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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1911

Page

4

Sidewalk Snapshots No 23 Walter F Frederick Clerk SJC

Walter F Frederick serves as clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County a role central to the state’s judiciary. The piece traces the office’s origins, noting predecessors Wilde and Noble and Frederick’s long preparation and reputation for courteous, satisfactory conduct of duties.

W. F. Frederick Supreme Judicial Court Walter F. Frederick Commonwealth Suffolk County Massachusetts George C. Wilde John Noble Wilde Supreme Court Noble Mr. Frederick Court of Last Resort Frederick

Neil Found Not Guilty in Misdirected Mail Scheme

Robert P. Neil of Mendon editor of a magazine published under the International Brotherhood of Railroad Employees was discharged by U S Commissioner Hayes on a charge of using the mails to defraud. The case hinged on whether ads paid for sick and death benefits. the commissioner ruled no fraud since advertisers got value. The organization had previously given Neil the magazine to settle a $700 debt and had no authority to donate it.

Robert P. Neil Mendon International Brotherhood of Railroad Employees United States Hayes Neil American Federation of Labor Pennsylvania

Cement explosion starts Nashua freight yard fire

Thirty freight cars and two transfer sheds burn at Nashua Junction Boston and Maine depot causing about 60000 dollars in losses. Anthony Chabot and Henry Carpenter are injured after a cement barrel leaks and explodes while unloading. Fire crews move 40 to 50 cars to safety, saving the main freight house.

Nashua N. H Irty Boston & Maine Nashua Junction Anthony Chabot Ben Pitfield Checker Henry Carpenter Carpenter Chabot

Special features of the Post household section next Sunday

The Post previews a household section with embroidery designs transferable by soap and water, kid friendly hat patterns for mothers to sew, a coat makeover for vacation, and pressed flower usage designs among its highlights.

Next Sunday’s Post

Great Loss of Life in Mimic War Off Provincetown

Provicetown Aug 1 More than 2000 homes would be desolated today if last night's naval battle off Provincetown had been real. Reports indicate immense loss of life though full counts remain secret. Both fleets suffered ships and men as the midnight clash unfolded.

Provincetown

Night naval battle near shore pits Osterhaus fleet against attacking force

Accounts murky over losses in a late night clash as Osterhaus defended with 12 battleships and 6 destroyers, while attackers led by the Reid claimed two battleships and a destroyer fallen and a submarine sunk. Claims clash over which submarine, Salmon, was lost as weather favored the defender.

Osterhaus Reid John S. Doddridge Kingdom Come Flusser Admiral Osterhaus Washington

Probe Into United Shoe Machinery Case Begins

A grand jury of the United States Circuit Court opened a long running probe into the United Shoe Machinery Company under orders from United States Attorney General Wickersham. US District Attorney Asa P. French and special assistant William S. Gregg lead the inquiry into possible unreasonable restraint of trade under the Sherman Act. Witnesses from Boston and other shoe centers have been summoned. secrecy remains the rule.

United Shoe Machinery Company United States Circuit Court United States Wickersham Asa Pp. French William S. Gregg United States Attorney- General Big Milks Boston State House French Mien Lynn Brockton Whitman Haverhill Beverly Department of Justice

Widow of General Oliver O. Howard Dies in Burlington

Mrs. Oliver O. Howard widow of Major General Oliver O. Howard died in Burlington after a paralytic stroke suffered days earlier. She had been in poor health for years. Surviving sons include Major John Howard Chauncey Howard of Washington D G C O Howard the National Guard of New Jersey quartermaster general and Fay B Howard of Burlington who had lived with her since her husband’s death.

Burlington, Vt Oliver O. Howard Howard John Howard Chauncey Howard Washington, D. G C. O. Howard The National Guard of New Jersey Fay Burlington

Found Dead in Cellar of Charlestown Home

George Keezer aged 57 a painter of Charlestown was found dead in the cellar of Mrs Michael Greeley at 5 Beach Street Charlestown. Officials believe death due to heart trouble and note he had crawled into the cellar during the night.

George “Ke Keezer Charlestown Michael Greeley Beach Street

Pike Vendor to Get $100 a Minute Pay

Frank Champion, a former Long Beach photo vendor, flew a Bleriot monoplane from Dominguez Field to Long Beach and back, 45 minutes in the air. He signed with the Long Beach Carnival committee for 15 minutes on Aug. 5 at $1,500, equating to $100 per minute.

Los Angeles Cal Frank Champion Pike Long Beach Domingugs, Field Beach City

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