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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
3
The Red Star liner Marquette, overdue to arrive from Antwerp after last Monday, has been experiencing a rough voyage. Crew and passengers report delays and rough seas as the ship nears port.
A wireless message from the vessel's commander said the ship would not reach port until today. Her position was 50 miles east of the lightship at 2 p.m. yesterday. The report indicates continued progress toward port with no further details available.
Joseph McEleney aged 30 of 62 Blue Hill Avenue was arrested yesterday afternoon on a warrant accusing him of larceny of watches valued at 50 dollars. The alleged theft occurred on March 5 from the janitor's office at 8 Beacon Street.
U H Co advertises vast sale on gloves coats hats and boots at deep discounts with many items 1.98 to 18.98. Promises large selection across men women and boys including leather bags trunks and fur caps at low concerted prices. Emphasizes undercutting competitors and free express on orders over 85.
Mayor William P Connery of Lynn defeated for re election by Senator Newhall demanded Chief Thomas A Harris resign and named Edward E Chase a call man acting chief He was beloved by every department member The chief refuses to vacate without a public hearing per counsel advice
The Post Santa Claus has received thousands of letters from poor children who might not receive a present for the holidays. The Post department, organized years ago, has brought relief to many families and sunshine to these needy youngsters through reader aid.
Acting Chief Chase names Deputy Chief Ray as acting chief as Chase plans to leave last night. Mayor states he prefers Chase as the better man, while Harris refuses to resign and remains on duty until two weeks’ notice. Chase, a 27 year call fireman and former treasurer of Lynn Firemen’s Relief Association, previously led Engine 2.
Testimony centered on broker hypothecation of customer stock as collateral and schemes to curb pool activity. Mr Sturgis argued the exchange cannot police motive behind trades or fully prevent market manipulation while proposing against heavy bookkeeping measures. The hearing also highlighted relations with Consolidated Exchange and a Santa Claus charity note portion.
A collection of Christmas wishes sent to Santa from Boston and Somerville children. The letters detail wanted gifts such as dolls, a rocking chair, a sled, shoes in various sizes, coats, gloves, doll carriages, and games, with notes on family hardship and reliance on Santa for help. Several writers mention deceased fathers, working mothers, and households needing support this Christmas.
Marlboro citizens host a banquet for the Marlboro High School football team on December 21 at Gleason Hall to honor the season's work and achievements by the players and coaching staff.
A call to respond to Christmas by taking letters from needy children or providing toys mittens stockings and dolls or money for buying these items. Contributions will be acknowledged and used to help the very poor children this season.
Miss Beatrice Beckles, a Cambridge seamstress, won a $3000 verdict from a Boston Elevated suit. The jury in the Superior Civil Court second session, East Cambridge, before Judge Hitchcock yesterday awarded $20,000 sought for personal injuries.
The Boston and Maine railroad will purchase one hundred new locomotives equipped with a super heating device to boost efficiency. An appropriation of two million dollars has been made for the purchase and related costs.
In Washington on December 12 the debate over whether bow legs or knock knees pose greater navigational menace remains unresolved. Rep Sulzer and Gov-elect Stanley condemned bow legs while Sen Penrose and Sen Gore denounced knock knees. Referee John Hays Hammond reported no clear obstruction and cited a Berlin cable from the International Board of Navigation to support neither side. He noted the bow legged man, though, carries vigor linked to primitive traits, suggesting collapse of the road is unlikely.
Offered Proof Representative Stanley derides bow legs and claims Raphael frescoes prove angels are knock-kneed. Senator Gore criticizes framers of the Constitution for not addressing the issue directly. He says Americans settled the knotty problem by sending both the Republican elephant and the Democratic bull moose as obstructions to navigation.
Before the debate, Mr. Hammond forced contestants to rise and shake hands to show no hard feeling. Representative Sulzer joked about bow legs and diseases traced to coins, claiming history has no bow legged hero. He quoted a proverb about a knock kneed man being a friend in deed, while Senator Penrose dismissed such afflictions as unseen in creation.
Old Stadium bridge is torn down to clear the path for the Larz Anderson bridge over the Charles River. Three pile drivers prepare approaches while the river crossing is closed. Traffic shifts to the four foot wide foot bridge or to the Western Avenue and Arsenal at Watertown bridges.
San Francisco readers were told that twenty five thousand dollars staked on the California election would be paid off tomorrow by Commissioner Tom Corbett. Bets on Roosevelt carrying the state prevailed among bettors.
The steamship Canopic sailed for Italy yesterday carrying over 1400 Italians in steerage bound for their home towns to spend Christmas. Most passengers were men and it is estimated they took thousands of dollars with them.
Advertisement notes cough drops by Red Cross claim to keep lungs clear with instructions seen on the box. The line visible reads see per box. ae ey.
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