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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1911
Page
4
The annual report of the Children's Institutions Trustees urges abolition of the girls department and placement of the few girls into private country homes. It notes boy enrollment fell from 250 to 140 as reform efforts reach homes. Total children under care and yearly maintenance cost reached $195,889.16 with per child expense of $117.23.
Republicans who had backed Governor Foss policies split openly on three state house questions. The move appeared sudden yet deliberate, with insiders noting no formal conference preceded the shift.
The legislative committee favors Governor and council led investigations of state mental institutions after an attorney general opinion. A dissent by Martin Lomasney favors legislative probes. Reforms include banking audit plans and a disputed Abbott pardon case with council recommendations pending.
Norfolk grand jury issued its April findings before Judge John D Mc Laughlin. Indictments include Charles Stock of New York for breaking and entering the Keltie dwelling in Hyde Park. August Scharfe alias Carl Dunkel. Paddy Kline of Buffalo for Hyde Park YMCA burglary. John J Silvey larceny from the New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad at Hyde Park. Henry McCreedie for assault at Braintree. Mullaney and Hennessey for Hyde Park and Quincy break ins. Grignon forging and counterfeiting bank checks. Killion of Walpole and William Fisher for Westwood break ins. Patrick P McNamara Hyde Park burglary. Several pleaded guilty or not guilty as noted. Lieut Edward J Welch, who helped capture Stock and Scharfe, was wounded in the pursuit and has been hospitalized.
An examining physician from a leading life insurance company says kidney disease is common and many applicants are rejected. He highlights Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a highly effective herbal remedy, available in 50 cent and one dollar bottles. A free sample is offered by mail from Dr Kilmer Co., Binghamton NY.
Max Fiedler conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra now owns a handsome 19 inch high silver cup presented by the Oratorio Society of Baltimore. He conducted Beethoven Ninth in Baltimore for two consecutive years, earning great applause and a general subscription gift.
Gardiner M. Lane the Massachusetts Red Cross treasurer lists donations to the Chinese Famine Fund. Contributions come from A. G. M. and many individuals and groups totaling 1304.50 after prior acknowledgments of 995.50.
Younger Williams College Boston alumni who graduated within the past five to six years have organized a luncheon club for regular gatherings.
Marion Harlow in Woman's Sphere recommends a frugal dry shampoo of corn meal and amotone mixed in a jar. Sprinkle a tablespoonful over hair, brush out to remove oil dust and dandruff, and enjoy cleaner scalp and fluffier, fuller hair.
The Hon. John Adams Aiken delivers a rectura to the New England Historic Genealogical Society on the Mohawk Trail. He traces its use by Indians and Burgoyne’s troops and notes how later settlements uncovered the trail’s exact route.
Yesterday at noon the first meeting was held at the City Club with about 30 members in attendance. The club aims to grow to 50 or 60 members and to connect graduates beyond the annual reunions while discussing current events at the Berkshires college.
Mayor Fitzgerald telegraphed from Chicago that upon return he will personally investigate ex Councilman Frank A. Goodwin's charges over a nearly 400000 reduction in Hotel Bellevue property assessment.
Secretary Charles Folsom of the Board of Assessors says Goo win is mistaken about a lack of written replies. He explains a 1900 cut in the Hotel Bellevue valuation followed an error corrected after the owners flagged a 20 foot street setback and 0 foot rear area not built upon. The reduction was about $305,000 and reflects considerations of mortgage holders, depreciation, and income performance.
The Hotel Bellevue trustees Laurence Minot and Alfred Bowditch say the assessed value was cut after showing the property cost 365660.35 dollars. Mr Minot has served as an officer of the Good Government Association which refused to endorse Mr Goodwin in the last City Council election.
Helen Hooper, a Boston debutante, married Lathrop Brown yesterday at St. John's Church Beverly Farms. The couple, from prominent families, plan a Long Island honeymoon with a later abroad trip. A 400 to 500 guest reception greeted them at the bride's West Manchester home.
The Beverly Farms service featured Rev Sherrard Billings of Groton School and Rev Eugene Huiginn of St Johns. J Wallace Goodrich of Boston played the wedding match as Philip Dexter of Boston gave the bride away. Charlies Brown, the groom's brother, served as best man.
The Association for the Blind plans an April 26 opening with President Taft to show dangers of the roller towel. A prevention committee warns many, including children, have contracted eye disease from roller towel use in factories schools clubs hotels and offices.
The Boston and Albany railroad has activated an all electric interlocking signal tower at Riverside. It controls four miles of track with 100 levers and handles switches for mainline, yard, and engine house tracks. Three shifts staff it, with day and night repair personnel on duty.
Advert describes TIZ as the only foot remedy drawing out poisonous exudations to relieve corns bunions callouses and sweaty feet. It claims instant relief and a week to forget soreness with claims from Sam A Hoover of Progress NC and notes price 25 cents per box from Walter Luther Dodge Co Chicago Illinois.
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