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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
6
Frederick Merten, 18, a clerk, collapsed and died in the Century Club ring after an exhibition match with Thomas Holmes, 19, a driver. A hospital doctor ruled death by heart failure caused by excitement during the handshakes in the ring.
Princess Colloredo Mannsfeild arrived in Boston incognito for a Canadian Club banquet and was asked to refrain from smoking at the Touraine lobby. She noted American women’s attitudes toward smoking, spoke of France, and described her travel plans to Nassau and New York aboard the Mauretania, accompanied by a small party of Canadian Club members and officials.
The advertisement touts GETS-IT as a harmless corn cure that makes corns, callouses, warts, and bunions disappear without digging or cutting. It claims painless use, no bleeding, and widespread availability at druggists for 25 cents or via E. Lawrence & Co. of Chicago, with Boston Riker Jaynes stores as sellers.
The Very Rev Walter T Sumner dean of the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul Chicago recovering from appendicitis at Homeopathic Hospital hopes to start for home this Saturday He rallies to return home and resume duties soon. The Rev Paul S Phalen installed as pastor of the Unitarian Church Augusta Maine His father Rev Frank S Phalen preached the charge. The Metropolitan Bible Class League will meet at the People's Temple to discuss The Church and the Other Six Days. Frank Curtis the apostle to the Down and Outs plans a Thanksgiving cheer for 200 men at Shawmut Avenue Rescue Mission on November 28 with all day services.
The Boston Chautauqua Social Club of young ladies from Boston and suburbs plans its sixth annual ball at St James Hall 239 Tlan tington avenue on Navy 21.
A bluff class meeting a chartered trolley car and a squad of Boston's bravest played key roles in Tufts College freshmen successfully holding their first class banquet yesterday despite near riot conditions.
At Tunis yesterday juniors and freshmen stayed after chapel for a joint meeting. Sophomores, outside, followed as freshmen moved to the American House banquet hall. A clash ensued with police, chaos on Hanover Street, and later the freshmen secured confinement while sophomores regrouped on the hill. The event ended with a banquet address from KE Hall and remarks by G H Hayes and faculty member G F Ashley.
Rev Dr Arthur Little of Dorchester urged a debt clearing campaign for Boston churches during the tenth annual Congregational churches conference at Immanuel Roxbury. He noted many ministers spend time drafting expense plans though few churches face real financial danger. Sylvester B Carter was elected moderator. Dr Cornelius H Patton spoke on The Battle of Faiths in India.
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society awards list honors for spring and summer flowering gardens, peonies, hardy roses, rock gardens, fruit and vegetable plots. Recipients include Bayard Thayer, Mrs. C. W. Parker, Colonel Harry F. Converse, Wilton Lockwood, Charles W. Parker, and Andrew Gray Weeks among others with several silver medals and honorable mentions.
A Chelmsford Centre plant of the Chelmsford Spring Company, makers of ginger ale, was destroyed by a fire caused by spontaneous combustion of soft coal. The blaze, aided by ammonia and gas tank explosions, caused about $30,000 in damage.
Dr. S Adolphus Knopf of New York told the Boston Association for the Relief and Centre of Tuberculosis that no tuberculous person should have children. He cited poverty and malnutrition as key predisposing factors and urged social justice and social service. He urged outdoor schools and fresh air for children, arguing indoor lessons should be limited and home study avoided for youths under 14 or 15.
Venice announces that William Marconi will depart for London soon en route to New York where he plans to arrive at the start of January. He remains under an oculist’s care during his travel arrangements.
Mrs Sarah Jelly of 10 Murdock Street Cambridge armed with an axe to break into her friend Mrs Annie Hicks at 8 Mur dock Street as a fire outbreak began yesterday. Hicks opened the door barely escaping the blaze and both women were moved to safety as firefighters contained the kitchen fire. The incident caused a $200 loss and drew a large crowd nearby.
Residents reported a two alarm fire in the neighborhood with a second blaze in a small shed on Larding Street. Damage from the second fire was described as small.
Advertises Tona Vita as a nationwide tonic for fatigue weakness and low spirits. Claims doctors recommend it and that users will see weight gain after one week. Encourages purchase from all druggists.
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