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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1915
Page
10
Mrs. P. Stanwood of 39 Columbia Street Malden Massachusetts describes severe rheumatic arthritis that left her bedridden and in a wheelchair. After trying several physicians she attributes her recovery to Var-nesis and says she can perform housework and walk with a cane.
Rev. W. J. Stanton OMI led Ottawa College teams in football, baseball, and track since 1907. A Buffalo native stationed at Lowell, he shaped key tactics and produced many stars, guiding the college to its first intercollegiate crown in 1907 and a strong second place in 1911.
A Regina Leader article notes the standout method of assembling a football team that defeated all college opponents and highlights the fall absence of Rev Father Stanton, former Ottawa University and Ottawa football coach.
Mrs. Charles D. Sias donated large laboratories and a spacious library to the Sias Laboratory and Brooks Hospital on Summit Avenue Brookline in memory of her husband. The three story building features an insulated top floor room with a brine coil and a refrigerator for rapid cooling or heating as needed for sunstroke or collapse cases.
In New Bedford on November 27 a local newspaper launched a campaign against vote buying in the municipal contest. A reward of 300 dollars was offered for evidence leading to conviction for buying or attempting to buy votes, with private citizens invited to contribute to reach the sum.
The Evening Standard announces a $300 reward for evidence leading to convictions for vote buying as New Bedford's mayoral race pits Edward R. Hathaway against former Mayor Charles S. Ashley. Fusion backs Hathaway while Citizens' party backs Ashley amid past rumors of prearranged payments to voters.
Cloyd Laporte of St. Louis was chosen as ranking scholar of Harvard's senior class and named first marshal of the Phi Beta Kappa chapter. Kenneth Murdock of Chestnut Hill is second marshal and secretary, Walter Horton of Arlington is poet, and Jacob Emery of Philadelphia is orator. They join the commencement week program in June.
The Navy Department has assembled 534 000 pounds of scrap metal at the Norfolk navy yard and ordered it shipped to the government smelting plant in Portsmouth. Previously condemned material went to junk dealers at public auctions.
Harvard students gathered at the John Harvard statue near Memorial Hall to honor the founder’s birthday with brief open-air exercises. E Howell Freeman spoke on Harvard's early life, wreaths were placed, and the glee club led in Fair Harvard as professors and students reflected on the university’s beginnings and benefactions.
Headmaster James F. Downey of the Boston High School of Commerce defended his secretaryship with the Boston City Club after criticism in The Republic. He said the association would serve to advance the school’s interests and public standing.
The Dutch freighter Soestdyk arrived at Hoosac Piers Charlestown from Rotterdam with over 500 tons of German toys for Boston and Philadelphia. The cargo, valued at about 150 million dollars, was part of goods blocked by the British order in council against German and Austrian trade, recently eased for contracts made before the order. The Soestdyk faced boisterous seas but finished the voyage safely and ahead of schedule.
Walter J racey of the First Canadian Contingent spoke at the Hotel Lenox last night about why soldiers fight under France and Britain He notes the Canadian battalion suffered heavy losses in Belgium and France He recalls terrible battles with many killed and 2000 returning as cripples after the war He says he is glad to be back in the United States
Portsmouth N H November 27 Rear Admiral Charles Pond was about to take command at the navy yard when orders revoked he was sent to Charlestown yard to organize and command the new auxiliary division of the Atlantic fleet.
Rev. James P. McNaughton American Board missionary who returned from Turkey will speak at Tremont Temple at 3 p m today on Turkish atrocities in Armenia and America's responsibility. Harvard president emeritus Charles W Eliot will preside.
The fifth annual Eastern Massachusetts Poultry and Pigeon Association exhibition will be held at Congress Hall Chelsea on December 2 3 and 4. Prominent exhibitors include Mrs M Hayes Everett Mrs Sarah Ayres Chelmsford Mass Mrs H L Titer Readville and many others from Everett Boston Wakefield Melrose Danvers and Chelsea. Noted pigeon fanciers from Malden Chelsea Needham Andover Revere Medford and other towns also feature at the event.
A historical list records subscriptions to the Belgian Relief Fund with receipts acknowledged from November 24 to 27, 1915. Names and gifts include Mrs. F. B. Harrington, Rev. James J. Donnelly, Maury E. Blodgett, Harvard Church groups, and many anonymous donors. Proceeds also include collection at Yale-Harvard football game totaling 3,537.39 and additional large gifts. Total contributions amount to 60,966.91 dollars.
A series of Advent sermons at St. Augustine's Church Dorchester Street South Boston is arranged by Rev. Joseph F. Coppinger. The first sermon is to be delivered tonight by Rev. David F. Regan of St. Patrick's Roxbury on The Meaning of the Advent Season.
Captain Mary A Billings piloted a jitney boat with college and high school teachers up the Charles River to Watertown and across to the South Boston waterfront site. John H Mahoney led the tour explaining the basin and docks plan. Father Lee and Professors Andrews Fisher spoke on history and civic value of the project.
The Cathedral Church of St Paul marks the first Sunday of Advent with holy communion at 9 am and 9:30 am. School children participate. An afternoon sermon by Dean Rousmaniere follows at 1 pm. A 4 pm choral service includes an address by Rev Artley Bb Parson. Evening talks by Rev Henry B Washburn precede hymns.
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