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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
2
Advertisements praise Hood's Sarsaparilla for impure blood and Peptiron Pills for anemia and nervousness. The combo is touted as harmonious and harmless, with no opiates or habit forming drugs, urging readers to start now from their druggist.
The Tuscania of the Anchor line entered New York harbor bearing 700 tons of Scotch. Officials tally 127000 cases and 24,892,000 drinks, noting the complex math of conversion while joking about the three-finger standard.
Corporation Counsel John A. Sullivan says only a city ordinance approved by the Mayor can cut firemen’s hours, challenging claims that the Mayor alone or the fire commissioner controls the one day off in three plan. His ruling puts the issue squarely before the council.
Thomas McCormack and John McKrew of the South End were found guilty of assaulting Patrolman Crowley at the East Dedham Street station. Judge Murray sentenced them to six months at the House of Correction.
Eight youths, seven from Cambridge and one from Roxbury, were arrested following a series of Breaks and thefts at Cambridge warehouses. The case, led by Middlesex District Attorney William J. Corcoran, involves a grand jury and several arraignments. Bonds ranged from 1000 to 5000 dollars.
Arthur P. Ramshaw 28 secretary and assistant treasurer of the Willimantic Trust Company was arrested in Willimantic on a charge of embezzling 1500 dollars from the bank. He had held the post since rising from secretary to cashier for four correspondent banks. Ramshaw is from Newark New Jersey and recently married Elsie C Kluberdanz of New York City.
Thomas Huntington of 71 Chester avenue Chelsea observed his 7th birthday yesterday surrounded by friends. He is the oldest Odd Fellow in the city, a 52 year member of the order and part of Winnisimmiet Lodge.
Governor McCall spoke to the Boston Boot and Shoe Club at their annual meeting at the Boston City Club and voiced his disapproval of placing shoes on the free tariff list.
Governor McCall notes Massachusetts accounts for 46 percent of U S shoe production and stresses industry interest. President Thayer warns of labor shortages postwar, shares wage insights. Officers elected include Tinkham as president and Fisher as secretary with a large Boston executive committee.
A dynamite bomb was hurled into the bishop’s palace in Riobamba Bolivar yesterday. It wrecked furniture in the bishop’s room but the bishop escaped injury. The item closes with an advertisement for Adamson’s Cough Balsam.
Intimate friends of Miss Maud F. Crosby testify in the Supreme Judicial Court before Judge De Courcy as her Lawrence School teacher’s will is contested. Relatives allege unsound mind and undue influence by Dr Herbert J. Keenan and his brother Wilfred B. Keenan.
Miss Lottie E. Chamberlain a nurse testified she saw no sign of unsound mind in Miss Crosby. Sarah Tower recalled Crosby's concern for Danny Eagan and education and noted Crosby’s care as she recovered. Neighbors Louise Connor and others testified Crosby trusted lawyer Keenan and Dr. Keenan while describing family talents. The trial is expected to wrap up today.
The Salvation Army reports that in the last three months hot suppers were provided to 14 258 needy children. Each meal included a bag with breakfast provisions for the next morning. Mrs Mabel Hunt Slater financed the program entirely while visiting her daughter in Tokio Japan.
A BY M C U class held a public recital at the Union last evening. It featured a one act play The Piper’s Day and readings by Miss Mabel F White Miss Anne J Canton Miss Lelia B Clapp Miss May M Gordon A D Hayes and Ralph Holbrook. The program was directed personally by Irvin J Potter instructor of the class.
Harriet I. Donahue of Boston sues in Suffolk Superior Court claiming she was confined for an hour in the dental chair at 276 Tremont Street. She alleges Dr. Arthur C. Mair, who bought out Dr. Daly, forced her to remain and insisted she owed Daly’s bill to Mair.
An advertisement extols Colorado for family travel offering inexpensive living, outdoor activities, and healthful benefits. It invites readers to visit or write for a brochure with maps and details about low price excursion tickets via Alex Stocks, New England Pass, C. B. Q. RK., 264 Washington Street, Boston.
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