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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1915
Page
7
Boston Art Commission member Charles D. Maginnis told Boston College Hall last night that the housing problem requires homes not barracks. He discussed tenements, sanitary measures, and the 1908 tenement house law, urging an end to avaricious speculation and better living for families.
An editor's note prints a 1911 New York Press piece declaring England and France poised against Germany. It argues Germany cannot fight two powers, predicts British French alliance advantages, and cites 1908 and 1909 events. The letter, dated Cambridge November 22, 1915, reflects on newspaper chatter and naval readiness.
A general order from Commissioner O'Meara announces that five reserve officers will become regular Boston police, read at roll call. The officers are Herbert M. McGoldrick Division 4 Joseph E B Sliney Division 9 John J Maloney Division 1 Patrick H Connolly Division 4 and James E Toland Division 3. They will remain at their current divisions for now.
Wakefield selectmen and library trustees convene in the town hall to decide whether to approve a petition for a Carnegie public library replacing the current town library. Local sentiment is divided and the result will draw close attention.
Stephen J. Walsh an American youth who once hurled hand bombs into German trenches in France stepped off a train at the South station and prepared to return to farming life in Phillipston Massachusetts.
The 20 year old Stephen, once a Private in the Royal Grenadier Guards, travels to East Boston to thank Governor Walsh and Congressman Tague. He says he has returned from Hades and prefers farm life, expressing gratitude for his discharge after authorities acted on his American birth.
A group of the young lad's friends have campaigned since last May seeking official acknowledgment of the minor's demands.
The upcoming Sunday Post promises new After Dinner Stories page features with humorous tales and short sketches. Readers can expect light entertainment, brief anecdotes, and period voice from the column.
The machine owned by Dr. A. G. Walker of 108 West Britannia Street Taunton was operated by Bessie Walker yesterday.
Firefighters arrived to find the sprinkler system had saved the old brick factory at the Medford and Commercial streets corner in Malden from total destruction. Estimated loss stands at 1500 dollars.
Advertisement urging use of Poslam for eczema and skin troubles. Claims quick relief of itching and daily improvement toward clear skin. Promotes Poslam Soap medicated with Poslam and offers samples by sending 4c stamps to Emergency Laboratories, 32 West 25th Street, New York City. Sold by all druggists.
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