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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1912
Page
14
Dakota Dan Daniel Blake Russell testified briefly before adjournment in the Russell estate hearing. Cross examination by Robert W. Nason followed a short direct by William Scharton, with the session ending at 4 p.m. and a brief history of Melrose and family bible details disclosed.
Beverly August 9 Mrs William H Taft arrived at Parramatta this afternoon driving from Boston with Charlie Taft and her sister Mrs Thomas K Laughlin of Pittsburg who owns the Alhambra cottage at the cove for the summer. The Tafts were in Washington for notification ceremonies and Mrs Taft was called to Cincinnati by the death of her father Judge John W Herron. The family is in mourning and little entertaining is planned at the summer White House this year. Helen and Robert A Taft report a Glacier National Park camping trip with many entertainments arranged in their honor.
Papers certifying the necessary names for Alexander McGregor of Malden to seek re election to the Governor's Council were certified yesterday in Melrose. George A Bailey appeared before registrars with the McGregor credentials.
A verdict of 2500 dollars against the Boston Post for libel was sustained by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Professor Harry Thurston Peck formerly with Columbia University was the plaintiff, in an opinion by Judges Colt Putnam and Aldrich.
A remedy note suggests half a teaspoonful of Horsford's Acid Phosphate in half a glass of water at bedtime promotes restful sleep. The adv cites its calming effect and use as a nighttime tonic.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company embraces the song Alouette spreading French and English versions among members and friends. Colonels and office boys alike hum the tune as London to Paris exchanges spread the catchy air through cafes and theaters.
Frank H. Coyne, a mechanical engineer from Swampscott doing business as Detroit Tool Sales Company and the Portable Machine Shop Company, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court listing liabilities of 95 405 with no assets. Principal creditor W H Kellner of Newark N J claims 19 775 as stock guarantee.
The State Board of Education announced the award of 105 scholarships to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 40 to Worcester Polytechnic Institute for the 1912 13 year. Recipients from Boston and districts are listed.
The list shows recipients of full and half scholarships across Suffolk Middlesex and Norfolk districts. Names include Wall East Boston Mitchell Winthrop Barnes Chelsea Fouhy Charlestown Heath East Boston Bigelow Boston Berenson Boston Lapp Boston Kerstein Boston Townsend Boston Walsh Roxbury Cohen Boston Hall Boston Mooney Jamaica Plain Orr Roxbury Gallagher Watertown Niemann West Newton Burr South Framingham Rogers Saxonville Hall Cambridge Glidden Cambridge Murdock Cambridge Ball Cambridge Smith Somerville Waterman Somerville Wilkins Somerville Nelson Somerville Connor Malden Dunn Melrose Cross Concord Bellis Waltham Davis Waltham Spencer Medford Hamilton Medford Highley Medford Black Arlington Dickinson Hyde Park Barnes Wollaston Favorite Quincy Marsh Weymouth Bowler Dedham Malcolm Stoughton Russell Brookline Peck Millis Woods Dorchester Kennedy West Roxbury Wetherbee Jamaica Plain
Informality and good fellowship marked the dinner of the District and Exchange Managers of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company at the Somerset. Carl T. Keller served as toastmaster as delegates, including Joseph F. McCullough and Joseph Lawton, discussed papers on telephone business and public opinion during a three days’ meeting.
Report from a large meeting at E of P Hall in Boston shows hotel and restaurant workers forming the International Hotel Workers Union No 6. Organizer Edward Blochlinger urges extending Massachusetts textile 64 hour law to women in hotels cafes and restaurants and pushing a bill to cap work at 54 hours weekly.
Mayor Fitzgerald defends a $300,000 lighting project, stating as chief executive he would be held responsible for installing a new street lighting system and accuses critics of ignored or concealed facts concerning the expenditure.
The mayor argues he bears responsibility for the contract decision and calls a public hearing to show that approving the lighting plant would delay vital improvements. He cites broad opposition to changing the lighting system and defends Commissioner Rourke against misrepresentation regarding his stance on Rising Sun Street Lighting Company versus Emerson.
The Department of Agriculture estimates this year's grain harvest will exceed last year's output and surpass the ten year average. Corn is projected at 2,811,000,000 bushels the largest since records began except for 1906 and 1910. Wheat at 680,000,000 bushels ranks fifth in twenty years. Oats set a new record surpassing 1910 by 21,000,000 bushels. Barley also records a new high at 202,000,000 bushels. Potatoes reach 371,000,000 bushels, only 1909 produced more.
Joseph Tibble pleads for returned wife Maud Tibble who disappeared from 452 Shawmut Avenue last Tuesday. The 20 year old, formerly of Charlestown, is described as about 5 feet 4 inches tall with dark hair and eyes, a green dress and blue straw hat, and a small scar on her chin.
Medical Examiner George B. Magrath will perform an autopsy on James H. Dever of 40 Floral street Brookline to determine the cause of death after he grew unconscious at 6 am yesterday following an all night outing. Dever a forester had returned home at 4 am and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where doctors could not determine the reason for his condition.
Detroit August 9 16 aldermen were arrested and prosecutors plan to seek 18 warrants for two more suspects all charged with conspiracy to defraud the city by bribery and related acts amid graft investigations in councilmanic circles.
Seven of the nine aldermen now under bonds to appear for hearing on bribery charges in the Wabash railroad street closing case were among the sixteen arrested today. All officials arrested have been released on bail. New warrants target aldermen's past official business transactions, and are connected to Prosecutor Hugh Shephard's inquiry aided by Detective William J Burns. One officer is out of city. another appeared with bondsmen and was released without police registration.
Massachusetts State Branch A F L executive board asks Governor candidate Joseph Walker to endorse submitting the initiative and referendum to voters. The letter notes that over 100,000 members favor government by the people and that similar notices will go to all gubernatorial contenders and party committees.
Brookline adopts a tax rate of $12 even, down from $12.20 last year, despite protests from Town Treasurer George H Worthley. Assessor Daniel J Daley pushes for further reduction while Worthley and others favor higher or last year’s level. The Board of Assessors, Worthley, and Selectmen chair Philip S Parker have held several conferences on the issue. Daley, a congressional candidate against John W Weeks in the 18th district, supports a rate below $12.
Winnipeg crews won four of six events on opening day as the Duluth Boat Club eight set a world best in the intermediate eight with a 6 16 clocking. A F Culver of Winnipeg won the senior single scull and Winnipeg boats won the intermediate events including the four and double sculls. The international senior four oared shell saw Winnipeg defeat Baltimore’s Arundels.
Adjutant General Pearson Colonel E Leroy Sweetser Colonel James Smythe and several general staff officers depart for Derby Connecticut marking Massachusetts entry into the largest peace time military maneuver. Connecticut regiments mobilize as signal corps wire telegraph lines and three wireless stations are set up. Brigadier General Tasker Bliss, umpire, arrives at Camp Lee Paradise Green to supervise preparations for the war game.
The Connecticut campaign will mirror modern warfare with aeroplane reconnaissance and wireless telegraphy as central features. Mass. troops of 3500, including the Ninth Regiment, will join 380,000 soldiers overall. Brigadier-Generals Frederick A. Smith and Albert L. Mills will command the Red and Blue armies respectively.
The Worcester Massachusetts aerie won first prize of 1000 dollars in the Grand Aerie competition. Indianapolis placed second with 500 dollars and Milwaukee third with 250. The Grand Aerie amended laws to deny aerie doctors for illnesses from intoxication or immoral conduct and barred buffets until charter year with two thirds member approval.
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