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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1914
Page
2
Harvard will require 684 freshman men to undergo compulsory physical examinations starting next week, with tests aimed at assessing strength and health. Roger I. Lee of Boston will oversee the program, conducting appointments as each student visits his office.
Dr. Lee announced an open office in Weld Hall within the Harvard yard where any student may seek advice or consultation. He joked he would not lecture on breakfast foods but will provide guidance while well, handing illness care to Dr. Bailey when needed.
Washington reports customs revenues dropped about 9.5 million dollars in September from a year earlier while grain and cotton exports show gains. Ordinary internal revenue receipts for September ran nearly 6 million dollars above last year, driven by unusual factors unlikely to recur.
Louis Zega alias Samuel Alpat an Everett driver was arraigned in Malden court on a larceny charge for allegedly stealing 16694 from his former employer Mrs William Pray of 3 Locust Park Everett He is held in 6000 bonds for the grand jury Mrs Pray was absent due to ill health.
The Boston City Hospital reports 1913 as its most notable year with the highest patient admissions in a decade and the lowest mortality rate aside from two years. The annual report highlights improved outcomes and overall service.
From 19 115 patients examined for admission 15 237 received hospital and south department care. Outpatients treated total 47 985. Mortality rate 105 per 1000 vs 107 prior year and 117 in 1911. Wards opened total 348 552 admissions. outpatients 969 891. Last year city maintenance expenditure 616 301.02 with 408 503.47 for the hospital. Board days 41 448 weeks. net cost per capita per week 9.95 after deductions.
Charles R. Wright of Winthrop, born in England, seeks enlistment but is refused by both London and Canadian authorities as recruiting for the European battlefield is declared finished for the present.
A young woman and her companion visited the State House treasurer’s department to apply for a marriage license. The man, overcome with emotion, asked about licenses and prices. Assistant Treasurer Louis B. Raycroft escorted the couple to City Hall to complete the matter.
The cornerstone of the new High School of Commerce will be laid at 10 am with a parade from Worthington street to Avenue Louis Pasteur led by the school band. Headmaster Downey will welcome guests, with speeches by Superintendent Franklin P. Dyer, School Committee Chairman George E. Brock, State Education official Frederick P. Fish, and Mayor Curley, who will place the stone. The program includes chorus singing.
A Pall Mall Gazette despatch from Antwerp says explorer Henry Savage Landor is missing from his lodging where he had stayed two weeks. It is feared he may have gone beyond the outer fortifications and cannot return to the city.
Augusta Me Oct 1 A decision by four Progressives elected to the Legislature calls for organizing and maintaining party identity and nominating candidates for all legislative offices within the gifts of the body.
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