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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1915

Page

4

War Debate Tonight At Symphony Hall In Boston

The event titled The War-Who Made It will be debated tonight in Symphony Hall. Edmund Robert Otto Von Mach will present the German side while Cecil Chesterton defends Britain and the allies. Mayor Curley will serve as one of the judges.

Symphony Hall Boston Edmund Robert Otto von Mach Great Britain Cecil Chesterton Gilbert K. Chesterton London New Witness Curley

Cattle Destroyed for Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak

Inspector Capithorn reported hoof and mouth disease on Antonio J. Lema’s Lexington lot on Waltham street opposite Blossom street. Charles J. Dailey, the state slaughterer, destroyed 12 cows and fumigated the barn for three months. Nearby, 29 cows and five calves were killed at Cedarcrest on Trapelo road, with 95 cows totaling $15,000 lost last week.

Antonio J. Lema Waltham Street Blossom Street Lexington United States Capithorn Charles J. Dailey East Lexington Lema J. C. Ruhnkle Mr. Dailey

General Scott to Meet Renegade Piute Indians

Brigadier General Scott chief of staff of the army leaves Washington for Utah to seek a peaceful settlement with the Piute Indians. He is noted as an Indian fighter and mediator who speaks their dialects and understands their habits.

Washington Scott Utah

War Dept Seeks General Scott to Nab Piute Leader

War Department officials say General Scott could help capture the Piute leader charged with murder after Indian affairs conferences. About 200 Piute warriors are off the reservation amid heavy snowfall and impassable mountain roads hindering any swift pursuit.

War Department West Department of Justice Interior Department General Scott Bluff Utah Scott Indian Office Army General Staff Mitchie

Funeral for Joseph F. Wagner at Holy Trinity Church

Funeral services for Joseph F. Wagner, former Maud Adams manager, were held yesterday at the Church of the Holy Trinity with Rev. Henry Rache officiating at a requiem mass.

Joseph F. Wagner Maud Adams Church of the Holy Trinity Henry Rache

Colleges urged to aid state commissions report

The University Council of Massachusetts was urged to encourage college professors to serve on state and municipal commissions. A special committee of college presidents submitted the recommendation at a council meeting yesterday afternoon.

University Council of Massachusetts

Recommendations on professor service and state collaboration

A MIT president, Williams president, and Worcester Polytechnic president led a review urging professors to serve on state boards and municipal bodies, applying scientific methods to public problems. They proposed college laboratories be shared with the state, a state bureau of information, and university extension courses across the state to aid teacher training and professional cooperation.

Richard C. Maclaurin Massachusetts Institute of Technology Harry A. Garfield Williams Ira N. Hollis Worcester Polytechnic Bureau of Information Boston

Funeral Service for Patrick A Lyons

Funeral services for Patrick A Lyons were held yesterday at St Peter's Church Dorchester with a crowded turnout including Governor Walsh and more than 100 priests from across Massachusetts. The solemn high mass was led by Rev George A Lyons S J president of Boston College, a son of the deceased. Another son Rev Charles W Lyons pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Jamaica Plain served as deacon. Boston College was well represented by clergy and delegates from all 35 classes.

Patrick A. Lyons St. Peter’s Church Dorchester Governor Walsh Massachusetts George A. Lyons S. J Boston College Charles W. Lyons Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Jamaica Plain

Milk and Baby Hygiene gains as trustees elected

Fr. B. Loring Young was elected a trustee of the Milk and Baby Hygiene Association yesterday. George R. Bedinger announced a 29 percent rise in babies under care since last year, with 1814 supervised in February 1915 versus 1401 in February 1914.

B. Loring Young The Milk and Baby Hygiene Association Board George R. Bedinger

Boston Quartet Pronounces Gebhard to Assist at Jordan Hall

The Boston Quartet will be joined by pianist Heinrich Gebhard as assisting artist at Jordan Hall next Monday evening March 8. The programme features Beethoven Cesar Franck and Haydn.

Heinrich Gebhard Boston Quartet Jordan Hall Beethoven Cesar Frank Haydn

Business Woman Sues Woburn Man for $6355

Mrs. Florence Harlow of Boston sues Charles Cummings Sr. of Woburn for 6355 claiming owed for services and loans over years. Harlow formerly ran a Boston employment agency while Cummings operates several mercantile ventures in Woburn.

Florence Harlow Boston Charles Cummings, Sr Woburn Harlow Cummings Woburn Merchant Charles Cummings

Harlow claims long friendship with Cummings over debt

Mrs. Harlow asserts business ties with Cummings since 1908, loaned him money, kept house, and managed foreclosures and a Maine farm. She itemizes claims totaling many hundred dollars for rooms, services, rent, and loans, with a motion to amend the declaration entered as lawyers prepare further pleadings.

Harlow Cummings Maine Navarre Frederick W. Ryan Lynn John W. Converse Boston

Casals to be Soloist at Symphony Concerts

Pablo Casals appears this week at Symphony Hall as soloist in Lalo’s cello concerto in D minor. The program also features Tschaikowsky’s Romeo and Juliet suite Converse’s Ormazd and Mozart’s G minor Symphony.

Pablo Casals Symphony Hall Lalo Violoncello Tschaikowsky Converse Ormazd Mozart

President to Keep Open House at White House

President Wilson will hold open house tomorrow from 9 30 to 10 30 at the White House to bid farewell to members of the Senate and House before they leave for home. He was in constant contact with leaders of both houses tonight on pending legislation.

Washington Wilson White House Senate House

Women’s agriculture college urged in Kenyon Butterfield report

The annual report of Kenyon L. Butterfield, president of the institution, urges a women’s college of agriculture and rural home life to be conducted in cooperation with the Massachusetts Agricultural College at Amherst. The report outlines the chief tasks facing the institution.

Women’s College of Agriculture Massachusetts Agricultural College At Amherst Kenyon L. Butterfield

Plan for women’s college at rural agricultural school

President Butterfield says there are no definite plans yet but supports establishing a women’s college. He notes demand from girls for agricultural instruction and the need for a domestic science course to address country life. He cites rural versus city domestic life and the need to keep pace with women’s role.

Women’s College Butterfield

Somerville Man Injured When Struck by Mills Transfer Truck

Winfield W. Hall a 59 year old resident of 40 Holland Street Somerville suffered severe injuries after being knocked down by a Mills Transfer Company truck of 189 Lincoln Street at the Washington and Brattle streets corner.

Winfield W. Hall Holland Street Somerville Mills Transfer Company Lincoln Street Washington and Brattle Streets

U S Trial for Horn to Come First

Indictments accuse Werner Horn of illegally transporting dynamite from New York to Maine. Federal officials prioritize the U S case over potential Canadian government claims and direct arrest after his release from Machias jail Saturday.

Werner Horn New York Maine United States Grand Jury United States George W. Anderson Portland Horn Machias

Extradition standoff over Horn delayed by U S claims

Canadian authorities hold Horn at Portland while awaiting resolution of all U S claims. If convicted on three indictments for dynamite transport, Horn could face imprisonment and fines. He is currently serving 30 days for property destruction in Vanceboro, with release due Saturday.

United States Portland Horn Anderson Boston Hlorn Department of State New York New Haven Road Vanceboro Boston & Maine Maine Central Canada Machias

Sworn Tax Returns Urged Before Taxation Committee

Julius T. Auerbach urged compulsory annual sworn returns of taxable property to fix the Massachusetts tax system and curb tax dodging and corrupt bargaining by wealthy taxpayers and tax assessors. John A. Curtin of the Massachusetts Tax Association opposed the measures.

Legislative Committee On Taxation Julius T. Auerbach Massachusetts John A. Curtin Massachusetts Tax Association Auerbach

Insurance bill signed raises life policy cap to 1000

Governor Walsh signed a bill allowing savings banks to issue up to 1000 per life policy, doubling from 500. With four banks in the Commonwealth offering this life insurance, a single person could hold up to 4000 in coverage. Banks are in Whitman Brockton and Pittsfield, with Pittsfield hosting two banks.

Walsh Whitman Brockton Pittsfield

War Correspondent Reed to Lecture at Tremont Temple

War correspondent John Reed of the Metropolitan Magazine will lecture on the war at Tremont Temple next Friday afternoon. He will recount close range experiences including being near a firing line 400 feet away and facing Bavarian Mausers and rapid fire guns while submerged in mud and water.

Tremont Temple John Reed Metropolitan Magazine

Fake solicitor sought by police in city scam

City Collector John J. Curley reported that a man using the name Thomas J. Burns was collecting funds from local businesses claiming to be a city official sent to gather poverty donations. Police were notified.

John J. Curley Thomas J. Burns

Sea Wolf Drama to Open in Boston for Limited Run

Jack London adaptation The Sea Wolf will be staged at a Boston theatre for a limited engagement starting Monday March 1. The four act drama features Charles Dalton Louise Rutter Regan Huston Ivan Simpson and Frances Neilson among others with theatre details to be announced.

Jack London Boston Charles Dalton Louise Rutter Regan Huston Ivan Simpson Frances Neilson

Advice and Dr Lewis Baker column answers readers questions

In this general advice column, Dr Lewis Baker offers home remedy recommendations for kidney trouble digestion and weight loss. Readers are urged to forward questions with full contact details and receive guidance on balm wort tablets laxatives stomach and bowel medicine and arbolone tablets for weight reduction.

Lewis Baker College Bidg College Ellwood Sts Dayton

Cadomene Tablets Proposed as Harmless Nerve Tonic

A medicinal note claims a strong harmless tonic can restore nerve balance and strengthen nutrition to vitalize blood and tissues. Three grain cadomene tablets, sealed with directions, are recommended for dullness memory and general weakness described in the text.

Do Not Worry About Rheumatism Says Letter Writer

A reader claims a simple home remedy can easily cure rheumatism. The advised mix includes iodide of potassium, wine of colchrium, sodium salicylate, balmwort, essence cardio, and arups sarsaparilla with doses for meals and bedtime, promising relief and widespread satisfaction.

D.B. G

Unverified remedy advised for anemia and fatigue

The reply suggests taking three grain hypo-nclane tablets with meals to restore strength and improve weight and color. It claims the remedy is highly effective with persistent use and will yield gradual improvements in health.

James J Elien J

Unproven dandruff cure touted with mingos remedy

The answer claims instant relief and permanent results from a plain yellow mingos treatment with an accompanying 407 jar, suggesting a product as a remedy for dandruff itching and feverish scalp. No medical guidance or evidence is provided.

Chronic cough prompts home remedy suggestion

A reader with a year long cough and recurring colds asks for help. The reply prescribes a laxative cough syrup and urges using a 2% oz bottle of essence mentholaxene mixed with homemade sugar syrup or honey per bottle directions.

Morris

Do not neglect catarrhal trouble says Vilane powder

Miss Stranger asks for local treatment for a siege of catarrhal trouble including catarrh of the nose and throat. The answer recommends antiseptic Vilane Powder as the most effective prompt cure with full directions included on two or eight ounce packages.

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