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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
12
Horace Fletcher told a Fletcher family dinner in Horticultural Hall that his diet system saves Belgians about 100000 dollars daily. About 200 family members ate in Fletcherized fashion, and it was estimated 1,408,000 chews occurred during the meal.
Horace Fletcher claims his life saving method of thorough chewing saved him after a death sentence 20 years ago. He spoke at a dinner before leaving for New York, recounting how his Wetcherism cut Brussels rationing to one third, reducing illness and deaths during the war.
The White Star steamer Cretic arrived at Commonwealth pier South Boston with 240 cabin and 1656 steerage passengers from Genoa Naples Palermo Gibraltar and Azores. Some 700 Greeks among steerage were detained for further immigration checks. Italians and Portuguese also aboard.
Hyman Doloff aged 18 pleaded guilty in Superior Criminal Court to stealing 2000 from Frank J. Smith a State Street stock broker. Judge OConnell placed him on probation after hearing he handled daily deposits and used the money for gambling with a pool room crowd. Doloff earned 15 dollars weekly and supported his parents.
Henry G. Hichborn of Revere known as the War Horse of the Democracy seeks $600 from Revere for his anti fare raise oratory before the Public Service Commission. He says the Public Service Commission appointed him city counsel and has letters to prove it, while Mayor Curtis says only City Solicitor Andrew A. Cassassa was authorized to represent the city at the hearings.
Stephen LaShanke was fined $10 in Municipal Court yesterday for insulting Mrs. Miller proprietor of the United States Employment Bureau at 43 Portland street and assaulting both Mrs. Miller and her husband who came to her aid.
Boston public schools will not open until October 2 due to infantile paralysis prevalence. Dr. Franklin B. Dyer says the postponement was approved after a telegram from Dr. David D. Scannell, with Scannell in Washington. Entrance exams for high school entrants and the high school teachers meeting are also deferred one week.
Fifteen assistant naval constructors reported to Captain William R. Rush at Charlestown navy yard. It is the largest group of officers at that rank to report there. They will take special courses at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology by order of the Navy Department.
The Sunday Post showcases a feminine autumn trend featuring a new collar lace look. Colorful illustrations highlight the style as a fresh wardrobe focus for the season.
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