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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
10
Thousands of wives mothers and sisters praise Orrine for curing the drink habit and bringing happiness home. Available secretly in two forms No 1 secret treatment No 2 voluntary treatment. Price one dollar per box. Request booklet from Liggett Riker Jaynes Drug Stores Washington DC.
A riot at the A. G. Walton Shoe Company plant in Chelsea left a policeman with a broken arm and several strike breakers lightly hurt. Harold Boyajian was jailed for assaulting Officer Edward Forbes, Kirker Germillian faced stone throwing charges, and Frank Sagay received six months for stabbing Herman Young. Avilke Uechnetz was jailed a year for attack, Israel Ainhender fined fifty dollars for assault, with more cases continued.
The New England Surgical Society opened with seventy members in session at Harvard Medical School and the Children's Hospital. Dr. John W. Churchman spoke on War Surgery while Dr. E. P. Richardson discussed intestinal ulcers. Delegates lunched at Dr. Mixter’s Marlboro Street home and toured demonstrations at the Children's Hospital with tea served at five.
Paul Waitt chronicles Billy Sunday’s life, moving into a gripping phase in the upcoming Sunday Post. The narrative highlights Waitt’s firsthand perspective and the dramatic arc ahead for readers.
An old friend to the people of New Manland extends courteous treatment and the easiest terms, mirroring the welcome offered to residents by Bovle ros. The message portrays familiarity and favorable terms toward newcomers and locals alike.
Clarence W. Barron decries current U S education in Boston linking War and Education. Former Governor Bates extols bankers like J P Morgan and Edison Gorgas Burbank as agents of progress while discussing service and wage costs tied to transportation improvements.
Several hundred attendees including Boston bankers and former Governor John S Bates heard speakers and music at the opening chapter night. Clarence A Rathbone of the Boston chapter and Fullerton C Vose performed as blackface comedians. Barron stressed education as the best investment and noted the education system’s flaws.
The speaker warns the great war will strike at the education system not reformed in a millennium. He argues banking brains come from the country, not cities, and praises farmer children for land knowledge and initiative without diplomas. He condemns diploma prestige and asserts education should instill service and initiative instead of certificates.
In Boston crowds flock to Wolf's at Hanover and Portland Streets as the city's best bargains in wearing apparel. The store touts its largest-ever business, offering money back if unsatisfied and egal stamps with every purchase.
The Boston and Maine Railroad earned 4 065 691 dollars for the year ending June 30 1916 reversing a prior year loss of 334 462 dollars. The rise in revenue came mainly from freight transport per a report by J H Hustis former president now receiver.
The report notes declining road passenger business as autos rise and the Public Service Commission blocks fare increases. Operating revenues reach $52,075,428 with an $5,402,379 gain year over year, while expenses rise $228,186. Net operating revenue stands at $15,877,679. Mr Hustis cites implications in the report.
The Wellesley College Choir disclosed its newest members after auditions held recently. Names and roles are being finalized by the music department as the ensemble prepares for upcoming performances.
Twenty five girls were elected with eight from the class of 1920. The new members will take their places in the choir line this morning.
Mrs Agnes Jenkins a 46 year old East Boston resident of 719 Saratoga Street was taken to Relief Hospital after a razor wound to her breast. Police say she locked herself in a bathroom and attempted suicide yesterday.
A Dayton Ohio woman credited Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with curing a chronic constipation after persistent use. The ad claims the laxative is safe for children, non addictive and effective for stubborn bowels, costing fifty cents a bottle. A free trial bottle is offered by writing to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
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