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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
5
Captain William Tenney of the Massachusetts Medical Corps reports that 20 suspected diphtheria cases at Quonset Point Cavalry Camp, East Greenwich, involving 1200 cavalrymen from New England, show no danger of further spread and quarantined men are in cheerful spirits.
A Roxbury troop member with diphtheria is hospitalized in Providence and under strict quarantine. If cultures come back negative they may depart Sunday, else they stay. Lt Governor Cushing and Adjutant General Cole arrive for the regimental review with governors Beeckman and Holcomb as 1200 cavalry from 13 troops participate under Major Schmidt.
American marines landed at Port au Prince Hayti last night and faced resistance that was overcome without casualties among the sailors. A message from Admiral Caperton was released by the Navy Department late today.
Caperton reports landing forces in Port au Prince with 400 to 500 marines and bluejackets under cruiser protection. Resistance encountered early, quickly overcome, while French legation guards are renamed. Descartes joins port and Eagle lands to guard consulate as rebels reportedly control Haiti after President Guillaume's assassination.
To the Editor I am a bachelor and argue that the single man offers reliability punctuality and savings while the married man bears responsibilities and limits freedom The writer Arthur W Burpee claims bachelors enjoy liberty without family burdens and social constraints comparing happiness and independence with marriage.
London grants the Canadian premier the freedom of the city at the Guildhall with Premier Asquith and A Bonar Law present. The tribute highlights Canadian soldiers at the front and Borden urges that empire strength and shared values will prevail.
Democratic leaders Barry and Michael O Leary traveled to Springfield to secure former Councillor Henry J Bowles as the party candidate for State treasurer.
Joseph B Russell, former Boston Chamber of Commerce head and kin of the late Governor William E Russell, is named as Democratic auditor candidate though he is away until September. Governor to seek re election. Barry likely for second. Henry T Schaeffer set for Democratic Secretary of State. Charles H McIntyre of Lowell poised for Progressive auditor. Alvan L Fuller urged for Lieutenant Governor but declines remaining Progressive.
Strikers at the Becker plant reject the company settlement offer in Hyde Park Magnolia Hall while Ex-Governor Foss discusses a possible arbitration path. The union claims the Becker machinists earn about 27 cents an hour, not 8 cents, and insists on reinstatement and a 50‑hour week with overtime pay. The plant has halted operations since rush orders began, with 250 night shift machinists seizing tools as talks continue.
Dana defends frank talk after removal from Western College as he reflects on teaching, compromise, and public reaction. He asserts a professor should know the subject and convey ideas, not conceal truth, while noting controversy over his wife’s death coverage and university stance.
Advertisement promotes low fare escorted tours to California via Denver and Salt Lake City with the Burlington Route. It highlights comfortable car travel, mountain scenery, and a nationally known conductor handling details. Alex Stocks, New England Passenger Agent, invites inquiries from Boston at 264 Washington Street.
Cambridge Garden City reports 400 children enrolled in home garden work with roles for parents and neighbors. Gardens range from eight inch strips along sidewalks to roof plots and window boxes, with vegetables and flowers thriving despite limited sun. Prizes planned to honor the season’s most successful plots as instructors inspect entries for awards.
The text argues for the value of tuberculosis dispensaries in cities and towns across the state, highlighting their importance in early public health efforts and disease control. It emphasizes accessibility and local impact, urging broader establishment of dispensaries nationwide.
The Massachusetts Association of Boards of Health met at Pemberton Inn yesterday to discuss the recognition of that disease as a notable feature of the quarterly gathering.
A committee was named to seek legislative remedies for controlling tuberculosis and aiding early case recognition. Seymour Stone urged local dispensaries to publicize benefits and recruit health boards, newspapers, and theaters. Dr. Walter G. Phippen cited Salem success and emphasized the home visiting nurse. Critics questioned the State Board of Charities registration rule for relocated patients.
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