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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1916
Page
8
The Somerville branch of the Special Aid Society of American Preparedness will hold a meeting at the home of its chairman Mrs. H Gardner Dunham 120 Powder House Hill Somerville on Friday afternoon.
Advert shows pennant winners praising Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as a nourishing tonic. Claims it builds tissues enriches blood aids digestion and benefits nursing mothers and sickly children.
Thirteen shots were fired at the British steam ship Strathdene, one of the vessels sunk by a German submarine off Nantucket yesterday, before the 35 members of the crew had taken to their lifeboats.
Captain Wilson, commander of the Strathdene, arrived today with his crew aboard the Uruguayan steamer P. L. M. No. 4.
Captain Wilson reported thirteen shots fired during a surprise attack on the Strathdene. Consular officials will forward his statement to the British ambassador before discussing the sinking. Crew observed a submarine attack the Strathdene and later torpedo the Christian Knudsen, with torpedo boats nearby.
A cannibal story by Albert Bigelow Paine features Melt Cheney winning kingship on a South Seas island after wandering three years. The tale blends magic stage illusion with island rule in an unusual narrative for this week’s issue.
A change of bill at the Shubert Theatre featured the musical farce So Long Letty in its first local presentation. The show offers lively color and rapid action with a meagre plot, many dialogues, modern music, and several diaphanous dancers not tied to the plot, yet likely to please audiences.
A farce on two street cars at the beach near Boston features Mrs Robbins and Mrs Miller swapping husbands to discover what they miss. Charlotte Greenwood headlines with May Boley, Sydney Grant, Walter Catlett, Frances Cameron and the Cameron sisters also in the cast.
The Silent Witness enters its third week at Plymouth Theatre with Mary Young joining the cast as Helen Hastings. Audience reception was warm for Miss Young returning to public stage work since Castle Square. Kolker reprises Henry Morgan and Lorin Baker succeeds Donald Gallagher as Bud Morgan with strong performances. Helen Reimer newly joined the company adds depth as Sarah.
About 300 custom tailors from Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America walked out in Boston seeking a 10 percent wage increase and a 48 hour work week. By last night eight firms employing about 100 workers had already signed agreements granting all demands.
Henry Jewett Players staged a capable revival of J. M. Barrie’s The Admirable Crichton at the Copley Theatre last night. It marks the second in a repertory of standard drama begun last week.
Lionel Glenister excels as Crichton the butler who becomes a desert island king in You Never Can Tell style. Gladys Morris as Lady Mary and Leon Gordon as Traherne deliver strong performances while lighting and island set designs impress, though scene changes slow the pacing.
Thomas Mott Osborne accuses Governor Charles S Whitman of complicity in hostile attacks in Westchester County and alleges bad faith by James E Carter the Sing Sing warden resignations and related prison politics surface in New York. Carter says resignation telegram under review as Osborne presses his case.
The Central Construction Company led by Senator James P. Timilty won a paving contract for 20 Boston streets at a cost of $175,187, approved yesterday by Mayor Curley.
Clare Kummer’s three act comedy Good Gracious Annabelle opened last evening at Park Square Theatre in a first presentation before a New York run. The show drew attention with its sparkling opening.
The review lauds natural humor and clever lines in Good Gracious Annabelle. Lola Fisher as Annabelle Leigh charms the audience with wit while Walter Hampden and Edwin W. Nicander deliver strong performances. May Vokes dominates scenes with radiant stage presence. The production is praised as clean, clever, and captivating.
Constanzi Pasimowitz, 37, of 12 Wall Street, died early this morning after an incident Sunday night on Portland Street. Police from Joy Street station opened an inquiry into an assault by three men. An autopsy will be conducted by Medical Examiner Magrath.
Abe and Mawruss return in a comedy of bold character work at Tremont Theatre last night. Barney Bernard leads a strong cast as Perlmutter joins a sharper to cheat the firm, Abe rescues the venture with his savings, and the partners reunite in their humble trade with a final arresting pivot. The performance features Maurice Barret Lottie Kendall Charles Lipson and a large supporting company.
An article extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative. It warns against harsh remedies and cites John D Keister of Brandywine West Virginia endorsing the product as safe for all ages and easy to take. It notes price fifty cents, absence of opiates, and urges consumers to avoid imitations while offering a free trial bottle by writing Dr Caldwell at Monticello Illinois.
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