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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
6
The advertisement heralds CROSS novelties as a Garden of Originals with few duplicates in stock. It promises distinctive designs and very low selling prices, claiming gifts won’t embarrass modest incomes and will surprise with novelty.
W T Chandler traffic manager of the Boston Chamber of Commerce warns that freight congestion could force railroads to impose absolute embargoes in and out of Boston. Receivers have allowed shipments to back up in freight houses with some due to last December still stored. If consignors do not remove freight promptly, railroads may cut Boston off and normal conditions will be delayed longer.
Duluth March 1 reports the so called mysterious aeroplane over grain elevators and ore docks was a large toy balloon. The balloon burst into flames and fell on the docks last night. Authorities investigated and a practical joker is believed responsible.
The Brockton Public Market, amid the Satucket building on Main and West Elm streets, was destroyed in a fire causing about 100000 dollars in losses. The blaze was detected at 10 o'clock by three police officers who observed flames under a counter as crowds were dismissed from nearby Colonial and Hathaway theatres.
Frantic knocks draw George Crawford to the door as a fire consumes the center of a store. Flames race up the elevator shaft, threatening the Colonial and Hathaway Theatres. Clerk Fred Bostock rescues Casey the mascot dog and tries for the cat. Owners Bradford E Jones Embert Howard Maynard A Davis. Third blaze in four years.
Advertisement features Dr. Sauer touting ordinary nuxated iron as a method to boost strength and endurance. It advocates two five grain tablets three times daily for two weeks, promising to double strength in 10 to 14 days and offering money-back guarantees if targets aren’t met.
New York March 1. The American Irish Societies including the Ancient Order of Hibernians and United Irish League adopt resolutions denouncing a planned pro German anti British demonstration as a violent attack on American neutrality. The event scheduled for March 4 and 5 aims to mislead the public, the committees say.
Irish resolutions assert that Ireland’s people know their rights better than Irish Americans whose view is tainted by hatred from oppression. They say Ireland’s new democracy honors its contract by sending 142,000 sons to the front, adding 1,000 weekly, and remembering Belgium and France. Patrick Eagan and General John Hanlon denounce extremists misrepresenting Irish America’s neutrality views. 36 New York Irish societies attend.
Fire discovered in coal sheds of the gas company at Cambridge riverfront spread rapidly and was beyond control before the fire apparatus arrived. Fire crews and streams fought the blaze as it advanced along the riverfront.
A tinder dry fire roared through Cambridge sheds burning nearly 10 000 tons of coal. Firemen from Cambridge Somerville and Boston battled the flames as water access proved difficult and Fireboat 31 was dispatched to reach the waterside. Fire alarms escalated from a second to a general alarm as crews fought to contain the inferno.
Fire raged through Cambridge causing extensive damage to the gas works flot and nearby plants. Lieutenant Gutheim was injured by a falling beam. Fireboats battled the blaze as crowds watched and residents were evacuated. Loss estimated over 250000 dollars with additional property damage along the canal.
William Carney beloved husband of Nellie Carney nee Murray died in Waltham on March 1 at GG Calvary Street. Funeral notice to be announced later.
Senate sub committee hearings in Washington reviewed Brandeis ties to United Shoe Machinery and his conduct as counsel. Edward F. McClennen testified Brandeis resigned from the board in 19, aided shoe manufacturers in leasing disputes, and that a 1910 Brandeis firm opinion on lease validity circulated as an advertisement. Brandeis funded repayment of the firm’s $2500 by personal funds. testimony praised his reputation. hearings resume tomorrow.
City of Boston Hotel Association launches a central information office to coordinate hotel rooms for the auto show. From Saturday through the end of next week, venues expect a crowd surpassing any prior year with more than 5000 agents registered and an estimated 100000 visitors. Hotels will report vacancies to a central office to reduce travel and improve lodging access.
Oliver B Monroe former Melrose mayor 1912 to 1914 died suddenly at his home on Howard Street Melrose after two weeks with asthma He was a Providence Journal financial editor and Cotton and Wool Reporter editor He served on the Board of Aldermen six years and the Park Commission four years and was a Melrose Savings Bank trustee and member of Melrose Grange and Fort Dill Lodge.
President Wilson sent a personal check of 1000 dollars to the Ellen Wilson memorial fund in Atlanta. The gift supports scholarships for children in the mountain sections of the South and arrived with a letter from Mrs Edith Bolling Wilson requesting the amount be added to the fund.
Two drops of Gets-It dry instantly allowing wear of shoe and stocking. The corn is doomed as the new easy method requires no sticking or pressing. Sold by druggists nationwide at 25 cents a bottle or via BE Lawrence & Co. Chicago. Boston outlets listed.
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