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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1915
Page
5
Mayor Curley surprised observers by winning his golf debut at Meadowbrook links Reading while slipping to the turf twice. He defeated a field of claimed genuine contestants and collected a bronze cup raised by the group as a keepsake of the event.
In a 12 participant field Mayor Curley secured victory with a 120 score on 18 holes and a handicap described as a beauty. John N. Cole was runner up at 119 while Speaker Channing Cox and Corporation Counsel Sullivan followed with 126 and 128 respectively. Other players included A. N. Prentiss Fred H. Jones Charles A. Loring Owen Cunningham and more.
Natilda Chaves, a Portuguese woman twice barred entry for supposed inability to support herself, was admitted after J. J. Dutra of the Portuguese Immigrant Society guaranteed she would have housing and work. She landed in Providence three months ago and was held before this decision. An American man offered marriage to help re open her case, but Dutra arranged employment plans instead.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Carpenter formerly of the Copley Plaza Hotel had been estranged for months. Ralph the eight year old child was placed in his father’s possession under sensational circumstances Tuesday night. Closest friends said they had no idea the couple were experiencing marital strife.
The article reports on a Boston area custody case involving Mr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Carpenter and their child. It notes the father's method to gain possession, comments from counsel, and family ties including George A. Carpenter and Marguerite Paul. The child is back with the father on his South Wolfboro farm.
Mr Dickson stated he knew of no plan to initiate legal proceedings at the present time.
Miss Eleanor Cole daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward B Cole of Brookley Farm Wenham married William Humphreys Coolidge Harvard class of 1914 at the Wenham Neck Meeting House The ceremony featured her father as escort and a large Harvard tied wedding party including best man Benjamin J Cole 2d and ushers from Boston Manchester Philadelphia Irvington-on-Hudson Hempstead Brookline and Watertown.
The Doings of the Van Loons previews Pa Van Loon as a hero in a feature to run in the upcoming Sunday Post, highlighting his recent deeds and standing in the family circle.
The Jewish New Year began at sundown with prayers and ceremonies across Boston synagogues and temples. Worshipers filled spaces, shofar blasts rang out, and faith members prepared for the Day of Atonement on September 18.
East Dedham police report two young men, about 25, robbed 62 year old Murray A. Smith at his home door on West Newton Street. Smith had money from a $150 wallet, was attacked after leaving a Tremont Street drug store, and the suspects fled up Shawmut Avenue.
An advert promises rapid weight gain with Sargol a “greatest of flesh builders.” It argues digestive absorption drives fattening and claims 10 to 20 pounds of solid flesh, with harmless, inexpensive effects. Drugstores offer refunds under guaranteed terms and caution use for weight gain only.
Gasolene prices continued to climb with a fourth rise since June placing wholesale at 17 cents a gallon. The Standard Oil Co leads the move with other firms following. retail garage prices run 19 to 20 cents. Authorities cite demand and limited supply as reasons for the increases.
The ministry of war announced plans to requisition all alcohol stocks in France of 200 gallons or more for powder manufacture. Drug and product makers will receive monthly alcohol allocations for their business.
Charles M Cabot of the Moors and Cabot banking firm and a scion of the Cabot family was mourned at St John s Episcopal Church Beverly Farms. The service was led by Rev Neilson P Carey with bearers including his son Elliott C Cabot and five Cabot brothers.
An ad promises relief for hearing loss and sinus issues using Fluid Enserol from drug stores. Directions say mix with warm water, apply drops in the ear nightly, and gargle with a tablespoonful in warm water twice daily. Claims include improved hearing and reduced catarrh and head noises after a few weeks.
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