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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1911
Page
10
President Taft and his Cabinet spent two hours on the Russian passport issue but failed to reach a solution that would satisfy American Jews without embarrassing the United States or Russia. The session focused mostly on this topic with little else of importance discussed.
Negotiations in St Petersburg linger over passport rules for American Jews as pressure mounts in Congress and from Boston and Salem Jewish leaders to abrogate the 1832 treaty with Russia. Officials warn of diplomatic risk and possible delay in Taft administration actions while cabinet meetings continue.
A group of prominent locals travels to Washington to press Massachusetts senators and congressmen on the Sulzer resolution calling for abrogation of the Russia treaty. Delegation members include Charles B. Strecker Jacob de Haas Isaac Heller Charles Barnett and Joseph Simon representing Jewish Order I O B A branches.
The Joseph Oumette Optical Company factory in Southbridge was wiped out by a blaze today with estimated losses of 12000 dollars. Fifteen employees escaped without difficulty as the fire began in the boiler room, where an explosion occurred while it was unoccupied. Nearby residence of William P. Callahan sustained about 500 dollars in damage from spreading flames.
IS A MOOSE Boston lodge 84 notes phenomenal growth with about 2500 members and a charter closing December 31. The Loyal Order Moose offers weekly dues, hospitalization, funeral benefits, and family medical care. Special initiation planned for Saturday December 9 at 8 15 p.m. N Waldo Kennedy national organizer urges joining now to save $20.
Advocates press final stages of the Sherwood dollar-a-day pension bill in the House as debate continues for a decisive vote late Tuesday. The contest pits supporters of the Sherwood plan based on service length against backers of the Sulloway aged pension bill already passed by the House last spring.
General Isaac R. Sherwood spoke for an hour advocating a pension measure. The bill would grant monthly amounts based on service length, with a $1000 income cap. Opponents warned the income limit penalizes thrift while supporters said it relieves distress. Sulloway floated a rival plan with a $36 monthly maximum at age 75.
Malden faces a heated mayoral campaign with Sawtell gaining momentum as he connects with voters and delivers platform speeches. Betting odds have swung in Sawtell’s favor, with even money bets placed against the field in the last day.
The police department drill school runs January 1 to April 27 at Back Bay station. Patrolmen and reservemen appointed before May 1, 1907 attend three drills while those appointed after require six. Commissioner O Meara exempts officers aged fifty by May 12 and those on headquarters duty or at Harbor Police, City Hall clerical posts, and Public Library duties.
A new Toy and Doll Departments at Wolf's corner of Hanover and Portland streets attract strong crowds. The addition, marketed under the banner My Clothier, signals a popular expansion drawing shoppers to the store.
Dispatch from Lian Fu reports uncensored letters to the British and American legations and the director of posts claiming 8000 Manchus were killed by Chinese and noting widespread looting.
Representative Martin Hays filed a bill to call a constitutional convention to draft changes subject to voter confirmation. He cites tax laws as a problem and argues the convention would have broad scope. The bill sets the meeting at the State House on the first Wednesday in September 1913.
Samuel Staples Gleason a longtime Watertown official and business leader died at his Oliver street home aged 71. Born in Wayland April 22 1841 he moved to Watertown in 1861 rising from grocer apprentice to firm head. He served as selectman postmaster real estate adviser to the Metropolitan Commission town treasurer director at Union Market National Bank trustee Watertown Savings Bank promoter Watertown Cooperative Bank treasurer.
Lynn December 8 prominent shoe workers’ leaders say consolidating all shoe makers unions under one head signals a national challenge to the American Federation of Labor. The Boot and Shoe Workers and United Shoe Workers oppose each other while Knights of Labor cutters back a split amid criticism of Samuel Gompers.
The Treasury Comptroller ruled that a lost or stolen United States coupon bond cannot be redeemed without a special act of Congress. The decision cites an 1866 theft of United States 5-20 bonds by Marcus and Quincy Reed of Massachusetts and notes the issue has lingered since Civil War days.
Advertisement claims a cure for weak kidneys and bladder using Murax Compound Buchu fluid extract mixed with gin. The formula, said to restore urinary organs after meals and at night, is sold by druggists and published by Standard Chemical Co Laboratories in Chicago.
Newport Rhode Island December 8 It was recently revealed that on September 20 Mrs George A Huhn of Philadelphia was ruled of unsound mind due to drug use and ordered committed to Butler Hospital Providence She was discharged as cured after less than a month and is staying at the St Regis Hotel New York A warrant for her detention was issued by Newport Chief James R Crowley Investigators say private detectives are examining the case and Mr Huhn disavowed responsibility for his wife’s debts
The Acacia Club of Dorchester meets next Wednesday at 7:45 PM to review the potential purchase of 20 Cushing Avenue for a clubhouse. A new lease with purchase privilege will be considered along with by law adoption and officer elections.
Five young men appeared in police court with Edward Safford and Dan Marsh pleading guilty to breaking and entering Alexander Wallace provision store at 1447 Washington Street South End. They received probation. John J Mahoney Harry Winkinson and Ernest Bevis held on 1700 bond for grand jury for also breaking into Morris Zolozosky shoe store. They remained jailed for lack of bail.
Clara Abbott of Waltham leaves 2000 to be held in trust by John W Willis and Charles A Willis to loan to young women in Waltham for normal school or other education beyond public high schools. Additional bequests include 5000 to Leland Home for Aged Women Waltham 500 to First Parish Unitarian Society of Waltham and 400 to former servant Clarissa W Philips.
John E Cassidy prominent Watertown figure and head of a major Boston liquor wholesaler died yesterday at his daughter Mrs. FE J Palmer’s Newton home after a year of illness. Born in Ireland he came to the United States as a boy of ten and began in groceries before opening stores in Lowell and Boston. He moved to Watertown 39 years ago and ran a large market garden. later lives included Brighton and Newton.
A letter from Tao Chow describes destruction of several mission houses in Shen-Si with eight foreigners dead, including four Americans. Seventy five foreigners lived in the province, seventeen Americans, most now in Sian-Fu, others fled to Kan-Su where trouble rises. Twenty two Americans, including children, are in Kan-Su. Mail service and banks are disrupted.
A traditional advert promoting Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe, cleansing laxative for ladies and kids. It highlights health benefits, warns against imitations, and urges buying only from California Fig Syrup Co labeled packages sold by leading druggists at 50 cents per bottle.
A roundup of religious lectures and services across Boston venues. Speakers include Rector James Sheerin of South Boston on Are There Princes in the Christian Church at Berkeley Hall Berkeley Hall Richards Hall hosts First New Thought Society with C B Norris and soloist Mrs Swan. Other groups meet at Huntington Chambers Paine Hall and more with topics ranging from Planetary Law to Mohammedanism and Geology.
A reader’s guide to morning and evening worship across many churches in Boston. Listings include West Canton Avenue Adelphi Quartet scenes, First Baptist Commonwealth Ave sermons, Tremont Temple readings, Clarendon Street Bible classes, and Park Street Congregational tones. Includes ministers’ names, sermon topics, and service times.
Listings of lectures services and meetings across Boston venues including B Y M C Union Boylston Street Ford Hall and Steinert Hall with topics on immigration karma justice and the atonement day sacrifices. Speakers include Robert Foerster T F Barker Charles Williams J C Grumbine and Mrs Fitzgerald with free seating and public invitation.
A long notice lists multiple spiritualist meetings across Somerville Boston Malden and Cambridge including Fleming Hall Pearl Street and Tremont Street venues. It mentions organizers presidents and a wide roster of speakers mediums healers and choirs with schedules on Dec 10 and recurring Sunday sessions. Public welcome with multiple venues and times.
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