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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
9
Jim Jeffries, after arriving in Boston, reports about ten pounds lost and continues road workouts. He plans a morning hunting trip down Marshfield way with a gun over his shoulder, saying it is the best exercise after two performances.
Undergraduates discuss a monster demonstration to welcome home President Eliot. They expect a student delegation at the station when he returns. Most doubt he will accept Taft's court offer, noting his Cambridge home and leadership roles.
Jeremiah J. McCarthy, Boston port surveyor, orders transfer of 78 day inspectors across divisions from Hingham to Everett, aiming to curb smuggling and refresh oversight. The move, effective tomorrow, follows discussions of pay changes under a new Congress bill and shifts in duty education.
Frank led the Hub Class C contest with a 150 to 121 victory over Smith. The high scoring clash showcased Frank’s offense against Smith’s defense in a packed gym.
Three records were set as Emerson, Faulkner and others posted high scores in the Commercial league. Gumpbright led Emerson with a 696 series and a 204 287 255 line, Faulkner topped Faneuil with 268 high string, while Emerson posted a 2971 set and the league totals reached 1078 in the opening string.
Philip OBrien of Brockton suffered the loss of his right leg and a crushed left foot when he fell beneath the wheels of a train at South Station. He was rushed to City Hospital and remained on the danger list with slim chances of recovery.
James Lynch, a spare chauffeur for the Taxi Motor Cab Company, took a company car for an eight hour joy ride from Boston to Hull. He raced through Quincy Weymouth and Hingham provoking police chases. The car, valued at 4900, was found abandoned two blocks from its garage at 9 30 last night after Lynch was booked for reckless driving and intoxication.
Somerville Grocery Clerks totals 400 416 411 inward B M R R 442 356 8366 1164. Somerville Provision Clerks 425 412 435 1272. Wood Pollard Co 402 371 410 1183.
In a Boston Nationals Squads beat Columbia South Atlantic 2 to 1 in D C. The game was more interesting than yesterday and well played. Fred Stein, spiked Tuesday, has joined the main division in Augusta. The Squads depart tonight for Charleston for a three game series starting Thursday.
Frankie Madden knocked out Phil Brock of Cleveland in the eighth round at the Sharkey A. C. in New York. Brock was down after Madden capitalized on an opening in the late eighth as fans watched the heated bout unfold from the arena.
The summer milk prices take effect today with milk sold at 8 cents per quart, the same as last winter. Special milk ranges 9 to 13.8 cents, modified milk at 15 cents, and farmer payment for eight quarts per can remains 35 1/2 cents, down from 42 cents during winter.
A Boston event by the Young Women’s Christian Association raised 17 cents at the Durant Gymnasium in the Boston oung Women’s Christian Association building. The audience enjoyed costumes, red lemonade, and peanuts as a playful fundraiser with acts including Olive Cushing and the black dwarf described as sent from darkest Africa.
Penal Institutions Commissioner Skinner reports 1400 men and 221 women inmates at Deer Island, up 145 since December 30, 1908, cited at Public Institutions conference in the Mayor's Office yesterday afternoon.
The Daily Mail lauds Dr. Eliot as America's first citizen and the finest representative of American life. London correspondents praise the appointment and say no American will be more warmly welcomed in London.
Frank J. McGarrity, a prominent printer longtime with Boston papers, died suddenly yesterday at his home 42 St. Germain Street. A Brooklyn native, he learned the trade with Ford's Trish World and was a member of Boston Typographical Union 13.
Dr Charles H Thomas defends Cambridge beef inspection and slaughterhouse controls amid tuberculosis concerns. He notes daily visits by inspector Joseph J Johnson who has condemned some beef despite state approval and supports the new statute to prevent spread of tuberculosis.
Dr. Richardson, secretary of the State Board of Health, pledges strict enforcement of the beef from diseased animals ban. He says complaints about laxity are unfounded as the executive council approved Dr. Peters’ order directing local inspectors to uphold the law.
The Marine Hospital Service releases an report on the San Francisco plague epidemic. Fleas spread disease via rats. about 1,000,000 rodents slain and 100,000 rats examined with 300 infected fleas found. Disinfection sweeps included 2796 steamships, 620000 pounds sulfur, 4342 gallons alcohol. 5320 houses disinfected. Through June 30, 1908, 159 cases and 77 deaths.
Charles R. Saunders analyzes suffrage roll calls in Massachusetts, contrasting 1902 and 1909 figures to show a net anti suffragist gain. He critiques The Woman's Journal for improper comparisons and notes a major 171 to 64 defeat, with unease over hiding names of those voting No.
Boston officials investigated a $25,000 purchase labeled rifle range land amid graft allegations. General James G. White and military committee backed the land despite protests from ex Mayor Hart and Aldermen. The city has paid $35,000 to $40,000 plus taxes on Woburn and Wilmington properties while bond interest continues.
Thousands of women visit the enlarged millinery department at Houghton and Dutton's daily. Untrimmed hats in many colors and shapes sit atop tables with flowers, while trimmed hats show off diverse styles. Imported foliage blends with domestic hats priced moderately, echoing New York and Paris fashion.
The Boston theater scene features Mrs. Fiske in Sal vation Nell at the Majestic next Monday, Eddie Foy in Mr Hamlet of Broadway ending Saturday, and The Yankee Prince in Boston’s Colonial debut with Cohan family. Also on offer are The Girls of Gottenbere, Father and the Boys, The Servant in the House, Samson, Betty and the Boys, Via Wireless, 45 Minutes From Broadway, The Little Princess, and Texas Jack plus a marquee of vaudeville, magic, and amateur nights across multiple houses. Local praise and strong ticket sales mark Cragg, Nance O Neil, Hardeen, and other top performers through the week.
The Harvard Club of Boston hosted a reception at the Hotel Somerset for 500 members honoring 50 high ranking students and faculty in Arts and Sciences. Dean Briggs presided as toastmaster with speakers Samuel Crothers Bliss Perry and Robert Grant, plus three top students Hangs von Kaltenborn Arthur Cable and R E Rogers. No mention of Harvard fund raising or politics at the event.
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