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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1911
Page
9
Samuel W. Allerton of Chicago and Pasadena argues wealth inheritance harms character while praising self-reliance. In Harlem Court he accuses his wife abuser of saving servants, but the magistrate condemns the husband for mistreating his wife and sentences Burkhardt to six months, later discharged.
In Logansport Indiana 29 year old Mrs Lydia Rice Crozier Baker Hayes Smith marries Edward Howes a Lafayette candy maker his first marriage The previous five husbands include two who died and three who divorced The bride smiles hoping no more divorces are needed from the justice of the peace at the ceremony
Philadelphia April 11 Ten days in county jail were imposed on Sarah Jacobs 22 for a cent dispute aboard an Angola car at Forty first street and Baltimore avenue she claimed the conductor gave four cents in change when five were due. After drawing a knife as the altercation escalated by Thirty seventh street and Woodland avenue she was restrained by male passengers and arrested.
James Laffburn of 528 Christian Street wore a new straw hat on April 7, provoking jeers from a group at Third and Christian. He was beaten during the struggle to keep his hat, later reaching the Pennsylvania Hospital with a badly lacerated head. He told officers he wore the hat because women wear skirts and a citizen should wear the hat he wants.
Alton Illinois April 11 Stephen Crawford mayoral candidate deposited 2400 in a local bank as a forfeit bond. The pledge binds him to close saloons on Sundays if elected, a step beyond mere platform promises in the reform drive.
Next Sunday's Post highlights a four color Easter page featuring a beautiful girl described as a lily among a garden of lilies with sea blue sky scenery in the background.
A star chamber hearing, with Mayor Fitzgerald listening to Dr. Harrington and Superintendent Pettigrew, debated approving an extra $20,000 for playgrounds this year. The board argued the funds would support physical education and equipment, while the mayor noted salaries exceed $54,000 and equipment falls short of $14,000.
Two hundred men answered a Mount Moriah Hospital advert offering 25 dollars for a quart of blood. Sailor G. J. Allen was chosen and bled for Mrs. Rosie Reisler, who had internal hemorrhage. He remained until he recovered strength. Reisler has a good chance of recovery.
Congressman James M. Curley entered City Hospital Thursday evening seeking an operation for a long standing trouble. He was discharged after Dr. Paul Thorndike decided no operation was needed as prior wounds had healed well. Curley will monitor for a recurrence before any future procedure and may return to Washington soon.
Miss Esther Slater of Milton faced charges of speeding on Blue Hill avenue last Friday. Her District Court case was continued yesterday morning after she retained counsel late and unavailable for the hearing. The lawyer requested the delay, and the action was taken by telephone with no appearances by the defendant or attorney. The case is scheduled to be taken up again later this week.
In Providence April 11 a bill to raise penalties for carrying concealed weapons was introduced. The proposed law would set a fine of 500 dollars or one year in jail, replacing the current 20 dollar fine or six months imprisonment.
A total of 725,790 pounds of fish was landed by 26 vessels at the wharf yesterday. Haddock led with 417,509 pounds, cod 228,600, hake 3,500, pollock 7,600, halibut 3,600, plus 5,199 pounds in cash. The one-pound mackerel catch from Crisfield, Maryland marked the season’s start. Prices in the market ranged from 41 to 61 cents per pound for various species as weather affected sailings and ship calls across the port network.
Shipping notices list arrivals and tugs, barges, and towing assignments. Several U S Q M steamers including General A M Randol arrive from Portland with sugar. Multiple vessels, towage details, and port calls across Gloucester Norfolk Baltimore Newport News provided.
Newport Rhode Island April 11 troops search the surrounding country for Private James P Conroy a military prisoner at Fort Adams who escaped from the guard this afternoon He belongs to the One Hundred and Thirtieth Coast Artillery Company and was recently sentenced to three years at hard labor.
Augusta Maine April 11 The Odd Fellows Graded Mutual Relief Association of Maine founded 1883 with 1 563 470 in insurance may be closed if a petition by State Insurance Commissioner Beecher Putnam is granted by the Supreme Court A receivership is planned Liabilities reported at 18 832 with 21 unpaid death claims totaling 18 640 more than assets
The design shown in next Sunday's Post offers a charming decoration for a chafing dish apron. It transfers easily with soap and water.
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