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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
6
A brief 1914 item from Press Publishing Co noting a Bee piece titled S'MATTER, POP? likely a humorous or light feature. Names or dates not fully readable. retains local-paper voice and period tone.
An advertisement extols an internal bath called the J. B. L. Cascade, claiming it removes waste from the lower intestine and restores health. It cites physician approval, customer endorsements, and availability at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores with a booklet offer on human efficiency.
Washington Oct 14 The national convention at Aguascalientes moved to discuss retiring General Carranza Officials telegrams to the American government and Villa agents report Villa sources in Juarez confirming the retirement issue Frank S Thomas who has run Villa headquarters in Juarez released the Villa message dated today
Convention expected to meet at 3 p m to receive Carranza's resignation and accept it. General Antonio Villareal, chairman, named as candidate for provisional President and deemed satisfactory to all factions. Carranza faction reportedly favors Villareal and resignation may have been accepted tonight.
Cardinal O Connell announced priest appointments and transfers in the Boston archdiocese to take effect Oct. 1. Reassignments include Hugh F Blunt to St Francis South Braintree, Andrew J Fitzgerald as assistant to John F Broderick at St Teresa West Roxbury, John E Killion to Assumption Brookline, Joseph M Fitzgibbons to St Cecilia Boston, James J McMorrow returning to St Francis, Michael A Butler returning to Immaculate Conception Everett, John A Coughlin to St Peter Dorchester, E T McKenna to St John's Canton, and Andrew J White to St Paul Hingham.
Paul West profiles a champion pitcher as the hero in the upcoming Sunday Post Magazine. The article promises baseball fans an engaging, character driven profile set against the sport’s enduring appeal.
Governor Walsh appointed Colonel Edward L. Logan to succeed Judge Joseph D. Fallon of the South Boston Municipal Court. Fallon had denied prior resignation reports but is set to retire at month’s end. Logan will take over duties previously performed by Fallon.
In a public exchange last night Judges Fallon and Logan spoke of the bench succession. Logan, praised by Fallon as his deserved successor, vowed to serve the Commonwealth faithfully, while Fallon noted his 40 years of service and readiness to retire. Logan, a former council and legislature member, traced a long career across several governors. He will focus on private practice and family life at Emerson Street Eaton with his daughter.
The plan to modify term rule for five insurance rates, agreed by the New England Exchange and the New England committee of the Eastern Union, was unanimously adopted and may take effect next week. It cuts 20 percent on brick dwellings and contents, 20 percent on frame dwellings, 15 percent on their contents, and 15 percent on all risks under Class A written for term. Mercantile buildings also see a 15 percent reduction, with no changes to Boston or New Hampshire rates.
The Humane Society of Massachusetts in its biennial report lists 79 awards for saving human life from June 1912 to June 1914. It breaks down as 36 silver medals, 31 bronze medals, 12 certificates and $814 in pecuniary rewards. The society also notes 9000 swimming lessons taught, training over 2000 people to swim.
Mayor Curley admitted preferring political campaigning to coon hunting when he declined an invitation from the Randolph County Coon Club, signaling that voting efforts have greater appeal for him at present.
A brief product note for Flex Oil marketed by Riker Jaynes Stores claiming it treats boils and carbuncles. The item reads like an old advertisement with no additional context or details on usage.
Tomorrow Boston hosts the largest Red Cross gathering with Curtis Guild presiding and Miss Mabel Boardman present. Ernest P. Bicknell will deliver a Washington address at 4 30 in Paul Revere Hall, followed by talks from prominent surgeons about Red Cross work. a diverse group of suffragists and society leaders will staff the exhibit at Mechanics building.
Associate County Commissioner William Quade of East Dedham married Elsie E Leonard of Hyde Park in a private ceremony at the Church of the Good Shepherd. The bride formerly supervised the Hyde Park telephone exchange. Quade is a Boston and Dedham attorney and Norfolk County associate county commissioner.
Roxbury Councillor James A Watson pulled Fire Box 286 in front of Cushing Hospital to test the Boston fire department’s ability to climb Parker Hill. He criticized Chief McDonough and led a Ward 19 meeting calling for a new fire station on Parker Hill, with a 10 member citizen committee planning to petition Mayor Curley.
At a protest meeting last night a councillor said he was told by fire headquarters that Acting Fire Commissioner Peter F. McDonough ordered alarm officials not to pass the signal to fire stations. He added that he had called for an investigation.
A stubborn blaze in the basement of the Boston Five Cents Savings Bank at Province and School streets caused about 400 dollars in damage. The fire began near a rear closet and spread along the floor before discovery, with old bank books fueling the flames.
At its annual meeting the Malden Board of Trade elected six new directors for five years. Named are William J. Caldwell J. R. Dean and others. The event followed the board’s regular gathering and set the officers for the coming term.
Alexander Ross M Best and EF A Stevens and for one year 8S A Hawkes Cyrus Barnes was elected clerk of the board and James Armstrong was chosen treasurer. The board will meet within three weeks to elect a president.
Report touts GETS-IT as a new plan that removes corns rapidly with claimed near magical speed. Advertisements emphasize its effectiveness and ease, promising fast relief from stubborn corn discomfort.
An advertisement extols GETS-IT as a fast corn remedy that stops pain in about two seconds, eliminates painful plasters and knives, and claims to remove corns warts calluses and bunions from healthy or irritated skin. Priced at 25 cents, with distribution by BE Lawrence & Co. Chicago and sold in Boston by Riker Jaynes Stores.
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