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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
4
First Sergeant Eli C. Benway was unanimously elected second lieutenant of B Company Fifth Regiment militia in Charlestown. He has served with the State militia for 10 years and never missed a drill or tour of duty during that period.
The issue promises a specially good Torchy story a charming serial and several highly entertaining short pieces for readers seeking light pastimes and quick reads.
The House committee spent the day hearing the New Haven case with testimony by Mellen and Buckland. Lawmakers urged a full inquiry into New England railroad affairs, while Buckland warned against duplicating investigations already underway.
The full text of a traffic agreement between the Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada and the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad outlines joint through rates through billing and equal use of key lines to form a seamless network. White River Junction to Windsor and Swanton to Alburgh are cited as connected corridors, with further provisions for interchanges and dispute resolution via ICC nominees and a Canadian governor general appointments.
New York December 11. Private secretaries of New Haven president Mellen and Grand Trunk president Chamberlin testified before a federal grand jury probing a New England railroad monopoly. Both chiefs reportedly consider waiving immunity to testify if allowed.
The New England members especially the Democrats are insisting that the O'Shaughnessy resolution be reported.
Professor Morris Loeb former chair of chemistry at New York University dies Oct 8 leaving over $1,000,000 to be divided. Harvard University gains $500,000 upon his wife’s death for advancement of physics and chemistry not via fellowships or direct emoluments. The Solomon and Betty Loeb Memorial Home for Convalescents receives $250,000.
President Richard C. Maclaurin of MIT announced no merger with Harvard but endorsed a cooperative plan benefiting students of both institutions. Harvard officials welcomed the idea with Dean Hurlbut deeming it feasible and Dean Wallace Sabine supporting the proposal.
Vita Witek Anton Witek and Heinrich Warnke opened Jordan Hall with a largely Russian and French program. Tchaikovsky in A minor drew strong applause while Vita Witek’s Chopin Fantaisie in F minor impressed despite its severe edge. Remaining works included Wieniawski Violin Concerto in D minor Liszt Polonaise in E major and Bruch Kol Nidrei. A second concert is set for January 22 with Schubert Brahms and Bach.
A short cryptic note suggests the Parson prescribes Red Cross cough drops as a remedy. The message hints at a humorous or promotional seal connected to a box.
The Haverhill Progressive Club disassociates from a reported raid on gambling quarters and asks the Post to publish that it had no connection with the cited premises. The Post complies with the denial.
Miss Frances G. Curtis and Isaac Harris debated for the Roxbury school board at Jubilee Hall during the Grove Hall Improvement Association meeting. Councillors John J. Attridge and Walter Collins spoke for re election and Jerry Watson closed as council candidate.
John Pugliez, part of a gang that held up workers on John D. Rockefeller's estate last July, was convicted after a 15 minute jury deliberation in White Plains New York. His claim of carrying a revolver was that he feared mice and cockroaches.
readers are invited to the household section of next Sunday’s Post for tips on needlework and the latest dress and fashion ideas. The brief item promises guidance and style notes from the upcoming feature.
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