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.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
18
Washington reports the loss of the German submarine merchantman Bremen on October 19 as part of ongoing naval actions in the war.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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