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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1915
Page
2
Mayor Curley approved a new wage system transferring about 334 public works employees from daily wages to annual salaries on Sept 17. The change funds two weeks of paid vacation annually without city cost for filling in, by avoiding extra hires.
A newspaper ad promotes Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar as a constitutional treatment for catarrh and related head noises. It claims relief by reducing inflammation in the eustachian tubes and improving breathing, hearing, and overall recovery with a simple home preparation. The ad urges sufferers to obtain Parmint from a druggist and try the remedy.
Thousands of wives, mothers and sisters praise Orline for curing the drink habit and restoring happiness at home. Priced at $1.00 per box, it can be given secretly. Free booklet available from Orline Co. Washington, D. C. Sold by Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores.
An old advertisement urges women to reduce weight by bathing with Clarks Thinning Salts, claiming twenty four home baths suffice without dieting or exercise. Sold at 30 cents a box by Riker Jaynes and leading druggists, with booklets available from Orient Co., 45 West 54th Street, New York City.
Arlington Street Association members press for action on the Arlington street subway station after the last Legislature authorized its construction. Six months pass with no word from Boston Elevated Railway officials. The Elevated president and publicity head decline comment while the Boston Transit Commission says action awaits Elevated acceptance.
Herbert W. Dana, secretary of the association, declared yesterday that the members are just as keenly interested in the project as ever. He said the effort remains a priority for the group despite recent delays.
A retired Boston fireman Aaron, a guest at the Quincy House, tackled a roof ventilator blaze with hotel volunteers and guest John F. Zibley. They extinguished the fire with only ten dollars in damage after notifying the house department.
The Boston Retail Liquor Dealers Association held its regular monthly meeting at the American House with 250 members present. E Mark Sullivan spoke on national prohibition and state enforcement, detailing his views after returning from the Elks convention. The group thanked him. next meeting will discuss woman suffrage with invited speakers from suffrage groups.
About 35 delegates left North station at 1 PM for St Paul Minn for a three week convention of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Five Boston Telephone Operators Union women travel with Annie Molloy as president and others including Catherine Coyle Worcester. Mae Quinn joins in Springfield. Delegates aim to present a new wage scale for endorsement to the international body and then to submit it to the company via the operators' adjustment board after returning to Boston.
American consuls and consular agents in northern Sonora and Chihuahua have been ordered to withdraw to the United States due to border uprisings and the inability of Mexican military leaders to guarantee their safety. The State Department warned Americans in northern Mexico to stay away, aiming to avoid marauding band activity and potential depredations.
ACH Uneeda Biscuit advertises a fresh bake delivered in a protective package to keep its crispness intact like other soda crackers.
William Kerr, 30, of 23 Union Park Street, attempted suicide yesterday afternoon by cutting his throat and wrists with a razor. Policeman McGillyvary forced entry after the landlady summoned him. Kerr was found unconscious and taken to City Hospital in critical condition. He left an open letter stating his motive.
William Kerr describes a troubled life born December 24 1885 in Brookline Massachusetts. He recounts his intent to die rather than steal or panhandle and praises his sister Jessie while expressing no enemies and pride. He mentions working at Nix's lunch on Hanover Street and asks to be found OK.
Governor Walsh accepts invitation to attend Brockton Fair and will meet proposed Governor's Day events. Brockton Agricultural Society invites New England governors and Massachusetts lawmakers for a military review and reception during the visit.
Brookline police conduct a searching inquiry to identify the firebug who yesterday attempted to burn the Brookline Country Club at Clyde Park. The Brookline clubhouse is among the best known in the country.
Night watchman Michael McLaughlin found a fire on the club piazza before 4 AM and fought it with extinguishers until Brookline firemen arrived. He was attacked from behind and knocked semi conscious. Police and State police investigate possible arson amid recent suspicious fires in Clyde Park and at the Philip Stockton house.
Newman Erb of New York railroad builder and financier is critically ill at his summer home in New Jersey after taking poison by mistake for headache medicine on a Pennsylvania train. He is president of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad and influential in other railways and copper interests. He and associates gained control of the Minneapolis & St. Louis and Iowa Central after Edwin Hawley’s death years ago.
Newton's Public Market will allow consumers to buy from producers, eliminating the middleman. The Aldermen appropriated $2000 to start the project and Mayor Childs will sign the order. The Newton Centre Woman's Club led the agitation for the market.
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