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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1915
Page
3
Prices for flour and sugar rose in Boston markets with further rice increases expected. Grocers began raising retail prices with the refined sugar up 70 points in a week and a half, while the best eggs showed a rare decline.
Refiners cite sugar scarcity from lack of shipping facilities while grocers warn of tight refined sugar stocks. Captains Webster and Molenaar report abundant Cuban sugar awaiting shipment, suggesting prices may drop soon with new arrivals. Wheat eased slightly. flour and rice prices varied as traders cite war-time demand and shipments to Europe. Eggs fall due to ample local supplies amid warm weather and new henhouse egg prices hover around 40 to 45 cents per dozen.
Seven year old Ella Hardy of Cambridge wanders to the City Hall avenue police station twice, singing “Tipperary.” Officers find her in the guard room both times and return her to Hewes street parents. Ella says she enjoys the trips and plans them as part of her day.
Thomas F. Galvin Inc has moved from 126 Tremont Street opposite Park Street Church to Park Street. The new store features a unique foyer and garden and was designed by G Henri Desmond with the fountain by Grueby Faience & Tile Co. This marks the second move for the downtown shop since its 68 year operation.
A spirited suffrage argument at the Lenox Hotel in Boston featured Mrs. Teresa A. Crowley for suffrage and Mrs. A J. George for anti suffrage. The 80 minute total time allowed saw a close draw as both sides engaged in witty rebuttals and lively exchanges before about 200 attendees at Rotary Club ladies night.
An investigation by receivers reveals a deficit exceeding 250000 tied to the New England Discount Company. The cash paid in for stock was contributed by at least 300 stockholders, with many women from Brockton Whitman Rockland and Middleboro affected as frantic scenes unfolded at the Journal building offices. Receivers A Ingham Bicknell and Dennis D Sullivan were named for the Walker estate, Charles E Walker treasurer.
An advertisement touts Possam for eczema acne psoriasis pimples and rashes promising immediate relief from itching and inflammation. It notes Possam soap as a daily medicated bath product and invites free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York with pricing in cents.
Fourteen members of the Class of 81 at English High School gathered at Hotel Thorndike for their 34th annual dinner and exchange of schoolday reminiscences. Henry Huckins was elected president, Stephen H. Whidden vice president, and George O. Richardson secretary-treasurer.
The Everett aldermen meeting last night devolved into a stormy bicker session as members feuded, hurling insults while an investigation into City Messenger Frank Pettengill, led by Alder man Mullen, resulted in a complete exoneration. Spectators and officials shouted, Alderman Faulkner failed to control the chamber, and the session adjourned amid chaos.
Edith Robinson daughter of Rev William W Downs was arrested by Somerville police inspector Dannery for abandoning her four months old child.
Biagio Falzone of Wakefield is to die in the electric chair during the week of May 9 after being sentenced for the killing of Morris Albertson, a Wakefield jewelry salesman, on December 2. Judge Irwin also sentenced Tenaccio Morella to life for being an accessory. Grassidonia pleaded guilty to being an accessory and received five to eight years.
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