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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1916

Page

7

Milk Bill Change in Senate Alters Health Department Plan

In a Senate session yesterday a substitute by Senator Cummings Worcester altered the milk bill path. Health officials and Milk Consumers Association leaders rushed to Dr McLaughlin to defend the department while seeking reversal to favor the McLaughlin bill over Cummings.

Senate Milk Consumers’ Organization State Department of Health Cummings Worcester State Department Jackson McLaughlin Senate Committee On Milk Consumers’ Association

Mrs Eldred Reported Missing After Fall River Trip

Mrs El dred, 38, described as 4 feet 4 inches and 215 pounds, disappeared Wednesday after a Boston to Fall River voyage. Her husband, once a Chicago Tribune reporter, suspects a self inflicted death during a despondent mood. police and private detectives search Boston and Cohasset.

Boston Fall River

Public Health Funds Enforce Act Provisions

The text notes an appropriation of 1000 dollars to enforce provisions of an act and states the act takes effect upon passage. The language reflects a legislative measure allocating funds and establishing immediate effectiveness. No further context or entities are provided in the fragment.

Cambridge Children Present Novelty Dances at Exhibition

Almost a hundred Cambridge children, mostly girls, danced intricate novelty dances before a full hall at the Elks Building in Central Square. The event, the fourth annual exhibition, featured Miss Nellie Ferguson, who is herself a child and directs the pupils.

Cambridge Elks Central Square Nellie Ferguson Miss Ferguson

Free Fare Zone On Bay State Line Sparks Six-Cent Debate

The Public Service Commission heard testimony about a 1700 foot no fare zone on Bay State’s Oakdale to Forest Hills route. Passengers ride free to Forest Hills but must pay the nickel to enter town. experts warned many routes would not cover costs even with six-cent fares. The hearing resumes at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday.

Paradise Bay State Public Service Commission John T. Conway Brockton Bay State Street Railway Oakdale- Dedham Hyde Park Forest Hills Boston Boundary Line Forest Hills Terminal Boston Hyde Park Boundary City of Elevated Arthur G. Wadleigh Allied Kuster Feustel

Telephone Girls Plan May Dance at Dorchester Hall

Boston Tandem Exchange operators plan a seaside week end cottage fund move with a May party at Columbus Hall Dorchester featuring novelty dances including the P A M slipper dance. Officers include Miss Alice Sheehan president Miss Pauline Phelan treasurer and Miss Marguerite Kinnear secretary.

Boston Tandem Exchange Columbus Hall Dorchester Alice Sheehan Pauline «. Phelan Marguerite Kinnear Margaret Crehan Marion Clough Agnes Johnson Lillian Wright Dorothea Wright Fyvelyn Grady William Thompson George Daley Joseph Regan Freeman Dodge Daniel Hagerty Clement Rose

Wolf's Advertisement Men S 50c Underwear Sale

Readable ad notes 50c B V D underwear at Wolf's M Clothier corner Hanover and Portland Sts for 60c two piece and 1 dollar B V D union suits for 60c plus Tuesday double legal stamp day at Wolf's.

Wolf's M. Clothier Hanover Portland Sts Wolf

Mary Ames Weds Louis Frothingham in North Easton Church

Miss Mary Shreve Ames daughter of the late Frederick Lothrop Ames married former Lieutenant Governor Louis A. Frothingham at Unity Church North Easton. The ceremony was led by Rev Dr Chaffin with Rev Dr Frothingham of Boston assisting and a reception followed at the Ames home. The couple will split residence between North Easton and Boston after a wedding trip to the South.

Mary Shreve Ames North Easton Louis A. Frothingham Frederick Lothrop Ames Louis John G. Ames Mr. Ames Mrs. Frothingham South Boston

Boy narrowly saved as car crashes with ice cream truck

Walter G Burns swerved to avoid a 4 year old boy crossing Washington Street Quincy and struck an East Boston Ice Cream Company truck. Mrs Elizabeth Ferris suffered a fractured rib and head bruises. another woman had multiple bruises. Both women were treated and the Burns car damaged.

Walter G. Burns Clairmont Street Cambridge Washington Street Quincy East Boston Ice Cream Company Elizabeth Ferris Massachusetts Avenue Boston Edward H. Bushnell Burns Joseph McDonald Daniel McDonald Broadway Bushnell

Will of Mrs. Sarah A. Fletcher Approved in Probate

The will of Mrs. Sarah A. Fletcher, who died at her home in Fast Boston, was allowed yesterday by Judge George. A challenge by daughter Emma K. Fletcher prompted a partial hearing and the case was certified for jury determination. The matter proceeds to the Supreme Judicial Court to frame issues for a jury.

Sarah A. Fletcher Fast Boston George Emma K. Fletcher West Supreme Judicial Court

Barefoot dancers and a gown shopping dilemma

A narrator anticipates a garden fete with barefoot dancers and plans for gowns. The speaker mentions choosing a blue and white tailored outfit and a striking white French chip straw hat with blue ribbon and decorative wings, realizing two weeks of unthinkable expense to indulge in buying.

Rotary Club Nominates Officers at Monthly Dinner

Over 100 Rotary Club members met at Cook's for the regular monthly gathering. Vice-president Frank R. Shepard of General Banking Co was named for President, William Bamburgh for Vice-president, and Bancroft Goodwin for Treasurer. After the meeting the group attended a theatre performance.

Rotary Club Cook's Frank R. Shepard General Banking Company William (. Bamburgh Bancroft Goodwin

Curtis Poor Box Thief Sentenced In Superior Court

Wareld B. Curtis pleaded guilty to breaking and entering in the Superior Criminal Court yesterday. Judge Hardy sentenced him to state prison for a term of three to five years for the church poor box theft.

Wareld B. Curtis Superior Criminal Court Hardy

One Day in Eight Bill Passes House in Boston

The House moved a bill for one day in eight for Boston policemen after Senator Mc Laughlin pushed through the measure in the Senate. Cambridge Rep James sought a broader general application, but the Cambridge member was opposed by several Boston supporters who argued against extending the bill. The amendment was rejected.

House McLaughlin Boston Senate James Cambridge John J. Willis Charlestown

Arlington Women Study War Work

The Arlington branch of the Special Aid Society for American Preparedness held a meeting at St. John’s Parish House to plan classes on surgical dressings. The first class will be next Monday with a nurse from Peter Bent Brigham Hospital guiding. Mrs. Charles A. Dennett chaired and introduced Mrs. McNamara, field secretary of the National Civic Federation.

Aid Society For American Preparedness St. John’s Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Poston Charles A. Dennett Arlington McNamara National Civic Federation

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