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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
6
Report says waiters and bellboys in hotels are pressing to end tipping after similar actions in New York and elsewhere. They argue low pay forces reliance on charity amid ongoing debate sparked by resolutions from traveling men in the Middle West.
Bell boys and waiters in Boston hotels push for a living wage and no tips after secret meetings. Workers claim tipping skews pay, with tips often higher in booze venues than in quiet family settings. They emphasize secrecy now, hoping reforms reach newspapers and public notice.
The federal investigation into a alleged nation wide dynamite conspiracy resumed in Los Angeles on Dec 26. U S attorney A I McCormick, back from Washington, reviewed evidence with the special prosecutor. San Francisco labor union leaders summoned before Christmas were expected to return to testify as the federal grand jury reconvenes. A report was anticipated by Friday.
Milford Dec 26 A 14 year old boy Albert Blair Boone died instantly when a Christmas gift gun discharged in Bear Hill woods. His 15 year old friend Fred Evers held the gun after Boone handed it to him. Police call it an accidental shooting.
A Stamford woman writes a letter praising Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment for eczema and other skin ailments. She notes instant relief for itching and irritation and urges others to try the products, recommending sizes of fifty cents and one dollar.
A crowd of 1400 children filled the National Theatre to see the Post Santa Claus program amid long lines and sold out tickets. The 7000 tickets issued were largely claimed yesterday with many turned away, as youngsters aged six to ten enjoyed a wide range of acts from burlesque comedy to acrobatics and a parade of a menagerie.
A hundred thousand dollar blaze in Waterville Maine started in the rear basement of the Wardwell Emery department store on Main Street. An explosion blew out the rear wall and the building was gutted with stock and upper office contents a total loss. Propr proprietors carried about eighty percent insurance.
Alfred McKinley, former East Boston resident and longtime West Somerville letter carrier, died at home after a recent operation. Born December 21, 1861, he worked from East Boston to Somerville routes, was active in Universalist Church and Royal Arcanum, and is survived by wife, five sons, and three daughters. Burial at Woodlawn.
New York December 26 An important fleet addition to American merchant shipping is planned with the Red Star line changing the Kroonland from Belgian to American registry tomorrow. The move makes the vessel eligible to carry U S mails and to be used by the government in war. A similar ceremony will occur January 3 for the Finland, also in Red Star Line service, reflagging from Belgian to United States.
Patrolman Nahum J. Kidder of the City Point station died suddenly in the drug store of George A. Alexander at Broadway and Dorchester streets yesterday morning. He had just renewed his prescription after consulting a doctor and collapsed before a physician arrived. Heart trouble is suspected. Kidder joined the force December 24, 1884 and long patrolled East Broadway G Street and Thomas Park.
Miss Maud Johnson a Lynn candy store clerk testified in Lynn District Court that she lost $20 from a mesh bag while Fred Belleveau of Saugus hugged and kissed her Christmas night. Belleveau denied stealing but admitted taking five kisses and was held for the grand jury in $300 bail.
Ex representative Daniel O Connell died yesterday at his brother Jeremiah’s Ash street Chelsea home from tuberculosis aged 46. A cigarmaker by trade and long time Chelsea resident he served on the Board of Aldermen 1899 to 1901 and in the House in 1904 and 1905 from district 386 now in Fifth Suffolk. He had just lost a Ward 20 aldermanic bid to Samuel Markell. He is survived by his widow and a son John.
Mark Hurwitz a seven year old boy was found dead at his home 330 Harrison avenue last night by a physician summoned to attend him police from Station 6 investigate the case Police believe the lad was killed by drinking whiskey and arrests may follow
Lewis H. Dodge, a contractor for the Bay State Land Company, brought fresh dandelions picked on Christmas Day. He found the flowers along the marsh edge in East Saugus, on sandy ground beneath loam.
Gover nor's Council meets to decide if Silas N. Phelps, condemned for first degree murder, will face the electric chair or a possible commutation to life. Governor Foss has expressed willingness to commute, but only if the Executive Council acts in favor of clemency.
Citizens flood the governor with praise and protest amid his plan to commute Silas N. Phelps’s sentence for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Haskins. Charles R. Saunders urges that the law be enforced and argues against commuting the capital sentence, listing twelve prior executions and questioning native versus immigrant perpetrators.
Benjamin Askeniay, 20 Rose Street Boston, awarded the Newsboys' Scholarship to Berkeley Preparatory School for Harvard prep. A Brimmer School graduate and former English High School student, he follows the week’s second award, Nathan Levey of the South End, who won the Newsboys' Harvard Scholarship.
Unpleasant fullness from overeating described and relieved by Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. The ad explains digestion support, gas relief, breath odor, and tongue coating fading as the digester supplies digestive juices. Promises rest for stomach and bowels, improved mood, and easy use. Trial package free on request from F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
Lynn, December 26. The new tuberculosis hospital is nearly furnished and ready for occupancy within days. A ball may be held at the Lynn Armory to raise funds for the sanitarium, with $15 000 to $20 000 allocated to the project. The sanitarium on Holyoke Street behind the contagious disease hospital will house 50 patients in winter and likely double in summer. at least 250 Lynn residents are afflicted and should be in a sanitarium.
Catherine Carter wed her seventh husband, Joan Woodrum, 71, a Casey county Kentucky farmer, in Vincennes Indiana. All former spouses are deceased. The bride could not confirm her exact age but said she was about 65.
The Napoleon suite at the Tuileries glowed with youth as Governor and Mrs Eugene Noble Foss held a dancing party for their daughters Esther and Helen and son-in-law Mr Benjamin Foss. About 100 Boston young people attended the festive evening with lavish decorations and a premier of a university program.
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