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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1916

Page

18

Concede Loss of Bremen Submarine Merchantman

Washington reports the loss of the German submarine merchantman Bremen on October 19 as part of ongoing naval actions in the war.

Bremen Washington

Plant Juice advertised as stomach remedy from local store

A cross street employee praises Plant Juice saying it cured indigestion after years of suffering. The ad notes the product is herbal and available at Houghton & Dutton Drug Department, with the Plant Juice Man meeting the public daily.

G. W. Stratton Cross Street Boston & Albany R.A. Company Houghton & Dutton

Bremen Vessel Overdue as Diplomats Track Movements

Ranking Teutonic diplomats say Bremen is now one month overdue and virtually conceded to be out of reach. Officials express familiarity with the vessel's movements as authorities monitor developments.

Bremen

Bremen submarine fate unsettled as delay broadens doubt

German officials in Washington and Berlin admit no definite information on the Bremen’s fate after it sailed from Bremerhaven for America. Officials doubt details will emerge before after the war, while noting another submarine, possibly the Deutschland, may reach a U.S. port within a month. The Bremen, commanded by Captain Schwarzkopf with about 25 crew, is not believed lost to British action unless machinery failed.

Berlin America Bremerhaven Germany United States Washington Virginia Capes Bremen New London Conn Schwarzkopf

Lodge Tackles Mexico in Dedham Campaign Speech

Senator Lodge addressed about 700 people at Memorial Hall Dedham criticizing President Wilson on army and navy preparedness arguing four more years of Wilson would mean failure and urging votes for Hughes. He urged restoring government to preadministration high levels and protection for citizens to conduct business.

Wilson Senator Lodge Memorial Hall Dedham Hughes Republican Party

California Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Relief for Constipation

An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children and all ages. It claims a teaspoonful can cleanse bowels during illness, noting signs of illness and urging buyers to demand the California Fig Syrup Company brand and a 50 cent bottle with full directions.

California California Fig Syrup Company Advt

Boston Democrats urged to vote a straight party ticket

At a Quincy House meeting Mayor Curley urged Boston Democrats to cast a straight party vote signaling healing with John F. Fitzgerald. The call emphasized party unity and continued support for the city leadership.

Quincy House Curley Boston John F. Fitzgerald

Senatorial clash over platform debate in Massachusetts

The candidate assails Senator Lodge for avoiding a joint campaign discussion on issues. He cites his own public service from Boston Common Council to U S Senate and Harvard roots, contrasts public vs private schooling, and invokes verses about Harvard and Massachusetts democracy to underline their contested viewpoints.

Senator Lodge Fitzgerald Lodge Boston Boston Latin School America Harvard Medical School Common Council of Massachusetts State Senate House of Representatives United States Mr. Lodge

Harvard Football Scrubs Affected By Infantile Paralysis Case

Ginn of the Harvard scrub squad contracted infantile paralysis and is isolated at Stillman Infirmary Cambridge. Officials halted team activities and barred players from events while evaluating protection measures. The M A C council chose to proceed with the Harvard Aggie game, noting no contact with varsity players.

Ginn Harvard Anterior Br. W. Taylor Stillman Infirmary Mt. Auburn Street Cambridge Stillman Lee Harvard Athletic Association Massachusetts Agricultural College Harvard Harvard-Aggie Aggie M. A. C. Athletic Council

Massachusetts health officials meet on infantile paralysis

In Holyoke on Oct 19, 200 Massachusetts physicians and health officials gathered to discuss infantile paralysis from its inception to prevention. Key speaker Dr Charles F Boldman lectured on all phases of the malady and its epidemic menace.

Mt, Tom Holyoke Massachusetts Massachusetts Boards of Health Charles F. Boldman Bureau of Public Education Department of Health New York City

Somerville Elks plan new Winter Hill home

The Somerville Lodge of Elks plans to buy the late George H Pendergast house at Sycamore Street and Broadway on Winter Hill for a lodge home. The three story property with about 40 rooms is assessed at 40000 with a lodge price of 25000. The house will be renovated and expanded.

Somerville Elks Winter Hill Somerville Lodge George H. Pendergast Sycamore Street Broadway, Somerville Somerville Lodge of Elks Somerville Lodge

Expert comments on infantile paralysis disease control

Dr Bolduan, who has supervised hundreds of cases, states that little is learned by doctors about the disease. He argues quarantines and school closures are pointless and that transmission is not via personal contact. He says cleanliness campaigns do not curb spread and the reason for the epidemic remains unanswered.

Bolduan

Armory boxing card features Dillon and Levinsky headlining

The Armory A A has posted its Tuesday night boxing card headlined by Jack Dillon of Indianapolis and Bat Levinsky now in the Nutmeg State in a 12 round feature. George Alger of Cambridge meets Frank Moses of Pawtucket in the semi final. Nate Seigel faces Re Vere while Jimmy Gray meets Curly Hume and Young Buckley opposes Johnny O'Brien.

Armory A. A Jack Dillon Indianapolis Bat Levinsky Nutmeg State George Alger Cambridge Frank Moses Pawtucket Nate Seigel Revere Jimmy Gray Chelsea Curly Hume Gloucester Young Buckley Johnny O'Brien South Boston

Rhodes Estate Bill Targets German Scholarships at Oxford

A reading of the Rhodes Estate bill proposes excluding Germans from Cecil Rhodes Trust Fund scholarships at Oxford University. The measure would restrict access to the historical fund by national origin.

Oxford University Cecil Rhodes Trust Fund

Doctor Charged With Illegal Drug Giving

Dr. John R. Dean of 1017 Beacon Street Brookline was arrested at his home on a warrant from Suffolk County Court for issuing illegal narcotic prescriptions. The arrest was made by Sergeant Irwin of East Dedham Street Station and Detective Sergeant Rutherford of Brookline.

John R. Dean Beacon Street Brookline Suffolk County Court Irwin East Dedham Street South End Rutherford

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