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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
7
Delightfully human color comics teased for the upcoming Sunday Post featuring Gasolene Gus and Dolly Dim Ple, promising light humor and playful scenes for readers.
Advertisement warns of eye troubles being neglected and warn against unnecessary glasses. Promotes Op tona eye wash and Optona system with a 5 grain tablet in water used several times daily to cleanse and refresh eyes. Claims quick inflammation relief, better vision, and potential reduced need for glasses, suitable for all ages.
The Board of Street Commissioners after consulting with Mayor Curley altered the proposed regulations on street signs marquises and awnings. The amendments allow lettering on awnings and marquises and reduce the required awning height to seven and a half feet above the sidewalk from eight feet.
Street commissioners tightened awning height and sign rules prompting large scale rerigging costs and loss of lettering on shops. Protesters cite $800,000 in street signs and $100,000 in awnings needing adjustment. Mayor and board plan higher license fees for any awnings or marquees with lettering.
Providence May 28 Chief of Police Hill and Lt Ballou say the Newburyport arrestee, who used the name Vernon Thomas Heath, resembles but is not Fenton Thompson linked to the Attleboro murder of Mrs Mary Colbaert on April 20, 1913 and related attempted murders. He was not identified as Thompson in Newburyport but was brought to Attleboro for further checks.
New York May 28. Ludwig New Kirchner a steerage passenger aboard the North German Lloyd Bremen jumped overboard as the ship passed Ambrose Channel. He disappeared before a lifeboat could be lowered and was drowned, according to a wireless despatch received at the steamship offices.
A light comic feature titled Hank and His Animal Friends promises a scream of laughs this Sunday in the Sunday Post. The panel follows Hank and quirky animal pals through misadventures to tickle readers.
Martin W. Littleton, counsel for Miss Jennie R. Morse, questioned Charles S. Mellen, former NYNH&H president, about how the Eastern Steamship Corporation obtained possession of steamers that once belonged to the Metropolitan Steamship Company of New Jersey, a New Haven subsidiary matter.
Mr Mellen denies knowledge of the Metropolitan Steam ship affairs while records show the Maine Steamship Company sold assets to the Eastern Steamship Corporation and transfers through Hartford and New York Transportation to the New England Navigation Company. The hearing before a New Jersey master used depositions as E D Robbins did not testify.
John Knipe, a 65 year old night watchman, collapsed and died at his post in Malden after complaining of heat. He previously served as a London policeman for two years before moving here a year ago.
Brookline woman Mrs Lyman Gale outlines democratic access plans for Boston's Toy Theatre in an exclusive Post interview. She proposes reduced price seats for drama students and workers, a 400 seat configuration, pale gray green interior, lacquer red woodwork, and strict inclusivity. The design includes a calm, simple aesthetic with no gilding, shops to dampen street noise, and space for offices or tea dances, aiming for a theatre welcoming to young performers and their families.
Boston plans a new Georgian style Toy Theatre on Dartmouth Street near Copley Plaza offering public seats at no more than $1. Mrs. Gale leads artistic direction with a syndicate financing the venture. The theatre will feature a large organ, a smoking room, tea room, conversation lounges, and inclusive access for students and drama workers. A moveable season, professional visits, and eight boxes will shape its evolving program.
Announcement was made yesterday of the election of John J. OLeary as president of Boston Typographical Union No. 13. The annual election was held on Wednesday. Other officers elected include Thomas F. Kane as vice president, Frank M. Flanagan as treasurer, John O. Battis as secretary, Thomas C. Stephenson as assistant secretary, and Henry L. Abbott as sergeant at arms.
William Lang of the Leo Feist Music Publishing Company eastern representative was honored at a birthday dinner by fellow employees and the Happy 20 Newsboys Club at Hotel Woodcock. Presents included a watch and chain and diamond cuff links from staff, and a cigarette case from the newsboys.
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