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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1911
Page
3
Mayor Fitzgerald said thousands of Bostonians drink milk at least 96 hours old and that he will seek to outlaw the practice. He announced a public hearing on the matter to be held Tuesday afternoon in the old aldermanic chamber.
The Health Board plans an order forbidding old milk sales in Boston. Dealers must source milk from nearer dairies, boosting eastern state dairy business while harming distant dairies. Some fear a Boston milk famine if actions proceed. Mayor Fitzgerald cites Dr Mullowney claiming cows could vanish in the eastern region if the milk trust persists.
Clarence Johnson Messer of Malden writes Next Night Stories a Broadway Publishing Company release. Eight talking animal tales for children mix humor pathos and drama with artistic illustrations and a clean healthful tone.
The Spring Hill Catholic Club brings The Fascinating Princess a two act comedy to Central Club Hall Somerville on Thursday and Sunday to raise funds for St. Catherine's memorial window. The program features light effects for Anna Co Lyons soprano solo Calcium Moonlight with a trained chorus. Principal cast includes Dorothy Su Franco Leah Melvin Anna Lyons Helen Collins Marion Nolan Elizabeth Conway Agnes Sullivan and others coached by Mary R Brennan. Club officers include Mary T McCarthy president and Alice Sullivan vice president.
Mayor Fitzgerald called for Arbor Day next Saturday urging Bostonians to plant trees. The public grounds department will offer guidance, and the mayor will plant a tree on the Common and likely elsewhere.
The Massachusetts Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen opened its annual conference at Ford Hall with 300 delegates attending. Grand Master Albert H. Clement presided. 137 new members admitted yesterday. death claims disbursements neared half a million dollars. election for officers set for 10 o'clock today.
Mrs. Alice M. Scotton of Ipswich was granted a divorce by Judge Schofield in Salem Divorce Court. During the trial she attempted to seize her eight year old son near the door, leading to a scuffle as attorneys intervened. The judge awarded custody of all children except the youngest girl to the father.
The fire hazard bill was adopted by the Senate without a division after a referendum to the Boston City Council. Senators Murray Lomasney Doyle Blanchard and Tinkham spoke on the measure with Doyle noting expert authorship and Blanchard citing Somerville precedent. The bill's effective date was amended to take effect upon city council acceptance.
Boston women rally under the banner Political Freedom or Disfranchisement. Rainbow fliers from the New York Women’s Political Union urge a large delegation to the May 6 equal suffrage parade and mass meeting in New York. Three Boston girls have arrived in London to study militant methods.
Boston delegates led by Mrs. L C Page carry Juicy Stone banner while Mrs Gertrude B Newell heads a Julia Ward Howe banner In a parade organized by the Woman Suffrage party and Collegiate Suffrage League. Hundreds of shirtwaist makers join with a flame banner in memory of a recent tragedy as mothers march with the motto We prepare children for the world.
At a meeting on Joy Street the Women’s Municipal League officials urged citizen effort for cleaner streets and city improvements. Mrs. Kidder stressed civic pride as essential to government duties. Mrs. Putnam criticized condensed milk as nutritionally poor and dangerous to babies. Officers and directors were elected, with T. J. Bowlker as president and several vice presidents and secretaries named.
Next Sunday's Post Magazine features an illustrated song with the old favorite Darling Nellie Gray. The painting is by Walter Biggs.
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