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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1916

Page

20

Prisoners of Revolt Well Used in Wakefield Prison

London reports a Commons exchange over treatment of prisoners after a revolt. Undersecretary Tennant said early conditions were uncomfortable but now are not. Healy challenged any Dublin truths, while O Connor claimed Wakefield inmates asked him to publicize that they were well treated.

London Tisoners House of Commons Arold J. Tennant Laurence Ginnell Timothy Healy Cork Dublin John O’connor Long John Wakefield Healy O'Connor O’connor

Father John's Medicine Promotes Vital Strength

Advertisement claims the remedy strengthens each organ to build up the system without nerve dulling drugs or temporary stimulants. It emphasizes pure nourishment and warns against weak, fatal diseases from weak organs.

Father John

Foxboro Postoffice Clean-Up Aims Resignations

The Foxboro postoffice conducts a clean-up week as authorities in Washington review conditions. Several mail clerks are expected to resign. two local employees Miss Elizabeth A Harrington and Irving W Lane have already tendered their resignations at the request of officials.

Foxboro

Foxboro Post Office Tarnished by Internal Grievances and Scandal

Postmaster Edward W. Welch, appointed in 1913, faces an internal probe after inspectors seized photographs and plates from the Foxboro second class office. Suspects include photographer Irving W. Lane and model Miss Elizabeth Harrington, with resignations demanded and Welch planning further action in Washington.

Foxboro Civil Service Edward W. Welch Edward Gil Welch Postoffice Hart and Rice Boston Miss Harrington Irving W. Lane Lane Carpenter Main Street Bethany Church P. O P. O. Box Mass Washington Roper Daniel J. Innes

Such Is Life Copyright 1916 Press Publishing

A note credits Such Is Life to Press Publishing Co with copyright dated 1916. It appears as a filler or catalog entry in the periodical.

Loving Cup Given Joyce at Gillette Safety Razor Plant

More than 800 Gillette Safety Razor Company employees on the South Boston factory top floor presented Vice-President John Joyce of Andover with a giant silver loving cup. Joyce, just returned from California, received a heartfelt ovation with tears of gratitude as executives clasped his hands. The event followed a payroll increase of 40 000 dollars and was led by designer inventor William E. Nickerson, with others including Second Vice-President M J Curran and advertising manager Miss Cole. An original poem titled When Our was read at the ceremony.

Gillette Safety Razor Company Big South Boston John Joyce Andover Joyce California Thomas W. Pelham Mr. Joyce Beverly Hills Cal William E. Nickerson Gillette M. J. Curran Pelham Miss Cole

Gillette Song Sung by Large Chorus as Boss Wears a Smile Recited

A young man recited Boss Wears a Smile and an original song The Gillette Song to the tune of A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight. A double quartet led by a chorus of 800 voices supported the choruses.

Boss Old Town

No Trace Of Missing Girl Hazel Aylsworth

Weymouth police fail to locate Hazel Aylsworth after clues point to Philadelphia. Aylsworth, 20, allegedly left home under influence of Myron Clark a Roxbury teamster. Philadelphia sighting prompted mother to send telegram and letter. no reply by midnight.

Hazel Aylsworth Weymouth Myron Clark Roxbury Philadelphia Walter Herman

Preparedness Dinner by Company C of 8th Regiment

A "preparedness" dinner demonstrating the mess cooks efficiency of Company C Eighth Regiment M V M was served at Cambridge Armory last night. It marked the annual dinner of the company with the banquet cooked in the company mess kitchen.

Eighth Regiment Cambridge Armory

Barnum and Bailey Circus Opens in Boston for Week

The Barnum and Bailey circus arrives for a one week stay with afternoon and night shows and a Monday street parade. The act features three rings four stages and a hippodrome track plus trained animals including elephants bears rats cats and pigeons.

Boston Barnum & Bailey Circus Barnum Circus

Double Funeral for Hanson Couple Held in Winthrop

Double funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hanson, who died within 18 hours of each other, were held yesterday at the Home of their son William S. Hanson, 50 Sagamore Avenue, Winthrop.

Alonzo Hanson William S. Hanson Sagamore Avenue Winthrop

McCall Pushes Five Special Messages and One Veto

Governor McCall sent five special messages to the General Court in one day outlining proposals to fund a Supreme Court quarters at the State House, appoint a commission to study the L road finance, authorize financing for Millville, repeal the Worcester Hospital transfer to Grafton, and enact school fire safety measures. A veto followed the bill to repeal the Worcester Hospital transfer.

McCall General Court Supreme Court Itol Millville Worcester Insane Hospital Grafton State Hospital Worcester State Hospital

Rublee Nomination to Federal Trade Commission Fails

Washington May 23 Administration efforts to obtain Senate reconsideration of its refusal to confirm George Rublee of New Hampshire as an FTC member ended in a 38 to 38 tie.

Washington Senate George Rublee New Hampshire Federal Trade Commission

Taft Speaks On Education at Melrose Meeting

Former President Taft addressed the Federated Church Schools of Melrose in Memorial Hall on A Complete Education denouncing the optional system of studies as a great evil. George A. Goodrich presided. Mayor Adams also spoke though no members of the organization were present.

Taft Federated Church Schools of

Fight to keep Mr Robles on commission ends

The fight ends as Mr Robles may stay on the commission under a recess appointment by President Wilson until near the session's end though no salary is due. Senatorial courtesy blocked confirmation. Senator Gallinger opposed him for being personally obnoxious in opposing re election. Today Hollis moved to reconsider a 42 to 35 Senate vote rejecting the nomination.

Mr. Robles Wilson Gallinger Hollis Senate

Massachusetts Tech President Elected Commercial Club Chief

Richard C. Maclaurin of MIT was elected president of the Commercial Club at its annual dinner at Brookline Country Club. Other officers include John S. Rollins as vice-president Philip Gardner secretary Charles G Wiggin treasurer and executive committee members George S Swain Benjamin Joy Shawmut National Bank and James T Williams Jr of the Boston Transcript.

Richard C. Maclaurin Massachusetts Institute of Technology Commercial Club Brookline Country Club John S. Rollins Lawrence & Company Philip Gardner Cooper & Brush Cotton Brokers Charles G. Wiggin Merchants National Bank George S. Swain Benjamin Joy Shawmut National Bank James T. Williams, Jr Boston Transcript

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