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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1916
Page
9
Miss Mary Minot of 41 Mt. Auburn road Dorchester and Patrolman John D Edwards of Station 1 Dorchester were secretly married in July. The union, unknown to friends until yesterday, ties a Dorchester exchange night chief operator to a local patrolman living at 9 Everett Avenue.
Surgeon J S Lyon is assigned by the Navy to succeed Dr Norman J Blackwood as medical director at the Charlestown Navy Yard. Dr Blackwood becomes commanding officer of the hospital ship Solace.
Mr. Chas. A. Warner of Cambridgeport Vermont credits Duffy’s Pure Malt Whisky with saving his life after a doctor said he had stomach consumption. He reports three years of use and keeps it in the house, praising its effects. He is 3 years of age.
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is advised in tablespoon doses with water or milk before meals and at night to aid digestion and assimilation of food.
A Woonsocket man reports nine months of persistent pimples resisted many waters until a free Cuticura Soap and Ointment sample was used. After two soaps and two ointment boxes the lesions dried and the skin cleared fully. He urges others to try Cuticura, with mail samples available from Boston.
Boston logged 90 degrees yesterday making it the hottest city in the nation. The day was two degrees cooler than last year and two prostrations were reported due to the heat.
The day saw a rapid morning rise with a 24 degree jump in six hours and a peak of 90. Two heat victims, Annie Waters of Jamaica Plain 29 and Guy Enos 35 of Northern Construction, were treated at City and Relief Hospitals and were not seriously hurt. The forecast remains cool for today and the rest of the week as a wind shift brings relief.
James Buckley an 11 year old boy was killed after being struck by an auto truck owned by Mansion House Ice Cream Company and driven by John Gigante 28 Second Street East Cambridge. The boy rode on the rear of the truck and jumped off in front of it.
The programme repeats with new orchestral selections and the same vocalists Miss Sharlow Miss Snelling Mr Hackett and Mr Nicolay The set includes marches overtures scenes from Faust and Der Freischutz plus arias duets scenes and the Star Spangled Banner
Second Regiment officers plan to send national guard troops directly to state armories on muster out to avoid New England camp conditions. Troops, stationed at high altitude near Columbus, Mexico, cite health benefits, acclimation needs, and winter weather as reasons for early tentage removal and reduced baggage.
Massachusetts lawmakers unanimously pass a resolution honoring more than 7000 National Guard soldiers on duty on the Mexican border. Representative Thomas J. Giblin commends their prompt response to President Wilsons call and their admirable border service. The measure moves to deliver official appreciation through officers.
The body of 32 year old Patrick Read of Woburn street Lexington was found by police yesterday morning in the old Lexington reservoir. He had been missing since Monday. identification was confirmed by his brother William Read yesterday afternoon.
Officers of the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment report they will inspect horses and quartermaster equipment and prepare to turnover these animals and gear late this week or early next week as they return home from Texas.
Regular army officers concluded inspections of the Eighth Regiment and Massachusetts Field Hospital No 1 at Fort Bliss. Guard units Bay State Cavalry Fifth Massachusetts Infantry and others face future checks by General Funston. Pay day sparked celebrations while polo matches and arrivals tied to ongoing military routine unfold. Mrs. Willis Stover joined Bay State soldiers wives as Kenneth J Childs departed for reserves. Musician Joseph J. McAleny earned a National Rifle Association medal for top rifle score last year.
In a three day special session eight general acts one special act and three resolves were enacted. The measures boost Massachusetts Guardsmen state pay to 10 dollars monthly, allocate 10 thousand dollars for transport home, and allow absentee voting for federal elections. Relief for militiamen and dependents is extended with state reimbursement up to 30 dollars per family, while veterans eligibility for state aid remains unchanged. A new Billy Sunday biography starts in the next Sunday Post.
A special session concluded after debates on prorogation and possible recall if apportionment plans fail. The Governor could order a special primary in Suffolk districts affected by revised reports, with filing extended to next Monday for nominations in districts with increased representation.
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