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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1915
Page
2
Arlington officials and citizens urged the gas and electric light commissioners to require the Arlington Gas Light Company to lower gas rates, supporting the Selectmen’s petition.
Advertisement touts Poslam for eczema and itching with rapid relief after application. Claims skin soothes, itching stops, and color returns with daily improvement. Available from drugstores with a free sample offer and Poslam Soap for bath, priced at 25 and 15 cents.
The torpedo destroyer Cushing exceeded contract speed on standardization trials at Rockland Maine. Fastest mile reached 30.6 knots with an average of 29.68 knots over five top runs. The ship completed 27 runs with propellers turning 692 12 times per minute at peak, and a later four hour full speed run was planned.
In Roxbury the will of Charles Heath of 3 Nazing Street faced challenge. Heath had a side wound feeding tube and a physician testified nourishment was possible that way. He left 170000 to his wife and 5000 to each half sister Helen Fitch and Maud Fitch Harris. The half sister contests the will.
A double spread in the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine presents vibrant photographs that convey the true human impact of war. The images capture scenes of soldiers, civilians, and landscapes, offering a powerful visual narrative beyond captions.
Building Commissioner O Hearn releases figures showing a surge in permits issued in the first four months. First class buildings rise from 134 to 145, second class from 365 to 477, and alterations from 1232 to 1481, indicating overall growth.
A rally to support the Silver Bay and Ocean Park Summer Conferences will be held tomorrow evening at Allston Methodist Church under the Boston District Epworth League. Rev. George F. Sutherland of New York City will show stereopticon views of Silver Bay.
Good quality muslin with colored borders, hemmed and headed ready to hang. Suitable for cot curtains, per set.
Mayor Curley appoints William P. O’Brien of 82 Julian Street Ward 16 as election commissioner to replace David B. Shaw. O’Brien, importer and recent resident of ward 17, will earn a salary of 3500. Curley notes unforeseen delays prevented naming a public works successor.
Berlin reports that all property of the British American Tobacco Company in Germany is under German supervision. James B. Duke of New York presides over the company with a $55,000,000 capital. A major Dresden subsidiary was sold to Germans with British Board of Trade consent.
James J. Storrow newly elected Boston City Council member is viewed as the probable peacemaker between Mayor Curley and the Council over the Sewer Department budget. A financier with broad business ties, he is expected to help both sides reach an appropriation without concessions. He may attend Tuesday’s meeting and be sworn in by Mayor Curley.
The Next Sunday Post promises funnier Doings of the Van Loons comic than ever, sparking reader curiosity about new gags and lively panels.
Boston shoppers are urged to visit S. H. Harrison Co. at 662 to 672 Washington St. for drastic suit discounts. Thousands of $18 to $20 suits priced at $10.50 and $25 Harko suits offered at $12.50.
After months of struggle both branches of the Legislature approved the Boston and Maine railroad reorganization bill. The House then passed the New Haven capitalization bill with amendments from the Public Service Commission, while the Senate stood firm on its position. A conference committee was appointed. It was among the biggest railroad measures at the State House in years.
Senate and House accept amendments to the Boston and Maine bill. The measure likely becomes law today and is expected to be signed by the Governor. It authorizes trustees to rehabilitate the road by indirect stockholder assessment or reorganization, possibly including Hampden road with Public Service Commission consent.
Yesterday the legislature advanced road reorganization and New Haven road bills with agreed amendments. Proceedings show a split on receding disagreements while conference committees report. Other actions include dental registration, advertising sign control deadlock, electricians registration, and Lake Quinsigamond bridge receding to the governor.
The committee on conference will meet this morning to discuss proposed amendments and the potential weakening of certain provisions. The aim is to reach a compromise that satisfies both sides while maintaining core protections.
Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 PM at the Broadway Methodist Church in Somerville. Rev. William M. Crawford officiated, assisted by Rev. George C. Cheney of Holliston.
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