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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
4
Maude V Hartnett of Boston filed a libel for divorce in Suffolk Superior Court from her husband William J Hartnett whom she married January 25 1916. She alleges cruel and abusive treatment commencing May 8 last and seeks restoration of her maiden name Maude V Lowther.
Urges Poslam as the remedy for eczema pimples rash and surface disorders promising quick and permanent relief It touts safe inexpensive healing and itching relief with a sample offer via 4c stamps to Emergency Laboratories New York City and notes availability at druggists.
A 1915 1916 price notice reports frankfurts per pound and gasolene costs with rolls and onions price notes. Officials warn hot dogs may soon drop to 10 cents as Pie Alley and Adams Square crowds react to changes and a coffee price sign precedes the rumor.
The article traces price jumps from 10 1 2 to 18 1 2 cents and up to 24 cents for frankfurts between 1915 and May 1916. It notes gasolene costs 28 cents per gallon and mustard 40 cents, with hot dog sellers warning of bankruptcy while continuing to peddle their wares as a side business.
A mother, Mrs Walter Bell of 154 Union Street Everett, quickly removed her 65 year old son James Bell II from burning clothing after a fire started by the boy. Fire swept clothing on his arms legs and back causing burns though he is expected to recover.
Worcester story reports Judge Callahan angrily rebuked Frank C. Storey after Minnie H. Storey pleaded guilty to kidnapping their children. The judge placed the charge on file and urged a custody modification so the children might be with the mother.
Edward M. Martin of the Boston Journal was elected president of the Boston Typographical Union in an annual election held Wednesday. The slate includes Maurice A. Adler as vice president James H. Fairclough treasurer John O. Battis secretary and other officers and delegates to I T U and regional conventions. International President Marsden G. Scott arrived at Quincy House for a routine visit.
Members of the Boston Street Car men’s Union in car shops must join their trade unions under the Metal Trades Council. The agreement, reached at a conference in Boston between union officers, faced jeers at Ford Hall as shop workers opposed the change. The lively meeting continued into the morning.
Mason contractors in Boston, at a Master Builders Association meeting, unanimously refuse union demands. Laborers sought 42 1/2 cents an hour for an eight hour day. current wages ranged from 35 to 80 cents.
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