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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
4
Joseph Duke, former East Boston Swimming Club member and current lifeguard at Tenean Beach, saved a 16 year old boy who had drifted 200 feet from shore during an unusually high tide. Duke spotted the swimmer sinking from a patrol boat and pulled him to safety after a strenuous struggle.
John Gomes a local contractor was found dead near the Pleasant Lake railroad track close to the station. Officials believe he was struck by the Boston to Provincetown train last night.
We guarantee every garment and goods in the Automatic Bargain Basement are dependable and never reflect quality by price. The store highlights high grade merchandise with abundant selection and urges customers to compare today.
An advertisement outlines staged price cuts on Waists starting Aug 15. If stock remains, prices drop to 5c on Aug 29, 34c on Sept 6, 17c on Sept 13, and finally free on Sept 20, unless the early price attracts quick sales.
Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston told St. Marys parish colony members that Massachusetts intangible property totals 8 billion dollars while taxed value is under 1 billion. He cited tax commissioner William Telfrey and argued organized wealth could block an income tax nationwide.
The article cites Theodore Roosevelt and campaign manager George W. Perkins facing criticism for opposing income tax expansion. Mayor Fitzgerald argues against organized money defeating tax measures and highlights Massachusetts intangibles under taxed. He cites Tax Commissioner William Trefry estimating eight billion dollars in taxable intangible property versus under one billion taxed, suggesting 1–2 percent rates could fund state improvements.
Forty one monkeys escaped their cage on the British freighter Egremont Castle after leaving Singapore. They caused chaos on deck swarming in the rigging and stealing food as the crew struggled to regain control. Twelve died during the voyage including a baby orangutan destined for Franklin Park Zoo.
Edward Morse of Salem headlined the ninth international otological congress at Huntington Hall last night as the chief speaker in the drive to abolish noise. He warned noise injures the auditory nerve, likening its effect to a drunkard craving an eye-opener, with other speakers including Dr Clarence J Blake and Dr James Jackson Putnam discussing medical and legal angles.
Advertisement for $30 suits and $14.50 Harrison's clothing stock from 8S. H. Harrison Company located at 666 to 672 Washington Street at the corner of Beach.
Miss Margaret Trevor, linked to a past scandal, is suspected after a shooting at Nickerson’s office. Police report no bullets found. window may have allowed pass-through. Trevor, seen with Nickerson at hotels, fled to Boston then Providence, with search ongoing.
New York Aug 14 Miss Phyllis Sherwood was interviewed by telephone and denied knowledge of the shooting of her fiancé Mr Nickerson. She said she knew nothing about the affair and could not explain the motive.
Eight year old Herbert Homans of 58 South Huntington Avenue Roxbury is hospitalized at City Hospital with a dangerous concussion after he fell while jumping off a car he was riding illegally near his home shortly after 5 PM last evening.
Thousands of outing pants in fine cheviots blue serges and worsteds four inch cuffs belt straps offered by S H Harrison Co at 666 to 672 Washington Street corner Beach. Prices listed at 1.98 per pair with 4 out outing pants sale.
Chief Probation Officer Albert J. Sargent of the Municipal Court is praised for passing the bar examination. A Mattapan resident and property owner, he served in the police from 1895 to 1906, rising to sergeant at Back Bay before becoming an assistant probation officer and later Chief in 1909.
In Rabat on August 14 Mulai Yous sef was proclaimed Sultan of Morocco succeeding his brother Mulai Hafid who abdicated. The accession included firing salutes but the populace showed indifference, viewing the Sultans as figureheads.
The Rev. Michael Danahy assistant to Mgr Peter Rowan of St Peters Church Dorchester is critically ill with typhoid fever at Carney Hospital South Boston. He was stricken about two weeks ago and authorities report he is resting as comfortably as could be expected.
Molders at the Sturtevant Blower Works Company Readville plant walked out yesterday to secure the new union wage rate of 3 50 a day about a 25 cent rise. A manager’s return led to a dispute as the foreman’s understanding was denied and a conference with workers failed, triggering the strike.
Washington August 14 The Senate agreed to the House demand to abolish the pension agencies nationwide and approved a 150 million dollar pension appropriation bill with a provision to abolish the agencies on January 31, 1913.
Sea Girt N J Aug 14 Governor Wilson decided this afternoon not to attend the Indiana ceremonies next week for the nomination of his running mate Governor Marshall. He telegraphed his regrets to Governor Marshall.
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