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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1913
Page
2
March 31 Charles Sumner Bird, Progressive gubernatorial candidate, spoke at Town Hall to a large audience. He outlined the party platform and argued for its principles and aims. He urged support for Norman H. White in Massachusetts 13th district congressional race.
In Boston the Progressive effort grows as speakers demand fair press, a state paper option, and a strong anti child labor stance. Norman H. White is urged for Congress in Massachusetts 13th District while party leaders vow no compromise and aim to elect a reformist legislature.
John Fitzpatrick of 414 River Street Waltham fell from the Western Avenue bridge into the Charles River last night and was rescued from drowning by Frank McNabb and Joseph Roston of Cambridge.
Susie a female dog condemned to electrocution at the Animal Rescue League on Carver Street was saved by Mrs. Estelle Tyler-Warren of Allston and is now living with Miss Eleanor Brooks in South Braintree. The rescue drew many supporters hoping to spare the animal and secure her a safe home.
Mrs. Warren’s snatching of the little puppy Susie from danger sparked a flood of calls, telegrams, and visits to the Animal Rescue League in Boston. People from across New England sought Susie after Monday morning's Post story, creating its busiest day in years at Carver Street headquarters.
Ence Gibson and a companion at 65 Commercial street Lynn mourn a lost canine prize as Susie finds a home. They demand another dog but learn the pets are for sale, not giveaways, and depart disappointed. Actress Blanche Nichols also misses Susie at the National.
Suffolk grand jury had indicted George W. Blackburn Frank Cooper and J F Scanlon in the De Luxe book inquiry. Assistant District Attorney McIsaac dropped the cases for insufficient evidence to convict. Scanlon pleaded not guilty, posted 5000 bail, and left Boston after surrendering December 2. The charges included conspiracy to steal from Kateanger of Roxbury and obtaining a signature by false pretenses in 1910.
Patrolman Frederick W. Miller, aged 65, is reinstated to active duty at Jamaica Plain station after Commissioner O Meara cancels a prior half pay retirement. Miller produced new Civil War veteran evidence, allowing him to remain on the force at his option.
Anthracite prices drop 50 to 75 cents per ton due to a coal surplus, with spring reductions 25 cents larger than last year. Stove coal falls to 7.25, furnace 6.50, egg 7.00, Franklin 8.50, and chestnut 7.50 amid widespread discounts.
The Boston and Eastern faces a possible $400,000 construction bond deadline of April 2. Legislation and rules committee hearings examined extending to January 1, 1914, amid claims the franchise is worth about $1.5 million and bond funding may exist in deposits.
Miss Helena Blakeslee, 22, died of septic peritonitis while an inquest into Elizabeth Cummings, Malden High School pupil, who died similarly, is pending. Police investigate Blakeslee as Cummings case draws scrutiny after physicians refused to sign death certificates.
Mrs Hugh W Ogden of Brookline and her baby escaped serious injury in a collision with an ambulance of the Consumptives Hospital in Brookline Village near Morse avenue The crash forced the cars onto the sidewalk Knocking down a fence at the Riding School The chauffeur and Mrs Ogden and child suffered minor injuries The ambulance crew two nurses suffered cuts from flying glass with the patient otherwise unharmed
Nahum Sokolow the Jewish editor writer and linguist praised Boston during a three day stay calling the city delightful and saying he was treated royally by the Jewish community. He noted Boston's colleges libraries historical places and schools as grand before leaving for Portland Maine.
Archbishop Nouel tendered his resignation as provisional president of the Dominican Republic at today’s National Congress session. The resignation was accepted and Congress will appoint his successor.
The daughter of Henry W. Blakeslee of 138 Meridian Parkway fell ill Sunday evening and died at Malden Hospital. Wilfred B. Tyler, Malden District Court clerk, reportedly took her dying statement prompting police action. An autopsy by Medical Examiner Thomas Durell and Dr Swan found blood poisoning caused the death.
In Milford on March 31 the I. W. W. ordered a strike of Draper company Hopedale cotton machinery plant workers. It is expected that several thousands will not report for work when the plant opens in the morning after months of organizing activity.
Michael Manning aged 58 is held by Judge Sullivan of Municipal Court for grand jury action after allegedly striking a fellow lodger on the head with a bottle. Manning is detained at the Charles Street jail in 5000 dollars bond unable to furnish it.
Portland Mo March 31 A 75 cent per ton cut in anthracite coal goes into effect tomorrow Stove and egg coal retail at 7 25 per ton Chestnut coal 7 50 per ton Prices subject to four percent cash discount
The Draper company swore in a large force of special police to guard its property. Milford Chief O Neil arranged for regular and special officers to be on duty at the plant tomorrow. I W W members among Proper employees exceed 500, and a pamphlet calling for all employees to join the strike is circulating. It is expected nearly all employees will respond to the call.
Harvard’s Dr Charles W Eliot and Princeton’s Dr Stewart Paton led the opening of a Mental Hygiene exhibit and conference in Tremont Temple Boston with educators psychiatrists and hospital officials in attendance. The speakers stressed prevention of mind disease and degeneration and outlined motives and campaigns for the national exhibit now shown outside Washington and New York.
Atlantic cotton mills including land buildings machinery and water power were auctioned today in Lawrence and sold to the Pacific mills of this city for 546000. Colonel Peter Corr of the Corr Manufacturing Company was the only other bidder.
New Haven March 31 Professor William Howard Taft will reach Yale tomorrow noon to a welcoming parade by 2000 students. Four major sport team captains will be parade marshals with department delegations. A 30 piece brass band is hired and Cheerleaders chosen with Captain Spalding of the football team as chief marshal.
Alfred Wright received a letter from physicist C. S. Wright stating two thirds of the survivors of the Scot polar expedition will return home either grey-haired or bald due to hardships and suffering on the South Pole quest.
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