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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
2
Announcement of engagement between Miss Gladys Ethlyn Keith of Medford Hillside and Philip Cushing Shute of Salem Tufts Class of 1918. The couple met while attending Jackson College and Tufts respectively.
The advertisement promotes Burrill's Tooth Powder and Burrill's Tooth Paste as dental cleansers that reach all enamel parts, leaving the mouth clean and refreshed. Indorsed by dentists, sold in 25 cent powder form and in tube form, with large glass bottle packaging and sturdy toothpaste tubes.
Progressive gubernatorial candidate Joseph Walker spoke at four rallies about child labor and a living wage. He urged abolition of child labor and safe, fair conditions, linking wage issues to home life and national policy. Harvard Clubs Federation meeting set in Fall River with President Lowell and other officials speaking. events include golf club meeting, luncheon, sport competitions, and a banquet.
The Harvard clubs plan their annual gathering tomorrow, with organizers inviting members from the New England region to discuss upcoming events and alumni connections.
Washington Oct 15 President Wilson and officials congratulated Colonel W H Crook the disbursing officer at the White House since Lincoln on his 75th birthday He will complete 60 years of service at the White House in January.
Ir. Oct. 15 James Mustain Lombard College tackle lies in a hospital in critical condition from a brain concussion suffered in practice yesterday He has been unconscious for many hours with the injury reported after the Lombard team drills
The will of Gardiner M. Lane, Boston financier and art trustee president, filed in Salem, leaves all real and personal property to his widow Emma G. Lane if she survives 30 days. It creates protections for investments made through Lane, with $50 000 for this purpose and pro rata share if greater. Harvard College receives 250 000 if conditions meet, Basil Gildersleeve Fund 10 000 to Johns Hopkins, and remaining funds to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for essential needs. Executors are Emma Lane and Charles E. Cotting. dated June 30, 1914.
Providence, R. I. Oct 15 The steamer Roma from New York sailed for Lisbon and Mediterranean ports carrying 200 Portuguese reservists returning home in response to a call. They came from across New England with 150 plus from New Bedford. The Roma also carried 300 Spaniards seeking work in the Canadian northwest who are returning due to lack of demand.
W F Wallace of East Somerville Massachusetts, a Boston and Maine freight brakeman, was struck by a freight car while switching at Greenland station at night. He suffered cuts to head and face and injuries to his hands, was taken to Portsmouth for treatment, refused hospital care, and returned home by passenger train.
English suffragist Christabel Pankhurst aided Staten Island teacher mother Mrs. Lora Wagner in New York discussing the Board of Education, women's rights, and war. She plans a Carnegie Hall talk on October 24 about women's views on the war and suffrage. Proceeds from the event may fund European relief work.
A clearance sale offers $9287 worth of men’s sweaters for $5470. The event begins Friday at 8:30 AM and continues Saturday perhaps. Colors featured include maroon cardinal navy white brown green mixed brown black oxford and dark oxford.
A brief note stating responsibility shifts for prior notice and asserting clearer instruction this time. The message emphasizes accountability and a request for proper notice going forward.
Miss Marjorie Wadleigh daughter of Jude C Wadleigh Merrimac Mills agent and Horace Seward Proctor son of Major Charles Proctor were married at the First Congregational Church Lowell tonight by Rev Edward H Newcomb.
In York Village Maine on October 15 a forest fire in the Brixham district reignites after a week of fighting. Strong winds push flames for miles, hindering firefighters and raising fears the blaze could reach Conway Junction unless rain falls soon.
Winchester residents will wear carnation boutonnieres tomorrow to support the town hospital. The visiting nurse association led by Mrs Oren Sanborn will oversee the event and expects a good sum. Young high school girls in white and pink with nurses caps will dispense flowers around town.
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