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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1911
Page
3
New York February 3 Judge Hand of the United States Circuit Court quashed the indictment against Captain Robert Jamieson steamship master charged with letting a Chinese crew member land under a federal statute. The court held a seaman is not a laborer and thus not within the statute.
William Barber of 28 Andrews Street Cambridge bought five tubs of Vermont creamery butter at a bargain price. Three youths offered the sale and Barber later found the tubs contained only dirt with a thin butter film on top. He had planned to resell them as butter. The incident exposes a successful con involving fake premium butter.
A brisk 100 fire late yesterday in the cellar of 3 Hanover street, the cigar shop of M. Bloom, forced Mrs. Mary Peterson and Miss Nellie Flaherty to use a fire escape to reach a nearby building. Andrew L. Quirk was slightly overcome by smoke and Joseph Humphrey of Chemical Engine 1 suffered a cut from falling glass.
Senator Levi Greenwood blocked Governor Foss’s plan to appoint experts for a state departments probe. A substitute bill would appoint those experts through a committee of the Governor along with House and Senate Ways and Means chairmen. Greenwood warns this shift could invite political manipulation and sparks a lively Senate fight.
Members of the Boston Fruit & Produce Exchange urge Massachusetts lawmakers to back the Canadian reciprocity agreement. A resolution commends the terms for reducing import duties and argues free trade would shift Canadian apple exports to the Middle West, easing European glut and aiding New England farmers.
Rabbi Stephen Wise urged protecting children from industry and urged support for state milk supervision and a federal children’s bureau. Dr. Charles Eliot spoke on modern industry and child life. Mrs. Mary Starkweather’s New Hampshire group hosted events. Georgie Bacon led federation reaction.
Boston business men's committee launches campaign for the balance of a 50 000 fund for a new Christian Endeavor headquarters at Huntington and Longwood Avenues. The drive begins Monday with district teams and daily luncheon reports. 22 125 already raised at Tremont Temple. Donations may be sent to treasurer H N Lathrop at 600 Tremont Temple.
Wolf's corner Hanover and Portland streets conducts a Red Tag Sale to clear odds and ends. Merchandise tagged red shows reduced prices while white price tickets stay attached. Prices drop to the season’s lowest point as items are disposed of before a new lineup.
Mrs Russell Sage donates 300000 dollars to Cornell University announced by President Schurman. Funds will build a new women students dormitory named Prudence Risley Hall in honor of Mrs Sage's mother.
A World in Boston meeting of trustees today decided not to show opium den workings inside the exhibit. They agreed to present only outside displays illustrating opium use, aligning with a suggestion from a deputation and Chinese government orders. The plan aims to avoid interior depictions while keeping the exhibit open during April and May. Samuel B Capen presided with eleven of fifteen trustees present.
Salem Oregon February 3 A bill to abolish the whipping post for wife beaters was passed by the State Legislature. The law enacted four years ago reduced wife beating cases and is being repealed as it was deemed a blot on the State.
New York February 3 Frank J. Marshall defeated rival Kreymborg to finish a half point ahead and clinch the United States national chess masters tournament after two weeks of play.
Washington February 3 Congress may delay action on the private bill to promote Robert E Peary to rear admiral. The measure reached the private calendar but was postponed and is unlikely to be revisited before adjournment.
In Brookline yesterday Hoseman Peter Mealey and Chief Johnson tackled a runaway horse attached to a sleigh as a house blaze damaged John Cousens property. Mealey grasped the bridle after the horse bolted between a tip cart and an automobile, stopping the danger to a man and his wife aboard the sleigh.
The Lexington winter carnival committee features Miss Minnie Cummings of Minneapolis, champion lady skater, with a special exhibition at 9 p.m. The hockey program opens at 8 p.m. with Brookline and Brae Burn, followed by Newton High versus Arlington High at 8:30 p.m.
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