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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
11
Five thousand custom tailors in New York walked out on March 2 demanding higher wages and the abolition of Sunday work and the free shop. Union officials said they expect 15,000 more workers to join by Saturday and warned the strike could spread to the union's 160,000 members nationwide.
Verdun shelling was reported heard 188 miles from the front at Marburg and Ziegenhain. The Transocean News Bureau says the cannonade was loudest on Saturday between 4 and 5 p m and audible indoors with windows closed. Officials deem it the greatest distance a sound has been carried without artificial transmission.
An advertisement lauds Plant Juice as a health tonic with testimonials from Professor James E. Campbell of Massachusetts. Campbell describes relief from dyspepsia gastritis and rheumatic pains after using Plant Juice, and notes he now promotes it to friends. The seller is Liggett's Drug Store at Washington and Avon Streets.
An advertisement asserts Bekman's Alterative helps tuberculosis by supporting the weakened system with fresh air good nutrition and rest. It claims doctors approve common measures but the remedy provides lasting benefit without harmful drugs and is available from pharmacists or Bekman Laboratory Philadelphia.
Vice President Charles C. Goodrich warned that separating New Haven rail and water lines could force Sound line steamships to idle at Providence, Hartford, and Bridgeport. He argued all-rail service to New York would undercut boat traffic and improve rail competition. The Boston hearing shifted to Providence as cross examination and procedural clashes ensued.
The Norwegian steamer Ontaneda, held at St John’s for six weeks on Admiralty suspicions of contraband traffic, resumes voyage after owners provide security for good conduct. She sailed from Christiania without cargo and burned coal en route. coal supply was blocked due to the ship being blacklisted.
Mrs Elizabeth Barry aged S1 of 28 Weld Street Roslindale attempted to take her life by gas yesterday afternoon. Found by Mrs Elizabeth Kramer in her room with the jet turned on the room door locked force entered with others. Barry was unconscious but alive and rushed to care.
A large delegation from the Equal Rights League appealed to the Civil Service Commission to revise regulations to prevent future discrimination. The action follows the discharge of Miss Jane R. Bosfield, a colored stenographer at Medfield State Hospital, whose case was discussed in the Supreme Court.
The Equal Rights League pressed for rules to certify only the first eligible name, limit probationary discharge without hearing, and require written reasons for discharge. Speakers cited Bosfield and related cases, urging changes to civil service to curb race and creed bias amidst executive sessions. In a separate report from Petrograd, Russia faces paying monthly separation allowances to Mohammedan soldiers’ many wives, some twenty.
Patrick F. McGrath 35 of Charlestown escaped Grafton State Hospital and caused a stir at the State House. He demanded to see the Governor and fought with State police officers before being returned to the hospital. He was with a companion and carried liquor on his breath during the disturbance.
An official Board of Trade report details February wrecks totaling 63 ships with 420 deaths. It lists 42 steamers totaling 66,856 tons, including 10 sunk by enemy ships (36 deaths), five by mines (176 deaths), one by a mine or submarine (eight deaths), and one by Zeppeline bombs (138 deaths). Sailing ships totaled 27 with six sunk by enemy warships.
Major John H. Sherburne of the First Battalion was chosen colonel of the First Massachusetts Regiment of Field Artillery at the South Armory on Irvington street last night. Captain Richard K. Hale of Battery A Boston was elected major of the First Battalion.
Health column warns against indoor life causing excess fat and weak vitality. It recommends Koretin capsules as a safe, inexpensive aid to lose 15 or 20 pounds with improved digestion and energy, taken after meals and before bed for a few days.
Governor McCall sent his first veto message to the Legislature disapproving an act that would authorize Boston to spend 578000 outside the debt limit for improving Old Harbor in Dorchester Bay. He cited Mayor Curley’s claim the city could finance from current funds and urged limits unless clear necessity exists.
The Senate gave third reading to a bill restricting laying tar and similar substances on more than half a public road until the other half is dry and passable. Advocates say slick roads cause accidents and loss of vehicle control, with backers including autoists.
The Senate passed engrossment for a Charles River site fire station. A Bay State Street Railway fare case delay was extended to Sept 1. Fahey plea to capitalize premiums was rejected. A model city charter with district elected mayor and council was favorably reported. Nantucket motor vehicle repeal petition leave to withdraw granted.
Sixty five taxpayers circulated a petition urging Dedham voters to elect John W. Withington for Selectman. The town meeting and election occur Monday with polls at Memorial Hall from 6 a.m. to 4 30 p.m.
Jessie Brereton, 62, of 172 Hollis Street South Framingham, wins a 7500 verdict against Milford & Uxbridge Street Railway Co after losing a foot in a collision with a car. The Sunday Post notes campaign updates as Colonel Corn continues his bid for office.
Bancroft Huntington Brown of Hyde Park and Claus Emanuel Ekstromany wranos Joseph O'Brien of Providence have been appointed by Brown University faculty as commencement speakers for the class of 1916 based on scholastic standing and ability in literary composition and public address.
The Cambridge cleanup squad established to stamp out vice has ceased to exist. Members are reassigned to regular duties under orders read at roll call by Captain J. Murray acting chief of police.
Travel agents promote Burlington Route Personally Conducted trips to California with sleeping cars and a special conductor. The program emphasizes low expense, scenic through Colorado, and a more engaging journey than costly Limited services. For details contact Alex Stocks, New England Passenger Agent, C B Q R R, 264 Washington Street, Boston.
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