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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
5
Mrs. Annie Campbell a 59 year old widow lodging at 586 Walker Street Roxbury fell from her attic room stairs about 10 feet and died of accidental asphyxiation. She was found lying face down by landlady Mrs. Mary A. Moore. Medical Examiner Leary said she had been dead about an hour.
Mr. M. R. Grant of Charlestown Massachusetts, long time milk inspector, recovers use of his right hand after taking Plant Juice herbal remedy. He reports relief from rheumatism back pain improved sleep and restored appetite. Plant Juice Man at Houghton & Dutton Co. explains the remedy to locals each day.
Private Frank I. Champoux was found guilty of neglect of duty during interior guard work and faces sentence tomorrow. Private Louis G. Dupont faces a general court-martial for a more serious offense tied to an excursion during rest. A rifle discharge injured Private Arthur Perreault, fined $5 by a summary court. General Pershing bans liquor in camps with six months’ imprisonment for violators as dry-season regulations tighten. Reports cite a Mexican cow puncher in a shooting near the rifle range and improvement in Private John I. Low’s condition at the base hospital. Most units transfer state property to the federal government, and enlisted men with horses are warned against racing and betting.
The New England Milk Producers Association executive committee unanimously votes to seek 50 cents per eight and a half quart can, less transport, with a small net producer price rise to about 42 7-10 cents after costs. Open-car system to replace leased cars Oct 1, contracts with Boston dealers expire, and a standstill dispute with contractors looms.
In Bailey Colorado the town hails 25 Washington University engineers chasing one girl among 100 summer residents. The single brunette attracts suitors as they settle into huts and a ball field, prompting the chorus that the town has 25 college boys and only one girl. The tale ends with a forecast that the girl may depart, leaving 25 boys and no girls.
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture will conduct a nation wide inquiry into milk production costs and farm returns. W J Spillman of the office of farm management said an expert would study whether milk producers are justified in raising prices amid beef scarcity and regulatory burdens on dairymen by city authorities.
Burglars broke a rear window at William A. Pevear’s home 103 Ocean Street Lynn last night entered the house and took 100 in cash three diamond rings and other jewelry valued at 600. The Pevears were away on an automobile trip to Nahant and the burglary was reported to the police.
Massachusetts Legislature in special session approved most border duty relief for militiamen and dependents. A new bill would add ten dollars a month state pay to the federal ten dollar monthly guard pay, with conference committees named to settle differences. Opposing bills faced rejection for paying public officials in border service, deemed discriminatory.
A bill authorizes absentee voting for presidential electors United States senators and Congressmen by Massachusetts militiamen at the Mexican border. The House approved a $10,000 appropriation to cover transport home for those discharged from federal service, with Senate enactment expected today. The session also tackled aid to guardsmen families with debate over monthly amounts and a $150,000 bond issue to fund payments.
More than 1200 members from Woodland Park Golf Club, the Junior Charity League, and Brae-Burn Golf Club attended a concert and open-air dance on the hotel lawn in Auburndale. Patronesses included Mrs. E. B Haskell Mrs. Albert E. Pillsbury and Miss Mabel Paul president of the Junior Charity League.
Charles Warren Fairbanks Republican vice presidential hopeful spoke to a large Tulsa audience and then conducted another meeting in Enid on September 13.
A Boston area advertisement touts Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer to eliminate gray hair by daily shampooing. It claims roots are treated to darken hair naturally, improving softness and fullness while preventing dandruff and hair loss, with a money back guarantee. Available for 50 cents at local drug stores and mailed to out-of-town customers.
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