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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1912
Page
14
William Wesley aged 58 is listed on the dangerous list at Massachusetts General Hospital after being found unconscious yesterday at the foot of a flight of stairs in front of 302 Cambridge Street West End. He suffers a dislocated left hip and other injuries as rescue teams respond.
A public figure explains sacrificing a million dollar stock of heavy and mediumweight clothes to raise cash for settlement with a retiring senior member. He cites heavy selling at Georges and appeals to public support for his honesty and savings.
The ad announces price cuts on a range of stock suits and overcoats, with reductions set at 15 18 and 20 dollars. While stock levels and styles vary owners highlight savings across men’s apparel. Customers are urged to act quickly to capitalize on lower prices before selections diminish.
The Rev. Joseph E. Perry, Ph D., associate pastor of Warren Avenue Baptist Church for seven years, has tendered his resignation. The move follows the merger of Warren Avenue and Bowdoin Square Tabernacle Churches, with Perry declining to discuss his future plans. Some say the union influenced his decision, though he did not oppose the merger.
United States revenue cutters along the Atlantic coast began their winter cruising yesterday except the Boston station. For four months the ocean patrols will maintain constant vigil to aid vessels in distress. Under direct orders from President Taft, each cutter will steam from its harbor today and continue cruising until April 1 unless required to seek supplies or overcome weather mishap.
Mary Garden makes her second week opera debut in Tosca with Charles Dalmores as Cavaradossi. Marcoux repeats as Scarpia and Moranzoni conducts. A second evening performance will feature Mme Dereyne in Tosca.
W S U Ren of Oregon will address Harvard students in Emerson Hall at 4 30 pm. The lecture, on practical social problems, will be political in nature. U Ren is known for direct legislation and originated the Oregon plan enabling voter control via initiative referendum and recall.
President Taft says the arbitration treaty now accepted by England and France brings the nations closer to peace with Japan reportedly ready to accept. The remark frames the pact as a near-term path to international harmony and credits the agreement for advancing diplomacy between major powers.
Baroness von Suttner spoke on International Friendship at Edward Everett Hale's church, urging arbitration and universal peace. She criticized Austria and Serbia over a Adriatic seaport dispute, warned that wars serve ambition, and noted protests from labor groups and Catholics against continental war.
Senator George Holden Tinkham renews his bid against the money trust after pushing a banking commission bill last winter. He writes to Pujo urging Boston witnesses and a possible broader investigation. He envisions separating private banking houses from national bank control.
New York December 1 Surgeons marvel at Detective Martin Fay’s vitality as he recovers from seven belly wounds after a Bronx roadhouse fusillade. Fay and fellow detectives confronted James Vogel known as Fagin and his wife. two detectives and thieves were killed. It was announced Fay would recover.
Kate Bova a 15 year old West End girl and Joseph Ciifice 20 of Lynn applied for a marriage license. After being told to secure written parental permission she obtained it. Miss Bova said her mother’s consent was required and that both families approved. The couple plans to marry within days.
Newport Rhode Island December 1 Harold Franko eight, was accidentally shot and killed by his 12-year-old brother Frederick J. Franko with a .22 rifle while they hunted near their home. The gun discharged in an unknown manner, the bullet entering Harold behind the right ear and causing instant death. Frederick F. Franko, the father, is a gardener.
In Rockland Maine on December 1, the two masted schooner Florence Melanson ran onto Gangway Ledge while sailing for Boston. Rescued by Whitehead life saving crew and tug Somers N. Smith, she was pumped out and towed to port with forefoot gone and ballast of spruce piling aboard. Captain Melanson blamed an old chart for mistaking the danger buoy.
The Rev. Edwin Holt Hughes, bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church in California, conducted services in Appleton Chapel at Harvard and reminded students that their education is paid for by their mothers and fathers. He urged humility toward parental influence and warned against feeling intellectually superior to parents.
An advertisement praises Tudor Tea for its bright golden color and fragrant bouquet. It claims the tea cheers the drinker when a cup is taken.
Frederick J. White, a Democrat for Somerville mayor, writes to Arthur W. Glines, the Progressive rival, urging withdrawal. He argues no clear belief difference exists on city affairs and that the Democrats seek civic purity and a thorough reorganization of departments on economical, business, and efficient lines. White says nonpartisan pledges ring hollow and calls on citizens to join in effecting change.
Funeral services for Jamsey Bennet, killed by an automobile on Broadway Somerville last Wednesday evening, were held yesterday afternoon at Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. W. M. Crawford officiated and gave a short eulogy. Afterward the Odd Fellows service was conducted by Winter Hill Encampment and Crystal Lodge of Woburn.
Fire swept the Singer Machine Company offices on Congress street in Portsmouth this morning. Firemen quickly controlled the blaze, confining it to the Singer rooms in the Knight block of the business district.
Many friends and relatives of M and Mrs Antonio Parmatteo of Pearl Avenue Beachmont attended their silver anniversary yesterday at their home. The couple received many tokens of esteem.
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