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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1916
Page
4
Robert A. Woods former Boston License Board member and sponsor of the 750 license bill told United Improvement Association at Quincy House that a growing majority of responsible citizens support the measure and believe it will ease board difficulties.
The article notes mixed views among board members on liquor licensing. Fletcher Ranney, current chairman, and Charles Gow express support for reducing licenses and warn against drastic cuts. A proposal to study the liquor situation is sent to the legal and legislative affairs committee. Ex-Mayor Fitzgerald addresses the group praising public improvements and urging regional cooperation.
John F. Fitzgerald Democratic candidate for the United States Senate will hold a noon rally at Faneuil Hall. He will present the case of The People against Henry Cabot Lodge, with Andrew J. Peters presiding. Fitzgerald speaks on national issues and his Senate bid, and will address Leominster Clinton and Fitchburg tonight.
Augustus Marshall of Newton, longtime Boston photographer and dean of local photographers, died after a weeklong illness at his home. He leaves two sons and two daughters, with services at 17 Willard Street tomorrow. Marshall began in Boston in 1858, opened 63 Court Street in 1860, and later operated at 16 Arlington Street. He photographed Morris brothers minstrels and many celebrities including Henry Wilson Oliver Wendell Holmes Theodore Parker W M Hunt and Teresa Carreno.
Wilson defeated Hughes in a straw vote held at Boston University's College of Business Administration yesterday. The final tally stood 99 votes for Wilson and 86 for the Republican candidate.
Edward E Moore, former secretary to Mayor Fitzgerald, was appointed yesterday by Judge Charles H Sullivan to the Charlestown court as probation officer. He fills the vacancy created by Florence S Smith's resignation and will oversee delinquent and wayward children.
Miss Irene Sylvester, representative of the American Association of Labor Legislation, spoke to social workers at a home on 18 Somerset Street yesterday afternoon about Health Insurance for Wage Earners.
An advertisement features Dr Sauer asserting iron deficiency as the root of many illnesses and promoting Nuxated Iron. Readers are urged to test strength, take two five-grain tablets thrice daily for two weeks, and compare results. The claim includes a money-back and donation promise if strength fails to double in ten days.
An exhibit by A M Davenport at Horticultural Hall led the annual flowers and vegetables show under the Massachusetts Horticultural Society winning 100 dollars for first prize. William W Edgar took second with 50 dollars. Davenport’s chrysanthemums also earned 100 dollars and J B Bailey won second with 50 dollars.
Frances Ingram contralto of the Chicago Opera Company gave her Boston recital at Steinert Hall. She offered songs from Gluck to Wolf and Strauss with a superb voice and temperamental charm. Critics praised her tones and interpretation but urged further vocal study for full control and stature among contemporary singers. The audience responded with cordial applause.
After 1400 Democratic workers paid respects to the feast Mayor Curley will host a get-together at the East Newton Street armory tonight open to the public for speeches. Guests include Mayor Fitzgerald and State ticket candidates as the city aims to rally 60 000 votes for Wilson and Mansfield in Boston next Tuesday. Edward I McLaughlin to call the meeting to order.
Detectives trace a Boston bank theft involving a 19 year old messenger and a woman who posed as his mother or wife. The pair allegedly fled with a bulging satchel of checks and cash after cashing over $1000 in checks. The bank bonded by National Surety Company reimbursed $20 023 80 for the loss. The Sherman Detective Agency says the bond is pursuing the case as the duo remains at large.
Dairy interests from across the state gathered at the milk producers conference in the State House Hartford. Richard Pattee secretary of the New England Milk Producers Association and L H Healey state agriculture commissioner spoke. A committee was formed to build a strong state wide organization allied with the New England Milk Producers Association to enlist every milk producer and fight Boston distributors.
An 18 year old amnesia patient found wandering in Fenway last Tuesday was identified by her mother, Mrs Anna Collins of 1972 Dorchester Avenue Ashmont, as Mary Collins. Hospital says an operation may be needed to restore her memory.
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