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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
4
President Lemuel H. Marlin of Boston University spoke at the exercises. George E. Whitaker, chairman of the school committee, presented the diplomas to the graduates at last night’s ceremony in the school auditorium.
A large crowd gathered at the State House to hear arguments on sectarian amendments to the constitution. The session, chaired by ex Mayor Curtis, focused on whether state funds should be cut from private and sectarian institutions, with speakers including Martin M. Lomasney Frederick L. Anderson and Bishop Hughes. The hearing adjourned with plans for continued testimony from Catholic society representatives.
A Toronto reader from 632 Gerrard St. East recounts severe indigestion and heart pains, stating relief after using three boxes of Fruit-a-tives. The ad offers 50c per box, six for $2.50, or 25c trial size, with orders through Fruit atives Limited in Ogdensburg New York.
A health note advises against common soaps for hair use due to alkali drying the scalp. It recommends plain emulsified coconut oil as a pure, greaseless alternative that is inexpensive and long lasting. Rub a teaspoonful with water to create lather, rinse. hair becomes soft, bright, fluffy and easy to manage.
Frank W. Grinnell of the Massachusetts Bar Association spoke as a private citizen against compulsory initiative and referendum while noting possible citizen access. He warned adoption would shift power from constitutional deliberation to a signature machine, risking domination by big centers outside Boston. The convention adjourned to July 10 for committee reports.
The eighth annual New England Typographical Union convention ended with a reception for International President Marsden G. Scott of Indianapolis. North Adams was chosen as the 1918 convention city by one vote over New Haven and Hartford. Officers elected include Edward L. Cahill of Lynn as president and vice presidents Oscar A. Miles Hartford James L. Anderson Portland Fred T. Irwin Manchester James G. H. Jary Barre and John F. Murphy Providence as secretary treasurer.
Boston police search the North and West ends for clues in the murder of an unidentified Italian at a Myrtle street boarding house. No tangible leads found to date. The body is believed to be Louis Sastelli but identity remains unconfirmed.
Edward Connolly eight of 4 Plymouth Court Roxbury is hospitalized in serious condition after climbing to the top of a derrick boom in a brick yard at 31 Hunneman Street and tumbling 95 feet to strike his head on a brick pile.
Fanny Steadman, appearing with her brother as Al in Piano Capers at Keith's this week, admits she wed Jay Melville a week ago. The Boston native says the romance was love at first sight and the news surprised many friends in the Wood Melville and Phillips troupe.
The Rev. George Joncas of St. Ignatius Church drowned while swimming at Sand Point during a picnic with altar boys. He was about 28, recently moved from Biddeford, and the body was recovered.
Mrs Katherine Thornoff charged with keeping a disorderly house on Shawmut Avenue was found guilty in Municipal Court and sentenced to six months in the House of Correction. Judge Murray suspended the sentence conditional on her immediate departure from the city.
Several residents from Quincy Somerville Jamaica Plain share testimonials praising Osmo-Chemic Physicians for curing head noises deafness ear abscesses and eye trouble. Mrs Gustafson Dow Ellis and Grant report regained hearing and relief after treatment.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Robert Walker, former rector of the Church of the Assumption, East Cambridge, as a class member married recently at commencement last week.
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