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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1916
Page
5
A public memorial in Asbury Temple, Waltham, honored the centennial birth of Nathaniel Prentiss Banks the Waltham Bobbin Boy who became Governor of Massachusetts and a Civil War general. Over 400 residents attended the afternoon tribute to his memory.
A large crowd gathers as Governor McCall and ex Governor Brackett lead tributes to General Banks. Speeches cover his early bobbin boy days in Waltham mills, three terms as Governor, and role as a war general with prayers and musical selections concluding with America.
William C. Bullitt reports the Ford peace expedition traveled from Warnemunde to The Hague, meeting mild German receptions, unarmed guards, and jolly officers. The voyage included a raucous dining car cabaret and lighthearted antiwar songs, while observers doubt Germany’s seriousness about peace.
Advertisement touts Harfina as a fifty cent remedy for thick strong hair with no dandruff and no itching after weeks of use. Claims new hair growth, improved luster and fullness for dull brittle hair. Offers a 60 cent bottle with a free shampoo comb and postal delivery for out of town buyers.
Rear Admiral Albert S. Barker, retired, died of pneumonia at his Washington home at 72. A Han son Mass. native, he entered the Navy in 1862, took part in the capture of New Orleans, commanded the U S S Enterprise, and conducted global deep sea soundings. He served on the Board of Strategy in the Spanish American War and led multiple navy yards and fleets. He is credited with introducing high explosive shells in U S naval ordnance.
The article traces the marriage of the mysterious Saint Cyr to Annie M Armstrong Smith, the widow known as Mrs Silent Smith. It details his rise to society, the contested $100000 legacy, guardianship questions, and the sensational life surrounding the couple from Hartford to Palm Beach and Greenbrier County.
Fritz Kreisler violinist drew a full house at Symphony Hall with a capacity 2525, plus overflow on platform and aisles. He is hailed as a top living virtuoso and the man of the hour as hundreds were turned away.
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