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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1916

Page

12

Three More Boats Sunk and A Health Officials Row

Lloyds reports the sinking of the Spanish steamer Luis Vives and two Norwegian steamers Furu and Fredavore with crews rescued or missing. The Polynesia was sunk near Penwith with captain and two crew landed. four others missing. In Beverly Dr Voss disputes Dr Mc Laughlin over tenure and transfer of factory hygiene duties to the Board of Labor and Industries.

London Luis Vivess Lloyds Krakatau Amsterdam Fu-ru Bergen Fredavore Faraund Luis Vives Valencia Cardiff Almeria Furu Bougie Algeria Newport Seville Spain Penzance England Polynesia New York Lauring Voss Board of Labor and Industries McLaughlin

Hungary to Form Coalition War Cabinet

Reuter dispatch from Zurich reports Budapest nearing agreement between government and opposition on creating a coalition cabinet for Hungary as of September 12.

Hungary London Budapest Reuter Zurich

Fire Chief Links Violations to Three-Alarm Blaze

Chief McDonough of the fire department says building law violations sparked a strict probe into yesterday’s three alarm fire that caused 30000 dollars in damage to a six building complex of the International Waste Company on K street South Boston. He later estimates total loss at 90000 dollars. The Jess Tirrell estate owns the properties fronting on K street and extending back 200 feet. the rear section was gutted.

McDonough Fire Department International Waste Company, Inc K Street South Boston

Fire traps workers as building jammed with cotton waste

Chief investigator reports the structure filled to the roof with cotton waste blocking doors, hindering firemen from entering. Foreman John La Rocca spotted the blaze on the second floor, triggering alarms and advancing to a third alarm. Bos ton Forwarding and Transportation Company barns saved. 15 horses moved to safety. Contents valued at $60,000.

John la Rocca Broadway Louis Lichtenshein Boston Forwarding and Transportation Company Lichtenshein

Appeal Over Militia Case Heard By U S Circuit Court

The United States Court of Appeals heard an appeal from a district court order that released five Massachusetts volunteer troopers from military service for refusing the National Guard oath. Named are Emerson Lowell Jackson Angevene Tenney. the lower court held they were no longer subject to duty under the National Defense Act.

District Court Massachusetts Volunteer Militia National Guard Putnam, Aldrich and Bingham United States Circuit Court of Appeals Alexander M. Emerson Alfred P. Lowell Clinton W. Jackson Boston Jay B. Angevene Brookline Rockwell C. Tenney Springfield

Pleasant Shop Atmosphere Attracts Buyers

A light airy store with spacious layout and experienced salesmen creates a comfortable shopping environment. Customers can expect a more satisfactory transaction under these conditions than in less favorable settings.

Dean Sarah Louise Arnold Publishes Boston Speller

Sarah Louise Arnold dean of Simmons College compiles a new spelling book for Boston schools. The primer introduces a fresh system of instruction aimed at improving student spelling.

Sarah Louise Arnold Simmons College Boston

Criticism and Defense of New School Speller in Nation’s Cities

A Cincinnati edition of a new speller faces backlash for using Peter Piper and Mother Goose rhymes to teach spelling. Dean Arnold defends the method, arguing it improves sound and form, maintains interest, and aids memory. The book is adopted in many cities including Washington and Boston sees promising results.

Cincinnati Peter Piper Dean Arnold Washington Philadelphia Baltimore Newark Columbus Boston

Wolf's Offers Boys’ School Suits With Extra Pants

Advertisement notes boys prepare for school opening with fall suits at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland Streets Boston. Heavyweight materials endure wear and every suit includes an extra pair of pants for 4.98 with legal stamps given on each purchase.

Boston Wolf’s Hanover Portland Sts Wolf's Eich

Bakers welcome bread price probe announced

S F Mc Donald president of the National Association of Master Bakers sent a telegram to T T Franken berg in Columbus announcing that bakers welcome a full federal investigation into the cause of the proposed bread price increase. The statement responds to Chicago information that city and federal authorities would start such an inquiry an hour after baseball games ended yesterday, a matter street commissioners had under advisement.

Columbus, CO S. F. McDonald National Association of Master Bakers T. T. Frankenberg Chicago

Closing of Gaffney Street to Vehicles Near Braves Field

Proposed order would exclude vehicular traffic from Gaffney Street near Braves Field for a one hour period before a slated event. The plan aims to ensure safety and smooth access, with details to be finalized by city authorities.

America Europe Gaffney St Gaffney Street Braves Field

Biography of Billy Sunday Starts in Next Sunday Post

A new authoritative biography of Billy Sunday is announced to begin serialization in the upcoming issue of the Sunday Post, promising an in-depth portrayal of the evangelist’s life and influence.

Billy Sunday

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