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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1911
Page
6
Residents packed the old aldermanic chamber at City Hall for the second annual town meeting. Ward 10 offered no requests, while three of six other wards asked for one improvement and another ward asked for none the city could grant.
A City meeting with about 35 attendees discussed proposals for municipal all night drug stores per city section and afternoon tea on the Charles River Basin esplanade. The Mayor urged state boards to consider the plans, while North End advocates pressed for a new branch library and a ward facility with gym baths assembly hall reading room.
Miss Florence Lewis of Lynn Massachusetts and Leon S. Rifenburg of Brooklyn New York plan to wed in April in Brooklyn after a romance sparked by an explosion on the battleship North Dakota. Sailor Rifenburg rescued Lt Harry Evans from the fire room and the match was sealed by letters and a one month visit.
The mayor said he would review all city jurisdiction matters and would urge the Legislature to require the Metropolitan Park Commission to allow broader use of the Charles River Basin. He pressed for a public landing, permitted roller skating on walks during certain hours, and public boat rental access in the basin.
Councillor Attridge spoke for Ward 9 on better car service and a convenience station at Washington and Dover. He floated reexamining Union Park street widening but would not commit to support or oppose it at present. For Ward 12, George W. Coleman, Butler R. Wilson, Mrs. Stoddard of 660 Columbus Avenue, A. M. Hayes and Mrs. Stone spoke.
The gunboat Marietta sailing from Key West will go directly to New York for a 10 day stay before heading to Portsmouth navy yard. Florida quarantine officials released the ship, confirming no yellow fever aboard as previously suspected.
Thomas G. Bennett resigns as president of the Winchester Repeating Arms Co after years in office. George E. Hodson is elected to succeed him as president, with Bennett becoming consulting director amid his ongoing ill health.
The Osler Guard or Under Forty Division was organized yesterday within the Chamber of Commerce. Of more than 1000 members, 123 eligible individuals joined the new group aimed at those within the best efficiency age approved by Dr. Osler.
A new junior division replaces the old guard with figures such as Thomas Prince Beale Jr and Walter Bucklin joining a reformist governing board. A long list of young merchants forms the new body, pledging active committee participation and energy to invigorate the chamber’s counsels.
In Pittsburgh in Criminal Court John Werner a wealthy dyer pleads not contest after his wife using his snore to locate him with a young woman Mabel Carr. Detectives had trailed the pair and the court postponed sentence as the humorous incident unfolds with Detective Guenste revealing the snore-based discovery.
Albany February 8 Legislators failed to break the Senate deadlock in a secret session lasting over two hours. Regulars and insurgents exchanged views and suggestions without progress. Allen B Parker's name emerged as a possible compromise candidate as Governor Dix reportedly favored Parker if Sheehan remained the rival.
A reception and banquet at the Hotel Somerset honored New England shoe and leather travelling salesmen. For the first time manufacturers and wholesalers acknowledged their worth to the trade, with high energy and applause. President Alfred W. Donovan of the Boston Boot and Shoe Club had to calm the crowd by tapping the glasses with a spoon.
About 425 attendees filled the hotel banquet hall as President Donovan urged a festive spirit, calling the event not a funeral and asking guests to address neighbors by first name. A red and white button praising New England made shoes was given to all, and the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra accompanied a program featuring baritone Albert H. Houghton performing War All Eternity and Barney Magee after applause.
The New England Shoe and Leather Association gathering featured readings from distant correspondents and a chorus of praise for regional craftsmanship. Speakers including T. S. Anderson and J. Frank Crehan lauded New England goods as the world’s best while noting growing demand in the West.
Luther S Lord of 131 Summer street Malden died from a paralytic shock after a short illness. In his 70s he was a prosperous Boston hay and grain merchant linked with Lord Webster on Commercial street for 40 years until retiring last year. Born in Townsend New Hampshire he lived in Malden most of his life and is survived by a widow.
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