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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1916
Page
9
In a wide interview, Charles Mellen argues that U S railroads lack capacity for rapid wartime transport and would need heavy restructuring. He proposes government supervised monopolies by region, expert districts, and coordinated rates plus enhanced road transport to ensure military mobility and efficiency during peace and war.
Charles Sanger Mellen former New Haven president spoke at his Stockbridge home on preparedness. He criticized America's unpreparedness from a transportation viewpoint and offered a remedy though not detailed, contrasting himself with mere critics and urging rail service improvements for defense.
A speaker warned that the nation's rail system is inadequate to move 100000 soldiers if war broke out tomorrow, highlighting critical transport weaknesses and possible military implications.
A Boston ad touts Plant Juice as a herbal remedy for stomach liver and kidney disorders. Alfred J. Nuttall testimonials relief after three bottles noting improved digestion sleep and weight gain with no narcotics or minerals involved.
Charles S. Mellen argues that new arrivals honor kinship and loyalties to family abroad. He says sympathy for relatives at war is natural until the adoptive nation enters conflict, then loyalty shifts to the country.
The former New England railroad chief shares views on military training in schools and modern warfare's emphasis on aviation and science. He dismisses personal bravery as less relevant, notes limits of older war volunteers, and comments on railroad issues and retirement joys on a 300 acre farm.
James A. Grace of Roxbury longtime millinery and real estate figure died at his home 137 Hutchins Street Roxbury after a long life in Boston business. He built several landmark properties along Washington and Tremont streets and once owned the Langham Hotel. He was born in St Johns Newfoundland in 1837 and moved to Boston at 26. He was a prominent taxpayer and a European traveler with 16 trips. He was a life member of the Catholic Union of Boston and a member of the Charitable Irish Society.
Dr Joseph Santosuosso president of the Italian American Citizens' Club of Massachusetts denounces the Burnett Dillingham immigration bill as iniquitous at the club's first public meeting in Faneuil Hall. He claims Yankees are dying out and Italians, 200000 strong in the state, lack representation in judiciary and state government.
West Bridgewater girl claims her betrothed is detained at McLean Insane Hospital in Waverly and vows to fight for his release and to file a claim for nursing fees.
Miss Ruth Anear Hope of West Bridgewater says she will pursue $125 and additional nursing fees claimed for caring for her fiancé Waldo R. Bryant of Brockton who she alleges was forcibly detained at McLean Hospital in Waverly after their betrothal. Bryant is the son of Brockton real estate man Walter C. Bryant.
Police report to Parry Bryant and nurse Miss Hope tied to an Easter Day marriage license attempt. Bryant allegedly seized by armed guards at Mclean Hospital after leaving for the institution with Hope. Hope vows to pursue funds claimed for nursing services and past wages.
Miss Hope testified about Waldo Bryant facing family opposition and alleged insanity. His father whispered about hallucinations as Waldo left home to live in a camp. Police said Bryant was adjudged insane and ordered to McLean Hospital with a readiness date of April 24.
Buenos Ayres reports on May 6 that Argentine newspapers rate the German reply to the American note as unsatisfactory. El Diario calls it chicanery and accuses Germany of projecting its own delinquency in an evasive document. The papers say they await the United States decision with solemn expectancy.
Mrs Armenia S White a pioneer suffrage and temperance advocate died at 99 in Concord New Hampshire Born Mendon Massachusetts with Mayflower ancestry she was a friend of Frances Willard and her husband Nathaniel White once ran a stagecoach line and helped form an express company now part of American Express Company
John H. Bates of Claremont Avenue Braintree was notified by New Bedford police that his automobile stolen on Wednesday morning was found in the woods near New Bedford. The car had been stripped of all portable parts and abandoned.
All non-commissioned officers of the third battalion Sixth Regiment M W M are ordered to meet in Concord on Sunday May 2 for a tactical walk. Officers will be divided into groups starting from various points and finishing at the Concord State Armory on Myerett Street in time for lunch.
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