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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
7
Charles Rolf appeared before Judge Jenney in Superior Court asking to reduce his weekly alimony to Marian from $8. He compared 1909 expenses with two years earlier, noting higher rent provisions and personal costs. The case was postponed to next month for a ruling.
Everett mills shut down today for the annual vacation and will reopen September 5. It is not expected that there will be further closings when the mill resumes.
Washington August 17 A sharp move by the regular Republicans abruptly gave the Democrats full control of the Senate undoing the coalition with progressives. The cotton schedule of the Payne Aldrich tariff was revised by a House bill with amendments under Democratic passage alone. Regular Republicans abstained leaving insurgents isolated as Democrats pressed to pass a tariff measure without them.
A Brooklyn couple plans to marry after a one month shoplifting sentence given by Judge Duff. Annie Kreeft appealed from bail set at $500, with fiancé Alphone De Silva by her side. Mrs Elizabeth Smith Boynay testified. goods valued near $3000 in police custody were not identified.
The House cotton bill drew a 29 to 19 vote with only Democrats voting in favor while Republicans largely abstained or avoided the roll call, signaling a shift toward passage after earlier wool and free list bill defeats.
Four year old Margaret Hickey, daughter of Peter Hickey, had clothes on fire in Haverhill as wind worsened the blaze. Neighbor Margaret Moriarty beat out the flames with her bare hands and treated the burns at home before a doctor arrived. Moriarty suffered serious burns to her hands while the child sustained burns to arms legs back and shoulders and hair singed.
Massachusetts advances two railroad projects as Southern New England Railway Company is formed and Hampden Railroad Corporation receives a certificate to connect the New Haven line with the Boston and Maine system.
The Grand Trunk New England division plans a Massachusetts line linking with Central Vermont's southern division to Providence. Hampden Railroad will extend tracks Ludlow to Bondsville backed by New Haven capital. The Boston & Albany Bondsville to Springfield line will be used by New Haven, strengthening the New Haven Boston & Maine connection.
In Barre Vermont on August 17 a 14 year old girl Katherine Hurst who had fled after an argument with her mother was found dead in a river. Police believe she died by her own hand.
Mrs Orville Rock of Paw Paw Michigan attests she recovered from a severe displacement after four weeks in hospital by taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims the tonic cures female ailments and prevents surgical needs, urging others to try it now.
Denver reports Dominick the mastiff owned by Federal District Attorney Thomas Ward Jr is fitted with an ear trumpet after going deaf. The dog, famed for tree climbing, deteriorated in tricks prompting veterinary care and a hearing aid. Mother Jones spoke at a Colorado Springs meeting urging women to teach children to oppose the master class.
Western Pacific trainmen report Gerlach Nevada will lose its unique pole and chain jail. The facility, a telegraph pole with a chained inmate, will be replaced by a portable steel jail delivered to the town to confine prisoners awaiting trial or serving terms.
Stephen D Bridges of 1624 Illifois Avenue East St Louis a yardmaster for the Big Four railroad woke to a swarm of mosquitoes and found his bedroom window screen broken. His Masonic charm ring witch chain and several other small jewelry items were stolen. He suspects chloroform was used and notes his three dogs were drugged and silent.
A Colorado Springs report from August 17 quotes a protester urging believers to abandon church attendance. The plea frames the action as a religious freedom challenge and reflects a broader dispute over church participation in civic life.
Ex Governor Eben S Draper arrives in Boston after a 98 day continental tour including Alaska. He calls it the most wonderful trip with no hot days or discomfort. He hints at knowledge of a Supreme Court ruling on the eight hour bill but offers no comment and says he will work.
Andre Jaeger schmidt the French journalist aiming to circle the world in record time will arrive at 7 PM on Train 6 from Winnipeg. He will sail for France at 7:30 AM tomorrow aboard the Allan liner Victorian instead of departing for Europe via New York as previously expected.
Frank J. Ahearn alias George Murray of South Boston arrested on a theft charge a day after discharge from court where he paid a 100 dollar fine for assaulting a policeman.
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