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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1916
Page
10
Reports from Paris circulated in Geneva suggest Clem Ens Delbrueck resigns as vice chancellor and interior minister may lead Gottlieb von Jagow to retire. Paris and Berlin travelers imply Prince von Buelow could become foreign minister.
In the Church of the Holy Rosary South Boston Rev Daniel P Coughlin recently ordained in Washington DC as a Dominican priest celebrated his first mass yesterday. He blessed the congregation at the end, which included his mother father and two sisters.
Chairman William Fowler tells Mayor Curley the city must raise costs to maintain the poor department. He notes expenditures are rising but taxpayers should not criticize, as the department cares for needy families abandoned infants and homeless unfortunates.
Mr Fowler defends higher spending by taxpayers on department operations. He reports 1915-16 costs at $682,991.82, up $447,141.39 from the prior year, noting $294,402.68 of the rise stems from the Mothers' Aid Act.
May 21 Today the sale of gasolene on Sunday in Springfield became strictly illegal. Police began recording names of offenders as motorists awoke to a city shunned by law followers with little gasoline in their tanks.
Motorists garage owners and automobile dealers in Springfield learned that Sunday gasoline sales are prohibited under an updated blue law. The ruling took effect yesterday, aiming to curb fuel sales on Sundays and drawing concern that strict enforcement could deter tourists and harm business.
The cruiser Salem with 200 marines departed Charlestown Navy Yard as Mass began, bound for San Domingo. Commanded by Commander Percy N. Olmstead, the crew loaded warfare gear including shovels, crowbars, tents, wire cutters, and rations, each man inspected by a doctor and deemed fit for expedition.
Mrs. Marguerite Paul Carpenter of Boston will resume testimony in her divorce and child custody case against Major Ralph G. Carpenter, recounting events at Magnolia in 1915. She will testify once Judge John Kivilre reopens court and details her version of the stormy marriage amid her husband's grave charges.
William A. Prescott 74, Civil War veteran and former Post 35 G A R Chelsea commander, died suddenly at 25 Fremont Ave Chelsea from heart trouble. He served on U S S Port Royal and fought at Mobile Bay. A 87 year city clerk at 32 Tremont St, Boston Penal Institute, retired five years ago. Survived by wife two daughters and a son. Funeral at his home Wednesday at 2 30 PM.
Funeral services for John M. Lee who served fifty years with the Boston Ice Company including a period as superintendent at Charlestown were held yesterday at Mt. Auburn chapel. Rev. Robert W. Drawbridge officiated with selections by his wife. He is buried in the Mt. Auburn family lot.
A Baltimore doctor recommends a simple home regimen for eczemaRing worm and rashes using Resinol Soap and Ointment. Bathe affected areas with warm water until crusts soften then dry gently apply a thin layer of ointment and cover with a light bandage if needed. Repeat twice daily and expect relief after the first treatment. Free sample offered Dept. 30 R Resinol Baltimore Md.
Boston convention bureau led by James McCormick congratulates Francis J. Horgan on bringing the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Auxiliary to Copley Plaza July 17 to 22. Mayor Curley prompts community support for the event, noting its economic benefit and urging sizeable financial backing to assist entertaining delegates.
The Revere Order of Eagles held its annual memorial services yesterday afternoon at the new clubhouse on Shirley and Walnut Avenues. Roscoe Walsworth of Boston gave the address while Agnes Gallagher of Revere and William J. Riley of Charlestown handled sales.
The Rev Dr William Harmon van Allen, rector of the Church of the Advent and an Irishman, declares Fitzgerald is a Norman name not Irish. He preached on Irish history and blamed American donors for the recent revolt and criticized Belgian and Polish atrocities.
Dr van Allen argued Ireland never formed a single nation but many warring tribes and blamed economic factors over politics. He urged agricultural modernization, an end to alcohol’s grip, and pointed to Irish and German ties in Boston liquor trade while praising Irish fighters aiding Belgium and France.
A homely girl named Molly Jane endures relentless teasing and harsh beauty ideals as a child. She obsessively washes her face to win acceptance and love from a handsome cousin, only to endure scorn. Time transforms her into a striking woman, while she learns that true beauty lies beyond physical appearance. The narrative ends with her children sharing the same untainted innocence.
Iffie M I no more advise a girl to dye her hair than I do to bleach it Naturalness is most becoming to every one at all times
The Rev. N Price pastor of the Methodist Hisconpal Church Mast ios ton has accepted a call as missionary to Burmah India and will sail May 1 for his new field of labor. He will preach his last sermon at Orient Heights Sunday June 15.
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