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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
9
A fragment from a newspaper page discusses the power of the press and public interest in a forthcoming sale. It mentions a quarrel over influence, a call for peace or war if needed, and hints at a special sale of pots and pawns with talk of stockpiling later.
Boston faces possible oyster shortages as extreme cold halts shellfish supply and increases prices. Clams remain available inshore, while past cold spells have driven oyster prices above a dollar per quart and limited portions in restaurants. If cold continues, dealers may shut temporarily.
Cold weather drives oyster boats to send distress signals as ice thickens over Chesapeake Bay beds, threatening the harvest. The scene underscores the harsh conditions for fishermen along the coast.
Dr William A Towne 57 of 24 Falmouth Street Back Bay district is in a dangerous state from cerebral hemorrhage. He was found unconscious in his basement by his family and transported to City Hospital by police ambulance.
Berlin reports Dr. Rudolph Eucken professor at the University of Jena has been appointed an exchange professor at Harvard University for the coming fall. He will join Harvard faculty as a visiting philosopher.
A promotional health blurb promises relief from headache sour stomach and biliousness by cleansing the stomach and regulating bowels. It claims Cascarets remove undigested food and gas and carry off waste to improve well being.
New York Feb 15 The board of estimate orders a five mile trimming off Broadway on both sides to clear obstructions from porches signs pillars sidewalk stands and show fronts to widen the pedestrian way and restore a clear thoroughfare.
J Stearns Cushing of Governor Foss s council announced he would avoid State issues in public functions after last night s banquet at Young s Hotel for the Vermont Veterans Association of Boston and vicinity The gathering of about 50 included toastmaster Felix W McGettrick and speakers such as General Daniel L Morgan General Granville C Fiske and Lieutenant George Bridgeman among others.
Brookline voters cast 1468 ballots in a multi race caucus for town offices. Walter J. Cusick led with 956 votes for the Board of Selectmen, while James Quinn narrow lost. Nathaniel A. Walker won the water board by 94 votes. Remaining results listed with several incumbents defeated.
The battleship Utah arrived at the navy yard with 51 court martial prisoners from the Atlantic fleet aboard. Offences range from violations of navy regulations to remaining ashore beyond allowed leave. They will be transferred to the Naval prison to complete their sentences.
Headmaster Attwood of Frothingham School Charlestown will investigate who triggered two false alarms yesterday. The box, placed outside the door not long ago, required a trek up the slippery hill to reach the school.
The Adventist group in Boston moved from a Howard Street tabernacle to Emerald Street then to a 1899 headquarters under Rev. Warren J. Hobbs. Pastor Rev. Charles O. Farnham, native of Rockland Missouri, leads a prosperous congregation educating at Boston Bible School Ransom Institute and Newton Theological Seminary. The denomination no longer predicts a specific date for the Lord’s return.
Advertising of Eckmans Alterative claims prevention and cure of consumption from prior pneumonia especially for weak lungs. A Philadelphia testimonial from Thomas Reilly praises weight gain and health improvement after using the remedy. Also cited are alleged benefits for bronchitis asthma fever throat and lung troubles without poisons opiates or habit forming drugs.
Weston reports the eight year old bounty for Mabel Page’s killer fully paid out. Arthur J. Woodward got 1290.99 dollars, P. J. McAuliff 670.50, William H. Harvey 940.29, and Joseph B. Emerson with Alden Kingsbury 268.19, sharing 218.19 from the general fund to total the distributed sums.
Tufts Chapter of the Delta Upsilon fraternity hosted its annual winter house party at its Sawyer avenue house. Guests included Professor and Mrs. Lewis and Dean Caroline S. Davies of Jackson College, among a large number of friends.
Ernest I McKinley, 17, of Chelsea was arrested after a girl fell critically ill at Frost Hospital. Police say the youth failed to follow medical directions and the incident is under investigation.
Mayor Fituger announced yesterday that Beay plans to build the city hall annex at a projected eight hundred thousand dollars. The project awaits a passed act to authorize the construction, with current plans showing an ambitious structure and higher costs than existing building laws permit.
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