baker Florence Spooner Massachusetts Prison League J. Dudley Clark Hereford Street

Prison reform debate at Sing Sing rally

Mrs Spooner led a visit to Sing Sing urging humane prison reforms. She cited letters from Bishop Lawrence and Winthrop Crane, and heard comments by Drs Van Allen Mann and psychologist insights, plus Judge Baker on classification and special provisions for defectives in delinquency cases.

Spooner League Sing Sing Lawrence Winthrop Murray Crane Paul Revere Frothingham William Hyde Quinn Walsh Curley

Sunday Post Promises Interesting Articles Ahead

The note touts the next Sunday Post as featuring some of the most engaging pieces in a long time and encourages readers to secure their copy for standout reading.

Jackson Company Stock Sale at 148 Hanover Street

Follow up to the E L Pilsbury purchase announces the E N Jackson Company at 148 Hanover Street near Washington. Stock ready now offering underwear hosiery yard goods ribbons wraps house dresses and general furnishings at prices said to be far lower than any sale.

E. L. Pilsbury Charlestown E. N. Jackson Company Hanover Street Washington Jackson

Teamwork With Aunty by Sewell Ford

A note about Sewell Ford’s feature in the next Sunday Post Magazine highlighting collaboration titled Teamwork With Aunty. The piece suggests Torchy assists a Belgian artist, framing a cross cultural creative partnership.

Torchy Aunty Sewell Ford Next Sunday Post

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