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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
3
Secretary Daniels of the Navy spoke at a Lewiston Fourth of July event urging American youth to embrace patriotism without bragging or jingoism and to revere the flag with humility.
Secretary Daniels argues against parochial patriotism praising Putnam Marion Washington Jones Perry and MacDonough while stressing that youth should celebrate historic victories and that America’s scope has grown beyond borders. He says preparedness remains vital alongside global awareness and government responsibility for citizens today and tomorrow.
At Orient Heights East Boston the celebration events were largely thwarted by weather and most programs postponed to Saturday next. The program included swimming exhibitions and diving by Brookline and East Boston clubs with various class entries and fancy diving.
Rain did not deter Melrose civic and fraternal groups from a parade to Pine Banks Park yesterday. After the march, enthusiasm faded and remaining outdoor events were postponed.
Advertises oil of Koreins capsules as a weight loss aid for individuals 15 to 20 pounds above normal. Claims indoor life causes unhealthy fat and reduced vitality, urging readers to take oil of Koreins after meals and before bed to reduce weight, improve digestion, and regain energy.
The Independent Order Sons of Israel held a patriotic session at the West End Y M H A building urging every Jewish resident of Massachusetts who is not a citizen to seek naturalization. Speakers asserted political and social recognition rests on organized concerted action.
A statewide effort forms a naturalization committee of twenty to enlist foreign Jewish residents eligible for citizenship. A card index will track Jewish non citizens, with $2000 allocated for outreach in cities and towns. Robert Silverman presided as grand secretary. speakers included Isador H. Fox and Samuel Sheinfein.
Hundreds gathered as a large border map was displayed in a Post window showing American and Mexican troop locations. The map marks Massachusetts regiments in red near Mexican soil and Carranza and Pershing bases, with key Mexican towns named.
Lawrence Lynch aged 25 was saved from drowning by George Murphy and Robert West both 16 as he collapsed trying to reach the outer raft in Quincy Bay Quincy. Lynch lives at 25 Farrington street Wollaston. Murphy and West reside with parents in South Braintree.
Lynch, after reaching the first raft in the bay, grew weak and sank before reaching the farther raft. Two boys on the outer raft witnessed his disappearance and plunged in to rescue him, swimming to pull him from the water.
After Lynch was pulled from the water by the boys they towed him to their raft where he revived. They brought him to shore within half an hour and were cheered by about 500 spectators on the beach. Lynch later walked home unaided. Police palmotor was not used.
In Messina Sicily via Rome July 4 the Stromboli volcano on Lipari Island near Sicily entered a violent eruption from last night as tug boats rush to aid residents. The long active Stromboli has erupted violently before, most recently last November, but with no loss of life.
Anthony Ciconti his wife and three children returned from Boston to find their Cottage road dwelling in ruins destroyed by fire early this morning. Ciconti a shoemaker said the loss represents years of savings and the property was not insured.
The body of Henry Owens, one of four men entombed in the reserve tunnel of the Edison Company under Summer Street extension and the L street bridge, South Boston, was recovered yesterday afternoon.
In Boston harbor ships from Germany Britain and the United States dressed ship in flags and streamers for Independence Day. Kronprinzessin Cecilie Amerika Koln Cincinnati Willehad Wittekind and other German steamers joined the display with Ce cille band concerts. Ferries offered free rides as city ceremonies included a 21 gun salute from the cutter Gresham and harbor forts.
The 912 men and women at the Deer Island House of Correction were treated to a Fourth of July program featuring roast pork a concert by an orchestra and baseball games yesterday reflecting community entertainment for inmates.
In Merrymount Park Quincy over 1500 people gathered in drizzle for a flag raising yesterday afternoon. Old Glory unfurled to the Star Spangled Banner played by the Fore River Band as 18 aerial bombs rose 600 feet. Comrade Luther Parrot, naval veteran, hoisted the colors while Edward J. Lennon led Civil War songs.
Heavy rain halted Brookline’s Independence Day celebration with only two outdoor events taking place the swimming races and the auto parade while other planned activities were canceled.
Fort Fairfield Me July 4 A seven year old boy, son of Walter Holder, a laborer, was pulled into the belt of a flying horses merry go round and died within a half hour from injuries sustained at the ride.
Three apprentices from the Fore River shipyard are sent to the Plattsburg training camp by Fore River Shipbuilding Corp. Elmer Peterson of Whitwell Street and John Sharkey of Washington Street Quincy and Francis Klay of East Braintree earned the training opportunity while John Ojala, Arthur Johnson and Hezekiah McCulloch of Quincy won appointments to the naval training cruise.
Martin Davidson aged 88 died at his home on 8 Lambert Street Roxbury yesterday morning in a death by own action case. Authorities reported the gas poisoning as the cause.
Dr Lewis endorses Bon-Opto tablets as a free prescription to strengthen eyesight. A claimed 60 percent improvement in a week is promised, with many reporting reduced dependence on glasses after dissolving one tablet in water and bathing the eyes twice daily. The remedy is sold by druggists and backed by physicians.
John M. Parker, Progressive vice presidential nominee, telegraphed Louisiana to urge the third district committee to pursue the fight against Democrats and maintain convictions. He urged resignation of party endorsers, adherence to principles, and cooperation with all national welfare efforts. Parker indicated he would likely refuse to support Republican or Democratic nominees.
On July 4 John Boccarossa who is accused of killing his wife Rosie and Angelo Laghi a former boarder in his home surrendered to police. The two victims Mrs Boccarossa and Laghi were killed yesterday in Holyoke.
Portland dispatch reports W D Burnell coxswain of the cruiser Boston was killed and Frank Toulleaye ship's blacksmith injured by a premature six pound shell explosion during a Fourth of July salute.
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