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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
10
S SSlatterpy Cs on Tremont Street promotes an enhanced fur storage method with compressed air cleansing, controlled vaults, and full insurance. Furs are cleansed, combed, glazed and stored in individual, ventilated spaces and billed on return, by December 31 storage ends. Messengers will call for furs via postal card or phone Oxford 8100.
Bridgeport May 3 Mrs Augusta Solzwig of Walters court Ansonia reportedly killed her eight year old adopted daughter Adaline this morning and then fatally shot herself. Her husband Louis Holzwig found both bodies when he returned from a shopping trip with trinkets intended for court use.
Medical Examiner states Mrs. Holzwig stabbed Adaline Geneve in the neck with a penknife and then killed herself with a razor. Chief William Ellis notes the child’s bleeding would not have killed her. The real mother sought custody after eight years. probate court found the adoption invalid. Coroner Mix investigates the double fatality.
The Harvard Flying Corps at Trarvard reports the retirement of commanding officer Wrazier Curtis after a nervous breakdown. Curtis, a Harvard graduate with army flying experience in France, retires temporarily per physician advice. Tf. IT. Metcalf will direct the organization in the interim.
The Lowell Prep class of the Franklin Union gathered at the American House to celebrate the closing of their course. About ten members attended. TF. W. Ewarts acted as toastmaster and J. A. Kerrigan chaired the committee in charge. BR. K. Thurgood addressed the boys on the value of their work at the union.
Advert says GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules ease aging symptoms and bladder issues for seniors. It touts 200 years of use, now odorless capsules, urging readers to buy at their druggist with money back if no help.
Bold ad extols "Gets It" as a simple corn remedy that stops pain in two seconds. It claims no bandages or harmful tools are needed and touts 25 cent bottles sold by I Lawrence & Co in Chicago and eight Riker Jaynes Drug Stores in Boston.
An old advertisement promotes Minard's ointment as a ready home remedy for emergency pain relief. It claims instant action on lumbago rheumatism backache sprains burns and fatigue, with antiseptic healing and blood circulation benefits for muscles and tired feet and hands.
George von I Meyer warned that Japan could seize the West Coast and US commerce, calling for urgent national defence action. The American Legion meeting urged Congress to examine armed forces and push rapid legislation, with Theodore Roosevelt’s name drawing loud applause. Meyer criticized navy readiness, noting only eight first class battleships, many in poor condition, and a largely out of service destroyer and submarine fleet.
Maritime notes describe tide heights and celestial events, plus fish market activity. Vessels arriving include Cape shore mackerel, Haddock, Cod, and Pollock cargoes, with prices and freight details. ships Orpheus Haigh Hall Oosterdyjk Prath and others report quarantine delays and cargo movements to Glasgow Genoa and Dutch Guiana.
Olga Haley 18 of South Boston warned an alderman performing her wedding in New York to keep the event secret or “papa” would come after them with a shotgun. She married Victor Lovingdale a Detroit-based singer who traveled from Detroit to New York for the ceremony at her sister's home.
In South Boston two former sweethearts who were separated briefly wed with family opposition, and the bride adjured the magistrate to keep the marriage quiet. Edward Lovingdale, brother of the groom, and Irene Kreitman, Olga’s sister, witnessed the ceremony at 342 Lenox Avenue, New York, with Olga living there for a year.
Shipping news reports arrivals and departures of multiple vessels including Steamer Haigh Hall and Orpheus with routes via Alexandria Kirkwall Marseilles Bermuda and Havana Port Limon and Nassau. Other ships include City of Rockland Hathorn Bath City of Gloucester and more with tugs and barges noted.
Advertisement touts Margo Tablets as fast relief for upset nerves fatigue and nervous symptoms. It claims six potent harmless stimulants boost nerve energy within a month and guarantees refund if 60 days faithful use yields no benefit. All Boston druggists offer guarantee.
The list details numerous vessels including steamers and schooners sailing from Fort Point and Salem to Philadelphia Plymouth Hanson Gloucester and Port Johnson. Towage is noted for barges Langhorne Neshaminy Robesonia Saucon Franklin Cevalico and others. Additional entries mention tugs Nottingham and the hauling of barges 1 4 11 12 by the 1 W Co and various destinations such as Sewalls Point Newport News Searsport and Newport.
Tow operations move barges from New York toward Edgewater Passaic Stroudsburg Undercliffe Piedmont Sewalle Point and Lynn. J Yerkes reports towing barges Brins oe pales Creek Summit Hill New York to assist shipping movements.
Over 200 specimens of work from patients at Worcester Northampton and Gardner State Hospitals for the Insane and McLean Asylum are shown at the State Normal Art School on Exeter Street. Hand woven cloth carpets pottery and various tools illustrate the exhibit.
About 100 men walked off at the United Fruit Company pier after a labor organizer was barred from the dock. This marks a fifth strike on the waterfront since April 1 amid expected actions on other coast lines.
The Ellis Associates of Dorchester hosted their annual May party and dance in Gloomfield Hall. The event featured the Malley songsters and was organized by Joseph Mehkane.
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