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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
15
Official British embassy figures show neutral nations lost 121 ships to submarines by end of April. The Leelanaw is the only American ship listed, sunk July 25 last year. Norway led losses with 63 ships, followed by Denmark 22, Sweden 9, Holland 7, Greece 5, and Spain 4.
A German Zeppelin descending near Veles on the Saloniki front struck trees and was destroyed, according to a Central News despatch from Amsterdam dated May 31.
A vintage advertisement touts Gets-It as a simple painless corn remover that peels away like a banana. It claims quick two second application with no harm to healthy flesh and markets 25 cents a bottle via E. Lawrence & Co. Chicago and eight Riker-Jaynes drug stores in Boston.
Angelo Di Napoli writes that eczema on his face and hands cleared after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He describes intense itching and sleepless nights, but within two weeks a rapid change and full healing in two months. He signs from Boston on August 3, 1915.
An international specialist argues most stomach trouble stems from acidity and fermentation. He advises neutralizing acid after meals with bisulated magnesia to stop fermentation and let the stomach heal, noting tablets offer quick relief for travelers and violent indigestion.
Many seek relief from pain and suffering and keep Minard's Liniment at hand. It is sold by druggists as a dependable remedy for backache lumbago rheumatism soreness stiffness and sore hands and feet. The product is pure stainless and cannot burn or blister. It soothes fevered wounds and bruises and heals healthfully. Ensure your bottle is not empty for instant use. No substitute can take its place.
Hartford May 31 Yale University president Hadley refused Yale soldiers entry to a statewide preparedness parade drawing up to 20 000 participants. Ex governor Bulkley had offered to fund Yale battery troops and transport but Hadley blocked Yale attendance citing no participation for the students. Adjutant General Cole said efforts to persuade him failed as Hadley remained firm.
A Boston advertiser promotes Plant Juice as a herbal stomach remedy proving merit through testimonials. Mrs. Margaret Trautretter of No 9 South Russell Street credits Plant Juice with ending years of indigestion gas and neuralgic headaches and says she feels like a new woman after use at Houghton Duty stores.
The coping on the Colonial building east roof will be removed at the Colonial’s expense as a party wall is set to separate it from the Hotel Pelham site. The long agreement to beautify until demolition time ends with no litigation expected. Meanwhile the Brandon steamer from Baltimore collided with the Samarinda off Seven Foot Knoll and both ships returned to Baltimore for repairs. Marine Superintendent Skentelberg headed to Baltimore to arrange repairs.
June calendar lists tides at Gloucester Portland Newport and Boston times. Evening stars Venus Mars Saturn and morning star Jupiter noted. Full moons on June 15 July 14 August 15 and September 11. War day count and year day count included as context.
The report lists temperatures from cities including Montreal and New York with a mix of values, followed by fishing port updates. Eight vessels arrived on a holiday, fifteen at the fish pier. the Reita sold after bringing the season's first direct mackerel catch. Wholesale prices for haddock, cod, pollock, and hake are detailed alongside vessel tonnage and auction plans at Winthrop Beach. Other shipping notes include buoy sightings near Gay Head, Canoplo's Naples to Boston leg, and barges carrying lumber en route to the George McQuesten company.
Maritime notices detail steamers and tugs arriving at and sailing from ports including New York Newport News Norfolk Portland Boston and other harbors. Vessels named include Cretic Howarth Macbeth Parthian City of Rockland and Calvin Austin with barges and schooners such as Grave M Cribby Etta Vaughn Sarah L Davis and Josie.
In Berlin the Reichstag rejected President Wilson as a peace mediator. Gustav Stresemann and other leaders defended the nation's stance, arguing a neutral mediator would be preferable and noting strong German public support for government action toward peace amid wartime tensions. The debate accompanied a budget measure on military publication control and civil rights protections, which the House approved.
Premier Asquith told the House of Commons there was nothing in Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg's recent statement to indicate Germany would consider peace terms favorable to the Entente or lasting European stability. He added little beyond Sir Edward Grey's prior remarks. The reply drew cheers.
General Sir Sam Hughes testifies before the Meredith Duff Commission in Ottawa defending his lack of personal interest in contracts awarded through Colonel J W Allison. He says he did not favor any party and denied interfering with the Canadian shell committee. He cites Morgan interests as a potential U S influence on munitions output.
Advertisement claims Dr. Pierce's ANURIC eradicates uric acid to relieve backache, rheumatic pains, gout, and kidney weakness. It promises quick relief and longer life, urges purchase or trial by mail, and asserts safety and potency compared with lithia.
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