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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1916
Page
5
Wynant Hubard of Milton elected captain to succeed Henry Faxon of Quincy who led the Milton Academy team for two seasons.
The ratified protocol sets American forces to exit Chihuahua within 40 days of approval if border conditions permit. Mexican and American troops will patrol respective sides of the line, with possible cross border action against bandits. Carranza receives time to study the accord as commissions depart for further talks.
An alarm is out for a group of juvenile safe wreckers who entered a skylight on Thursday night to loot the Boston Providence and Fall River Express Company on Hartford street but caused damage and took little loot. They earlier attempted the Atlantic Express Company, and on Beach street left a bundle of tools after a failed entry.
Jack London was cremated in Oakland after his sudden death. His ashes will be scattered over the Glen Ellen ranch per his wish. Present were his first wife Bessie Maddern London and two daughters Joan and Bess, their aged mother Flora London, and London's longtime servant N Nakato. The secular service honored the author as attendees from all walks of life attended.
William McAndrew of the New York Board of Superintendents told 600 New England school superintendents at Boston University that men teachers would improve boys by giving first hand advice and masculine influence. He blamed low salaries for keeping men from public schools and said cities refuse to pay men’s salaries, pushing them into business.
Fire Prevention Commissioner John A. O Keefe requests gasoline and naptha wagons stay off Washington Street from Adams Square to Boylston Street and side streets during Christmas holidays from 8 30 am to 7 pm to reduce fire risk.
A truce ends the Scituate soldiers monument dispute that had divided the town. The issue moves back to town meetings with the next regular session in March, though a special meeting may occur sooner.
Benjamin Smith of Chelsea Street East Boston was acquitted by a Suffolk Superior Court jury. The grand jury investigation into repeated city fires led to 92 indictments against 74 men. The ruling marks the first acquittal in the fire case proceedings begun last spring.
Dr. Dennis J. Hurley of Dedham a dentist and Dedham school committee member will undergo a blood transfusion this afternoon at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital to aid his close friend Attorney James P. Magenis who is critically ill with acute anemia.
On November 18 Mr. Magenis required an immediate blood transfusion. Friends and Mrs. Magenis offered blood, his brother John E. Magenis of Adama was chosen. A large transfusion occurred with more needed after initial improvement. Dr. Hurley provided compatible blood for another transfusion planned this afternoon.
The Alaskan carries 1300 horses for France but loading delays and a storm kept her in port until yesterday. American colors adorn her sides as she is chartered to France & Canada line for two trips at 4000 dollars daily. nearly 70000 dollars were spent to convert her for new trade. The gale sank the Bay State near Portland on Sept 23. The 10000 ton Edward Luckenbach will depart Fore River for a trial run and then New York to load cargo for Australia. Captain William H. Coonan commands. The Chippewa repair bid tops local offers at about 40000 dollars for 35 days. The Algol arrived Manchester with cargo and apples from Halifax. The Landsman continues to feature in the column.
Coast guard cutter Gresham and destroyer Trippe proceed along the coast toward Camden Gloucester and Newport News with steamers City of Atlanta Garfield and others. Vessels including schooners Little Ruth Gertrude and tug F J Purdy are listed in tow or awaiting assignments near Me Bangor Portland and Gloucester.
Waterfront calendar entries list sun and moon timings, high tide, and celestial notes. Mentions 880th day of year, 849th day of war, 29 days to Christmas, 25 to winter, and a 28m long period. Includes times for sunrise and moon phase, plus planets Jupiter Mars Venus Saturn.
The steam trawler Comber arrived at the fish plier on her maiden voyage to the local market. Built at Manitowoc Wisconsin for the Bay State Fishing Company fleet. Nine other vessels also docked that day with large hauls including 42000 pounds tilefish and 9000 pounds cask. The Rose Standish crew shared 1060 dollars each for swordfishery work, and the vessel’s total stock neared 17909 dollars marking it as a highliner. Wholesale prices listed for haddock cod hake pollock and cask fish with multiple vessel tonnages shown. At 8 o'clock the American steamer Alaskan departed for St Nazaire France.
An advertisement claims headaches stem from overall system weakness and promotes Dr. Greene's Nuvura as a remedy to recharge the nervous system. It asserts stronger nerves make headaches impossible and warns of dangerous diseases deterred, with mail consultation and Boston office contact.
A convoy of steamers and tugs including the Lynn Strafford O Riorden and Pruett sail from New York and South Amboy, towing multiple barges such as Cullen No 11 Shadyside Lynn and P N Co No 1. The vessels head for Norfolk Portsmouth Portsmouth New Hampshire and other eastern ports with several barges and lighters in tow.
Police report a quarrel over a bill preceded a fatal blaze at the Lawrence home. Mrs. Lawrence, reportedly aged 88 by family but police list over 40, died in the fire found on a bed. Frederick Lawrence Jr. is 32. he denies setting the fire, saying a lamp may have caused it.
Miss Laura Slocum aged 59 and Orr sister Anna D Slocum suffered a deep cut and concussion respectively when their Jamaica Plain driven car was struck broadside by a large touring car at Commonwealth avenue and Hereford street shortly after 6 PM. Edward Houghton drove the Slocum car and Joseph Perry the touring car. Both sisters were taken to Fenway Hospital.
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel to cleanse blood bowels and liver. It claims a pimply face will improve after a few nights taking the olive oil based tablets, with no sickness or bad taste. Boxes priced 10c and 25c.
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