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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
4
The New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor released figures showing small quantities of common foodstuffs have increased in cost to consumers by about 25 percent in the past year. The association based its finding on an exhaustive inquiry into the impact of rising living costs on the poor.
Tables show wholesale and retail grocers expect January to be historical for inflated prices. Vegetable costs rise sharply with potatoes nearly doubling. apples and summer fruits fall. A February comparison notes coffee, potatoes, eggs, onion, corn, cheese, milk price increases. Relief spending in January hits record levels for the New York charity records.
Seymour Glover of Roxbury, brother of Clarence Glover the murdered Wal thang laundryman, filed notice of appeal to the Supreme Court from a Probate Court decision in East Cambridge. The appeal challenges an allowance to Mrs Glover tied to her husband’s estate, with testimony she had no funds and borrowed from her brother.
An advertisement extols a natural internal bathing method called the J. B. L. Cascade to prevent constipation and related ailments. It claims the procedure purges waste, improves blood purity, and boosts health, urging readers to seek a booklet at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores in New Philadelphia.
Mary Garden plans a Boston appearance next Monday to sing Marguerite in Gounod's Faust with Edmond Clement as Faust and other cast members including Rothier, Ridder, Barreau, d'Oliges, Severoni, and Caplet conducting. The star emphasizes fidelity to her operatic roots and hints at hopes to perform Carmen in the future.
The British freighter Elawick Tower arrived in harbor after a rough 1200 mile voyage from Progreso Mexico loaded with 10 441 bales of sisal grass. Crew reported limited bunkers and anxious hours fearing fuel depletion. Heavy seas damaged deck fittings and bridge while captain and officers noted a difficult trip.
State Officer Thompson is to investigate an early morning fire at 51 East Dedham Street. The blaze on the top floor of a three story brick building is suspected incendiary in origin. Prompt actions by John O'Brien and William Healey averted loss of several lives. Two men were reportedly on the top floor late at night and fled the house just before discovery.
Wellesley students and alumnae race to raise funds for the student and alumnae building by March 8. Each girl uses a one foot wooden stick to fill 5280 pennies, creating a mile of pennies for the drive.
In Greater Boston churches events include the Carter Class Banquet this evening with President L. H. Marlin of Bostoniversity delivering a sermon on The Bible and the Man. Other guests include ex Governor John L Bates George H Carter and Rev C E Mark. The Maverick Men's Club heard a Chicago speaker Atkinson. Rev W C Myers will leave Reading Baptists for the Siret Baptist Church Concord N H. Rev Mr EH Adams of Detroit takes over at First Church Chicoe successor to Rev A K Boss now pastor at First Church Back Bay.
Deputy clerk William H. Pearson, a long time City Collecting Department employee, retires after 51 years of service. He leaves with a formal farewell that features praise of his virtues, a gold headed cane, and gifts from fellow workers. The event marks his departure during a city observance of his “best wedding” anniversary.
Governor Foss and the executive council pardoned James Hamilton and Samuel Kress who faced prison terms for a bribery conspiracy tied to appointing a fire commissioner in Lawrence. Charlie Chin, jailed for a Chinatown murder, was also pardoned with plan to return to China. Former Lawrence Mayor White had likewise been pardoned.
In Taunton on February 21 a mother left home briefly and returned to a mattress fire. Walter three months and George seventeen months died, Francis four years old started the blaze with matches while playing, and another child survived in serious condition.
Frank Besse aged 73 of 61 Garden Street Malden and Sarah Pugsley aged 64 his housekeeper married February 11 at St Mark's Brookline in a quiet ceremony. Besse, a compositor with the Youth's Companion, formerly worked for the Post during the Civil War.
An ad claims Get-R-It cures corns and warts without irritation or soreness and also helps bunions. It promises quick relief as stockings won’t stick and the corn shrivels away leaving gentle relief. Sold by druggists for 9 cents a bottle or by mail from B. Lawrence & Co?
The Peabody educational fund trustees announce in their annual report that after distributing grants to several educational institutions, the last dollar of the 4 5 500 000 at their disposal will be expended and the board will cease.
The dissolution of the George Peabody Fund ends a major educational chapter. The philanthropist George Peabody of Danvers contributed over 10 million in benefactions across the US and England. Trustees include Roosevelt, Choate, Doane, Winthrop, and Peabody descendants, with large grants to universities and the Peabody Fund aimed at continuing teachers colleges and southern education.
A day in the Legislature featured votes on statewide topics including the Oregon plan for direct US Senate selection and a presidential primary bill. Bills ranged from compulsory chauffeur exams and speed limits to English checks for laundries and child labor age rules. The Butler statue fight continued as many measures were acted upon with mixed outcomes.
Louis P. chner appointed to run the departments for colleges and universities of the world's peace foundation. He will start in Boston after the university year ends and reside in Cambridge.
Miss Vivien Jacobs daughter of Mr and Mrs Nathan Jacobs of the Beacon Hill area and H Dexter Thurber of West Cedar Street were secretly married in Portland Maine last Monday night. Thurber New England sales manager for a fabric firm and Battery A member, the couple recently returned to Boston and reside at the Hotel Carlton. Thurber son of Mr and Mrs H L Thurber formerly of Beacon Hill now of New York, attended Stone School and Bussey Institute and Harvard forestry. He remains active in Battery A and played on the Battery football eleven.
A Massachusetts legislative session reports progress on child labor and education reforms. A bill raises the school age to 15, while others debate employment limits and a proposed six round boxing bill. Debates cover a statue for Benjamin F. Butler and a bicycle railway bill. Senate votes 15 to 17 against the bills.
George Gray of Needham died at his home from a cerebral hemorrhage after a fall three weeks earlier. Born in Portobello near Edinburgh in 44 years ago he worked with Porteous Mitchell Hunter & Hunter Gilchrist Company and finally the Gilchrist firm since 1900. He leaves a wife and five children. Funeral from 17 Lincoln Street Needham at 2 pm Wednesday with Rev John D Waldron officiating and Needham Lodge of Masons conducting at the grave.
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