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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1917
Page
3
Next Monday Simmons College will host a "pop the question day" about college regulations. Girls spent yesterday inviting questions by planting corn poppers along corridors. The week will feature many popping questions with answers at a student meeting chaired by Dr. H. M. Warrell of the history department.
In Suffolk Superior Court Dr. Arthur C. Mair testifies he did not threaten to remove a bridge or strike the patient over an unpaid $30 bill. He says the request was for payment and notes rent and other expenses dictated the action. He admits the act was unusual and confirms the patient was Daleys’ patient.
Attorney Zuckernik testified he sought Miss Donahoe's accounts in September 1915 and spoke to her at work. She reportedly said she would hear from him, and later applied for a warrant for Dr Mair’s arrest in Municipal Criminal Court. The case resumed with continued testimony.
In New York on March 5 the Russian government filed a Federal Court suit seeking 1,368,000 in judgments from the Tennessee Copper Company and the National Surety Company for breach of contract to supply 4,560,000 of trinitronolules. The contract called for 4,800,000 pounds of explosive at 95 cents a pound by November 1, 1916, with 1,140,000 paid in advance and a bond covering the advance plus 228,000 liquidated damages at 5 percent of cost.
Salvatore Paepalo of Hingham paid a 50 dollar fine after arming himself with a pistol in fear of robbery while in the city to send 300 dollars to his wife in Italy. Officer Fitzgerald arrested him and Judge Parmenter presided in the police court.
A potato trimmed hat is among featured designs at the New England Retail Milliners Association spring convention in Ford Hall opening today. Thousands of hat models from top designers compete for prizes for the snappiest spring headwear.
Fashionable milliners embrace oriental splendor with flowers fruit lace and veils in Easter hat designs. Milo offers a large golden straw hat with fruit flowers pouring out and an unusual potato trimming. Caroline, a city winner, secures second prize last year as designers push rare, decorative millinery elegance.
Mile Caroline explains that a potato will convey plenty in the horn hat while Tangerine dominates the palette. The collection offers wide shape variety military styles will be popular with both large and small data meeting fashion standards. Feathers and plumes are taboo. Ora Cne presents style lectures on Color and Color Combinations and The Art of Tinting.
Corporation Counsel Sullivan denied reports that he planned to resign over a plan to move the city law department from the Tremont building to offices in City Hall. Mayor Curley cut 4600 dollars in annual rent from the Tremont site in the 1917 budget and discussed consolidating offices, but Sullivan said he has no intention of resigning and expects to discuss the matter with the Mayor to retain current offices.
At a Boston City Club reception for Suffragan Bishop Babcock the Massachusetts Clerical Association praised Bishop Lawrence’s appeal. Dean Edmund S. Rousmaniere led clergy in a stood behind him and urged President Wilson to protect citizens, drawing hearty applause.
The Massachusetts Clerical Association urged sending a telegram to President to support Bishop Lawrence. The resolution, read by Rev. Gheerin, called on the President to use constitutional powers to defend liberties and prepare the nation for emergencies. Bishop Babcock received an ovation as several clergy praised the suffragan bishop’s work in the diocese.
British headquarters in France reported renewed fighting with the enemy east of Bouchavesnes where gains were made yesterday and two raids southeast and northeast of Arras succeeded. They said 42 prisoners and one machine gun were captured, casualties were light, and air combat included six hostile aircraft brought down with several others damaged or missing.
The Roxbury Board of Trade endorses the President amid the ongoing war crisis. It resolves to support and assist in any way needed and has sent the resolution to Washington.
In Boston last week sixty four people died from pneumonia, with most deaths linked to untreated colds. The report notes a long-standing remedy, Dr. Hilton's No. 3, touted for relief from colds bronchitis and grip.
London March 6 Critics of the Saloniki expedition including John Dillon questioned Romania joining the war. Andrew Bonar Law signaled the government would not withdraw the troops, saying England must consult allies. He warned a withdrawal could jeopardize Greece and the Balkan front for the Entente. No threats were used to push Romania into the conflict.
An advertisement touts Vitalitas as a popular remedy praised by Mississippi officials and druggists. It notes widespread demonstrations from Southern cities, growing demand, and testimonials. The piece promotes visits to Woodward's Drug Store at 100-102 Tremont St. Boston for demonstrations and talks with a Vitalitas representative.
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