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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
6
Orders were introduced in both Senate and House inviting the Grand Trunk to Boston. The Senate order was offered by Brown of Medford and the House by Meaney of Blackstone. The orders will be acted upon today.
Mrs. O. P. Belmont sought a magistrate’s summons against Dr. John Jackola after four months of persistent attention including roses with verses and notes. The court dismissed the summons on his promise not to harass, with Jackola claiming admiration and recalling Atlantic crossing and a poetry note.
Walter W. Campbell of Malden suffered injuries likely to blind one eye when Harold R. Page’s touring car struck a vacant Melrose home after veering at a blind corner of Lebanon and Upham streets. Campbell, standing in the tonneau, was thrown amid wreckage and is hospitalized with internal injuries. Leonard the owner witnessed the wreck and could not access the house due to debris and a locked front door.
In a protracted session the joint convention ballots for secretary of state with Republicans largely voting and Democrats largely abstaining. The roll call showed Langtry prevailing 151 to 123 as the lengthy debate centered on publicity rules and partisan strategy.
Attorney Ranney outlined the lives of Clarence F. Glover and Lillian Marie Glover and explained the will terms. He noted Glover wished to leave his wife the amount required by law but not outright and discussed provisions for Seymour and the laundry position.
Albert P. Langtry of Springfield elected Secretary of State to fill the vacancy from Colonel William M. Olin's death. Langtry, born in Wakefield on July 27, 1960, editor and publisher of the Springfield Union, previously sought state treasurer and is a Mason with ties to the Middlesex and Republican clubs.
Joseph Papa, 50, of 8 Porter Street, is on the dangerous list at City Hospital after a crowd of youths attacked him yesterday at the Southampton and Ellery streets corner. His skull was fractured and his nose broken by bricks. two boys in custody. The assailants tried to steal fruit from Papa’s banana cart and then upset it. The youths, whose names are withheld as minors, will face juvenile court. Papa, born in Albania, has lived in the U S six years and has a son with his wife in Albania.
The final public rehearsal and concert of the Symphony Orchestra for the 1910 1911 season will be held tomorrow afternoon and Saturday evening. Beethoven Coriolanus overture Tschaikowsky Pathetic Symphony Wagner works Parsifal Gotterdammerung Mastersingers prelude.
The article touts a home remedy tonic for spring health, urging prevention of sickness and boosted energy. It details making a kardene based solution with alcohol sugar and hot water, claiming a tablespoonful before meals benefits those fatigued after winter.
The Finance Commission submitted a report to the Mayor denying any evidence of collusion among bidders for fire apparatus. The panel found identical bid figures do not prove a conspiracy and urged private handling of investigations unless facts show doubt, citing bidders American LaFrance Knox and Knox Auto models with bids around 5500 to 5600.
On April 1, 1911, Your Honor asked the Finance Commission to investigate bids for furnishing a motor combination chemical and hose wagon to the fire department. The commission assumes Your Honor’s inquiry aims to ensure fair and cost effective procurement.
Miss Sarah Older of Elmwood street Winthrop was attacked on Washington street as two men tried to take her handbag. She screamed attracting a passerby who caused the assailants to flee. She could offer only a brief description of the suspects.
The piece urges smokers to seek New England made cigars, warns against nonlocal brands, and calls on Boston jobbers to showcase Boston produced products. It highlights the industry’s employment, economic impact, and the need for public vigilance against misrepresentation by sales staff.
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