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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1914
Page
9
Charles Sumner Bird urged Congress to censure his Republican rival Gardner for a recent war speech. Bird spoke in Brockton on October 19 stating Gardner deserved censure for the remarks.
Augustus P. Gardner spoke in Congress on global war issues and stated he is not a neutral, asserting strong conviction that the German cause is unholy and merits opposition. The report highlights his firm stance amid wartime deliberations.
A Boston public letter condemns a Republican leader for calling the German cause unholy and a menace to democracy. The writer cites President Wilson urging neutrality in speech and action and urges Republican figures to repudiate Gardner's remarks to protect national honor and fair play for German Americans. The note argues such rhetoric harms public service and cross party unity.
An old fashioned home mixture using Bay Rum Lavona and Menthol Crystals promises to stop hair loss, relieve itching and dandruff, and promote soft shiny hair. Instructions outline mixing ratios, storage in an 8 oz bottle, application with a cloth, and daily use to encourage new growth and firmer scalp coverage.
A 1914 Pawtucket note testimonials Cuticura Soap and Ointment relieving severe eczema itch. The user Elien S Whitaker reports night scratching stopped after two weeks, with the product sold by druggists and sample offered via mail. Also advises routine use to prevent pimples and blackheads.
About 800 people gathered at Waverly Hall Hyde Park for the first Democratic rally of the campaign with Governor Walsh among the speakers. Joseph M. Rigan opened the meeting introducing Rep William L. F. Gilman as chairman. Other speakers included Donahue Olney Proc tor Murray and local candidates. A second rally drew 1000 at Boyden Square East Dedham with the same lineup minus Murray.
In Springfield a large crowd packed the Municipal Auditorium to hear Republican candidates Samuel W. McCall for Governor and Grafton D. Cushing for Lieutenant Governor. Speakers included Gillett Burrill and Burton of Ohio. McCall accused the Democrats of failing to keep promises of economy while Cushing urged less government interference.
The progressive gubernatorial candidate Joseph Walker spoke at a Brockton rally, faulting Massachusetts financial management as weak due to extravagance inefficiency and borrowing. He argued mayors must govern economically and efficiently, noting taxes shift burden from taxpayers to the general public.
A near empty open air market at Shaw mut avenue and Castle street showed no producer or consumer activity yesterday though several would be patrons carried market baskets and suitcases as threatening weather loomed over the scene.
The School Board heard Dr. Dyer report 2568 more pupils enrolled, bringing total attendance to 109 841. High and Latin schools rose by 1243, kindergartens by 763, elementary by 365, and special classes by 207. Mechanic Arts declined from 1492 last year to 1341 this year due to a reorganization.
The port expects an upturn in grain exports this week with three steamers carrying about 318000 bushels. Palerimo sails to Genoa with oats and wheat for Italy, Norwegian ships to Liverpool with wheat, and Sachem to Liverpool with wheat. Last week shipped 275150 bushels, mostly to British Isles.
Boston businessmen avoided contributing to the National Harbors and Rivers Congress yesterday. They were assured by Mayor Curley, Mrs Maude Wood Henry, and others that donations would aid Boston and New England in securing greater federal appropriations for Boston harbor and navigable rivers in Massachusetts.
A 16 member committee representing Boston business and shipping interests was created to push for greater federal harbor and waterway appropriations. Mayor Curley named the panel and presided as about 40 attendees discussed galvanizing support, with pledges of possible contributions but funds held pending committee actions. The group aims to mobilize Boston business leaders for the National Harbors and Rivers Congress in Washington and to back a robust local campaign for a 40 foot channel from navy yard to the ocean.
In South Athol the Morgan Memorial farm program teaches youths moving vegetables to Boston each August. About 500 young members gathered in the South End auditorium to receive their crops. Under Rev. E J Helms supervision the vegetables were distributed to the 500 participants.
Funeral services for Patrick J. Barry age 59 of 25 Esmond Street Dorchester were conducted at St. Leo's Church Dorchester with Rev Francis A Cunningham assisted by Revs Gallagher and Sullivan. Pallbearers were six Jordan Marsh employees who worked under him John V. Finn John MacGlennon Arthur Wright John Lamb Walter Hawkins and John Cooney.
Miss IPLORENCH Wyman daughter of Mrs Charles D Wyman of Mason terrace Brookline is to wed Harold Willis of Brookline at the First Baptist Church Commonwealth avenue tonight.
An interesting wedding takes place tonight at 7 30 at the First Baptist Church on Commonwealth avenue in Boston Brookline envolvendo Miss Florence Wyman youngest daughter of Mrs Emily J and the late Charles D Wyman of 22 Mason terrace Brookline and Harold Willis son of the late Jr DD K Willis of Williston road Brookline.
Dr. Francis H Rowley president of the M S S P C A and former church pastor will perform the ceremony assisted by Rev Austen K deBlois pastor of the church Mrs Stanley B Swain of Dedham sister of the bride will be matron of honor The two Swain daughters will act as flower girls Best man is Arthur Willis brother of the groom Miss Wyman will wear the veil and orange blossoms worn by her mother and aunt A reception follows at the bride's mother's home.
The funeral of John Kneeland a renowned Roxbury educator was held yesterday from his residence at 31 Winthrop Street. He long led the Washburn school and later served as supervisor of city schools. A large turnout of relatives friends and Washburn Schoolboys Association members attended.
Dominick Bartell 18 asks Hyde Park police to search for his mother Anna Bartell 44 and sister Mary 10 who have been missing for two weeks. Anna worked in a cotton mill in Hyde Park and lived with her children at 44 Business Street Hyde Park.
Warren D. Chase an Hartford attorney who organized the Metropolitan Steamship Company and Pacific Navigation Company was today questioned by the federal grand jury probing the New York New Haven Hartford railroad and subsidiaries. Charles Mellen, former president of the New Haven system, will testify again tomorrow.
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