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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1915
Page
7
Mrs Alvilda Hagen 53 a recent inmate of the Psycopathic Hospital died after leaping from a three story window at 66 Webster Street East Boston. She struck her head on the pavement and was dead on arrival at the East Boston Relief Station. The incident occurred yesterday.
Hundreds of rats died yesterday in Greater Boston during Kill the Rat Day, promoted by the Woman's Municipal League. Officials estimate state savings of at least $4000. one rat costs $1.82 annually for care. Dr. Richard H. Creel notes rapid reproduction, emphasizing the program's potential value.
Miss Grace L. Black heir to Chelsea families will marry Ensign Stuart D. Truesdell U S N tonight at the First Universalist Church Chelsea The ceremony features Ensign Raymond Deming of Middleton Conn as best man bridesmaids include Alice C Allen Helen N Begg Ruth Wyeth Chelsea Estelle Oliver Wakefield and matron of honor Mrs Ethel Barry Chelsea with Martha L Wyeth as maid of honor
Two Quincy firefighters Richard Williams and Edward H. Barry escaped serious injury after the auto fire truck they drove plunged down a 14 foot embankment on Quincy avenue. Both men were bruised and severely shaken.
Two men testing a 6 ton truck lost control on Quincy avenue. Barry remained at the wheel as the vehicle struck a telephone pole breaking it. Williams was thrown clear and bruised when he hit the street. The crash tore through a fence and plunged over an embankment in a sparsely settled area. Passersby offered aid as a wrecking crew later rescued the car and the men were treated at home.
New York May 11 Miss Rae Tanzer, once tied to a $50,000 breach of promise suit against James W. Osborne, was indicted again by the federal grand jury for perjury. A prior indictment charged using the mails to defraud. The latest charge stems from testimony at the trial of Frank D. Safford, a hotel clerk convicted of perjury.
In Probate Court Reverend William H. Plummer led members of the Church of God and Saints of Christ opposing a conservator for Mary Dent, 84, who allegedly gave $1500 in life insurance to Plummer. Legal Aid Society, acting for Dent, had sought recovery. society later sought a conservator after a revocation of its authority. The court adjourned and reserved decision on the appointment.
London May 11 a casualty list marks for the first time the phrase gas poisoned appearing opposite the names of 10 officers and three men. The list dated May 7 was issued tonight confirming this designation in the war toll.
An experimental lament on isolation and self-knowledge. It hints at longing, wandering thoughts, and the surprise of discovering one’s own mind in solitude. The piece reads as fragmented reflections without a clear narrative arc.
Mayor Curley has approved raises for 21 county workers at the Suffolk Court House including firemen engineers elevator and telephone operators. The higher pay adds about 1300 dollars per year to Boston’s expenditures.
Swedish vessels will carry Mauser rifles to shoot floating mines encountered at sea. The Swedish steamer Grekland arrived with two rifles aboard. Captain Anderberg said mines explode easily when shot.
Boston plans the biggest real estate sale under city collector supervision with over 2000 properties slated for auction at City Hall. Commissioner John J. Curley expands ads beyond the City Record to attract a large bidding crowd.
A catalog of white lap silk and pongee blouses priced from 1.95 to 5.00 includes heavy crepe de chine waists with shirted shoulders, cobweb lace waists, lace and chiffon blends, Georgette options, and four lace models such as the Orchid and Maypole. Many items are shown over elaborate underbodices.
The catalog highlights 95 varieties of blouses in linen, organdie, voile, and batiste with trims such as Venise lace and embroidery. Prices range from 35 to 95 cents to 2.95 for linen pieces, noting 50 styles including striped, dotted Swiss voile, and embroidered options.
Misses striped lap silk blouse 1 95 and 95 cents to 2 4 dollars for voile and organdie pieces. Hand embroidered voile and Paris copied organdie. White drillings and tub silk waists with pearl buttons. Laced middies and Georgette crepe options. Dresden and Oriental lace blouses include bolero styles and scalloped jabots. Prices range from 69 cents to 5 dollars.
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