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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
4
Catcher Glenn remains in Boston after a severe appendicitis attack sidelined the St. Louis Cardinals. The illness has weakened him, delaying his return and keeping him at the hospital for several days.
The next Sunday Post Magazine introduces a new department sharing practical insights. It highlights trends, expert tips, and reader-friendly guidance across topics such as culture, health, and daily life.
An advertisement touts Poslam as a fast acting treatment for eczema itch pimples and other skin ailments promising rapid relief and near complete cure. It notes broad sales worldwide and directs readers to obtain a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York. It also promotes Possum Soap as gentle on tender or eruptive skin with a price of 25 cents and 15 cents.
Former Health Commissioner P Robert Greene reiterates charges against Mayor Curley and offers 1000 to charity for verifiable proof of Curley statements. He defends his 7 percent tenements and criticizes Curley for bid delays, land deals, and public profanity amid a sanitarian yard dispute affecting the North End.
Chief Inspector Thomas Jordan faces possible court action over accusations raised by James V. Donnarumma editor of the Gazetta des Massachusetts at a North End Improvement Association meeting. Mayor Curley also responds to Greene remarks while denying charges against his office and referencing a hospital charity appeal.
Mayor Curley sends a sharp rebuke to the City Council and Finance Commission with his veto of the 114 item segregated budget for sewer service. He approves items for sidewalks bridges and health while disapproving the sewer items and defends his right to control the budget origin and accounting.
A Dorchester delegation pressed for a full resurfacing of Dorchester avenue at an estimated cost of about 400000. The mayor advised consulting the City Council Finance Commission and Good Government Association and urged a public hearing to determine funding. He also declined building a new municipal structure in Ward 23 until Long and Deer Islands housing needs are met.
A letter from John F. Pullo and Genaro Mirabello of the North End Young Men's Association says a prior report of hisses and groans at a North End Improvement Association meeting was inaccurate. The note asserts the mayor received an ovation and that rude remarks targeted P R Greene, not the mayor.
Brockton High pitcher Berquist wins his own game with two triples and a single, allowing four hits as Brockton earns its third straight win in the South Shore High School league. Final score 7-2 at Centre Street Grounds.
Attendance yesterday after noon 6000 evening 11000 total for day 17000. Previous attendance 670200 grand total attendance to date 687200. No collections. Converts afternoon 170 evening 503 total 673. Previous converts 15942 grand total converts to date 16615.
In Paterson New Jersey on May 18 a rapid Sunday campaign reached a climax with two meetings drawing 17 000 attendees and converting 673 people. Sunday delivered straight Christian theology and engaged both men and women to illustrate his points amid great enthusiasm.
Large Paterson revival features Rev Sunday preaching on the unpardonable sin and the idea that few accept Christ after 40. An audience of 11 000 responds with 16 over 40, while 2000 stand for Christ before 20. Free will offerings and checks collected for Sunday’s services.
The event features envelopes collected tonight for Mr Sunday and a large turnout applauding the revival. Donations pour in as a Republican club sends flowers and the scene blends temperance zeal with humorous moments. Plans call for 30 000 men in a parade with floats water wagons and grape juice bottles.
Harvard's single Cambridge game against Holy Cross is at Soldiers Field at 4 o'clock. Percy Haughton leads the team with Captain Hardwick in the field as Harvard seeks to rebound from illness and coaching changes. Whitney or Frye will start, with Mahan in the outfield and possibly on the mound.
The color comic Hank and His Animal Friends shows action in every frame as it previews the next Sunday Post. Readers are invited to enjoy the lively sequence featuring the animal cast in playful scenes.
Arguments on dismissing the temporary injunction against Treasury officials continued before Justice McCoy in the District Supreme Court. McAdoo Comptroller Williams and Burke are the moving party seeking dismissal of the Riggs National Bank suit.
Frank J. Hogan led the bank side against the motion with Louis D. Brandeis opposing the injunction. Samuel Untermyer will wrap for the motion tomorrow, followed by former Senator Bailey for the bank. The judge noted no conspiracy evidence between secretary and comptroller, while Hogan argued equity relief and Brandeis challenged standing and Treasury discretion in reserve depository actions.
Seattle officials announce Henry Suzzalo professor of philosophy at Teachers College Columbia University is elected president of the University of Washington. He will receive ten thousand dollars per year. Born in San Jose California he studied at Stanford and is in his forties.
Advertises a wild Mexican herb claimed to reduce sugar and specific gravity in diabetes, restore vigor, and build up the system. Promises a 50 cent package for 10 cents with a free diet booklet and food table, with guarantee or refund, and directs readers to mail order from AMES CHEMICAL CO. and Riker-Jaynes.
Syracuse N Y May 18 The evidence in William Barnes libel suit against Theodore Roosevelt was completed in the Supreme Court after final testimony. Counsel will sum up tomorrow and by Thursday afternoon the case should be in the hands of the jury.
Colonel Roosevelt disputed a New York lawyer’s testimony that the Republican party cannot hold him and Barnes. He said he told Hutchinson he would back a reforming Republican against crookedness but would not rejoin a party dominated by Barnes allies. He contradicted Barnes on White House talks, the Agnew Hart bill, and other assertions. The court scene grew tense as witnesses were pressed.
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