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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1916
Page
6
Republicans elected mayoral candidates in seven cities and city officials in eight of ten Maine towns voting today, a net gain of two city governments. They held Hallowell with John M. Robinson beating Samuel G. Otis but lost Rockland where Frank C. Flint won as mayor for a Democratic government.
In Water ville Colonel Frederick EE Boothby, Portland mayor, wins the mayoralty by two votes over Ora A Meader. Ballots to be examined. South Portland keeps Mayor West with a Republican city government. Democrats retain Small as mayor but lose aldermen and council. Ellsworth elects Hagerthy as mayor for the eighth time. Auburn Fenderson and Lewiston Brann re elected. Eastport names Eldridge mayor.
Readers are urged to try Dr. Pierce's Anuric Tablets claiming they relieve backache swelling and kidney symptoms. The ad cites a user testimonial and offers a ten cent sample and a 50 cent box from druggists. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and other remedies.
The Civil Service Commission questions the legality of Dr Arthur C Jelly’s $2000 a year medical inspector post in Boston public schools after a decade as an expert adviser on mental deficiency for school children.
Secretary War ren Dudley's note to the school committee says Dr Arthur C Jelly is employed as a medical inspector at 167 dollars monthly and the appointment appears illegal. The chair will raise the matter with the Civil Service Commission. Jelly's 1906 appointment, confirmed 1907 and tenure in 1911, are cited. A hearing on hymns in schools was postponed to the first evening School Board meeting.
The House debates the McLemore warning resolution as administration leaders and Flood push to back the President in armed merchantmen policy. Republicans Mann Lenroot and others resist a rushed rule while Bryan guests weigh in. votes hinge on war implications and diplomatic needs.
In Washington on March 6 the House heard a lively exchange as Representative Gardner of Massachusetts led GOP members in urging speedy action on related subjects. He circulated petitions among Republicans, pressing minority members to back the president. Minority Leader Mann opposed him.
Major Wilson and the House confer to settle the row over the German crisis. Berlin claims British armed merchantmen attacked German subs while the United States weighs whether actions were defensive or offensive.
Secretary Lansing and President Wilson await translated documents before review. Colonel E. M. House, back from Europe, says Germany asserts its submarine policy is justified and not bluffing. House reportedly reassured no war intent but urged careful handling to avoid a break with Germany after discussions with Herr Von Jagow.
This advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the remedy for scrofula and related symptoms on the face neck and body. It claims the medicine purifies the blood removes humors and builds up the system and notes forty years of testimonials. It urges readers to start taking it to ensure they are free from scrofula.
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