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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
3
The Senate today ratified the North Atlantic fishery treaty with Great Britain settling Newfoundland fisheries questions unresolved for years. Signed June 20 by both nations, it implements The Hague court decision of September 7, 1910 and becomes effective after formal ratifications are exchanged.
S. H. Harrison Co. advertises blue serge Norfolk and men's fancy worsted suits from 7.75, outing suits 6.75, and men's pants at 1.98. Located at 662 672 Washington Street opposite the Gaiety Theatre.
The Massachusetts delegation to the Progressive convention in Chicago will be notable for the number of women attending. Massachusetts women are a unique feature of the third party movement and support woman suffrage, as the Massachusetts platform includes a strong vote for women.
Progressive delegates gather at 15 State Street for a 1 PM Massachusetts special to Chicago. Notables include Grace Lewis Johnson Harvard professor wife, Alice Carpenter Brookline, Helen Cook Dana Hall, Eleanor Garrison, plus couples Willcutt, Washburn Child, Towne. Maud Wood Park withdraws. Delegations from Maine New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island join. Connecticut goes separately. Ex Governor Garvin to meet group. Matthew Hala meets in Chicago. Train departs North Station at 1 PM via Hoosac Tunnel route arriving Sunday afternoon.
Edward W. Toomey of Scranton Pennsylvania was ruled insane in the Criminal Court after an attempt to win a personal audience with President Taft to stop his persecutors. He will be committed to an asylum. Toomey testified he believed the president could stop the alleged persecution.
The Supreme Court will decide in October whether eight Roosevelt electors can appear on Kansas Republican primary ballots. Today Justices Van Devanter and Pitney allowed the August primaries to proceed with Roosevelt candidates while the full court weighs federal versus state control of elector selection.
Howard B. Warren a 17 year old inmate assaulted Thomas Fox warden of the State Industrial School in Manchester New Hampshire. Warren was arraigned and held without bail on assault with intent to kill after being captured by fellow inmates following the blow. Chief Michael J. Healey led the investigation.
Thousands of men’s fine blue serge suits offered with color guaranteed. Prices claim nothing exceeds 165 dollars but choice suits priced at 7.75 dollars. Advert for H. Harrison Co. located at Washington corner Beach Street opposite Galety.
Anson Smith a taxi cab driver was jailed for one month in the South Boston Court by Judge Fallon after conviction for assault on William Sharkey a 3 year old boy struck on the Cove Street Bridge last week Smith testified the injury was accidental while the prosecution pressed negligence and Fallon criticized taxi chauffeurs as a rule for recklessness
Sixty teens employed in city departments were fired by Mayor Scanlon for being under 21, despite lawmakers arguing many were overage and that working youths should be kept employed. Commissioner Hannigan said some would be reinstated after reviewing records.
Young men from New England colleges living in Lawrence draw compliments from Commissioner Hannigan and several aldermen at a City Council meeting. Hannigan notes his support for helping students through college with summer work. The dispute centers on a letter claiming the boys were under 21 and not voters.
Leith Scotland August 1 a party of 50 boy scouts aboard the steamer Coblenz sailed for Hamburg for a trip to Germany. Telegrams from Hamburg state authorities will refuse to allow the scouts to land, apparently viewing them as part of a military organization.
A local advertisement promotes tailored suits at half price, offering men’s garments for 12.50 instead of 25. The notice lists S. H. Harrison Company at 662 67 Washington Street and urges shoppers to buy here.
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