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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
2
The Boston Elevated issued smaller cap badges to 500 street car men after a union protest over the old identification plates. The badges differ slightly in design and are intended to prevent damage to caps, replacing the longer worn insignia used for more than twenty years.
An advertisement features testimonials from Flora B. Manchester of North Fast Harbor Maine and Mrs Hattie M Clark of Bernardston Massachusetts praising Dys pep lets for indigestion and related symptoms. It promotes 10c 25c and one dollar sizes at local druggists and urges readers to get a box today.
Samuel W. McCall paid 399.87 while Alonzo Cook spent 108.38 on auditor nomination. Governor Walsh and Lieutenant Governor Barry report no payments or promises for the Democratic governor nomination. Palmer Stevens, Henry Atwill, John J. Wiggins, James A. Stiles, and James M. Hallowell show various sums spent in the Republican paths, reflecting campaign finance entries.
George Chapman aged 49, assistant keeper at City Hospital morgue, died yesterday afternoon from glanders contracted from unknown exposure. This marks a second glanders death in the past year, a rare disease in men contracted from infected horses.
A woman about seven years old attempted suicide by cutting her throat in the women’s (ligatory) at South Station around 8:25 pm. Found by the matron with blood at the neck, a razor nearby, she was taken to City Hospital in nonserious condition. She identifiably said Agnes Dugan, then remained uncommitted.
Edward H. Hosford of Malden who was jailed for larceny in January 1918 was pardoned by Governor Walsh on the council’s vote yesterday.
A pair of ostriches were added to Franklin Park Zoo. The birds are loaned to the city indefinitely by Freeman Parker of Lowell who has abandoned plans to start an ostrich farm in New Hampshire.
A pair of ostriches were added to Franklin Park Zoo yesterday marking the institution’s first keepable ostriches. The birds represent a valuable addition to the Zoo’s animal collection and biodiversity.
Freeman Parker of Lowell donated his ostriches to Franklin Park Zoo with a stipulation that he may reclaim them later. Parker bought the birds in California to start a New Hampshire ostrich farm but, after his wife's death, decided the zoo was a suitable home. The Park Commissioners approved the gift under the same reclaimable condition.
The Rev. John E. Hurley is ill at Carney Hospital while Rev. Father Hickey departs for Fort McCook Nebraska and will return for Christmas. Rev. James Leo McGuinness acts as pastor with help from a Mission Church priest. St Vincent's Orphans Guild plans a 2 30 pm meeting at St Vincent's Home. Parishioners at Gate of Heaven discuss opening a parish building on its street.
St Mark's Church on Roseland Street in Dorchester was crowded last night for the fourth night of a retreat conducted by the Oblate Fathers. The Confraternity of the Holy Cross will hold its regular meeting at the cathedral tomorrow at 3 PM.
Emma Frances Porter a 56 year old veteran Boston Public Schools teacher petitions Probate Court to change her name to Esther Frothingham Porter saying Esther was her mother's name and she has always disliked Emma though she believes others will not call her Esther without the change.
Seven year old Andrew Urquhart of 17 Smith Street Brighton fell from a trolley while attempting to hop four cars on Western Avenue. He landed on his head, fracturing his skull and is on the dangerous list at St Elizabeth's Hospital. The item mentions Pierrot's war mood craze and teases content for the next Sunday Post.
Dr Edward Ewing Pratt, head of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, urged American manufacturers at the 24th annual greeting of the Massachusetts State Board of Trade in Boston to push goods into South America. He advised sending samples or salesmen or visiting to inspect conditions firsthand.
Frederick L. Roberts of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce urged all commercial organizations and businessmen to use the new branch office in the Oliver building for foreign trade publications and advice. At the meeting John H. Corcoran of Cambridge was re elected president and Richard H. Gay re elected secretary and treasurer. The manufacturing report warned European war conditions could favor or harm the United States, noting German efficiency and lower costs, and urged American manufacturers to cut costs to stay competitive amid European gains and US protections.
Mother General Stuart of the Religious Order of the Sacred Heart has died at Roehampton near London after a world tour including Australia New Zealand the United States and Canada. The order with headquarters in Belgium had to leave during the war and Sisters teach at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Boston.
The Somerville Hospital trustees plan to spend 3000 on operating and X-ray rooms improvements. Executors of the Henry Donaghey estate donated 1500 for a new X-ray machine and 1000 for other improvements. Individuals added 1000 to the hospital treasury for general work.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra opens at Harvard with soloist Pasquale Amato at 8. The program features Beethoven’s Third in E flat, Saint Saëns Aria, Strauss Don Juan, Handel Ombra Mai Fu from Xerxes, and Weber Overture from Euryanthe.
A Port Directors booklet promotes Boston as a booming shipping hub. It outlines port facilities, active steamer lines, and Boston’s rank as the continent’s second port and the world’s fifth largest.
Thousands of balmacaans crafted from pure Scotch fabrics in attractive colors are on display. The range includes overcoats in kerseys and meltons, chinchillas, and rough cheviots. Harrison Co. offers all wool suits and overcoats with a one year service guarantee, located at 662 672 Washington Street at the Beach corner.
An old ad from 662-672 Washington Street corner Beach promotes men’s wear with $25 suits and $12.50 overcoats. It highlights all wool fabrics in tartan plaids checks stripes and self colors in blue tan brown and black. Includes balmacaan overcoats chinchilla ulsters auto coats and heavy double breasted styles with silk lined dress coats.
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