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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
3
Aug 12 report notes President Taft remains winless on the golf links. He has faced Walter Travis, John Hays Hammond at Myopia and Essex courses, losing a close 18 hole match to Hammond while planning to seek Travis’s help to end the persistent drought.
Mrs. Taft enjoyed a day in town with a shopping stop and ice cream soda. The President and Mrs. Taft hosted a late luncheon at Pride's Crossing with Mrs. Susan Longworth, mother of Rep. Nicholas Longworth. A mysterious white woman seeking a pardon for her brother has stirred Beverly gossip.
Robert Hall aged 36 of Greenville a deck hand on the steamer Katahdin fell between the vessel and the dock and was drowned at Greenville Junction Maine today.
Announcement in Haverhill states a one million dollar gas plant will serve Braintree Rockland Abington Whitman Weymouth and later Hingham Randolph Holbrook Cohasset and Nantasket Beach. Plymouth County Gas and Power Co. will build at East Braintree with Patrick J Nevins as general manager and about 100 miles of pipe. State Gas Commission to hold Sept 8 hearing on capital stock.
Franchises secured in Rockland Abington and Whitman with negotiations pending for a Braintree municipal plant purchase. Population served reaches about 68 000 with 82 000 in franchised towns. Work on the plant to start after contracts. P J Nevins becomes director and remains general manager and assistant treasurer. Existing officers include William B Simpson president George W Bouve vice president F C Mildram secretary treasurer and J P Reynolds Jr director.
Sarah Jane a black and white cow owned by I. Stein and H. Golden of 55 Jerome street was finally captured in West Medford after a two week pursuit. Superintendent Edward W. Mitchell organized the effort with Michael McGrath using saddle ponies and ropes to lasso the animal. The cow was caught around the neck and a hind leg was secured, ending the chase.
Division 18 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held its annual outing and lawn party in Salem with about 4000 people in attendance. Guests included Hon. James H. Vahey and Col. J. J. Rogers state president A O H. They delivered brief speeches and praised the local A O H for its splendid showing.
A vigorous investigation to end alleged charitable organizations preying on ignorant immigrants at Ellis Island could lead to prosecutions by the Department of Commerce and Labor.
Men’s suits advertised at $1.90 to $3.90 in gray serges Thibets worsteds and ceviots. Blue serges black Thibets and other fabrics offered. Location listed as Washington and Hanover Streets. F Gray Co. advertisement.
In a heated court scene Dr. Schaeffer reenacted Sutton’s death with officers acting out the positions and a revolver scene. He concluded Sutton could not have killed himself in the described posture. Major Leonard then addressed the court and signaled no further argument beyond replies to counsel.
Bargain men s pants offered at 1.99 a pair in a sale by F Gray Co Washington and Hanover. Pants advertised as made cut and trimmed as well as any custom made trousers with a large stock referenced by the note Ten Thousand Pairs Dont Miss Them.
Constantinople reports the Porte will issue a more energetic note to Greece declaring its reply to the Turkish note on Crete unsatisfactory. The exchange intensifies the ongoing dispute between the two nations over Crete's status and governance.
The Rev. Father Leo O.F.M. of St. Leonard of Port Maurice on Prince Street is transferred to Pittsburg. The Rev. Father Alexandre O.F.M. of Pittsburg will replace him at St. Leonard’s parish.
A Maine woods inspired pine cologne is praised by a stout State street broker who uses it in bath and as a perfume. He says it leaves a fresh aroma for hours and notes the scent helps in nursery and sick room. Sold at Riker Jaynes stores in trial 15 cents and full half pint 75 cents.
Providence Rhode Island August 12. Herbert W Brown former policeman with a record of vagrancy was placed before the Sixth District Court and pleaded guilty to vagrancy receiving a year in the state workhouse.
Conductor Thomas F. Mulcahy of the Cambridge division of the Boston Elevated was arrested yesterday for fare larceny. He was tried in Waltham District Court and sentenced by Judge Luce to 60 days in the House of Correction.
Local ad announces blue serge suits for 15 dollars and black cheviot and fancy worsted suits priced from 4 90 to 12 dollars. Store at Washington and Hanover invites shoppers to come today and save money. F Gray Co.
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