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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1916
Page
4
Pittsfield, Sept. 24. Servant girls in this city will not form a union. Plans for organizing with possible AFL affiliation fell through as Miss Katherine Manning, a key promoter, is in Ireland. The Irish Swedish and Lithuanian girls could not agree, with the Swedish Lithuanian and Irish groups all opposing organization.
A man named Francesco Di Valis was admitted to Relief Hospital with a lower lip wound after a fight with his brother Benjamin. The injury was cauterized and the patient, appearing sober, left the hospital later that day and disappeared into the North End.
Advertisement claims Q-Ban Hair Color Re storer turns gray hair to a uniform dark shade without dye. Promises healthier hair and dandruff control, with a money back guarantee. Priced at 50c for a 7 oz bottle at Boston drug stores. parcel post for out of town orders.
Robert B. Capon of Newton urged a single tax on land value at a Common yesterday, saying land site value should fund taxes while taxing no personal property or improvements. He claimed this would reduce poverty and slums by making land use more profitable and funding public health protections.
A one legged drunken man on crutches caused a scene in Pemberton square Boston, defying onlookers with threats and a crutch-throwing display before slipping away on a lone foot toward Somerset Street, eluding police. Two well meaning citizens aided the disruption and no one was questioned.
Chairman William C. Adams of the State Commission on Fisheries and Game announces a large safety first drive for hunters conducted via posters. The effort warns against careless use of firearms and camp fires and seeks cooperation between property owners and hunters.
A late season crowd of canoeists gathered on the Charles River between Waltham and Newton Lower Falls with a Riverside band concert drawing over 2000 enthusiasts. Park officials reported only one tip-over during the event.
Bishop Lawrence led the consecration at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Beacon Street Waban yesterday. In the chancel were the bishop the Rev Albert Crabtree diocesan chaplain and the rector the Rev James C Sharp.
Building Commissioner O Hearn classifies Engine Company 19 in Norfolk Street as a condemned building with two collapsing towers. Mayor Curley criticizes the City Council for not approving 15000 dollars for remodeling and warns the firehouse may be ordered closed if repairs are not funded.
Frederick W. Mansfield plans a noonday rally at Faneuil Hall with several speakers and potential open air turnout. He invites opponent General Charles H. Cole to attend on the same platform, while Mansfield proceeds on a whirlwind city tour with about 20 speakers ahead of statewide endorsements from labor unions.
Joe Martin and Joe Lite of the Arbitrator crew strayed in dense fog off Chatham and sailed their dory about 40 miles to Cape Cod bay. They landed at the High Head life saving station and, after being supplied with food and water, will join the Arbitrator at Boston's Fish Pier today. Captain Manuel Enos reported the men safe.
Harvard observatory director Professor Edward C. Pickering assails daylight saving as self deceit and a waste, arguing it brings no real benefit to farms or industry. He cites increased danger, legal complications, and inconclusive or negative effects on navigation, lighting, and energy use.
Funeral services for Dr. Sanford Hanscom were held at Grace Baptist Church East Somerville yesterday afternoon. The pastor Rev. William H. Dyas praised the long service of Dr. Hanscom who had practiced in Somerville since 1869. Pallbearers included Dr. Herbert Buffum Dr. Henry Curtis J J Hogan James Tirrell George Clapp John Avery Charles Clark Judge J Haskell Butler Leon Conwell and Samuel Hoag. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery Medford.
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Tompson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at home on Otis Street in Newtonville where they have lived for 57 years. Scores of friends called during the day and an informal evening reception was held.
Dr. R Kendrick Smith harshly criticized the Board of Health at a South Congregational church gathering in Boylston and Darmouth streets. He accused health boards of overemphasizing vinegar and honey inspections while neglecting public health and school closures as a sign of inefficiency. He argued school openings trigger child illness while vacations reduce it until the next term.
West End police at Joy Street station conducted a liquor raid at Paul Shansky on Everett Street late yesterday. They seized 8 1 2 gallons of beer 5 12 gallons of whiskey and 2 1 2 gallons of wine as unlawfully kept and exposed for sale.
The funeral of George E. Dudley former railroad official occurred yesterday at the family home 52 Richardson road Melrose Highlands with Rev Harold Marshall Universalist church officiating under Wyoming lodge of Masons. Burial followed at Mt Auburn cemetery.
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