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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1916
Page
3
At Charlestown navy yard Dr Norman J Blackwood medical director for two years received orders detaching him and assigning him to the Salace as medical officer leaving the yard with genuine regret and uncertainty about replacements under way.
Helen Keller supports Robert L. Raymond for the Republican nomination in the 14th district. Copies of her endorsement letter circulate district wide praising Raymond’s service with the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind.
John Gilstrap of Savannah Georgia, 22, was charged in East Boston Court with the murder of Albert Newton a resident of East Boston. He pleaded not guilty and was held without bail for a Friday hearing. The killing occurred Monday night.
President Wilson met Carranza representatives in New London to discuss the Mexican revolution and a shared move toward free government. He affirmed sympathy with Mexico’s aims while Cabrera spoke of Mexico seeking a democratic path and internal regeneration.
The American Volunteer Motor Ambulance Corps seeks more volunteers for service with a French army division. Eliot Norton urges capable Americans to join, noting health, endurance, good temperament, and driving skill. The corps, active 18 months, has earned high praise for aiding wounded and embodies a strenuous wartime effort.
The Navy League issued a lengthy statement reacting to Henry Ford's answer to its $100,000 libel suit. It accuses Ford of cowardice for shielding behind Congressman Clyde H. Tavenner and notes Ford did not attribute many libelous statements to the congressman. The league says it could have pursued action in other cities.
The Billy Sunday Tabernacle interior work starts soon as the large roof is completed today and dormer windows are installed. The personal work committee for the campaign has arranged a series of conferences and rallies for the last week of this month.
Milton A. Stone a Republican candidate for Senator in the Sixth Suffolk District and formerly a public works employee sent a letter to Mayor Curley stating he resigned from city service on May 15 and is not currently a city employee. He replies to the mayor’s claim that city workers who engage in politics must be unattached from the city.
Prices for furniture rise sharply this fall as lumber wool leather and metals jump. Interior decorator George Leonard notes a 25 percent plus increase across materials and upholstery which has climbed from 1.65 to 2.50 per yard.
The committee overseeing the fourth annual gala day postponed the outing indefinitely due to the ongoing infantile paralysis scare. The event was scheduled for this Saturday but will be delayed until health concerns subside.
Senator Lodge urged national safety through a strong military and naval force in a keynote at the 21st annual National Association of Insurance Agents meeting opening at Copley Plaza Hotel yesterday.
More than 400 delegates from across the nation attended three days of讨论 in which Senator Lodge drew the strongest applause. He argued that fire insurance, police protection, and a robust navy are essential government duties and praised the current naval program as the nation’s best form of insurance.
Yesterday's session was a strict business affair with speakers including Mac C. Robbins Edward C. Roth and Senator Lodge. Delegates and wives attended a reception at Colonel Everett C. Benton's Belmont home followed by a concert by the Salem Cadet Band and a ballroom dance.
Daniel Levey also known as H J Clark was captured at Hillcrest Inn Lanesboro after a 18 month chase by Pinkerton detective E J Mason. He faces forgery charges totaling 14000 dollars across Pittsburgh Baltimore and other cities including a 3500 check in Pittsburgh. Levey recently bought a large touring car in Pittsfield after being traced from Washington through Kingston and Albany to Pittsfield.
Patrolman George L. Richardson of the Hanover Street station was retired at his own request due to physical disability. Commissioner O'Meara approved the action, and Richardson will receive half pay totaling $700 annually as a pension.
Two women were struck by an automobile at Dover street and Shaw mut avenue. The car owned and operated by Ada B. Ashcroft of Brookline caused minor injuries to Mrs. Margaret Green and Mrs. Margaret Corcoran. Both could return home in the same vehicle.
Dan McLean shares a two year battle with constipation drowsiness and headaches. After trying Fruitatives he reports improved appetite and energy, with headaches gone. Sold 50c a box six for 2.50 or 25c trial size. available at all dealers or by mail from Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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