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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
8
Christopher G. Murphy of 4 Grover Place Dorchester, who used the alias Richard Meligan aboard the Upser when it was sunk by a German submarine on July 20, is reported to have been saved.
Protest filed at City Hall claims Senator James P Timilty’s construction company was the lowest bidder for paving 19 Boston streets at 173187 dollars. D M Siggs & Co protested as an unsuccessful bidder alleging city specifications favored Timilty’s firm.
Biggs accuses Timilty of under costing brick gutters to unbalance bids and lower the general estimate. Timilty’s asphalt pay rate is said to be inflated relative to rivals, with less than cost gutter prices dragging the average down. Rumors say Finance Commission investigators are examining the contract specs as Mayor Curley backs Timilty’s bid, $20 000 lower than Central Construction’s, after two rejections. Timilty won the third bid by a $30 000 reduction.
Lawrence 8B Sperry, the aviator rescued in Boston harbor, tried a Hull to Marblehead flight when a pontoon leaked. The seaplane failed to rise and sank near Lobster Rocks after a tow attempt, prompting multiple rescue boats to help. Sperry plans another attempt tomorrow morning.
A London telegraph report notes a rising, vocal opposition to Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg. A circular urges his retirement and targets his wartime foreign policy including aims with England, Belgian neutrality, and the submarine issue.
Mrs Harry Payne Whitney designed a memorial statue to honor Titanic victims. The statue was completed in Quincy and approved by Mrs Whitney yesterday.
The 15 foot high sculpture by John Horrigan portrays a man with outstretched arms to honor Titanic victims. Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney approved the design in New York. The entire memorial rises 23 feet from pedestal to summit, carved from a 40 ton stone block.
Emperor Nicholas confirmed today the divorce of Grand Duchess Olga, sister of the czar, from Duke Peter of Oldenburg after the holy synod's dissolution. Olga retains her imperial title and may remarry. the union dated from July 27, 1901.
Kenry Comely was elected president of the Boston Retail Florists' Club yesterday. Other officers chosen include Vice-president Samuel Wax treasurer Julius Zinn secretary Harry Quint and directors Henry Penn chairman Nathan Silverman Henry Comely Julius Zinn Martin Tuohy and Martin Wax.
The next Sunday Post features Billy Sunday revival hymn words and piano music for readers to play. The item highlights a new sheet with song lyrics and accompanying piano arrangement available to subscribers and the public.
The seventh annual convention of the State branch of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers Association opened at the Hotel Bancroft Worcester on October 4. Knight Mayor Wright welcomed delegates. Mrs. Frederic Shoss of Philadelphia gave the national president's address. Mrs. Milton Higgins presided as state president.
The Baby Hygiene Association says its June to September care reached 8258 babies, up eight percent from last year. It urges additional funding to maintain high standards and asks contributions to treasurer F Abbot Goodhue at 296 Boylston Street Boston.
Albany reports say a woman named Connelly linked to a quarrel over a white farmer's death was taken from Leary jail Monday night and lynched. Her body, riddled with bullets, was found yesterday. her son remains under arrest.
An advertisement promotes a long life regimen from a famous physician. It urges kidney health, skin detoxification, a milk and vegetable diet, plenty of water, and exercise. It touts Anuric from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo for uric acid removal, claiming high potency and a trial offer via mail order.
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