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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1914
Page
2
Four US Army officers test a radio controlled torpedo invented by John Hays Hammond Jr in Gloucester. Washington will decide on selling rights. results to stay confidential. The inventor touts 4000 pound payload versus 39 pounds for standard torpedoes.
Venice reports the death of Cardinal Aristides Cavalarri patriarch of Venice aged 95 born Chioggia in 1849. He became cardinal in 1897 and was known for piety and outspoken stance against immodest dress and the tango condemning it and threatening denial of absolution to dancers until they abandon the dance.
Miss Louise Howley daughter of Patrick Howley of Brookline to wed Joseph Charles Burke newspaper man and sporting writer in Brookline at the Church of St. Mary of the Assumption. Rev Michael T. McManus to perform the ceremony. Attendants include Miss Josephine Hart maid of honor best man William Kilduff. Flower girl Claire McCarthy. Reception at the bride’s father’s home.
Washington November appeal to American university college and school pupils urges aid for Europe’s suffering. It notes operations without anesthetics due to shortages of gauze bandages and absorbent cotton, risking infection and death from gangrene or tetanus.
London dispatch lists Lieutenant George Williamson the first American college graduate killed in the war. He belonged to the Duke of Wellington’s regiment and is a 1905 Harvard graduate. His name appears among casualties dying of wounds today.
Washington November 24 The greatest wheat area in the world will be planted for the 1915 harvest due to the European war, according to Charles M Daugherty statistical expert of the Department of Agriculture.
Per Ostberg special messenger of the King of Sweden arrived in New York aboard the Hellig Clav from Christiansand with a message for the Swedish embassy in Washington. He said the package was sealed by the King and entrusted to him only hours before sailing. He departed at once for Washington and avoided the cables. Ostberg believed the message did not concern Sweden's neutrality status.
A German missionary attempted to blow up the British gunboat Dwarf with an infernal machine in a West African harbor. He said he was a soldier first and a missionary afterwards, according to a Colonial Office report.
Sofia reports leaders of the agrarian, national, and liberal parties urged a genuine national ministry and Bulgaria to occupy Macedonia in agreement with the Triple Entente. Deputies warned Austrian troops nearing the frontier may cross to cooperate with the Turks.
Morris Norowitz a 36 year old court interpreter of 9 Eaton Street West End was arrested last night by Inspectors Patterson and Angel charged with practicing law illegally. Police allege Norowitz held himself out as an attorney at law and accepted money from several persons to serve attachments.
For Rheumatism Eimer and Amend's New York 2851 offers relief. Why suffer when this remedy relieves you. Reliable druggists carry it.
The Forsyth Dental Infirmary for Children in the Fenway was dedicated yesterday in the presence of a host of prominent men representative of every walk of life.
Architect Edward T P Graham presented the key to donor Thomas Alexander Forsyth who then handed it to John R Dowsley D D 5 president of the State Board of Restoration in Dentistry. Governor Walsh Mayor Curley and Dr Charles W Eliot toasted the project noting its value for children in Boston and its memorial purpose. Forsyth explained the infirmary honors his brothers James Bennett and George Henry Forsyth and aims to serve local children’ s dental care.
A speaker extols dental care as a protector of health and a refuge in pain. The effort aims to make residents healthier and happier and to mold them into better citizens of Boston with cooperation from the dental profession. About 1500 people were inspected.
At the conclusion of the speaking a reception and tea were hosted by the Vincent Club. An evening dinner at the Algonquin Club featured guests including Dr. Edwin T. Darby of the University of Pennsylvania as master of ceremonies, with many doctors from across the country and abroad in attendance.
Quincy police chief Frank E. Burrell suffered heart failure early yesterday and was in critical condition. He rallied by evening and Dr. Willis J. Middleton said he was out of danger During convalescence Daniel R. McKay acted as chief.
James E. Cuneen a longtime prominent mill man in Fall River died today. He had been a leading figure in manufacturing circles for nearly fifty years.
An advertisement promotes Dyspeptlets as a quick remedy for sour stomach and indigestion at Thanksgiving. It cites a clergyman's praise and notes the candy-like tablets are made from pepsin and bismuth, sugar coated, and sold in 10¢, 25¢, and $1 sizes with Hood behind the product.
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