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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
14
Congress approved an emergency appropriation to sustain government operations, extending June and July appropriations for another half month. By August 15 officials expect completion of annual appropriation bills.
Lawmakers disputed an emergency appropriation labeled for necessary government expenses and pension payments. They argued the bill does not fund the increased pensions authorized by the recently passed law and only mirrors June estimates.
Madison reports George H. Dunlop of the Municipal Newspaper Commission argues publicly owned papers are a necessity but should stay weekly focusing on municipal affairs. He envisions a high grade free paper for every home, while conference speakers Lowry and Little closed the event with a banquet.
A co operative Kosher meat shop opened at 251 Bryant Street Malden under Malden strikers. By close of business four salesmen were busy and a beef supply intended to last over a day was sold out. Purchases must be made in person per new shop rules.
A lively Bowdoin Square Theatre crowd is noted for song and prankish humor as the Tony Williams Company presents The Trish Justice. Stars include Anna Belmont the McLain Sisters May Belmont Florida De Lisle Mae Osborne and others. Lang and Boucher perform as the Texas Tommy Dancers. Continuous show 1 to 10:30 with 10 cent admission opposite Revere House Scollay Square.
A settlement of the strike that closed a dozen cotton mills and left 13,000 workers idle appeared closer as the Weavers Union executive committee read a letter from William O. Devoll of the Manufacturers' Association stating willingness to confer with the weavers.
In Sea Girt New Jersey Governor Wilson weighs the value of U S teachers in a national drive. W H Samford of Montgomery Alabama presents a plan to organize American teachers into clubs to back the Democratic ticket.
The Weavers' Union secretary F J Duffy Jr announced at a special general meeting on July 31 that the union would submit a written plan to the Manufacturers' Association. The manufacturers replied to send the plan to their secretary and to set a meeting to discuss it with a committee. Officials said the plan is meant as a courtesy and would avoid public detail, with the strike cited as caused by the current grading system. Mills reportedly cannot resume for several days due to repairs and overhaul of machinery, with some plants needing about another week of work.
Mrs Abbie F Pierce widow of John Q A Pierce died at her Watertown home in the early hours. Born in Newcastle New Hampshire she was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Tarlton. Survived by brother George H Tarlton of New York two sisters Mrs Ellen M Batson of Allston and Mrs Harriet N Bickford of Newcastle. also stepson Charles Q Pierce of Watertown and step grandchildren Myron I Pierce of Boston and Elizabeth C Pierce of Watertown.
About 150 members of the Wilson and Marshall Democratic Association arrived by special train to urge teacher contributions of $1 each to the Democratic fund. Charles A. Douglas announced estimates of 50,000 teachers in the South and 150,000 nationwide. Governor Wilson supported the plan and enrolled as a member. He declined to intervene in state party fights while outlining New York and national campaign discussions with officials including Ollie James and Joseph E. Davies. About $12,000 in contributions had been received by mail.
Police Commissioner Stephen O Meara dismissed complaints against Patrolman Thomas J Higgins of the Broadway station South Boston after a lengthy hearing with 36 witnesses. The board found Higgins justified in arresting a drunken suspect and using necessary force, while denying the obscene language allegation due to lack of corroboration.
Mrs. William Potter of Plympton is at Jordan Hospital after swallowing a plate from her dentures when it cracked during dinner. Doctors will decide if surgical removal is needed.
Fifteen groundfishermen and several vessels delivered a large supply of fresh fish yesterday as prices fell from Wednesday. Highlights include the Edith Silveira toppling with over 80,000 pounds, multiple swordfishermen quotas, and steady mackerel and halibut hauls. A lifeboat drill occurred on the Cunard liner Franconia in East Boston, and fisherman Bernard Murphy, 22, suffered a fall but recovered at the relief station.
Almanac style shipping notes list sun rise and set times for Aug 4, tides and high water, and sailing details. Steamers Bonaventure Cross Sosua Prince George McKinnon Yarmouth Nantucket Hudgins Newport News Norfolk Melrose Brown Newport News Bunker Hill Colberth New York and tugs Swatara Phillips towing barges Preston for Newbury port from Philadelphia.
Death notices list last residences and funeral details for Benet Burns Colburn Deering Devlin Dillon Doane Ganley Gonsalves Guidrey Halliday Hollis Holman Kane Kewer Nagle Ryan Sullivan Sullivan Wright and others. Services set at churches and at home, with dates from July 29 to August 8 and interment in New Calvary Arlington St Pauls Cochituate and other locales.
The Tansey family expresses gratitude to friends who offered sympathy after the loss of Edward J. Tansey. They also thank those who sent floral tributes. Mrs. Dennis F. Tansey and family. 12 Adams Street Charlestown.
Shipping notices describe multiple vessels and barges sailing or in port. Names include Philadelphia Newburgh Plymouth Hansen Port Johnson and Passaic with barges Shenandoah and Yamassee. Port calls at Salem Providence Newport News and Hampton Roads noted along with tugs Swatara and Wabash.
At Newport Rhode Island Second Beach a man about 28 was found in the breakers. Despite over an hour of near‑resuscitation by Dr. FE Murphy the unidentified swimmer died after being brought ashore. Clothes from Paris bore the name A Walker. no further identity clues. It is thought he was a servant for a summer resident.
The Feast of Portiuncula began yesterday at the Church of St Leona of Port Maurice on Prince Street within the Poor Clares monastery. Hundreds visited with many more expected to attend services today. Indulgence offered to visitors during 3 PM on the first day and sunset on the second day.
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