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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1915
Page
7
Former congressman McCall released a letter to ex-Senator Burbank urging a constitutional convention to revise all articles except those on the judiciary. He backs biennial elections a short ballot and centralized executive responsibility.
East Bridgewater Mass judge Charles E Burbank argues for and against a new constitutional convention for Massachusetts. He outlines history of amendments since 1820 and 1853, favors a full revision excluding judiciary, and notes proposals on biennial elections short ballot centralized executive power and veto of items in appropriation bills. He also weighs tariff commissions and minimum wage questions.
An advertisement touts Burrill's Tooth Powder and Burrill's Tooth Paste as endorsed by dentists. It claims the powder comes in four large glass bottles with an economic top, while the paste is in pure tin. The items are priced at 25 cents each.
Louis D. Brandeis head of the Zionist movement drew more than 1500 Jews and guests in Salem to Now-and-Then Hall for a lengthy reception. Notables included Joseph Barendess and Dr. Selmarya Levine, with Ex-Mayor Hurley among attendees. Afterward Brandeis toured to Lynn for another large meeting in the Lynn Theatre.
After Jacob De Haas spoke, a Zionist collection opened with a $500 goal. In 15 minutes over $700 was raised as Brandeis, amid cheers, urged action. He tied Zionism to Jewish rights, democracy, and aid to oppressed peoples, linking it to American ideals and Pilgrim roots in New England.
An advertisement touts Poslam as a cure for eczema itching and skin itchiness with rapid comfort and eventual eradication. It claims Poslam is antiseptic and non harmful and notes Poslam Soap as a rich medicated option. Samples offered for 40 stamps to Emergency Laboratories in New York City. Sold by all druggists.
Funeral services for Mrs. Harry S. Haines and her 13 year old daughter Natalie were held at First Baptist Jamaica Plain. The pair drowned July 5 when their auxiliary yawl capsized off Nahant. bodies never recovered. The service, led by Rev. Walter Calley, drew many relatives and friends. Flowers were omitted per family request.
Ex-Governor Foss works on his response as criminal libel charges from Dennis J. Driscoll loom in Municipal Court. Judge Burke issued the summons which had not yet been served by last night, with service expected at Foss office on Oliver Street this morning. Foss declined to reveal his exact verdict but promised an upcoming statement for Massachusetts citizens.
Funeral services for Charles H Lake former Cambridge Board of Aldermen president and Harvard Square businessman were held at Mt Auburn Chapel. The rites included prayers at the family home, a chapel service, and Knights Templars rituals led by Eminent Commander Elmer P Sarsen. Cambridge politicians and business figures including Mayor Good attended. Cambridge Commandery sent 60 pallbearers.
Jewish groups in Boston request Harvard President Lowell reconsider his refusal to set a different entrance date for Jews. They urge acceptance of an alternative day for the examinations.
Boston Jewish leaders urge Harvard University to allow Jewish students to take September 18 entrance examinations on a different date. A mass meeting at Faneuil Hall is planned to discuss the issue, citing religious liberty and democracy. Signatories include Samuel Boro fsky and leaders from Adath Jeshurun, Boston Jewish Sabbath Association, and Y M H A groups.
An unidentified man riding an inbound Oakland street car in Mattapan last night leaped to retrieve a wind blown straw hat. He landed on his head in the street, was found unconscious by a passing motorist, and taken to City Hospital with little hope for recovery. He was described as well dressed, about five ten, 160 pounds, with a night complexion and a red mustache.
The second day of the annual dahlia exhibition by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society drew large crowds at Horticultural Hall. Dahlias remained the focus, but other flowers and many vegetable varieties also drew interest and prizes were awarded.
Open air concert at Braves Field yesterday attracted over six thousand fans. A 125 piece band performed while William Jennings Bryan reportedly wired plans to speak next Sunday if feasible. The Ninth Regiment band leader W H Barrington Sargent received a gold medal from fellow musicians.
Miss Sarah Helena Billings and Frank E Brauer wed Sept 3 in Allston. The couple now honeymoon through New York Philadelphia and the Middle West and will reside at 69 Beaumont Street Ashmont after an informal reception. The earlier notice within the Post was incorrect claiming a secret wedding.
Entrance examinations for Holy Cross College will be held at the college on Tuesday September 14 from 9 to 11 in the morning and 3 to 5 in the afternoon. Registration is Wednesday and the formal opening is Thursday with a 10 am chapel service and Fenwick Hall class list readings. Seniors return Monday September 20.
Government vacancies invite all US citizens to apply. Five draftsmen are needed in New York navy yard, one in Washington navy yard, and one at Pensacola Florida aeronautic station. Starting salaries range from 3.28 to 5.04 a day, with promotions up to 7.52 8 and in a few cases 10 and 12 a day.
The Civil Service seeks an aeronautical mechanical draftsman in the Signal Corps Aviation School in San Diego California at 1080 dollars yearly and an electro chemical engineer in the Bureau of Soils in Washington DC with 1500 to 1800 dollars. A library assistant position in Washington DC offering 720 to 1000 dollars completes the list. Applicants should apply to the Civil Service Commission in Boston at once.
Peter Lafferty aged 68 of Roxbury had his right leg cut off when he tried to board a moving articulated car at Northampton street elevated station. Officers Sam Kelley and John A. Hannon pulled him clear and applied a tourniquet. doctors said he would have bled to death without it.
General George Alexander Forsyth U.S.A. retired died at his Rockport home after months of illness. He fought 16 Civil War battles, rose from private to brigadier general of volunteers in 1865, earned a regular army brigadier general rank for Indian wars service in 1868, and later served on a board inspecting European and Asian armies. Born 1837 in Muncie Pennsylvania.
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