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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1911
Page
7
On Saturday afternoon the Cherokees play the Boston Independents at M Street Playgrounds in a decisive clash to decide the South Boston championship.
The Astor cup race at the New York Yacht Club was sailed with Colonel Astor his fiancee and a young party aboard. To fill time the colonel brought along a troupe of negro minstrels who provided music and entertainment for the trip.
Miss Madeleine Force, daughter of Mrs. Force, meets Colonel Astor and his circle during a New York Yacht Club visit. A mishap on a float nearly caused a fall, but an attendant saved Mrs. Force as the party docked. Miss Force wore a striking yachting costume and attracted praise from society dames.
Washington August 10 Organised labor scored a major gain when Comptroller Tracewell interpreted the latest naval appropriation to require every employee in a government vessel shipyard to receive an eight hour day.
Washington Snelling, dean of Boston hardware merchants, has led Maverick Square East Boston shop for 62 years. The 1831-born founder, with branches at Meridian Street and Winthrop, remains jovial and values early morning routine and garden life.
The Boston Transcript mocks young John Jacob Astor IV for neglecting modern advertising. It praises Washington Irving for Astor branding, lampoons Astoria, and questions the marketing of acquisitions and marriages, suggesting authors Jack London and Upton Sinclair could craft a biographical tale.
The Vatican reports the Popes health has improved and gout in his right knee diminished under treatment. He sat briefly in his bedchamber chair, requested a temporary altar, and Monsignor Bressan conducted Mass. He moved to a cooler, larger room with careful attendants nearby.
After a Cambridge ward and city committee meeting in Central Square to oppose a proposed city charter, a scuffle erupted with men pushed down stairs. Police intervened, clearing corridors to end the disturbance and restore order.
During the meeting members voiced excitement as they adopted a motion to appoint a three member committee to nominate a twenty five member committee. This panel would oversee the campaign against the charter.
A humorous poem by Walt Mason from 1911 laments chigger bites during sunny childhood, complains about a noisy rooster at dawn, and laments unreliable weather spoiling plans for aeroplaning and gardening with overripe wit. The piece pairs playful complaint with seasonal annoyances.
President Taft departed Washington for Beverly with plans to enjoy golf and quiet at the Taft cottage. He travels amid expectations Congress will not adjourn soon and will return Monday morning, with the funeral of Senator Frye in Lewiston scheduled for tomorrow. Secretary Hilles travels with the President, intending a stop in New York and Long Island. Major Butt accompanies the party.
In Springfield on August 10 a mother from Agawam gave birth to girl twins in two towns. The first birth occurred in Agawam, the second in Springfield, after a taxi trip at high speed. Dr. EF Collins calls it unparalleled in 3000 births and may require dual birth certificates. Authorities may seek a special act to resolve the issue.
George W. Reed a Melrose businessman was held up on Vinton street by two young men who followed him from Boston. The watch chain broke during the struggle causing the men to flee. Reed, who often carries cash, could not provide a clear description to the police.
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