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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1915
Page
9
A selection of satin coats with overdraped silk tulle in pastel shades and black offers distinctive, individual styles at unusually low prices. The article highlights several models in the collection not typically sold at such rates.
Senator John W. Weeks returned to Boston from a western trip praising Republican sentiment and the party’s chances for the nomination. He addressed business groups in Chicago Denver and Colorado Springs opposing the ship purchase bill and backing a naval reserve driven subsidy plan. He warned President Wilson faces trouble with preparedness and noted strong progressive sentiment within the GOP. He slated a Portland Bankers' Association speech and a December 14 wedding for his son Charles S Weeks. He left Boston November 16 with stops in Chicago Denver Colorado Springs Cleveland and more before returning to Washington.
Chairman Thurston of the Republican State committee said he was surprised by Weeks strong showing in the West. He noted the old sectionalism spirit had faded and a sound business man could be drafted for the Presidency. Weeks’ congressional record and network are cited as assets.
Anuric is advertised as a superior eliminator of uric acid from the blood. Dr. Pierce head of the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute claims strong results for acute rheumatism, gravel, and gout. The ad urges a 50 cent package or a trial offer and notes kidney benefits for adults.
The Woodbury-Piehler Fur Ranch Company files a bill in equity against Lemuel C. Woodbury, its president and general manager, claiming 24 foxes delivered were only 15 black variety with nine cross breeds, seeking 108000 plus applying 240 shares of Woodbury Co stock and $22500 in cash refund.
President Frederick B. Allen of the Watch and Ward Society asks Governor Walsh to hold a public hearing on the Boston Licensing Board stance toward granting permits for dancing places serving liquor. Allen cites a Post article and notes the Excise Commission’s attitude. the Board replied there has been no change.
Mrs. Mary Rafferty of 1841 River street Hyde Park was shot by her husband on the night of Nov 9 in front of Hose Company 49 quarters and discharged from City Hospital yesterday to spend Thanksgiving with relatives. James F Rafferty remains at the hospital, his condition improved but held longer.
In Melrose Highlands a 12 year old, Winslow, was charged as a delinquent for firing in the woods during a game. He had obtained a hunter's license with his father's written consent after the Melrose city clerk initially refused. The clerk later issued the license, stating the law allows a minor to be licensed with parental consent.
Formal record filed in Suffolk court details a settlement between Mrs. Mabel Hunt Slater and Mrs. Maria Quinn mother of Evelyn Quinn who died in an August auto crash with Morris Slater. The case stemmed from a Marlboro to Boston trip when the car hit a telegraph pole. Damages sought were listed as 10000 dollars, actual settlement amount undisclosed.
A petition with 14 prominent signers asks Boston voters to authorize strips 15 feet wide from Boston Common for widening Tremont and Boylston streets. The Mayor will file the petition with the City Council, with a hearing set for December 1 before the street commissioners to hear protests by the Boston Common Society and others.
The executive committee led by secretary James A. Lowell concluded that widening streets at the Common would not fix pedestrian safety and that Washington Street is the city’s main traffic problem. They reaffirmed opposition to sacrificing the Common for Boylston Tremont and Park Street widening, arguing wider streets would attract more traffic and worsen congestion.
Trial of 11 former New Haven directors probes John Billard coal dealer profit from buying 109 048 Boston and Maine shares at 125 and selling at 150. Government seeks about 150 000 compensation. minutes dispute over assignment to New England Navigation Company.
Mrs Fannie Epstein alias Yetta Metzler, 87, of 11 Temple Street West End, accused of fugitive status from Chicago and larceny of 25 yards of silk worth 25. Police court cases continued to December 3. Bail set at 2500 for fugitive charge and 500 for larceny.
The Greater Boston Allied Building Trades Council representing 18,000 men passed resolutions denouncing liquor interests and backing no license. Major Dan Morgan Smith at Charlestown Trinity M E Church said bartenders organized to win union support for license, accusing them of harming union workers by drink.
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