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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1916
Page
5
Flour prices jumped 20 cents a barrel in Chicago the highest since the Civil War amid higher Standard Minnesota patent costs at 9.10 per barrel. Cheaper flour grades to bakers rose 10 to 15 cents, with yesterday's 8.50 to 8.65 per barrel readings.
Urges readers to reject persistent pains from joints muscles and back and promises relief from rheumatism kidney and bladder ailments caused by uric acid. Offers a free 50c bottle trial and a full 5 cent bottle by sending name and address to The Williams Treatment Company in East Hampton Connecticut.
Daniel Mahoney of 34 Neptune Road East Boston was yesterday sentenced in East Boston court to one month in the House of Correction for stealing a $2 pair of spectacles from Mrs Ellen Haley of 804 Saratoga Street after she befriended him. He called at her door asked for food she gave him a meal a quarter and a cane as he complained of being lame. In leaving he stole the glasses.
Three witnesses testified in the Bay State steamer loss investigation before U S Steamboat Inspector Harry L Thompson. The bow watch, quartermaster and engineer provided statements on the incident in Portland Maine.
Edward A. Leet, 42, an inventor, admitted extorting about $100,000 from lawyer Edward Lauterbach over 18 years. He pleaded guilty today and faces sentencing on October 3. The crime carries a maximum penalty of 15 years.
Lauterbach testified before the August grand jury that for nearly two decades he was exploited by Leet and his wife who demanded large sums under moral obligation claims. He produced checks over 50 000 dollars and letters threatening violence alleged to be written by Leet. The Leets, said to have come from Scranton eighteen years ago, were in financial trouble and aided by Lauterbach. He may testify again if needed. Assistant District Attorney Weller said he suborned a Scranton attorney and three other residents to testify that Leet victimized others similarly.
Whitman reports Miss Carrie Philbrick, 65, who vanished earlier this week, was located in her room at the Robbins residence. The medical examiner ruled heart disease, but police will pursue further inquiry due to unresolved aspects of the case.
Reports read by committee chairmen at Tremont Temple reveal vigorous planning for the Billy Sunday campaign. Rev. James A. Walker, Sundays advance man, says never before has he seen such thorough and enthusiastic revival prep.
Mrs Grace Coleman Lathrop leads a widening effort in Boston as luncheons for working women begin at Park Street vestry. Ferdinand F Peterson reports 14 000 men mobilized for active service with a Navy day tabernacle meeting and a 20000 strong parade planned. Baracca Bible classes prepare at Temple Street Methodist Church for district chairmen visits.
A nationwide birth control propaganda campaign was outlined at a joint Fabian Club and Massachusetts Birth Control League meeting at the Ran Club in Boston. Dr. Frederick A. Blossom spoke and advocates plan to aid Van Kleek Allison’s grand jury defense and to establish clinics and leagues across the country.
The Deer Island House of Correction revival led by Rev. Louis J. Webber reports a drop from 60 percent recidivism to only five reformed alcoholics sent back in the last three months. Mayor Curley praised the results and a Catholic prisoners mission by Father Webber is planned for next Lent.
At least 150 decorated automobiles will march in the Somerville Lodge of Elks parade starting at Union Square and ending at Lexington Park where a stag party and barbecue follow. Mayor Cliff will review the procession at City Hall and judges will award prizes for the best decorated car.
Juror Robert B. Hunter from Somerville improved after illness and the Roper murder trial will resume this morning. Mrs Jessie Fox who housed Bert Roper at 16 Wall Street Roxbury is to complete her testimony.
The Dixville Notch wilderness trip ends with Mayor Curley recalling a steep auto fare after leaving Bretton Woods. He paid 40 dollars plus a five dollar tip, quipping that one dollar per mile is a high rate. He and companions later reported being briefly unsure of the route back to the hotel.
New York September 26 Chairman Vance C McCormick of the Democratic national committee will meet with President Wilson at Shadow Lawn tomorrow to discuss speaking engagements He said the President and campaign managers have received many requests to appear nationwide and likely will accept some including several in New York State.
Edith Johnson a 20 year old New York inmate of the Lancaster Industrial School for Girls is dying at Clinton Hospital after a fall from a winding staircase. She tripped crashed through a window ten feet to the ground and suffered a fractured skull.
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