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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1915
Page
5
Indiana author Jim Riley, once thought near death, says he feels strong and acts like a boy. He avoids politics and war, plans an October birthday banquet in Indianapolis, and remains famed for readings of My Grandfather Squeers and other work.
Providence set to seize items from Dr. C Franklin Mohr scene including two letters pay envelopes about 10 dollars a ring and a gold knife Custodians George Hurley and Arthur J Cushing will open the Mohr vault at Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co to obtain evidence blood stained envelopes bear prints and letters to Cecil Victor Brown A test will check if fingerprints match suspects currently under arrest
John E. Sinclair professor emeritus of higher mathematics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute died at his Worcester home after a one day illness due to heart trouble. Born November 28 1888 in Bretton Woods New Hampshire he studied at Dartmouth and taught in Adrian Michigan St Louis Missouri before returning to Dartmouth and later joining Worcester Polytech. He retired six years ago. He is survived by one son Harry R. Sinclair of Worcester and four daughters Mrs R B Dodge of Hawaii Miss Emily Sinclair professor of mathematics at Oakland College Mrs J Harold Dodge of Worcester and Mrs Louis B Smith of Newton Centre.
Tuesday September 14 will be Governor's Day at Fenway Park with Governor Walsh in a box alongside his staff Michael A. O'Leary chairman of the Democratic State committee and Jacob C. Morse a candidate for State auditor.
The gathering on the Charles street mall was among the largest and most energetic. Twice Mr. Shaw was urged to continue as he attempted to conclude his address.
William Shaw the Prohibition candidate for Governor warned yesterday of a monster industrial conflict after the European war and urged expanding the U S school system to keep the nation as a leading industrial power. He also attributed Justice Willis S Knowles murder outside his Rhode Island home to illegal liquor dealers angered by his anti liquor fights.
Enthusiastic receptions greeted the candidate at outdoor meetings on the Common under the Associated Charities poster campaign banner. He urged rapid school expansion to fit industrial needs and recalled his own late schooling journey. Business leaders in Massachusetts voiced support for Guy A. Ham for Lieutenant Governor as Charles Ek. Osgood endorsed his campaign and lauded his public service and business credentials.
Citizens fault the legislature for stalling on extending the school system. The governor sought roughly $50,600 this year to expand education, while lawmakers reportedly spent about $50,000 worth of time discussing the issue before acting.
A fiery letter from former Governor Foss accuses Martin T. Joyce of pushing for Dennis D. Driscoll to head the Massachusetts Prison Commission in 1913 and threatens a plant strike. Joyce denies the charges, asserting he acted on the federation’s orders and had no initiative or power to write.
Delegates to the American federation of Catholic Societies convention in Toledo, Ohio, met Cardinal O Connell at a formal and informal reception. Boston led the national delegation with the largest group in attendance. Roxbury Mission Church Band performed with Fathers Hayes and Clark present, as did Mgr Splaine representing the cardinal.
The Boston Equal Suffrage Association plans a public meeting at Faneuil Hall tomorrow evening for the 58th anniversary of Alice Stone Blackwell. Miss Blackwell is expected to return from Chilmark to take part. Maud Wood Park will preside. speakers include Florence Short Anna Bowen Annie Malloy Minnie Ryan and Florence Allen along with patriotic music.
R H Stearns and Company unveils a full line of new tailored suits in whipcord gabardine and cheviot with fur trimmed models priced from 10 to 125 dollars. Also featured are corduroy and Belgian linen dresses, dressy gowns and coats in diverse fabrics and colors for women and girls, with prices ranging from 5 to 125 dollars.
A sale listing offers night dresses, petticoats, drawers, chemises, corset covers, and combinations in muslin and cambric. Items feature lace, embroidery, tucks, and flounces with prices from 25¢ to $6.50. Includes varied lengths, fabrics, and trimming styles.
Variety of Wamsutta quality hemmed sheets and cases with sizes 63x108 72x108 81x108 90x108 and 63x99 72x99 81x99. Prices range from 18¢ to $1.50 per dozen or each, including pillow cases 42x40 and 45x40 and No. 700 No. 500 No. 300 quality lines with measurements and bulk pricing.
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