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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1916

Page

7

Two Die of Infantile Paralysis in Malden

Two deaths from infantile paralysis occurred in Malden yesterday with Melrose reporting first cases. The state health department did not report new cases Sunday. Victims were Harold Gardner nine and Edward Spear forty two, both dying at the contagious hospital after late Saturday infections. The Melrose School Board meets tonight.

Malden Melrose State Health Department Harold Gardner John H. Gardner Lincoln Street Edward Spear Havelock Street Maplewood

Home remedy promises relief from catarrh and deafness

An advertisement touts a home treatment for catarrh and related symptoms. It recommends Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar, taken four times daily, claiming rapid improvement and possible restoration of hearing in many cases. It asserts most ear troubles stem from catarrh and can be alleviated with this remedy.

Chalmers Chalmers Company R. P.m. Chalmers

Schools Postponed Openings Over Infantile Paralysis Cases

Across communities the start of the school year was delayed as infantile paralysis surfaced with three fatalities in Dedham and new cases in nearby towns. Harvard health guidance urged prudent habits and avoiding crowded rooms while local boards lifted bans and began staged reopenings.

Harvard Roger I. Lee Lee Boston Cambridge Bailey Dedham High School Board of Health Dedham Lexington

Prosecuting Attorney Arrested in Wife Murder Case

St Joseph Missouri police arrest Oscar D. McDaniel prosecuting attorney on a state warrant charging him with the murder of his wife Harriet Moss McDaniel who was found dying in her bedroom on July 15. He laughed when taken into custody.

ST. Joseph Oscar D. McDaniel Harriet Moss McDaniel McDaniel

Funerals for Waltham Bank Clerks Held After Provincetown Drowning

Funeral services for Edward S. Winslow and Edward P. Adams, two Waltham bank clerks, were held yesterday after they drowned while swimming at Provincetown on Wednesday.

Edward S. Winslow Edward P. Adams Waltham Bank Provincetown

Swig and Nash clash at Quincy rally sparks unrest

Representative Simon Swig of Roxbury clashed with Representative Kenneth Nash of Weymouth at a Sunday political rally in Alpha Hall Quincy. The dispute nearly sparked a riot as Nash left the platform causing about half the audience to follow him. The event was hosted by the Quincy Hebrew Associates.

Simon Swig Roxbury Kenneth Nash Weymouth Alpha Hall Quincy Nash Quincy Hebrew Associates Edward J. Sandberg Sandberg Swig House of Representatives Chester J. O’brien O’brien Joseph Szathmary John Scott Quincy Board of Trade Scott O'Brien

Political clash in Quincy over Swig investigation

Nash and Sandberg, vying for the Quincy senate nomination, clashed over Representative Swig's investigation. A rally descended into bedlam as O'Brien and Scott sought to speak while Nash and Swig argued, prompting Nash to depart with O'Brien and half the crowd.

Boston Light Celebrates 200th Anniversary Day Events

The 200th anniversary of Boston Light is celebrated with a 7:45 a m departure of the lighthouse tender Mayflower for a commemorative ceremony. Secretary Redfield will unveil a tablet and deliver a dedicatory address with Senators Lodge and Weeks and several Massachusetts congressmenspeaking. Governor McCall and Mayor Curley will address at the Old State House. a clam bake and final reception follow at the Old Beacon Club in Hull.

Boston Mayflower Old Light Redfield Department of Commerce United States Lodge Weeks Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce Council Chamber Old State House George von L. Meyer McCall Curley Old Beacon Club Hull Houston Light Charles F. Weed John N. Cole Massachusetts Waterways Commission Fitz Henry Smith Boston Light

Boston Hotels Report Breakout Summer Business

Boston hotel proprietors note a record summer with near full capacity across the city. Managers report nightly crowding as guests fill both up-town and down-town properties, attributing the surge to strong tourism and wartime travel patterns.

Boston

Last Services in Old West Newton Church

After 156 years a final service was held at the Second Congregational Church on Washington Street West Newton. Next Sunday the new church at Highland and Margin streets will be dedicated and the old building becomes a parish house.

Second Congregational Church Washington Street West Newton Highland and Margin Streets

Employers urged to observe Jewish holidays in Massachusetts

The Independent Order Sons of Israel issued an appeal to Massachusetts employers requesting release of Jewish employees on the Jewish New Year and Day of Atonement. The dates listed are September 28, 29 and October 7.

Massachusetts Independent Order Sons of Israel

Rustic wedding under Orchard apple trees in Southboro

In Southboro on Woodland road at the Isaac Rowe Farm a rustic wedding united Mrs. Alice Dey of Cambridge and William Cox of Cambridge. Four children of the couple and a luncheon followed as Rev. Daniel Magruder of St Andrew's Belmont officiated before about 30 guests seated under the trees.

Southboro Isaac Rowe Woodland Road Alice Dey Cambridge William Cox Dexter Jessie Alice

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