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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1916
Page
9
At 48 Alpha Road Dorchester a party of 46 Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company store managers surprised Mr. and Mrs. Harry Terwilliger. The group arrived before Mr Terwilliger and hosted a bountiful repast with music and addresses to honor his transfer to an office position.
A number of gifts including a handsome travelling bag were gratefully acknowledged, and the recipient felt moved by the kindness shown in return.
The St. Mary's Seminary Alumni Association observed its 125th anniversary in Baltimore. Rev. Edward Kelly of Chicago was elected president with Rev. Philip O'Donnell of Boston as vice president, Rev. John Belford of Brooklyn secretary, and Mgr. James Donahue as treasurer. Cardinal Gibbons presided, assisted by Archbishop J. Bonzano. eight other bishops attended.
Governor Cali designates Thursday November 30 as Thanksgiving Day urging public prayer for speedy end of the war. He invokes youth sacrifice and calls for a future when war seems as abhorrent as cannibalism and slavery, with justice and reason prevailing.
Advert says Knowlton's Danderine removes dandruff stops itching and hair loss. A 25 cent bottle claimed to show abundant soft fluffy hair within ten minutes and new growth after about two weeks with glossy, manageable hair for all ages.
An ad explains auto intoxication from constipation and suggests flushing the system by drinking water with a teaspoon of Tetrasal before breakfast. It claims constipation stems from liver and bowel secretions lack due to stress and overwork, and promotes Tetrasal as a safe, affordable remedy distributed by E. Fougera & Co.
Mrs. Alfred Zaiss, 60, of Dorchester, was struck at the Summer Washington street junction in full view of shoppers. The car owned by Thomas W. Thacher of Brookline, driven by chauffeur Arthur O. Dion, was involved. Dion was arrested for manslaughter. Zaiss died after collapse at the sidewalk.
The Chelsea primary produced a record turnout of 4678 votes with former mayor Edward B. Willard and Melvin B. Breath advancing to a December city election runoff. Alderman-at-large winners were David White and George F. Henderson. Ward by ward results list two nominees per ward. School committee saw 163 women vote.
A jump in women registering to vote in the city school committee election was reported by the Section Commission. Among yesterday's registrants were seven Mothers' Club members from South Boston, led by Mrs. Eileen B. Coughlin vice-chairman of the Boston Equal Suffrage Association’s organization department.
The Massachusetts Civic Alliance reports that two thirds of districts have returned results showing 28 299 blanks 979% no votes totaling 38 094 and 36 127 yes votes. The aggregate indicates the initiative and referendum question did not reach the legal majority required. Eben W. Burnstead, Secretary, Massachusetts Civic Alliance.
Harold Parker, chairman of the State Forest Commission and brother of former Attorney General Herbert Parker, is critically ill at his Lancaster home after a heart strain suffered while working on his property. He is 64 years old. family hopes he survives the night and begins convalescence.
James E. O Connell of Boston marries Edna J. Ryan of Philadelphia with O Connell brothers forming a Boston law firm. O Connell, a former Boston Globe editor and Harvard Law School graduate, will reside in Dorchester after a brief honeymoon.
Mrs. Mary Bloomberg sues Abraham Cohen for $10,000 claiming false arrest after a neighborly dispute. Court heard that cups pots saucers and other missiles figured in the incident and Cohen alleged an assault leading to her 1915 arrest. she was acquitted three days later in Municipal Court. Bloomberg testified she felt anxious and denied throwing the articles at Cohen who lived next door at 98 West Cedar Street while she resided at 100 West Cedar Street.
Reginald B. Rand a butler confessed stealing silver ware valued at 1000 dollars from Henry F. Bigelow of Chestnut Street to fund a home for his bride. Mr. and Mrs. Bigelow did not press larceny charges after hearing his story and he was placed on probation by Judge Sheehan in General Court yesterday.
Vincent Guigia, 17, of South Boston, was arrested following a spirited chase through downtown streets Monday evening and appeared in the Cen- court.
Yesterday morning the court charged the man with the larceny of an automobile. He pleaded not guilty and was held in ten dollars for his appearance on November 29.
Specialists warn that the most dyspeptics are among the educated and wealthy who neglect early signs after eating. The ad promotes Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as the best aid to digestion, nourishment, and nerve quieting, urging daily use with meals for better assimilation of food.
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