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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
6
Duluth faces a deadly blizzard with 22 inches of snow in 24 hours and 40 mile winds creating 10 foot drifts. One man, Prast Lundgard, 50, died after being buried by a snow drift while returning from a doctor's appointment as schools closed and traffic halted.
An advertisement urges readers to begin Scott's Emulsion to counter fatigue and nerve troubles. It promotes a blood enriching, tissue building liquid food free from alcohol or drugs and notes forty three years of physician prescription.
Ellis Hollingsworth of Boston and South Braintree dies at 67 from Bright's disease. Funeral Saturday at his 1116 Washington Street home with a 8 PM service. A special train from South Station at 2 10 PM will carry mourners. He was a Hollingsworth & Whitney director and member of several clubs. Survived by his wife.
Max Henry Newman, organizer and director of numerous boys clubs in Greater Boston, will speak on America and the War at a public forum for boys. The event opens Sunday evening March 18 in the Walnut Associates auditorium, 74 Dover Street, South End.
Police notify Ada V Green of Boston that her brother W G McCellan has died in Chicago. Police Superintendent Crowley has been asked to convey the request.
In Suffolk court a custody dispute unfolds as 11 year old Franklyn Samuelian pleads to live with his father Sarkis Samuelian, who was granted a 1914 divorce for desertion. His mother Mrs. George P. Cobb cries as she seeks permanent custody, saying she can now support him. The judge reserved decision.
Horace G. Wadlin told Rotary Club members at the Hotel Lenox yesterday that Boston Public Library’s real treasures are the ebooks used by foreigners to study American ideas and textbooks aiding craft students, not the priceless wall art.
Toronto plans to redeem 32 million dollars of debentures in the British market and issue equivalent new loans in New York as announced today. The move shifts financing to the New York market with the same total debt amount to be borrowed or refinanced.
Mayor Curley orders stockings for Hasty Pudding actresses in Boston theatres during the club’s annual musical comedy early in April. Cambridge City Hall issues the directive, affecting performers who appear in feminine attire.
Harvard actors face a ban on bare legs for the classic dance of the nine muses in the Pudding show at Copley Theatre. Boston censor John M. Casey blocks silk stockings for the muses, arguing it would be anachronistic. Managers fear the extra cost to costume nine pairs of legs. Cambridge performances remain available to those seeking the bare leg option.
G. E. G. of Boston criticizes R. M. Bradley real estate operator for opposing old age pensions to favor cheap immigrant labor. He argues employers fund taxes while exploiting foreign workers, threatening the nation. The letter also includes an unrelated ad for Bromo Quinine cough remedy.
George M. Cohan, after finishing a film project at Hollis Street Theatre, declares Boston to become a major Metropolitan producing center. He says Boston is home and partners Sam Harris will bring productions here rather than long New York runs, signaling a shift to local engagements.
The Next Sunday Post features Louise Homer revealing her favorite song words and music. The article highlights the singer’s preference for the melody and lyric style she admires in popular tunes of the era.
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