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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1912
Page
14
White Star liner Canopic with 1990 passengers aboard, total crew 10 fewer than 2000, steerage 1473, commanded by George R. Metcalfe, arrived at Hoosac piers Charlestown yesterday morning at 9 30.
The article notes a large Portuguese immigrant group seeking refuge in the United States due to oppressive taxes under a new government. It details an exodus threat to Portugal’s rural economy, with farms left uncultivated and domestic help scarce as youth depart for opportunities abroad. The Canopic carried 47 saloon and 194 second cabin passengers, mostly American tourists returning home. Notable Boston travelers included attorneys William Sabine, John B. Sullivan, and Lyon Weyburn, plus Mrs. Frances BP Bennett and others. The ship’s voyage from the Azores faced delays but arrived ahead of schedule after a smooth crossing.
Three more cooperative Kosher meat shops are to open in the West End this week, bringing the total to four. Rabbis limit beef sales to aid retailers, while boycott supporters claim capacity to sell 20 000 pounds weekly, of which rabbis would receive a share via an annual subscription plan.
Falmouth mayor Fitz gerald urges a meat boycott to curb high prices. He cites a butcher's report that lamb wholesale fell from 18 to 11 cents and promotes fish, vegetables, and fruit as affordable alternatives for residents and summer visitors. He touts benefits of a salt water fish diet for health and pocketbooks.
A collision between an inward bound and outward bound electric car at Grove Hall Roxbury yesterday afternoon injured two riders. Miss Mary Thornton of Dorchester and the 212 year old son of W P O'Brien, also of Dorchester, were thrown from a car. the boy suffered a nervous shock, while Miss Thornton escaped with no severe injuries. The outward car's switch fault caused the forward car to crash into the inward bound Dorchester Washington street car with 18 passengers aboard.
Atlanta detective reports Henry Brown a Black murderer and self-confessed killer of 20 young women over 18 months. They allege he lived with at least 12 as husband and had a yellow girl fixation. Two women claiming to be Brown's wives appeared at the station. Brown did not deny them.
Ossining N Y Aug 11 arrangements were completed for the electrocution of seven men at Sing Sing at daybreak tomorrow. Five foreigners convicted of Mrs Hall murder near Croton Lake on Nov 9 1911 join the others in the execution lineup.
Five hundred eminent physicians specialists in ear diseases college professors and scientists will gather in Boston for the ninth international congress of otologists. Their rallying cry Stop that noise reflects aims to abolish loud unnecessary noises, especially in large cities, and suggests major results from idea exchanges.
Neurasthenia or Americanitis is linked to loud noises. experts from Harvard Johns Hopkins Columbia Cornell Yale Princeton Williams and Penn plan a local society to push legislation against unnecessary noises. The congress will include talks on health effects and legal approaches to curb street horns bells whistles and factory sounds.
Four automobile licenses were suspended by the Massachusetts Highway Commission after fatal crashes. Eugene J. Kempton of Haverhill, Aug 4, death of Dorris Clark of Lynn. Joseph L. Arthur of Boston, Aug 6, death of Adeline Gordon of Brockton. Marie A. Barbeau of Salem, Aug 6, death of Samuel D. French of Peabody. Ingham Mercier of Lowell, Aug 5, death of Rose Pgrrillo of Woburn.
Viscountess de Sibour dies at her summer home in Narragansett Rhode Island after months of illness aged 79. A native of Belfast Missouri she lived many years in Washington and the body was sent there for funeral services burial planned in Richmond Virginia she leaves two sons.
The New England Amateur Rowing Association calls an executive committee meeting at Union Boat House at the foot of Chestnut Street tonight at 8 30. Arrangements will be made for the Labor Day regatta.
Genuine Packard Oxford shoes offered by S. H. Harrison Company at 666 to 672 Washington street corner Beach. Prices listed as $4 and $5 grades now reduced to 2.95 per pair. Sale highlights the best mens footwear in the United States.
Gloucester residents flock to Rockport harbor expecting to witness a sinking scene but find the battleship Nebraska anchored peacefully amid choppy seas. Rhode Island and torpedo boat destroyers accompany the vessel on the voyage, drawing thousands of onlookers from across the shore.
The Nebraska ran ashore on uncharted rocks off Point Judith Long Island Sound in fair condition but with damage not officially disclosed. Reports say bedplates amid ships stove in propellers bent and a two inch per hour leak. The ship's captain declined to comment and the vessel will move to Charleston for dry dock.
A wave of robberies hit West Newbury around 4 am during a windstorm. Four houses on ahe Street and a sixth on Merrill Street were entered, about $80 stolen. Police sought aid from Haverhill. Captain Shannon led a responding squad. Homes robbed included Howard Johnson George Willis Allen Chase and Frank Noyes. The Miles residence in Willowdale was later broken into. the same gang is suspected.
A note warned of arson to property owned by Mrs. Johanna Cole. Liberty Hall block, a three story business structure on Attleboro Falls street, burned heavily causing about 15000 in losses. Police and fire officials suspect incendiary origin but have no suspects. The bakery on the street floor housed shops while upper floors contained a hall and assembly rooms for lodges and societies.
In Passaic New Jersey on August 11 Barnet Mirsky died when a carbon tank exploded as he changed soda fountain equipment. Julius Rosensky outside the store was cut by flying glass and had a severed leg artery. a physician saved him. The store was wrecked.
A brief note highlights that women with young children require Father John’s Medicine for relief. It stresses accessibility and potential benefits for households managing infant care and daily fatigue.
Oyster Bay, Aug. 11 Colonel Roosevelt says he can sleep easy after learning the Bryan follow the trail plan was scrapped. He is amused by the Democratic view that the Progressive ticket poses no real threat and that Bryan need not spend time replying to his speeches.
Colonel Roosevelt aims to stress positive Progressive planks over attacking rivals. He plans nationwide pamphlets illustrating the platform drawn from Chicago, and views Ohio moves as advancing a straight Progressive fight alongside resignations from the Republican State committee. He dodges questions about Cincinnati Congressman Longworth and a possible A. O. Zwick run.
Loren Moody aged 65 in Pittston Maine killed himself after losing work. He took Paris green then aconite, cut his wrist, and then his throat before dying. He leaves a widow and five children.
Wilbur H Powell 21 colored from Tennessee is held at Police Station 10 after firing at John Hickerson a colored Baptist minister of 82 Sterling St Roxbury. Powell says he shot in self defense and that Hickerson is an impostor who has swindled people posing as a preacher for a negro industrial mission in New York City.
Powell, travelling with Hickerson, seeks a new life but recounts threats to his safety. Hickerson, accused by Rev. Brown and wife of imposter actions and preying on Black communities, claims Powell attempted his life before a shooting at the Sawyer Street mission. Powell jailed for $600 bail. Hickerson held as suspect amid allegations of multiple marriages and coercive preaching.
London reports a belated Windsor garden party incident praised by Truth. Nationalist MPs mostly absent except Samuel Young, who at a years old attended, met the King and Queen. The monarch expressed surprise that he could attend the Commons at his age. Young replied he hopes to greet the King and Queen in Dublin for a contented Irish Parliament.
The New Haven police chief barred Hartford from playing any more Sunday games in the Connecticut league this season. Today's game was moved to Bridgeport and Springfield was played in New Haven instead.
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