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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1912
Page
18
The Boston retailer credits public backing for moving 600000 worth of stock from five stores after a weather and business downturn. He notes doubling sales staff to handle crowds and claims his Georges Model Garments lead fashion ahead of rivals. Customers may select from over 7000 suits and overcoats including tuxedos and cravenettes.
A bill before the labor committee would prohibit women from working in telephone exchanges between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. The measure is sponsored by Attorney James M. Keyes of South Boston and introduced in the House by Representative John J. Murphy of South Boston.
The act prohibits employing women or girls in public telephone offices between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Violators face a fine up to one hundred dollars or up to one month in jail. Proponents cite health and safety concerns from long night shifts and debased late-night calls.
James H. Horsfall, superintendent of a Lowell dyeing house, is on trial in East Cambridge Superior Court for manslaughter in the death of Mrs. Ruth A. Kittredge of Tewkesbury. She was struck by Horsfall’s automobile as she stood beside a stalled machine in Wilmington on Nov. 11. Witnesses described reckless speed and blinded driving as the cause, with testimony about the road incident and the two women in the Horsfall car leaving the scene.
John Price died of heart trouble at City Hospital. A Liverpool native who moved to South Boston 22 years ago, he lived in the Peninsular district and was a lifelong member and chorister of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. He leaves seven children and a funeral is set for Feb. 4 at St. Matthew's.
Portland Missouri suffers a coal famine as northern New England depends on the city for fuel. Carts and auto trucks run deliveries day and night in small lots to keep customers supplied, while local dealers cannot fill most orders from out of town.
Navy officers in Portsmouth announce new directives to combat desertions raising rewards to 50 dollars for deserters and 25 dollars for stragglers matching army terms. The Bureau of Navigation had previously raised the deserter reward to 60 dollars, with funds drawn from sailors’ pay and civil authorities assisting in arrests.
Conjecture over Mayor Fitzgerald action on salary recommendations leaves many city workers on edge. Department heads report the mayor warned that most proposed increases may be cut, dampening expectations for raises citywide.
Colonel John H. Dunn acting fire commissioner to place a new engine company called 48 in Hyde Park today. The unit shares quarters with hose 48 ladder 28 and chemical 14 and requires four experienced men: Lynch Hoar Dowd Dolbeare. Old engine 12 furnishes the apparatus after renovation and new assignments include Donahue McGlinchey Desmond Montgomery.
The jury in the manslaughter case against 19 year old Paul F. Taylor of Worcester has not reached a verdict after deliberations began at 10:30 yesterday in Superior Court East Cambridge. The trial concerns deaths of Frank E. Downes and Patrick F. Sullivan in a Marlboro road accident on September 23.
James B. Houston known as J. Butler Haviland filed for voluntary bankruptcy in U S District Court listing liabilities of 2686.42 and no assets except 85 dollars in clothing. Principal creditor is Mrs H M Houston of St James Hotel for 500 dollars. other hotel and service debts include 400 at R 8 Harrison Revere House 100 at Hotel Cadillac 176 at New England Sanitarium 47.25 at Hotel Clifford 29.17 at Connecticut Hotel 356 at Auto Garage 26 for wigs.
Vasil Karos age 22 of Marlboro was sentenced to five to seven years in State prison by Judge McLaughlin in the East Cambridge Superior Criminal Court. He was found guilty of attacking 15 year old Bertha Dudley of Marlboro last November. His counsel and the girl's parents urged clemency.
Franklin H. Wentworth of Boston, secretary of the National Fire Protection Association, addressed a Duluth dinner of the National Association of Credit Men on the significance of the fire rate.
Hurry to Ol ls My Clothier at the corner of Hanover and Portland Streets for purchases before noon. Stamp style offer promises value with every sale today only.
Florence E. Silver sues George W. Giddings for 10000 dollars claiming breach of promise to marry after a long relationship with him. Giddings, proprietor of the Highland Smelting and Refining Works on Albany Street, cites his status as an unmarried college graduate and manufacturer as the reason for not marrying. Jury to decide the case today.
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