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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
13
Alice Greenstein, two years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Greenstein of 148 Arlington Street Chelsea, died yesterday at Frost Hospital in Chelsea after being found with burned clothing in a front room.
Osmo-Chemic Physicians in Boston advertise free consultation examination and trial treatment for Deafness Head Noises Discharging Ears and Catarrhal diseases if patients begin by May 27 with a special offer. X Ray treatment claims cures for Catarrh Deafness Bronchitis Asthma and nervous disorders. Office hours listed at No 18 Boylston Street.
Boston faces cancellation of a planned city history project funded by a mayoral commission. Mayor Curley backed the Compilation Commission members Edward W. McGlew en Edward M. Hartwell and Edward C. Skelton. With printer ready, lack of financing from the segregated budget means publication is unlikely.
At the annual John A. Andrew Chapter luncheon held at the Art Club yesterday afternoon the officers chosen were Mrs. Elizabeth C. Wood regent, Mrs. Frank E. Roberts vice regent, Mrs. Mary Cobb treasurer, and Miss Alice H. Strong registrar. Guest of honor was Mrs. William Masury, president of the Daughters of the Union and past state regent of the Daughters of the Revolution.
Maude Hall contributes a color illustrated feature in the next Sunday Post. The piece surveys how child garments mimic adult fashion trends, tracing design echoes from miniature silhouettes to miniature accessories and detailing.
Consul-General George E. Anderson told Boston businessmen in the Custom House that trade conditions in the new republic are evolving. He reported China’s development has been more affected by the European war than any other nation and shared first hand trade information after returning from China.
A Post interview cites high demand for Chinese staple goods due to wartime supply cuts. Traders say American ships are needed to secure the Chinese trade, as European markets remain unavailable.
The National Association of Manufacturers in New York at its 20th annual convention endorsed a broad patriotic plan for military and naval preparedness. It urged Congress to fix railroad regulation to improve earnings and investment, and recommended federal aid for vocational education.
Boston police arrested Joseph Goldberg 31 of East Boston in the so called arson trust case. He is charged with arson for setting fire April 14 at 114 Porter Street East Boston to defraud an insurance company. The property is owned by Etta Goldberg and Goldberg is in the express business. Inspectors Lynch and Towle made the arrest.
The Metropolitan district reported 469 fewer fires in April than the same month last year. Boston saw 422 fires in April this year, down from 680 last year. 511 fires were recorded in April 1914. Secretary Harry E. Lake and Fire Prevention Commissioner O'Keefe's office compiled the statistics.
Packing and long distance shipment as Household Goods. Personal Property and Automobiles stored with careful 33 years of storage experience. Growth in the warehouse neighborhood prompts expansion. Located at Mass and Westland Avenues with telephone BU 4378.
The income tax bill appears to be heading for an adverse report from the Senate Ways and Means Committee, with a majority hostile to the measure though supporters claim Senate votes exist. At yesterday’s hearing, proponents led by Professor Charles J. Bullock urged revenue gains, while opponents warned of unfair advantages for wealthy towns and assessors.
Rep Thomas J Giblin of East Boston told the House rules committee that if in Ireland he would have joined the revolt and likely been shot. He urged the Legislature to condemn Britain for summarily executing Irish uprising leaders and cited Emmett's dockyard speech in support.
Philadelphia May 16 Returns from today’s primary show the Penrose faction of the Republican party has elected a majority of delegates to the national convention. They are pledged. Brumbaugh faction delegates are also elected and pledged to support the party’s popular choice. A meeting in Deacon til South End adopted a resolution condemning Britain’s executions of Irish patriots and urged liberty loving Americans to denounce England.
Delegates representing 30 of 32 county clubs attended a regional meeting signaling broad support for regional governance. The session focused on consolidating county-level interests and planning collaborative initiatives.
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